2013 Ellsworth Evolution 29er

miker

Recently built this up to replace my Epiphany which I had sold.


Spec:
2013 Ellsworth Evolution 29er Large with 2013 RP23 CTD
2013 Fox 34 Float 29 FIT CTD
Chris King headset in red
Thomson Elite x4 stem
Easton Haven Carbon bars
Thomson elite seatpost
Charge Ti Spoon saddle
XTR Crankset
XTR front mech
XTR shadow carbon rear mech
XT cassette
KMC X9SL chain
XTR shifters
XTR Trail brakes
Chris King ISO disc hubs in pewter
Stans ZTR Flow rims
Nobby Nic tires
Yeti Lockjaw grips

miker

Forgot to say it came in at 28.7lbs which is pretty good for a 29er with 5" travel.

Anonymous

Nice accommodation there bud
I take it parts are getting transferred over to the new build

miker

No! New parts for new bike, am keeping both, only built this a few months back. Are you in?

Anonymous

Yep I'm in bud. Back from H16

2 very nice bikes there once the other is built

miker

Cheers mate! I've done 15,16 and been here since Nov! A month to go!

Anonymous

Yep got mates over there now.
I take it you prefer 29er more than the 26 type.

miker

Yeah sure do, the Evolution was my first and I love it, it's an amazing bike and a big step up from the Epiphany which I'm guessing is due to the 29er

miker

miker

Am going to get the brake cables changed on it as I fitted it with superstar ones and I'm really not happy with them, anyone else had issues? They just feel spongy and not great at all and they have been bled loads of times! Think I will replace them with goodridge ones, also need to get the steerer cut down - finally!! Them off to Affan on Sunday!

leaflite

miker wrote:

Am going to get the brake cables changed on it as I fitted it with superstar ones and I'm really not happy with them, anyone else had issues? They just feel spongy and not great at all and they have been bled loads of times! Think I will replace them with goodridge ones, also need to get the steerer cut down - finally!! Them off to Affan on Sunday!

I doubt the superstar hoses are causing the problem.

miker

So now I have the Lynskey up and running I'm going to ditch the triple chainring, for 1x10 XTR with an E13 chain device, should be taking the parts off tonight and getting the new bits ordered. Had a great ride on it on Saturday, finally got the shock/tyre pressures right and loving riding it.

miker

Awaiting the new parts!

miker

All finished!

bluechair84

Awesome! Another Ellsworth in the catcher. Very nice build. Looks like it can do pretty much everything from taking some abuse to putting in long miles.