• Q - What size frame should I buy? See the table below for a complete Esker Cycles model line-up size guide
  • 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.
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Q - What's the maximum tire width that the Hayduke LVS will take?

• While the Hayduke LVS was designed around 29x2.6" tires, it will fit up to tires labeled 29x3.0" depending on your chainline, rim width, actual tire width, and dropout position.

Q - What fork travel can I use on the Hayduke LVS?

• The Hayduke LVS is designed around 120mm suspension forks, or a rigid fork with an Axle to Crown height of 495mm). We also test and approve the use of suspension forks within +/- 10mm of the original 120mm design.
  

Q - Can I run a rigid fork on the Hayduke LVS?

• Absolutely! Rigid Forks with an axle to crown measurement of ~495mm work best to maintain the original geometry design and ride characteristics.

Q - How many water bottles will the Hayduke LVS carry?

• SM/MD/LG/XL = 2 bottles in the front triangle, 1 bottle under the down tube

Q - How many mounting points on the frame are there for bottles, bags, racks, and other gear?

• The Hayduke LVS also comes with 30 attachment points for adventure accessories, and M6 threaded rack mounts built into the frame for the attachment of Molle Rackwald, our proprietary direct-fit rack.

Q - Can I single-speed the Hayduke LVS?

• You betcha! Our Portage Dropout System allows you to adjust the chainstay length by up to 14mm, allowing you to run a single speed setup reliably, quietly, and with ease. Heck, we even have a single speed build option that you can buy!

Q - Can I run an internally geared hub on the Hayduke LVS?

• Technically, yes, but we recommend working with your favorite professional mechanic to figure out which hubs and support parts may be needed. Have fun!

Q - How does the Portage Dropout System work?

• The Portage Dropout System attaches to our hardtail frames and allows you to adjust chainstay length (for ride characteristics or tire width clearances), chain tension (for single speed application), or different hanger types (UDH or Classic).

Q - The Size that I want is out of stock, is there anyway to get the specific one I want?

• Possibly. Shoot us an email at info@eskercycles.com and we'll do our best to connect you with one of our retail partners if they have one in stock.

Q - Do you do custom builds?

• We do not. We offer a limited menu of upgrade options for all of our bikes, but we do not do custom builds.
• 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 kind of Titanium do you use?

• We build our titanium frames from seamless, double-butted 3/2.5 titanium. This tubeset provides an incredible balance of weight and strength that we find to be paramount for those big backcountry missions and covering the countless miles of abuse we've seen on our frames. We engineer this tubing specifically for this application and value Titanium's longevity both in fatigue, abrasion and corrosion resistance.

 

Q - What does your warranty look like?

• Click here for warranty information

Q - Can I order one of your frames/bikes through a local bike shop?

• 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?

• 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 near by 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 to me, can you provide the frame bag dimensions for the Hayduke LVS?

• We don't recommend buying a frame bag until you have your frame/bike on hand. That is absolute best way to ensure you get the right size and shape for your bike.
• 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 them HERE.