ENDORPHIN

"Still fun, still versatile, 

still rides great "


Endorphin G6 Frame and Wheel kit
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FUN TIMES, GOOD TIMES


The Endorphin is back, still versatile and taking on the new looks with the straight top tube. With 150mm or 135mm of rear travel and the new monoblock rear rocker link for better shock performance - while still maintaining that legendary Knolly suspension performance.

You can run this as a 27.5 or MX style with the 29" wheel up front. Designed for fun-sized people ranging from 150cm to 188cm and you can run a 175-210mm dropper. How is that for fun

Why would you run MX29? MX wheels offer the best of both worlds - You get the stability of the 29" wheel on the front, and the rear 27.5 gives clearance for you to overhang your rear end on steep descents - Unless you have an above average inseam length, you have probably experienced the butt buzz of the rear tyre. The MX29 has become the nice balanced middle ground for an all-round fun trail bike. That rear wheel is also a little bit lighter and spins up quicker as well making direction changes feel a bit more snappy.

The new Endorphin still has the true Knolly DNA, but some tweaks and tunes to create a bike that is versatile, lots of fun and most importantly still maintaining that exceptional Knolly ride quality going up and coming down.

RECOMMENDED SIZING


XS150cm - 162cm
S162cm - 172cm
M172cm - 182cm
L182cm - 188cm


ENDORPHIN 27.5 160/150mm


X-SmallSmallMediumLarge
Head tube length 115mm125mm135mm145mm
Stand over height688mm698mm713mm725mm
Seat tube length335mm350mm390mm440mm
Actual top tube length562mm585mm608mm632mm
Effective top tube length562mm589mm616mm643mm
Wheelbase length1169mm1198mm1232mm1264mm
Chainstay length428mm428mm432mm436mm
Stack598mm607mm616mm621mm
Reach419mm444mm469mm494mm

NeutralSlack
Head angle64.5º64.0º
BB height343.5mm333.5mm
BB drop7.5mm7.5mm
Effective seat tube angle76.0º75.5º

MX29


X-SmallSmallMediumLarge
Head tube length115mm125mm135mm145mm
Stand over height691mm701mm716mm728mm
Seat tube length335mm350mm390mm440mm
Actual top tube length562mm585mm608mm632mm
Effective top tube length562mm589mm616mm643mm
Wheelbase length1173mm1202mm1236mm1268mm
Chainstay length428mm428mm432mm436mm
Stack601mm611mm620mm629mm
Reach415mm440mm465mm490mm

NeutralSlack
Head angle64.5º64.0º
BB height343.5mm333.5mm
BB drop7.5mm7.5mm
Effective seat tube angle76.0º75.5º






