Update: 10/15: now asking $4000...which I think is a steal for this build :)
was asking $4900 obo
Esker Elkat uses dave weagle orion suspension design.
https://www.velonews.com/gear/mountain-gear/esker-elkat-mountain-bike-review/
https://www.bikemag.com/gear/mountain-bikes/review-esker-elkat/...
Yeah. Looks like ill have to just get new lever and keep this for spare parts...
the plastic guide pieces fit into the body, not the lever and no part numbers on shimano diagrams :(
i have an mk7 gti and went with a 2" hitchmount from etrailer and rack from RockyMounts which I have been really happy with. They have it on sale right now for $450.
https://rockymounts.com/collections/hitch-racks/products/splitrail-ls-platform-hitch-rack
Did the hitchmount install...
i'm running a set of Baron's laced to i9 1/1 hubs on my 27.5" bike....so far so good and no issues. But I'm a fairly light rider but I do my fair share of riding rough stuff...running 2.6" tires on them currently....
issue with shimano XT BL-M8100 brake lever....
so little trail accident and the reservoir housing and lever blade itself is fine, but shimano uses silly plastic guide pieces that cracked and i am missing a little plastic piece on the push rod...see pic
i can find replacement lever blade (which...
fyi. Drove by wildcat other day and saw signs that area closed due to covid19.
so looks like wma’s have been looped in with the state park closures... ??♂️