Glimpse

A little less elusive then an Epiphany, the Glimpse is all packaged up, to be the most affordable, high performance, out of the box, Instant Center Tracking suspension trail bike you can own. If you thought you couldn't afford the legendary and state of the art suspension experience of an Ellsworth ICT bike, think again. Ellsworth took time to qualify this project, using an international blend of efficient sourcing to put a package together that brings the performance and feel of an Ellsworth in a package that is affordable to everyone. With US certified drawn seamless Aluminum, Swaged, Shaped and Tapered tube set, and rockers Machined in Ellsworth's high tech machine in Oregon, Customized US made Fox Suspension components, Easton's top of the line Carbon Cockpit, and a PURE Shimano MTB component group, grounded on Ellsworth's outstanding All Mountain Wheels, with 15mm Quick Release on the front. Topped off with a Genuine Leather Saddle-- The efficiency of the Glimpse is more than how well it pedals. Tony carefully captured the performance of the state of the art builds, and put it efficiently in a box anyone can open and ride. Catch a Glimpse.



Instant Center Tracking:

is internationally patented and quantifiably the most energy-efficient suspension design in the world. ICT tuned four-bar linkage design provides a true zero energy loss to suspension function by aligning the instant center on the chain torque line and continually tracking the chain torque throughout the range of travel. The rider's pedal energy will not ativate the suspension. This keeps the suspension fully active, and always on, increasing traction and control, and reducing rider fatigue. ICT suspension is internationally acclaimed and continues to set the bench mark for suspension performance.

Asymmetrical, Monocoque Chain stay:

Utilizing hollow void design techniques, Ellsworth has increased the durability, while reducing weight from the Chain stay. It’s a complicated piece to fabricate, but it provides reduced unsprung weight, increased stiffness and durability over machined yoke designs. Enjoy the details.

Sex Pins:

specially designed 12mm pins hold the main pivots of the Ellsworth Suspension bikes together, reducing the number of parts, and increasing stiffness and guaranteeing precise alignment.

SST Tubing:

Did you know that Ellsworth’s Proprietary tubing is still made right here in the USA, from certified, Drawn Seamless Aerospace grade Aluminum? Hand shaped in our facility in Vancouver, Washington, each model has a shape that is specific to the handling characteristics the frame was designed to possess.

Every Ellsworth Frame utilizes special design techniques that allow each tube to weld completely to its connecting tube and machined frame component. You’ll never see it, but it ads stiffness, durability, frame feel, and strength to every single Ellsworth Frame.