First introduced back when Esker Cycles started as Advocate Cycles, the Lorax has gone through a bit of an evolution. Compared to the Esker Lorax Ti that was reintroduced in 2022, the third generation of the bike is the most capable yet.
Still constructed with a seamless, butted, and cold-shaped 3/2.5 titanium frame, the new Lorax Ti is shaped around geometry for a 120mm suspension fork or 495mm axle to crown. Coupled with massive tire clearance of 29 x 2.2 – 2.6″, this drop-bar mountain bike is ready to go everywhere you point it.
Like other Esker bikes, the Lorax includes their Portage Dropout System which is also now compatible with SRAM UDH. Note that this frame utilized flat mount brakes.
The frame is also equipped with external cable routing, a threaded bottom bracket, 44mm head tube, and a whopping 22 attachment points for accessories, bags, fenders, etc.
Offered in four sizes, the frames offer internal dropper post routing, and have a claimed weight of 2,260g for a large with dropouts and necessary parts. Frame only pricing is set at $2,500, or you can add a Wolf Tooth Lithic Carbon fork for a total of $3,100. Complete builds start at $4,500 with many options.
