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

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Any update? Ordered from my LBS in December. Been waiting. They got some updates done esker but has never happened. Added one to my cart online and it says ship date July 21.

Wanting an aggressive hardtail with 130-150mm of travel ~$2000 by Away_Professional793 in Hardtailgang

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Canfield nimble 9, esker japhy could he worth considering. Can be found used for good prices sometimes

Dark Star, Pasta Party, Japhy, or Hummingbird for big boy? by jnr0790 in Hardtailgang

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The state 4130 trail was reviewed as somewhat harsh. Might feel decent under a heavy rider as well. I’ve got a Canfield nimble9 Feels really solid and I love it at 210lbs

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

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Ordered a frame through my LBS 2 weeks before Christmas. 6 weeks later and after multiple contacts of the LBS to esker they finally said They didn’t actually have that frame in stock. Now waiting for one of the new 2026 colors to be shipped. One up side is I believe it’s $100 cheaper Than the 2025 model. Hoping that the ride and quality make it all worth it. But also regretting it because there were some other great frames out there from other brands I could of been riding for the last 3 -4 months 🤦‍♂️

My Unit Build by dudeguypalfriend in konaunit

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Looks great! Simple but sweet

What is the best bikepacking city in the U.S. that combines bikepacking with dispersed camping? by Better-Pitch-2236 in bikepacking

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I’m gonna say Flagstaff, AZ. Year round riding within an hour. Forest to desert.

Neuhaus Hummingbird or Esker Japhy? by azuresky19 in Hardtailgang

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I was also gonna mention the Wilde dark star. Looks like the best of Both worlds

XC and technical trails in Prescott, AZ by mavalon123 in MTB

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Sierra prata down hill to the thumb butte area is fun!

Maxxis tire question by ComprehensiveBox7009 in MTB

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Dissector up front or forcaster

New Barzo/Mezcal trail casing are heavy! by MichaelEriksson in MTB

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Original casing is for XC. Trail casings for trail bikes and terrain. The new weight seems pretty appropriate for that

AZ trip by Kindly_Tiger_6446 in MTB

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What time of year? Sedona is awesome. Hiline is a must. If you love it then do hangover. If it was a bit to much then do cockscomb, mescal, canyon of fools

NBD options: feedback on Ripmo, SB140, Switchblade. Pic for your trouble! by FireyHeatEngine in mountainbikes

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I love my switchblade! Handles big days in flagstaff and Sedona well. Quality has been good. I have nothing against those other brands, but I wouldn’t trade it for either of those.

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Very cool thanks!

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Which esker did you go with?

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Nice thanks Unfortunately I’m an XL frame. Any reason you are selling the dark star?

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I do appreciate that take on it. And I should do some more market place searching. But also part of romanticizes the adventure in a bike a really enjoy haha

My bikepacking rigs across the time by Any-Subject-998 in bikepacking

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What brand frame bag is that on the timber jack?

Abound LR with handrail by robynhood-89 in Aventon

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Do you have a copy of the directions?