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Complete Build Spec
| Complete Base Spec | Upgrade Options | |
| Fork | Fork: Rockshox PIKE Select // 140mm // 44mm offset // Black Shock: Rockshox Super Deluxe - 210x50 | Fork: Rockshox PIKE Ultimate // 140mm travel // 44mm offset // Black Shock: Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate - 210x50 |
| Headset | ZS44/ZS56 - Black Spacers = 30mm |
*Includes color matching seatpost clamp* |
| Cockpit | Stem: Alloy // 35mm clamp // 50mm length Handlebar: PNW Range Alloy // 38mm rise // 800mm wide Grips: PNW Loam Saddle: Ergon SMC Sport Gel Saddle // M/L Dropper & Lever: PNW Loam Dropper // Range Lever SM: 150mm - adjustable to 125mm M/L/XL: 170mm - adjustable to 145mm
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| Brakes | SRAM DB8 Stealth - 4-piston - Mineral Oil Centerline 180mm Rotors |
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| Drivetrain | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission 30T Chainring // 10-52 Cassette 170mm Crank |
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| Wheels | Stans Flow S2 Comp 29 - Tubeless Tape and Valves Installed | |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Dissector EXO+ 29x2.4 // Rear: Maxxis Rekon EXO+ 29x2.4 | |
*Build Specs are subject to change - so is life, take it easy out there*
Geometry
| S1/SM | S2/MD | S3/LG | S4/XL | |
| Effective TT Length | 559 | 589 | 619 | 650 |
| Reach | 427 | 454 | 481 | 508 |
| Stack | 601 | 617 | 637 | 656 |
| HT Angle | 64.8* | 64.8* | 64.8* | 64.8* |
| HT Length | 90 | 107 | 129 | 150 |
| Effective ST Angle | 77* | 77* | 77* | 77* |
| Estimated Saddle Height for ESTA | 565 | 656 | 745 | 831 |
| ST Length | 365 | 398 | 431 | 464 |
| Max Seat Tube Insertion | - | - | - | - |
| Chainstay Length | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| Fork Offset | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Fork Length | 551 | 551 | 551 | 551 |
| BB Drop | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Wheelbase | 1180 | 1214 | 1250 | 1287 |
| Stem Length | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Recommended Rider Height | 5'3"-5'7" | 5'6"-5'10" | 5'9"-6'1" | 6'0"-6'4" |
Full Suspension geometry based on 0% fork sag
Looking for 'Standover Height'? - Check out our thoughts HERE
Frame Specs
| Frame Material | Seamless, Butted and Cold Forged 3/2.5 Titanium Front Triangle // 6061-T6 Aluminum Rear Triangle |
| Frame Weight | X,XXX grams for Medium - Weight includes Frame Hardware, Axle and UDH, Seat Collar, and Cable Guides and Bolts *No Shock* |
| Suspension Specs | Fork: 140mm suspension fork (551mm A-C) - Forks within +/- 10mm approved Rear Shock: 125mm of travel // 210x50 shock length 8x22 Forward Shock Mount Hardware |
| Headset Specs | ZS44 upper // EC56 lower |
| Rear Dropout | UDH // 148mm Hub Spacing // M12 x 1.0 x 173mm Axle |
| Tire Clearance | Designed around 29x2.5" Accommodates up to 29x2.6" *Clearance may vary based on your drivetrain choice (Chainline), rim width, actual tire measurement, and dropout position* |
| Seatpost Specs | 34.9 clamp, 31.6 post, internally routed |
| Bottom Bracket | Threaded 73mm BSA - 2.5mm spacer integrated on the Driveside |
| Chainring Specs | Maximum = 34t round / 32t oval 52mm or 55mm Chainline |
Howdy Titanium FAQ
Q - What size frame should I buy?
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See the table below for a complete Esker Cycles model line-up size guide
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NOTE: Many folks can fit more than a single frame size. If you find yourself at a height in which you can fit 2 different frame sizes, ask yourself what your riding style is like and where/how you intend to use the bike. A larger frame will feel more stable at high speeds, but not as maneuverable in tighter and more technical situations on the trail. Inversely, a smaller frame will be less stable at speeds, but allow you to pick up and place your wheels in technical sections of trail much easier.
Q - What length dropper comes with a complete build?
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SM = 150mm PNW Loam dropper that can be adjusted down to 125mm of travel
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MD/LG = 170mm PNW Loam dropper that can be adjusted down to 145mm of travel
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XL = 200mm PNW Loam dropper that can be adjusted down to 175mm of travel
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For more information on the adjustability of the PNW Loam dropper, click HERE.
Q - Do you do custom builds?
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We do not. We offer a limited menu of upgrade options for all of our bikes, but we do not do custom builds.
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If you'd like to have a custom Esker built up, please reach out to one of our Retail Partners and they'll work with you on getting you exactly what you want!
Q - What does your warranty look like?
Q - Can I order one of your frames/bikes through a local bike shop?
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Absolutely. That would be the best way to order one of our frames/bikes! Working with your local bike shop allows you to get great insight on which model is right for you, which size may work best for your intended use, and ensure that your bike gets built up and fit to your exact specifications. Jump on over to our Dealer Locator to see a full map of our retail partners and find the one closest to you.
Q - Can I demo a bike before I buy it?
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We do our best to travel around throughout the year and often partner with regional mountain bike festivals or local retail partners to host demos. For the most up to date opportunities, check our Dealer Locator. You can also see a full map of our retail partners - reach out to them if you're nearby and ask them what they may have available for you to demo locally.
Q - I want to buy a frame bag before my bike/frame arrives, can you provide the frame bag dimensions for the Howdy?
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We don't recommend buying a frame bag until you have your frame/bike on hand. That is the absolute best way to ensure you get the right size and shape for your bike.
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If you're looking to make a custom bag(s) for your Esker, we've partnered with some incredible custom frame bag makers that all have our frame dimensions and files on hand. Please reach out to one of the following frame bag makers to get the exact bags made for your bike that you want!
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Cadaero - Two Harbors, Minnesota
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JPaks LLC - Denver, Colorado
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Rogue Panda - Flagstaff, Arizona
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Rockgeist - Asheville, North Carolina
BUILT FOR THE BACKCOUNTRY
We here at Esker enjoy long rides into the wild spaces and are proud to say our bikes are truly Built for the Backcountry. That means they are designed and built on three values:
REFINED GEOMETRY
Specific geometry to suit the riders needs for each different model, we have designed and developed a quick and responsive ride quality for all Esker models.
Our geometries are refined, stable, and comfortable to provide a bike that always feels right at home.
DURABILITY
We build our bicycles with the highest quality metal tubing for the utmost in durability.
Each tubeset provides a greater strength to weight ratio than other frames on the market and engineered specifically for its application. Every Esker frame is tested to our own internal standard far exceeding ISO 4210, for a true lifetime of constant use.
Esker will get you into the backcountry as far as you want to go, but it will also get you back!
RIDE QUALITY
Not too flexy, not too stiff…but just right! We are riders, and design our bikes by riding them, constantly, to refine the perfect feel.
We toil over every model to ensure the ride simply feels right and comfortable, like your favorite hoody