And even though the Yeti is indeed drool-worthy, we’d be willing to bet the Fugitive LT is more impact-resistant. They don’t have custom titanium pivot hardware throughout, and they don’t use dual-row angular contact bearings in the main pivots. They don’t have Buckley’s patented suspension design, which uses two links to independently control axle path and leverage rate. On the other side of the coin is the aluminum YT Jeffsy AL, for $2,100-a complete bike for $160 less than just a Fugitive LT frame and shock. You can get into a similarly spec’d Turq-series Yeti SB130, which rides a lot like the Fugitive LT, but is about 3 pounds lighter, for just $200 more than this bike. Still, seven grand is pricey for an aluminum bike, or any bike for that matter. It’s no surprise, then, that Knolly is proud to hang top-end parts on its conductive bikes-which still make up the majority of its catalog. Photo Credit: Anthony Smith Action Photos Part of the linkage controls the axel path, and part of it controls the leverage ratio. It just so happens that making advanced aluminum frames is less expensive than carbon ones-even with advanced processes like hydroforming, which allows for intricate tube shapes and crazy-accurate wall thicknesses, and CNC mitering, which produces perfect, gap-free junctions for superior welding conditions. With any material he chooses, Buckley will use the most advanced manufacturing techniques he can. It’s why Knolly doesn’t mess around with cost-saver carbon-or cost-saver anything, if it sacrifices quality. Buckley believes that a high-quality aluminum frame will outperform a mid-level carbon one. Knolly’s lead engineer and owner, physicist Noel Buckley, runs a zero-compromise, quality-over-everything type of business. You’d be hard pressed to find a more impressive aluminum bike.ĭo you enjoy calculus as much as a good cutty? Do you know the difference between 6000- and 7000-series aluminum? Relish a nice, detailed schematic drawing? If you look at life through the eyes of an engineer, or even a wannabe engineer, you might be looking at your next bike. The Fugitive LT ain’t cheap, especially for a metal bike, but Knolly sweats the details more than most. The Fugitive LT’s aluminum frame delivered a surprisingly stiff and unflappable ride quality, while the proprietary suspension design offered sophisticated control for both small-bump compliance and big-hit support. Riders came back from loops complimenting the Knolly for being predictable and easy to ride. **Picture may not represent correct build kit or shock.Studio Photos: Anthony Smith Action Photos: Margus Rigaĭespite its almost 3-pound weight disadvantage compared to similarly priced steeds, the Fugitive LT boasted unexpected climbing chops during testing.
Knolly endorphin review series#
Head Set - Cane Creek 110 series - Zero Stack 44/56.Fork - Rock Shox PIKE RCT3 140mm Solo Air w/Charger damper - black.Knolly's custom 'black ti' pivot fasteners keep things tight and classy.ISCG05 tabs are removeable and replaceable.Threaded BB for creak-free riding and simple installation.Low stress pivot locations rotate on long lasting IGUS bushings.Main pivots rotate on highest quality angular contact catridge bearings.Dual ring compatible - provides superior set-up versatility.6066 series alloy frameset is extensively hydroformed to maximize strength to weight ratio.Traction maximized by Knolly's own Fourby4 suspension system.Cutting edge geometry and 130mm travel provided by our proprietary Fourby4 linkage system, this new Endorphin will dominate your local Enduro race, and the 70 mile out-of-bounds epic you have planned the following weekend. Knolly have always used the term ‘trail bike’ fairly loosely when it comes to the Endorphin and its capabilities, and version 3.0 is no exception. The Endorphin has been on trails since 2009, and has been fighting way above its weight class the entire time.
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