Knolly Fugitive LT. Built in 2020 - Large 160mm/135mm - Kevbaild's Bike Check

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Parts

Brand

Model

Additional info

Parts

Frame

Knolly

Fugitive LT

Custom Le Mans Blue

Frame: Knolly Fugitive LT. Misc: Custom Le Mans Blue

Rear Shock

FOX

Float DPX2 Factory

55mm with 0.6ci VS (maximum)

Rear Shock: FOX Float DPX2 Factory. Misc: 55mm with 0.6ci VS (maximum)

Fork

FOX

Factory 36 Grip2 os51

160mm again, was 150 for a while.

Fork: FOX Factory 36 Grip2 os51. Misc: 160mm again, was 150 for a while.

Headset

FSA

Headset: FSA

Handlebar

Race Face

Turbine R35 20mm

cut to 780

Handlebar: Race Face Turbine R35 20mm. Misc: cut to 780

Stem

Race Face

Turbine R 35 50mm

Stem: Race Face Turbine R 35 50mm

Grips

Race Face

Grippler

Orange, large diameter

Grips: Race Face Grippler. Misc: Orange, large diameter

Brakes

TRP

Quadiem

Aftermarket Metal Sintered

Brakes: TRP Quadiem. Misc: Aftermarket Metal Sintered

Brake Levers

TRP

223/203 rotors

Hopetech F & TRP R

Brake Levers: TRP 223/203 rotors. Misc: Hopetech F & TRP R

Shifters

Shimano

SLX M7000

11 speed. Why more?

Shifters: Shimano SLX M7000. Misc: 11 speed. Why more?

Rear Derailleur

Shimano

SLX M7000

mid cage

Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX M7000. Misc: mid cage

Chainguide

OneUp Components

Chainguide: OneUp Components

Cranks

Race Face

Next R Carbon 170mm

Cranks: Race Face Next R Carbon 170mm

Chainrings / Sprocket

Race Face

Cinch 30T Oval

Flipped /correct chain line for 157mm

Chainrings / Sprocket: Race Face Cinch 30T Oval. Misc: Flipped /correct chain line for 157mm

Bottom Bracket

Race Face

Cinch BSA 30

Bottom Bracket: Race Face Cinch BSA 30

Chain

Shimano

XT CN-HG701-11

Chain: Shimano XT CN-HG701-11

Cassette / Rear Cog

Other

SunRace CSMX8 EAZ 11-46

11-13-15-18-21-24-28-32-36-40-46 with 30T (1.53:1)

Cassette / Rear Cog: Other SunRace CSMX8 EAZ 11-46. Misc: 11-13-15-18-21-24-28-32-36-40-46 with 30T (1.53:1)

Pedals

TIME

Speciale 8

Black

Pedals: TIME Speciale 8. Misc: Black

Front Rim

Race Face

Raceface Turbine R30

28 Straight pull 2.0/1.5/2.0

Front Rim: Race Face Raceface Turbine R30. Misc: 28 Straight pull 2.0/1.5/2.0

Rear Rim

Race Face

Raceface Turbine R30

28 Straight pull 2.0/1.5/2.0

Rear Rim: Race Face Raceface Turbine R30. Misc: 28 Straight pull 2.0/1.5/2.0

Hubs

Other

Raceface Vault 422

Complete wheel-set 1815g

Hubs: Other Raceface Vault 422. Misc: Complete wheel-set 1815g

Spokes

Other

2.0/1.5/2.0

Black Alloy nipples

Spokes: Other 2.0/1.5/2.0. Misc: Black Alloy nipples

Front Tire

Maxxis

Minnion DHF 2.3

3C Maxx Terra EXO Tubeless

Front Tire: Maxxis Minnion DHF 2.3. Misc: 3C Maxx Terra EXO Tubeless

Rear Tire

Maxxis

Minnion DHR II 2.3

3C Maxx Terra EXO Tubeless

Rear Tire: Maxxis Minnion DHR II 2.3. Misc: 3C Maxx Terra EXO Tubeless

Saddle

Race Face

Ti rails

Flexible rails for comfort. It's not about the weight.

Saddle: Race Face Ti rails. Misc: Flexible rails for comfort. It's not about the weight.

Seatpost

Race Face

Aeffect R

170mm with RF lever

Seatpost: Race Face Aeffect R. Misc: 170mm with RF lever

Seatpost Clamp

Other

aftermarket

Cleaner, simpler, lighter by 40%

Seatpost Clamp: Other aftermarket. Misc: Cleaner, simpler, lighter by 40%

General Info

Model Year

2020

Model Year:

2020

Riding Type

Trail / All-Mountain

Riding Type:

Trail / All-Mountain

Weight

33 lb 6 oz (15139 g)

Weight: 33 lb 6 oz (15139 g)

Additional Info

Weight is ready to ride, spare tube, pedals, pump, bottle w/o water.
Fork tuned using ShockWiz Poppy Firm as baseline settings.
Not the lightest of frames, but very solid and predictable in tough conditions. No deflecting. No head-tube jacking up.
11 speed is reliable, low cost and frequently replaced/consumed components.
Fox 36 travel now extended to 160 from 150.
After many rides I will say that 150/Slack might be better overall as a trail bike than with 160/Neutral. Most steeps where I live are not so extreme to need the slacker-than-slack 160/Slack, but after a recent couple of days at Sun Peaks Bike Park, its back to 160mm/Neutral. It is again, a bike with two distinctively different personalities.
I'm 183cm tall on this 2020 large with 50mm stem. The 2021 "138" is longer & Slacker but even a 32mm stem would make it a longer reach than I want right now.
Geometry (L)
Seat angle (effective): 76/ 75.25 degrees
Head angle: 66/ 65.25 degrees
Chain stay: 43.05cm / 16.95in
Seat tube: 45.6cm / 17.95in
Top tube (effective): 63.4cm / 24.96in
Head tube length: 10.3cm / 4.06in
Bottom bracket drop: 3.7cm / 1.46in
Wheelbase: 1,218mm / 47.95in
Stack: 61.65cm / 24.27in
Reach: 47.7cm / 18.78in