Elkat was born from the belief that a mountain bike could be created to deliver a more enjoyable experience throughout the entire ride for every different type of rider.

Designed and built in the pursuit of performance and capability across the board with modern geometry and the acclaimed Orion Dynamics suspension platform – Elkat will allow you to enjoy the climbs in a whole new way and get you even more excited to drop the saddle and confidently rip back down even the roughest trails with confidence and speed.

160mm rear travel +170mm 27.5” wheel fork
- Long Travel (LT complete build)

27.5" or 27.5/29" wheelset with up to 2.6" wide tires

148mm Boost rear hub spacing

Orion Dynamics suspension design by the famed Dave Weagle

With Dave Weagle’s patented Orion Dynamics suspension platform and Esker’s "Slack and Steep" modern take on geometry, tied together with the striking aesthetic and details of our carbon fiber frameset - Elkat truly has it all and comes together to deliver a balanced ride that challenges you to confidently climb the toughest sections and shred back down the most technical descents with ease.

New for 2023 we are now offering Elkat in two distinctly different versions to even further meet the demands of every type of rider.

The “Mixed Wheel” version boasts a 150mm travel 27.5” rear wheel matched up with a 29” front wheel and 150mm 29’er fork for that dynamic balance of nimble rear end handling and front-end rollability.
The “Long Travel” version bumps the rear up to 162mm of travel, matched with 170mm 27.5" fork to dig deep into the terrain and point the bike downhill for big hits and rough riding. This new setup keeps everything spinning and balanced on the most technical features, allowing for precise handling in the tightest corners but stable in the air on the big gaps.

With Elkat you truly get to choose your own adventure. From a Frameset built to your personal taste, and either Mixed Wheel or Long Travel build spec - this bike can take on different personalities to suit the needs of all types of riders.

Elkat Frame Only Super Special

$3,500.00 $1,699.00

Build

Frame-Only Super Special - Performance Rear Shock

Size

S1/SM S4/XL

Color

Yellowstone Raw Malbec

Esker Cycles - Built for the Back Country
We here at Esker enjoy long rides into the wild spaces and are proud to say our bikes are truly Built for the Backcountry. They are designed and built on three tenets:

Durability

Our carbon layup is designed to provide maximum strength in those key areas that really need it while staying light enough to keep overall weight down and give it the dampened and silky smooth feel that carbon fiber is known for. We intentionally design, engineer, and test our carbon frames higher than industry standards, because we want a frame that truly lasts.

Refined Geometry

Our “slack and steep” geometry is a design approach based on years of research and experience fine tuning the perfect balance of rider weight positioning, power transfer, and stable handling at all speeds. Some call it "progressive", but we call it "just right" after years of ride experience.

Ride Quality

The Orion Dynamics suspension keeps things planted and stable while maintaining an incredibly lively, active, and nimble feel on the trail. From breaking bumps to bottom outs, it takes the harshness out of the ride and makes the bike disappear beneath you so you can focus on the trail ahead.

Geometry

Frame Geometry
Geometry Explained

	S1/SM	S2/MD	S3/LG	S4/XL
A - Effective TT Length	554	587	609	632
B - Reach	410	440	460	480
C - Wheelbase	1146	1183	1208	1235
D - CS Length	425	425	425	425
E - BB Height	345	345	345	345
F - Effective ST Angle	75.9	75.9	75.9	75.9
G - ST Length	380	410	450	490
H - HT Angle	65.46	65.46	65.46	65.46
I - HT Length	99	115	126	143
J - Fork Offset	42	42	42	42
K - Fork Length	555	555	555	555
Trail	115.4	115.4	115.4	115.4
Stack	590	605	615	630
Standover	738	740	742	754
Rider Height	5'0"- 5'6"	5'5"- 5'10"	5'9"- 6'1"	6'0"- 6'4"
Max Insertion	250	250	250	250

Bike geometry is a bunch of moving numbers. Unless you are a math wizard, it's hard to tell just what is going on with those digits. The progression of trail bikes and the advent of dropper seatposts have allowed us to create a veritable multi tool, suited to various forms of mountain biking—something we like to call Slack&Steep. Slack&Steep geometry is just that, a mathematical derivative of proper suspension performance, body placement, and handling numbers designed to give you the best possible ride throughout.

Frame Specs


Frame Material	Proprietary blend of high modulus carbon fiber with Smooth AF molding
Frameset	Custom tuned Fox Float X Performance Elite shock Wolf Tooth Components headset, thru axle, custom molded frame protection
Head tube Diameter	44mm ID upper, 56mm ID lower
Rear Dropout Spacing	148mm
BB Type	Threaded 73mm English
Headset lower stack height	3mm
Rear Shock	Metric 230x60mm or 230x65mm, 8x21mm forward mount, bushing-less clevis rear mount
Weight	S1 - 2920g, S2 - 3000g, S3 - 3065g, S4 - 3150g / Weight includes frame, rear shock, axle, seat collar
Seatpost	34.9 Wolf Tooth Components collar, 31.6 post dia, internal routing
Thru Axle	Boost 148 / 171mm / M12x1.5”
Max Chainring	32t round / 30t oval / Boost Chainline

Build Specs

Build	XT LT Special
Frame	Elkat Long Travel (LT) 27.5 - 160
Rear Shock	Fox Float X Performance Elite
Fork	Fox 36 Float Performance Elite GRIP2
Headset	Wolf Tooth Components, ZS44/ZS56
Spacers	30mm
Stem	RF Aeffect R 50mm
Handlebar	RF Turbine 35x780
Grips	SDG Thrice
Brakes	Shimano XT 4-Piston
Rotors	Shimano RT-66, 180mm
Dropper / Lever	SDG Tellis S/M: 150mm - L/XL: 175mm
Saddle	Custom Esker SDG BA3
Wheels	Stans Flow S2 Comp
Drivetrain	Shimano XT 12 Speed
Cranks	Shimano XT
Tires	Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.6

Build Specs are subject to change.