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poolboy1-0
- Member since Dec 7, 2016
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Jul 28, 2026 at 11:07
Jul 28, 2026Esker Japhy Steel Hardtail
$2500 USDBuilt this up in September of 2025. Just stripped it down and re-built it with lots of new parts (noted in the build spec). The frame had been taped to protect it from frame bag rub (still have a custom frame bag for the front triangle if you’re interested). Frame is an 8/10 cosmetically. 10/10 functionally.
Frame: 2025 Esker Japhy - Medium - Darkness
Fork: Marzocchi Z2 - 130mm (NEW)
Headset: Wolf Tooth Premium - Gold
Stem: Alloy 31.6 - 50mm (NEW)
Handlebar: Alloy 31.6 - 25mm rise - 780mm width (NEW)
Dropper: PNW Loam - 175mm
Saddle: WTB Silverado Race - 142mm (NEW)
Clamp: Wolf Tooth - Gold
Brakes: Shimano MT4120 4 Piston - 180mm rotors (NEW)
Shifter: Deore 12 (NEW)
Derailleur: Deore 12 (NEW)
Cassette: Deore 12 (NEW)
Chain: Deore 12 (NEW)
Crank: Deore - 170mm - 32T (NEW)
Wheelset: Shimano TC500 hubs - WTB KOM Team i27 TCS 2.0 - 28H (NEW)
Tires: Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready (NEW - no sealant added, but I'll ship a bottle with the bike)
*Buyer provides shipping label*
Open to offers if you’re being reasonable.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Selling
Jul 11, 2026 at 21:00
Jul 11, 2026Esker Hayduke LVS Titanium Midtail
$4500 USDA project that I unfortunately cannot keep:
Brand New:
Frame: Esker Hayduke LVS - Medium
Fork: Rockshox PIKE Ultimate - 120mm
Headset: Wolf Tooth
Stem: Industry Nine - 50mm
Handlebar: Raceface ERA Carbon - 35mm rise
Dropper: PNW Loam 150mm w/PNW Loam lever
Seatpost Clamp: Wolf Tooth
Saddle: Ergon
Brakes: Shimano XT M8200 - 180mm rotors
Drivetrain: Shimano XT 12-speed - M8200 170mm cranks - SLX Cassette // Wolftooth Chainring
Wheelset: Industry Nine 1/1 Enduro S // 2.6 Maxxis Rekon EXO+
Happy to pack it up and ship it to anyone in the lower 48 (buyer provides shipping label).
Please reach out if you have any questions!
poolboy1-0 underpaidintern's article
Jun 15, 2026 at 18:03
Jun 15, 2026
Neuhaus Releases Production Solstice Hardtail
The Hummingbird sounds like something you'd get along with really well. I'm not sure what 'racey geo' means to you, as it certainly means different things to different people, but I also quite like the Esker Japhy for what you're looking for (weight/ride feel). The steep STA helps it feel really energetic, especially when pointed uphill.
poolboy1-0 underpaidintern's article
Jun 15, 2026 at 14:08
Jun 15, 2026
Neuhaus Releases Production Solstice Hardtail
Oh gosh, the cost on the Transition frame is quite a bit less than the other smaller frame companies. Some of that comes from scale, but the majority of that is going to come from tubing costs and design. Transition is pulling stock tubing off the shelf. Neuhaus, Sklar, Reeb, Ritchey, Otso, Surly, Esker, Fairlight...etc, those folks are having custom tubing made for the designs they want.
Transition's frame is going to be more in line with basic steel production frames like Marin, State, Primos, Jamis, and Kona.
poolboy1-0 henryquinney's article
Jul 2, 2021 at 12:09
Jul 2, 2021
Pinkbike Poll: Do You Want a Doubleheader or One Main Event?
Drawbacks?: Athlete recovery and injury. I'd like to see all racers performing at their best, and staying healthy. I think doubleheaders may cause a bit more fatigue and I don't want to see that become a hindrance to any athlete's performance. Although, I know there is a major case for the 'travel and logistics' fatigue that can happen when traveling from one event to another, so maybe the doubleheaders offset that?
I'd be curious to know how the racers would answer these questions.
poolboy1-0 henryquinney's article
May 18, 2021 at 10:10
May 18, 2021
Bike Check: Mick Hannah's New NS Fuzz Downhill Bike
HA. I had this same exact thought. The only thing I could think of would be the ride down from Mt. Antero, or maybe Brown's Creek? But it seems funny seeing those pictures of the bike in Utah, with BV called out.
poolboy1-0 jamessmurthwaite's article
May 6, 2021 at 15:36
May 6, 2021
9 Bikes That Have Won the Albstadt XC World Cup
I could be WAY off, but didn't Shimanana make a Di2 batter holder-thingy for steer tubes? Would it have made sense to route the battery wire from the bottom of the steer tube through that point in the frame at that time?
poolboy1-0 sarahmoore's article
Apr 29, 2021 at 7:19
Apr 29, 2021
Field Trip: Rocky Mountain's $1,669 Growler Doesn't Hold Back on the Descents
I think you might be looking at the Growler 50. That spec gets the RS 35 @ 150mm, 4 piston brakes, and an SLX/XT drivetrain.
poolboy1-0 OneUpComponents's article
Mar 6, 2021 at 6:58
Mar 6, 2021
Video: Thomas Vanderham Hits Wild Lines on BC Flow Trails in 'Blasting Blues'
@Artikay13: That makes sense. I sure hope those go into production some day, they looked like a pretty sweet concept.
poolboy1-0 OneUpComponents's article
Mar 5, 2021 at 11:23
Mar 5, 2021
Video: Thomas Vanderham Hits Wild Lines on BC Flow Trails in 'Blasting Blues'
@2pi: Rocky has his bike check on their 'stories' page. Looks like he is on the new XTR hubs.