DeoreGXGX FactoryXT
ForkMarzocchi Z1 29” 160mm, 44mm OffsetFox 36 29" Grip2 Performance Elite 160mm, 44mm offsetFox 36 29" Grip2 Factory 160mm, 44mm offsetFox 36 29" Grip2 Factory 160mm, 44mm offset
Rear shockRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Air RCT '22 205x60, CL RMRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Air RCT '22 205x60, CL RMFox Float X2 Factory 205x60, CL RMFox Float X2 Factory 205x60, CL RM
HeadsetFSA Orbit ZS44/56FSA Orbit ZS44/56FSA Orbit ZS44/56Cane Creek 40 ZS44/56
StemRaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 40mmSpank 35mm x 40mmSpank 35mm x 40mmRaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 40mm
HandlebarRaceFace Aeffect R 35x780mm, 20mm RiseSpank 35mm x 800mm, 25mm RiseSpank 35mm x 800mm, 25mm RiseRaceFace Next R 35mm x 800mm, 20mm Rise
GripsSpank / SDGSpank / SDGSpank / SDGChromag Basis Black
BrakeShimano Deore 4 Piston M6120Magura MT5Magura MT5Shimano XT 4 Piston M8120
RotorsShimano SLX 203mm / 180mm (6-Bolt) SM-RT66Magura Storm HC 203mm / 180mmMagura Storm HC 203mm / 180mmShimano XT 203mm / 180mm (6-Bolt) SM-RT76
ShifterShimano Deore 12spd M6100 (I-Spec EV)SRAM GX EagleSRAM GX EagleShimano XT 12spd M8100 (I-Spec EV)
Seat postSDG Tellis 170mm, 31.6SDG Tellis 170mm, 31.6SDG Tellis 170mm, 31.6SDG Tellis 170mm, 31.6
Seat collarKnollyKnollyKnollyKnolly
SaddleSDG Bel-Air V3SDG Bel-Air V3SDG Bel-Air V3Chromag Lynx DT
CranksetShimano SLX M7120 30T, 170mmSRAM GX Eagle 170 32T RingSRAM GX Eagle 170 32T RingShimano XT M8130 30T, 170mm
Bottom bracketShimano XT MT800 BSA, threadedSRAM DUB BSA SB+SRAM DUB BSA SB+Shimano XT MT800 BSA, threaded
DerailleurShimano Deore M6100 12spd, Shadow PlusSRAM GX EagleSRAM GX EagleShimano XT M8100 12spd, Shadow Plus
CassetteShimano Deore M6100 12spd, 10-51T, Hyperglide+SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-52TSRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-52TShimano XT M8100 12spd, 10-51T, Hyperglide+
ChainShimano Deore M6100SRAM GX EagleSRAM GX EagleShimano XT M8100
WheelsetDT Swiss M1900 SPLINE 28h Straight-Pull (MS)Spank Oozy Trail 345 HEX 32h J-Bend (XD) OR RaceFace Aeffect R 30 Trace 28h J-Bend (XD)Spank Oozy Trail 345 HEX 32h J-Bend (XD) OR RaceFace Aeffect R 30 Trace 28h J-Bend (XD)Spank Oozy Trail 345 HEX 32h J-Bend (MS)
Front tireMaxxis Assegai 29" 2.5WT 3C MaxxGrip EXO+Maxxis Assegai 29" 2.5WT 3C MaxxGrip EXO+Maxxis Assegai 29" 2.5WT 3C MaxxGrip EXO+Maxxis Assegai 29" 2.5WT 3C MaxxGrip EXO+
Rear tireMaxxis DHR2 29" 2.4" 3C MaxxTerra EXO+Maxxis DHR2 29" 2.4" 3C MaxxTerra EXO+Maxxis DHR2 29" 2.4" 3C MaxxTerra EXO+Maxxis DHR2 29" 2.4" 3C MaxxTerra EXO+

KNOLLY BIKES LIFETIME WARRANTY

Over the years we have realized that Knolly owners ride our products hard and often. This is great because that is exactly what we designed them for. Our goal from the beginning was to not only develop bikes that provide our loyal customers with an incredible riding experience, but to also provide solid support as well. Everyone here at Knolly is a rider so we take the engineering and manufacturing of our products very seriously, and we have partnered with one of the premier factories in the world to produce our bikes. We make some of the best product on the market and we are prepared to back that up by offering a Limited Lifetime Warranty* (to the original owner) on our frames along with an awesome crash replacement program.

What the frame warranty covers:
- Defects in materials and workmanship
- Bearings and fasteners for six months from time of purchase
- Rear shocks are covered by their respective manufacturer, typically for one year from the time of purchase


What the frame warranty does not cover:
- Normal wear and tear
- Damage to the finish of the frame from the application of frame protector coverings/sticker or     adhesive backed sheets
- Damage due to crashing and or abuse
- Damage from using non factory specified fasteners and bearings
- Damage from using non factory approved rear shocks
- Damage or failure due to poor, negligent or lack of maintenance
-  Damage due to improper installation of components
- Water damage to bearings, decals and finishes from high pressure washers and hoses
 - Dealer labour and costs for shipping warranty components to Knolly Bikes

What will void your frame warranty:
 - Modification of the frame in any way
 - Use of unapproved shock sizes for any chosen model

KNOLLY BIKES FRAME CRASH REPLACEMENT POLICY
Our crash replacement policy is designed to support customers with frame failures that are not covered under our warranty policy. This mainly includes failures that are not a result of defective materials or workmanship (i.e. crashing). It does not cover frames damaged due to installation and use of components that are inappropriate for a particular frame's intended purpose, such as: using an 8 inch DH fork on a trail bike, etc.

THE BOTTOM LINE
We stand behind our products, and they are designed to last a very long time. Regardless of the reason that you need our assistance, whether it’s a warranty situation or a crash replacement situation, our goal is to get you back on the trails as soon as humanly possible. We take pride in providing great service, since we know that’s an important part of keeping you in the Knolly family for as long as you’re able to ride a bike.

