Los Angeles Times - An elaborate extravagance

Ellsworth the Ride: Exotic, high-performance eye candy with cutting-edge design and drivetrain

Likes: Style and speed. Head-turning looks, featuring massive 2.75-inch-wide tires, dual-crown carbon-fiber handlebars and sleek aluminum frame, which cleverly uses the burly rear fender as structural support. The NuVinci internal hub houses the world’s first infinitely geared drivetrain:twisting the dial ring on the right handlebar grip changes the gearing - encompassing most of the gear range of a normal double-derailleur, 27-speed bike. The bike blends a comfy, laid-back seating position with a potentially rapid cruising speed.

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