2026 Kross Esker 5.0 Base S (18") 28"
Build
700C/29 in × 45 mm
Insights
Very upright stack and reach vs trend of progressive gravel bikes
Design deviates from other sizes of Kross Esker 5.0
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 572mm |
| Reach | 376mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.52:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, Effective Center | 460mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal Center | 545mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71deg |
| Effective Seat Tube Angle, ETT Center | 74deg |
| Head Tube Length | 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 75mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 281mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 430mm |
| Front-Center | 602.7mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 598mm |
| Wheelbase | 1028mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 48.1mm |
| Trail | 71.7mm high |
| Mechanical Trail | 67.8mm |
| Wheel Flop | 22.1mm |
| Standover Height | 751mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 76.7mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 170 mm cranks | 111mm |
Base Build
| Wheel Size | 700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 45mm |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 712mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1740mm |
| Crank Length | 170mm |
| Handlebar Width | 400mm |
| Stem Length | 70mm |
| Stem Angle | 12deg |
| Suspension Type | Rigid, non-suspension corrected |
| Bar Type | Drop Bar |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork Material | Carbon/Composite |
| Brake Type | Disc |
Source:https://kross-europe.eu/esker-5-0-teal-black-gloss