REVIEWS

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Generation 6

The small aesthetic change has changed the complete look of the Endorphin. If you didn't notice it that top tube is straight and gives a nice modern look, increasing the already good standover clearance. The new Endorphin is aimed at riders with shorter inseams without the need to skimp on proper handling and component selection. You can long droppers, that un-interrupted seat tubes makes it possible to slam the post all the way down. Either go MX29 or 27.5 wheel choice depending on your style and handling preference.

BUILD OPTIONS

DEORE27.5 - MARZ z1 160mm, Bomber AIR, Shimano Deore, DEORE 4-piston Brakes, DT SWISS m1900 SPLINE28h


DEOREMX29 - FOX34 Performance 140mm, FLOATX Performance, Shimano Deore, DEORE 4-piston Brakes, DT SWISS m1900 SPLINE28h


XT MX29 - FOX34 FACTORY 140mm, FLOATX Factory, Shimano XT, XT 4piston BRAKES,DT SWISS m1900 SPLINE28h






 

FEATURES


  • 6066 series hydroformed alloy
  • Fourby4 Suspension System
  • Internal cable routing with Di2 battery compartment
  • BB Shell Spec: 73mm / threaded
  • Fuss Free Internal Cable routing
  • 157TRAIL Rear spacing
  • Progressive rear suspension kinematics
  • Offset Straight Seat Tube
  • Angular Contact Bearings with Titanium hardware
  • Post mount 180mm rear
  • Lifetime Warranty

BENEFITS




  • High tensile 6066 is the most advanced weldable tubing alloy available
  • Industry leading rear wheel traction - climbing or descending
  • Future proof and easy to install internal cable routing
  • Balanced 135 or 150mm rear travel
  • Tuned, progressive suspension for support and wide shock compatibility
  • Long dropper posts on small frames
  • Long life, durable angular contact bearings.
  • Ride em as hard as you can

FOURBY4 SUSPENSION DELIVERS TRACTION IN SPADES WHILE BEING FULLY ACTIVE UNDER BRAKING. ACTIVE SUSPENSION WHETHER YOU LOVE CLIMBING OR DESCENDING-THIS IS WHAT INSPIRES CONFIDENCE


TRACTION INDUCING FOURBY4

The Fourby4 suspension platform is the cornerstone of Knolly Bikes. Inspired by Formula One auto racing strut-style suspension, Knolly’s patented Fourby4 suspension technology provides freedom in design and execution that no other design in the industry can tout. This freedom means that Knolly can design each model from the ground up and manipulate wheel path and shock progression completely independently. This allows each model to have suspension rate curves that are generally linear to progressive, which is important because it means your shock doesn’t have to ‘save the day’ by providing lots of bottoming resistance, as it would on a bike with a falling rate curve. This helps keep your shock from being over-worked and over-heating on long downhills, which can affect shock performance. This also helps maintain normal shock service intervals. Each of our bikes have rate curves and leverage ratios that are implemented for a certain type of riding(trail, AM, DH)


"So Knolly’s unique and multi-patented Fourby4 Suspension is quite simply the most advanced and highest performing suspension design used in the mountain bike industry."

What's it like to ride

If you have never ridden a Knolly, we do ask to get in touch with us for a demo ride. The feeling cannot be fully described in words.  The magic happens with the patented Fourby4 suspension. First off you'll notice lots of sensitivity to small bumps, this also translates to climbing technical terrain - on most bikes you'll get a scratchy feeling when clawing up steep rocky pitches and the need to constantly keep weight on the rear to keep it biting - This trait is common with bikes with a lot of anti-squat  as chain tension wants to extend the suspension - this feels great on fire road and tarmac climbs, but we are not here to blast up fire road climbs!  With the Fourby4 you'll notice it sticking down to the terrain and the more power you can put out the rear just keeps on digging in. Imagine this on technicnal, slippery rooty and rocky terrain - it feels brilliant. By having independent control with the wheel path and and shock progression allows to fine tune the ride depending on the style of bike and not being reliant on the shock "saving the day" with bottom out resistance.
Knolly sums up their traction in Fourby4 "This is priority number one. Without traction, there is no confidence… without confidence, there is no fun. "




