Just like the sequel to the Monkeywrench Gang, Hayduke LVS is the sequel to the Hayduke. We’re speaking in regards to the bikes from Esker right here, not the books by Edward Abbey. Calling it “the following logical evolution of essentially the most iconic bikepacking bike ever made,” the Esker Hayduke LVS is a really attention-grabbing bike with extra-long stays.
As Esker places it, the Hayduke LVS story begins with Esker Founder, Tim Krueger, making a prototype for himself as his private journey bike. As extra folks noticed it over time, it grew in reputation till Esker determined to develop it into an precise mannequin of their lineup.
“We didn’t know if this bike would ever come to market. However judging by what number of smiles it has produced just lately, we needed to present it to the world” – Tim Krueger.
Up entrance, the Hayduke LVS has the very same geometry as the unique Hayduke. The place issues get wild is on the again finish with the chainstays stretching to a whopping 600mm. Esker says this not solely permits for extra rack and cupboard space, however finally ends up offering “a brilliant easy trip, like nothing [they’ve] ever skilled.”
The titanium body additionally options their new SRAM UDH appropriate Portage Dropout, with exterior cable routing, a threaded BB, and a 44mm headtube.
Body Particulars
- Chilly fashioned titanium body
- The entrance of the bike is identical geometry as a Hayduke, suspension corrected for 120mm fork
- 2.8″ tire clearance
- Up to date Portage Dropout System with UDH
- 24 accent mounts on the body for bolt-on body luggage or the rest!
- Sturdy 6mm rack mounts
- Customized rack obtainable from Esker. But in addition appropriate with many racks already in the marketplace.
- Body bag patterns are at Rogue Panda, JPacks, and Cedero
- Portage Dropout with UDH.
- MSRP: $2950 body solely and $4950 for a whole bike
To go together with the Hayduke LVS, Esker will probably be providing the amusingly named MOLLE Rackwald. Taking a web page from the overlapping MOLLE panels, the aluminum rack can match conventional panniers (two per aspect) or you need to use the MOLLE system to connect limitless equipment. With the body’s 6mm rack mounts, the MOLLE Rackwald is supposed for heavy masses as much as 100lbs. Every rack is frame-size particular for a direct match to the Hayduke LVS. You can even mount different racks from Previous Man Mountain & Salsa when you favor.
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