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1. What is it? Patented ICT" linkage design gives Ellsworth bikes the unique distinction of being the most energy-efficient bikes in the World. Nothing beats an ICT" equipped frame, period. ICT" technology allows riders to achieve up to 100% pedal power efficiency by aligning the instant center of the linkage on the chain torque line and continually tracking it throughout the range of travel.
2. What’s the benefit? The benefit is direct transmission of pedal inputs to forward motion, with no loss of energy. ICT" allows pedal power to literally "squirt" the rider forward, instead of dividing pedal power into a wasteful combination of forward and vertical (jacking or bobbing) motion. Invisibly engineered into the ICT" design, is a (linearly progressive) shock motion ratio that provides a "plush" ride that simply cant be matched by ANY other suspension bike& at any price! Consistent under all conditions and silky smooth over small or large bumps at any speed. ICT" provides fast acceleration, powerful and smooth climbing, and a feeling that riders describe as "incredibly light, snappy and nimble."
3. What else can it do for me? Additionally, the ICT" linkage provides Brake Torque Isolation" and Anti-Squat" characteristics throughout the entire range of travel. What does that mean? Anti-Squat" allows fast acceleration under heavy cranking, without suspension "squatting" (robbing power) that can be found on other bikes. Its yet another feature that allows our linkage design to transfer pedal power better than any other bike on Earth. Brake Torque Isolation" (international patent pending) keeps the rear wheel tracking the ground and "hooked up" in heavy braking conditions without suspension lock-out. This unique feature gives you the ability to maintain control under braking, when others struggle to keep the bike on the trail. You can brake later, deeper into the corner and exit the corner carrying more speed than the competition. Watch a rider on another brand round a turn under braking, and watch the suspension compress, extend or lock-out and the resulting brake chatter, or skid. Then, watch an Ellsworth ICT" bike round the same turn under braking&braking is done while maintaing smooth suspension flow and traction, resulting in superior braking performance. Its simply incredible to watch, but even better to ride for yourself. This unique Ellsworth offering was developed for racing, where ever hundredth of a second counts, now its here for everyday use. No one else has it. No one else will. Its and Ellsworth ICT exclusive.
4. Which ICT" equipped bike is best for me?
5. The new Truth SE ICT". At just under 5 pounds, is currently our most advanced rendition of the ICT technology. Cross country racers and expert all-terrain riders and experienced Mountain Bikers who demand the winning edge and require maximum power and a smooth ride under all conditions. For those who demand the best in the World, this is for you. Up to 100% pedal efficiency in every gear, and in every point in the bikes travel, puts you out in front and pulling away from the competition.

   The DARE ICT"- XC and DH is for eXtreme terrain cross country and Pro Level Downhill Competition. The DARE ICT has been torture-tested and proven in DH competition world-wide, and is touted as the ONLY true XC--able long travel full-suspension bike. Even with it’s 7-8" of rear suspension travel, the pedal efficiency puts other full-suspension bikes to shame, regardless of Travel.

   If you’re ready for a world-class four bar linkage bike that climbs with the efficiency of a hard-tail, offers smooth performance over any terrain and can be ridden across the country and be on a chair lift at a world cup DH event the next weekend, we DARE you to look further.

   ATLAS": Anti-Torsion Low Forward Pivot Active Suspension"

6. What is it? ATLAS" (patent pending) emulates an ICT" linkage, providing most of the benefits of an ICT" linkage suspension bike  in a simplified and cost effective single-pivot design. The shape of the ATLAS"-equipped bike was born out of pure function. Rather than figuring out how to "paste" a budget suspension linkage to a conventional front triangle like other brands have done, Ellsworth literally built the bike around the ATLAS equipped rear linkage; Ellsworthian engineering dictates that optimum function is paramount, always. High performance goals drive the design. Period. The utilization of sophisticated aerospace extrusion, shaping and milling technology made for an extremely high level of strength, efficiency and performance – but who would’ve thought function could look this good?
7. What’s the benefit? . Anti-Torsion (stiff, under the strongest pedaling inputs), Low Forward Pivot (the lowest and/or most forward of ANY single pivot bike in the World, for near vertical rear wheel travel, and chain torque aligned for maximum pedal power), Active Suspension (fully-active, smooth absorption under all conditions, with no bobbing or lock-out that other brands suffer from). The ATLAS" geometry also provides a linearly progressive" shock motion ratio which closely simulates the feel of Ellsworths more complicated and expensive ICT linkage designs. Its so well emulates Ellsworths ICT linkage technology, it will out perform the rest of the industries best four bar link bikes, with the ATLAS single pivot design! And strong? ATLAS"-equipped bikes have been tested by the toughest riders on the mountain&Weve gotten letters from well-known extreme terrain riders that say theyve broken all other lightweight free-ride bikes but ours. Theyre still trying,&jumping,&climbing,&abusing&but NO BREAKAGE! ATLAS"-equipped bikes are the new "Kings of Free-riding!"
8. Why do I want an ATLAS"-equipped bike instead of a single-pivot bike from another brand? All other single-pivot bikes are subject to the following, look how we’ve dealt with it using ATLAS:

1. 1. tremendous torsional loading where the rear and front connect, and only one point to
   2. contain it.

      ATLAS equipped bikes use tha Anti-Torsion tube upright to provides unmatched torsional strength to the entire frame front and rear. Our Anti-Torsion upright tube (unveiled on our 2000 AEON line) has drawn accolades from the press, who call our ATLAS"-equipped frames "Industrial Design Masterpieces."

   3. Varying pivot locations due to geometry changes by size, resulting in inconsistent suspension performance from size to size.
   4. Poor alignment, or strength because they insert the pivot into a tube, rather then
   5. attaching it to a one piece dedicated extrusion linking the BB and the Rear Pivot.

      ATLAS utilizes a one piece, precision machine Bottom Bracket shell combined Rear Pivot mounting location, making sure that regardless of what size the frame is, that part is always locating the pivot in the optimum performance location, in complete alignment with the frame in all directions planes.

   6. Bad mounting location for pivot, dictated by clearance and structural issues.

The AEON bike was designed around the optimized ATLAS design, resulting in a strong, stiff, attractive design that is functional first, and just happens to be attractive and stylish as well.

These are just a few of the problems that exist for all suspension bikes, but a are completely disabling problem for single-pivots in general  until ATLAS".

Who are we to argue? The Anti-Torsion tube provides stiffness levels never before seen in a single-pivot frame. This converts to efficient energy transfer with minimal waste. Instead of soaking up your precious pedal power, ATLAS" sends it to the ground where it belongs. Powerful climbing and blazing descents; thats what ATLAS" is all about. ATLAS" is an Ellsworth exclusive technology. No one else has it,&except a growing group of smiling free-riders!

1. So whats the bottom line? An ATLAS"-equipped (single pivot) bike will out-perform the vast majority, of the industries top bikes, including the highly regarded four bar links, provides simpler maintenance, incredible strength, and pedal power efficiency rivaling the Ellsworth ICT linkage bikes, all at an affordable price!

Ride at ATLAS"-equipped bike and compare it to ANYTHING else, for performance and value&You just cant beat it!