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Roughly two years ago, Esker Cycles quietly paused their full suspension bikes. It was a move that went largely unnoticed, unless you happened to be in the market for one of their Orion suspension-equipped frames. But rather than getting out the full suspension game completely, it appears that Esker was just taking a break while completely redesigning the lineup ( including their hardtails ).
Now, Esker’s back in the full-suspension game, and they’re ditching carbon to focus entirely on aluminum and titanium frames. Esker’s new Howdy and Woodsy models keep things refreshingly simple while still rocking Dave Weagle’s Orion Suspension System from their previous lineup. (Photos / Esker Cycles) Think of these bikes as their beloved hardtails with just enough rear squish added for extra comfort and control. No gimmicks, no fluff — just straightforward metal bikes with balanced geometry and simple mechanics at a solid value.
Perhaps most interesting is the frame material options. For both models, you can choose from a full aluminum version or a titanium front triangle paired to an aluminum rear triangle. Both bikes are also built around 29 x 2.6″ tire clearance with UDH 148mm Boost dropouts, and threaded bottom brackets. Howdy & Howdy Ti (125mm – Trail Full Suspension)
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