The legacy of the Ellsworth Roots began in 1996, racing across the US at Cyclocross Nationals, qualifying for the US National Team and racing the circuit throughout Europe. The Roots has gotten better with age and now features with a super compliant Rare Earth Carbon, disc compatible rear end, and an SST Aluminum front end, shaped top for easy shouldering over the barriers. You get a great Cyclocross race bike that is equally at home on those long winter training rides-- all in one affordable package.