Esker Cycles has updated the colors of their flagship steel hardtails, the Hayduke and Japhy, for 2024. The geometry and quad-butted steel frame remains the same as last year. All frames come with updated UDH Portage dropouts. Esker has expanded their offerings to include frame only, frame and fork, complete builds, and singlespeed complete builds.
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Esker has also increased their selection of components for complete builds. There’s a build to suit nearly any taste and adventure.
- Frames remain at $1000
- Complete geared builds start at $3000
- Singlespeed builds starting at $2700
Hayduke $3000
The Hayduke is now available in Saguaro-Desert fade. Unicorn, gets your attention with sparkly accents and hints of black, blue and purple. Tannin rounds out the lineup with beautiful tawny brown finish.
- Frame Japhy
- Fork Rockshox Pike Base, 29/120
- Headset Wolf Tooth Components, ZS44/EC44
- Spacers 30mm
- Stem Alloy, 3D Forged, 50mm
- Handlebar PNW Loam Alloy, 35mm rise
- Grips SDG Thrice
- Brakes SRAM DB8 4-piston Mineral Oil
- Rotors SRAM Centerline 180mm
- Dropper / Lever PNW Loam S1/S2/S3: 150mm – S4/S5: 175mm
- Saddle SDG Custom Esker BA3
- Wheels Stans Flow S2 Comp 29
- Drivetrain SRAM GX Eagle 12s 10-52 or Shimano XT 12 speed
- Cranks Varies by size – same model as drivetrain
- Tires Maxxis Forekaster, 29×2.6″
Read our reviews of the Hayduke:
- Monkey Wrenching with the Esker Cycles Hayduke Hardtail in Arizona
- A Titanium Chariot: Esker Cycles Hayduke LVS Longtail Review
- Esker Bitesized Bikepacking with Sincere Cycles on the Hayduke LVS
- Locke and His Esker Cycles Hayduke Singlespeed 29er
Japhy Complete $3000
The Japhy is set to hit the trail in 2024, boasting three fresh new colors. The Bluebird-Goldbar fade is bound to attract attention. Aurora features a dark purple hue with a tiny bit of sparkle. While Raven is a subtle gray.
- Frame Japhy
- Fork Rockshox Pike Base, 29/120
- Headset Wolf Tooth Components, ZS44/EC44
- Spacers 30mm
- Stem Alloy, 3D Forged, 50mm
- Handlebar PNW Loam Alloy, 35mm rise
- Grips SDG Thrice
- Brakes SRAM DB8 4-piston Mineral Oil
- Rotors SRAM Centerline 180mm
- Dropper / Lever PNW Loam S1/S2/S3: 150mm – S4/S5: 175mm
- Saddle SDG Custom Esker BA3
- Wheels Stans Flow S2 Comp 29
- Drivetrain SRAM GX Eagle 12s 10-52 or Shimano XT 12 speed
- Cranks Varies by size – same model as drivetrain
- Tires Maxxis Forekaster, 29×2.6″
Read our review of the Japhy steel and Japhy ti:
