Named after Dr. Seusss beloved forest creature/environmentalist, Eskers Lorax is a go-anywhere dropbar bike made for exploring the far-off places that the books character was hoping to preserve. A staple in the brands lineup since 2016, Esker is updating its iconic steel dropbar backcountry exploration bike with its new Fork Yeah! steel fork, new colors, specs, and pricing. Whats not changing is the adventure-ready frame and features that riders already know and love.The Lorax is already well-liked for its 4130 chromoly steel frame thats ready to go the distance, whether on the Tour Divide or your mixed surface commute. The frame fits 29 wheels, has clearance for 2.6 tires, and user-friendly external cable routing for ease of maintenance. The frame and fork are loaded with mounts for frame bags, racks, and all of your other bikepacking necessities, and the Portage Dropout system allows for adjustability or single-speed setups. And, as expected in this day and age, its UDH-compatible to work with all of the latest drivetrian options.The new Esker Lorax with the Fork Yeah! in the Lunar paint color.Whats New?Fork Yeah!For 2026, Esker is equipping its Lorax framesets and complete bikes with its new Fork Yeah! rigid steel fork. As of now, the Fork Yeah! is only available on the Lorax, but it will be available for purchase separately for $250 starting in May. This change helps bring the starting price of the frameset down to $1,250 and $2,200 for the complete base build.Like the Lorax frame, Fork Yeah! is made from 4130 Chromoly. It has a 495mm axle to crown length, a 1 to 1 tapered steerer, 44mm offset, 15 x 110mm Boost spacing, and clearance for tires up to 3.0 wide. Its also got low-rider rack mounts, 3-pack mounts, and crown eyelet mounts for all your mounting needs. According to Esker, it also has an amazing ride quality.Darkness ED BlackRancheraLunarPaint OptionsColor-wise, Esker is introducing a new low-cost paint option that its calling Darkness ED Black. This option skips the cost of paint, while protecting the frame with an ED coating (electro-deposited), which is claimed to be both durable and corrosion-resistant. We think it looks pretty good, too. Esker is also offering the Lorax in two painted colors, Ranchera and Lunar, which add $150 to the price of the frameset or complete build.New SpecsWith new specs for the base model complete build, Esker is able to offer the Lorax for as low as $2,200. This lowest-cost option includes the Darkness ED Black frame and Fork Yeah! fork, Microshift 110 drivetrain, house-branded wheels, Avid BB7 brakes, and Maxxis Ikon 2.2 tires. Starting with that base build, Esker offers a number of upgrade options for the paint, fork, cockpit, drivetrain, and wheels, so you can pick and choose to get the parts you want.The complete base build starts at a reasonable $2,200, and Esker provides numerous component upgrade options when purchasing.Lorax Complete starting at $2,200Fork Yeah! ForkMicroshift Sword 110 drivetrainAvid BB7 brakesEsker House wheelsetPNW Bar/Stem and Ergon saddle with alloy seatpostMaxxis Ikon 292.2 folding tiresLorax Complete OptionsPainted Option Ranchera or Lunar +$150Forks Reba Gold 120mm +$300ENVE MTN Carbon fork +$450SID Ultimate 120mm +$900Cockpit Add PNW Loam Dropper +$200Drivetrain SRAM Apex 1 Eagle w/ Hydraulic brakes +$500Shimano XT/GRX 12 speed +$800Wheelset Industry Nine 1/1 Enduro S +$500Industry Nine 1/1 Enduro S Carbon +$1000BERD Hawk 27 +$1600If youre cold, theyre cold; let them inside.GeometryThe Esker Lorax is a rigid steel-framed drop bar adventure bike, and it has a geometry that reflects its intended use. Take a look at the chart below for all the specifics and sizing.Esker Lorax: AvailabilityEskers updated Lorax is available now. Head to the Esker website to learn more, find a dealer near you, order a frameset, or customize a complete build.eskercycles.comThe post Esker Updates Its Lorax Steel Dropbar Bike with New Fork, Colors, and Pricing appeared first on Bikerumor.