LIFETIME WARRANTY

There is no doubt Knolly's are made to be ridden hard and being born on the shore means they need to be tough to take the abuse and aggressive riding they are built for.  A true test of the strength and durability is Knolly's Limited Lifetime Warranty. Knolly also offers an excellent crash replacement program


Arguable one of the finest aluminium bikes on the market. NOT A DETAIL SPARED - Hassle free internal cable routing, dual-row Angular contact bearings, custom machined titanium axles and the CNC mitered tubeset for gap Free weld junctions. all backed by a lifetime warranty

CRANK COMPATIBILITY

SRAM DUB

SRAM's new DUB system comes in two versions. Regular and SB+. The regular version works on the Fugitive but you have to switch to a zero offset chainring (see below). The SB+ version has a bottom bracket, cranks and chainring combination that works perfectly on the Fugitive. The X01, GX, and Descendant 7k DUB SB+ cranks have a longer axle and a wider BB spacer that works with 157TRAIL. All the DUB BB's are the same.

SRAM STANDARD

A standard SRAM crank with a zero offset chainring - One-Up and Chromag both have a great option - will work but it does limit the largest ring size on the front to 32t.

SHIMANO

Shimano offers their cranks with a +3 option (the part number should have a "B" on the end like this: FC-M8000-B). The axle length and BB are the same as their standard cranks so the offset is worked into the chainring mount. This system will work as both a 1x and a 2x option on the Fugitive. NOTE: this set up requires one spacer between the BB and the frame on the drive side. Maximum size chainring is a 32t ring with this setup. The XTR, XT and SLX cranks in this configuration work on the Fugitive. The new Shimano XTR, XT and SLX 12 speed cranks come in a 56.5 chainline

RACE FACE

Any direct mount Raceface crank with a flipped Direct Mount ring will work. You can also run a direct mount flat ring from Black-Spire .Raceface rings come with a 3mm offset so when the ring is removed and flipped (the teeth profile works like this as well) it becomes a -3mm offset and the chainline works on the Fugitive. For a 1x system you can run a flipped ring on the Next SL, Next R, and Turbine cranks with a 134mm axle, or the Atlas and SIXC with the 136mm axle, or the Aeffect and Ride Cinch cranks with 137mm axle. For a 2x system you can run the Next SL, Next R or Turbine with a 143mm axle and a Boost spider. Helpful graphic for chainline. Raceface also now offers their cranks in a 143mm BB spindle which will provide a 55.5 chainline without having to flip the ring.

FSA

FSA has 5 different MTN cranks that work with our 157TRAIL rear. Their system is very simple - you simply move one spacer from between the crank and the spider to between the spider and the BB to provide the right chainline.


SHOCK OPTIONS

FOURBY4 Suspension is designed to suit air and coil shocks - and they will both work exceptionally well.  The 150mm Endorphin uses a TR185 x 55mm length shock and the 135mm uses a TR185 x 50mm. Same frame just a different shock stroke. Frameset + Shock options available and complete factory bikes - Start building your bike today.


HUMAN CENTRIC SIZING

Mountain Biking is for everyone - all shapes and sizes - Knolly has been making bikes for 16 years - bikes that get all riders out on the trails.

Because Knolly frames feature a continuous seat tube they allow for a full range of seat heights: on many other frames, the seat tube is either bent or interrupted by the shock allowing only a restricted range of seat heights (this problem is exasperated as frame sizes become smaller). Our frames feature both a continuous seat tube as well as a low “dropped seat height” - meaning the seat actually travels forward and out of the way - which allows riders of all sizes to get farther back on the bike when the terrain demands it.


One of the side benefits of Knolly's Fourby4 design is the ability to accommodate smaller riders, even with up to 170-200mm of rear suspension travel. This keeps the shock mounted low which means we can drop our top tubes for better stand-over clearance. It also means the center of mass on the frame is low and that equates to exceptional handling in technical terrain. Smaller riders can run a 150mm dropper post on our bikes due to the low stand-over height and straight seat tube.


Sizing these days is a hugely debatable topic - everyone is telling me to upsize, go for more reach. Much Confusion? You can feel confident knowing  that Knolly has thought through the details thoroughly and all their bikes offer a balanced ride and proper weight distribution for their intended purpose.


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