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Dancing with Titanium: An Esker Japhy Ti 29er Hardtail Review
As far as production hardtails are concerned, the Esker Japhy is one of the most excellent all-rounder options out there. Truthfully, I had very little to critique with the steel Japhy, and so I was elated when they reached out asking if I’d like to throw my leg over a new titanium Japhy. Read on below for my thoughts and a full gallery of details…
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Radar Roundup: New Why R+, Hayduke and Japhy Ti, Tour de Kili, Blurred Lines, and Bikepacking on a Fixed Gear
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
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Gold Amidst the Dust: A Hardtail Gallery from the 2019 Downieville Classic
Hardtails. Antiquated examples of mountain bike technology to some but to others, they’re liberated and simplified machines. Each year, I plan on riding a full suspension in Downieville, yet I always end up bringing my hardtail for one reason or another so this year, I took a look at just some of the bikes that were rolling around this Gold Rush town.
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Esker Cycles Summons Edward Abbey’s Desert Activist George Washington Hayduke
Anytime there’s an Edward Abbey reference in the cycling industry, my interest is piqued! Back when Advocate Cycles was around, their Hayduke MTB frame offered up a modern hardtail geometry in steel or titanium, at a more affordable price. When Advocate closed shop, the owners began to work on Esker Cycles, which launched earlier this summer. Now, the Hayduke hardtail is back with new features, new geometry, and the same desert vigilante spirit as its namesake. Get out to the desert with your own Monkey Wrench Gang and see more at Esker Cycles.
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Esker Cycles’ New 150mm Travel 27.5 Elkat Mountain Bike
Your next full suspension doesn’t have to come from one of the big brands. Esker Cycles are a new company, looking to put riders first with their new Elkat model, a 150mm travel, 27.5-platform frame, featuring Orion suspension design. I got to see the Elkat in person while in Bozeman and was impressed by the bike in its entirety. I don’t want to spill the beans too much because you should really head to Esker’s website to read about the company and the bike. Check out a few more photos below.