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Has anyone ridden both the Nordest Sardinha (II) and the Esker Hayduke? How do they compare? Context if you want it: I have a Sardinha II in M/L and I like it a lot (a lot a lot), however I feel like the reach may be slightly too long in the long term, but I love that it fits a large oveja negra framebag on the bike. I wish I had the option of running a 130mm fork on it but it is already overforked at 120. Working towards my forever bike, wondering if the Hayduke in Ti might be the ticket.

Elias Buzzell

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  • Logan Watts

    Logan Watts
    Member Since 2012
    94 Verified Score

    I've yet to ride a Hayduke, and I think I'm the only person on our team who's ridden the Sardinha. Let us know if you end up coming them though!

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