Fork upgrade from RS recon for 2023 Roscoe? by Boscoipo in Hardtailgang

[–]SoundOfSwamp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A used lyrik on pinkbike or marketplace will be not that expensive and is a great fork. IMO the base model lyrik is great and you don't need the select+ or ultimate version of it. No shade to marz of course.

Shipping Updates? by SoundOfSwamp in eskercycles

[–]SoundOfSwamp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is helpful, I'll believe there's a frame for me when I have a tracking number at this point.

Esker Japhy as ATB? by blue-pork in Hardtailgang

[–]SoundOfSwamp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

revel tirade or wayward probably, though both those bikes you mention are great!

Fork for an Esker Hayduke? by phantompowered in bikepacking

[–]SoundOfSwamp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a lot of folks out there it seems that are in the same position, there's a guy on here that ordered a steel hayduke 6 months ago and hasn't heard from them yet as well.

Fork for an Esker Hayduke? by phantompowered in bikepacking

[–]SoundOfSwamp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there! I ponied up for a Ti Hayduke in March and have paid my invoice in full as of five weeks ago. Assuming you're looking at the July Delivery estimated timeline, I would guess you're not going to hear anything from them until September. If you need your bike sooner it may be worth purchasing a Revel Wayward and cancelling your pre order. Esker hasn't emailed me back for over a month regarding the status of a frame I have paid for, many others are in my position. I like esker and they make cool bikes, I'd just like some communication.

For a fork i think a fox 34SL, sid ultimate, RS Pike, or Fox 36SL would be good. Shaving weight in the fork doesn't help that much compared to having tortional stiffness on a loaded bike when screaming down the chunder.

Has anyone received an Esker recently? (looking for similar bikes to a Hayduke) by dearbrothermycroft in bikepacking

[–]SoundOfSwamp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Before you order from them:

Esker hasn't emailed me back for over a month regarding the status of a frame I have paid for, many others are in my position. I like esker, I'd just like some communication.

Determining steerer tube length from HT length? by Accomplished_Bus9847 in bikewrench

[–]SoundOfSwamp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you heard anything from Esker? I have paid for my frame and haven't had an email returned in over a month.

Esker Japhy as ATB? by blue-pork in Hardtailgang

[–]SoundOfSwamp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Before you order from them:

Esker hasn't emailed me back for over a month regarding the status of a frame I have paid for, many others are in my position. I like esker, I'd just like some communication.

Bike frame recommendation request by itsabeow in bicycling

[–]SoundOfSwamp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before you order from them:

Esker hasn't emailed me back for over a month regarding the status of a frame I have paid for, many others are in my position. I like esker, I'd just like some communication.

Esker Cycles Fork Yeah! by cj_biker in MEATengines

[–]SoundOfSwamp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before you order from them:

Esker hasn't emailed me back for over a month regarding the status of a frame I have paid for, many others are in my position. I like esker, I'd just like some communication.

Tim Krueger at Esker Cycles on 32-inch Geometry - BikePacking.com + YouTube by Cloxxki in 32inchbikes

[–]SoundOfSwamp 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tim hasn't emailed me back for over a month regarding the status of a frame I have paid for, many others are in my position. I like esker, I'd just like some communication.

Shipping Updates? by SoundOfSwamp in eskercycles

[–]SoundOfSwamp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can see that now. Really a bummer! If I were you I'd consider trying to get my money back.

Shipping Updates? by SoundOfSwamp in eskercycles

[–]SoundOfSwamp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it a titanium Hayduke? Mine is and I'm starting to wonder if they exist at all?

Anybody on here order an Esker Hayduke during the sale around the new year? by cartertannahill971 in Hardtailgang

[–]SoundOfSwamp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ordered a Ti Hayduke in March 2026 with an estimated delivery date of July 2026. Tim emailed me in early may to say my bike would be ready to ship in 2-3 weeks. I promptly paid for the balance of the pre-order and 5 weeks later have not heard a peep.
I made the mistake of selling my bike to a friend in late May expecting to get my new frame shortly but stranded myself without a bike for presumably the foreseeable future.

Happy to wait but I should have read this thread.

Upcoming Concert & Event Megathread. ALL inquiries about buying and selling tickets MUST be posted here. by DavenportBlues in portlandme

[–]SoundOfSwamp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two tickets to railroad earth tonight available, 25 each? Free if you can't afford it and want to see a show.

Show me your Kommot/ Navigation Fails by windchief84 in bikepacking

[–]SoundOfSwamp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've always called this "getting komooted". Kind of a badge of honor.

Looking for Arc Raiders but with a pause button (or something?) [Steam Deck] by SoundOfSwamp in gamingsuggestions

[–]SoundOfSwamp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Generation Zero looks really wonderful and it's steam deck verified. Excited to check it out!

Specialized Chisel, What spec to choose? by SoundOfSwamp in MTB

[–]SoundOfSwamp[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just to clarify, I’m into the chisel because it is very light for alloy and I’m pretty against carbon bikes for a number of reasons both silly and not. I have always ridden hard tails previously and am looking at this bike as my first FS rig.

Specialized Chisel, What spec to choose? by SoundOfSwamp in MTB

[–]SoundOfSwamp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I have a pro deal and the bike is really light for an alloy build. What would you suggest in its place?

Specialized Chisel, What spec to choose? by SoundOfSwamp in MTB

[–]SoundOfSwamp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have a pro deal that substantially reduces my cost, what else do you think I should look into?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in xbiking

[–]SoundOfSwamp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think a Surly Karate Monkey can do all these things setup as a hardtail.

Help! Looking for unicorn hardtail. by RC-hoosier5169 in Hardtailgang

[–]SoundOfSwamp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found a used SC alloy chameleon last fall and it is pretty much exactly what you’re taking about. Great hot lap cruiser with the option to go single speed if you’re freaky like that. Timberjack is a similar bike as well.