End of an era
Today, my last Ellsworth frame went home with a new owner.
This will be the first time in over 8 years I have not had at least one in the stable. Since I've been riding 29ers for the better part of 3 years, the 26" full squish was being used less and less. Finally, I decided it was time for them to move on. Ellsworth was once known for high aesthetics and quality workmanship, and that, over the years has gone severely downhill. A flourishing company was devoured by arrogance and greed. What happened to that business is not only really sad, it's the very definition of tragic.
I gave Ellsworth some good years, and the bikes have always been there for me, but now I feel that it's time for this chapter in my life to finally close.
This will be the first time in over 8 years I have not had at least one in the stable. Since I've been riding 29ers for the better part of 3 years, the 26" full squish was being used less and less. Finally, I decided it was time for them to move on. Ellsworth was once known for high aesthetics and quality workmanship, and that, over the years has gone severely downhill. A flourishing company was devoured by arrogance and greed. What happened to that business is not only really sad, it's the very definition of tragic.
I gave Ellsworth some good years, and the bikes have always been there for me, but now I feel that it's time for this chapter in my life to finally close.
posted by mandy at 5:25 PM
1 Comments:
Ouch baby... Very ouch. But definitely true. The end of a era, but leaving a lot of room for new designers and builders. R.I.P. Swainswell.
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