Just like the Hayduke, Lorax, and Jafey, the gang at Esker Cycles continues to pay homage to the defenders of the wilderness. Their new aggressive hardtail is called the Smokey Ti. And sure, the identify is a tribute to the pleasant, accountable, ranger hat-wearin’ bear all of us grew up with.
Besides possibly now he’ll say, “Solely you can handbook throughout that rock backyard.”
The brand new Smokey Ti is their “most aggressive hardtail to this point”. It’s longer, decrease, and slacker. It sports activities a head tube angle of 64.5 levels, with geo optimized for a 160mm fork. The body can even deal with tires as much as 2.6″ broad.
The Smokey Ti’s body was constructed from seamless, butted, and cold-shaped 3/2.5 titanium, delivering a sturdy but snug journey. Like their different hardtail choices, the brand new Smokey Ti additionally comes with the Portage Dropout System.
This enables the rider to run the bike geared or as a singlespeed. Plus, you should utilize the dropouts to regulate the chainstay size. The dropout system has been up to date with a Common Derailleur Hanger (UDH).
Geometry and Body Particulars
Esker Cycles says that although the Smokey Ti is probably the most aggressive hardtail they’ve ever made, it’s nonetheless an Esker. Which means they’ve prioritized sturdiness and ease of upkeep.
It makes use of exterior routing, a threaded backside bracket, and a 44mm headtube. It makes use of 4 totally different water bottle and accent mounting positions, which embrace a 3-pack mount on the downtube for a bit additional carrying capability.
Esker Smokey Ti Pricing
- Body Solely: $2500
- Body + Fork: Beginning at $3100
- Full Builds: Beginning at $4500, with quite a few improve choices obtainable.
- Full Single Velocity builds begin at $4200
