WARDEN GEN3

"FREERIDE FOCUSED and MORE TRAVEL in a dedicated MX chassis"

Warden G3 170MX Complete
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The new Warden gets refreshed with freeride focused geometry and more travel. Designed for Enduro and freeride lines, a dedicated MX model built around 170mm of rear travel. Now we can't forget how good the previous warden was, it was highly capable and climbing and descending - the Gen3 is no different. A revised top tube, is simple but changes the look drastically and the unified rocker link adds rear end stiffness and increased shock sensitivity.  With the patented Fourby4 suspension which is featured on all of the Knolly bikes (it just works so well, why wouldn't you)

As bikes become more complicated with extra pulleys and idlers, Knolly sticks to it's roots with the Fourby4, which actually offers some of the best levels of brake-squat characteristics - this means when you are hitting descents dragging that rear brake, the suspension will want to compress rather than expand. This not only makes geometry dynamic for descending, but offers the job of rear shock to actually take up the big hits which will throw you off line.

Frame durability and ride quality has always been the focus with Knolly and the Warden is no exception, the deep feeling Fourby4 offers loads of confidence on the gnarliest lines.  Climbing on a Knolly has always been traction laced - its got something to do with the unique balance of anti-squat that does allow the suspension to be used when climbing, if you need some pro-pedal you can always flick that little switch on your shock. Suspension is suspension and it's job is to turn the bumps into smooth.

You know a bike brand cares about it's riders when they make these little details on their bikes. Like the 30mm lower shock mount that will with with needle bearings, easy frame routing and flat bearing locations for easy removal and installation.

Modern geometry with a 62.5º head angle leading the way and size specific chainstays to ensure a nice balance of for and aft for all rider sizers. As we see dropper posts get longer, the Warden will take a 200mm+ (175mm for XS, S)post with the uninterrupted seatpost design.  That means you can get the longest dropper you can find, slam it deep into the frame without interference and descend like you are on a bmx.

The rear end gets 157TRAIL spacing,  Knolly skipped the 148 Boost and went with where the biggest gains are to made.   There is loads of hubs now available and with up to 36% lateral stiffness from 142mm and only a 1.5mm wider heel clearance makes the 157TRAIL simply work. Don't fret because there are now a lot of wheel options available in the 157 wide spacing.  157TRAIL is proven with a large selection of hubs and wheels available and optimal levels of wheel stiffness. 

RECOMMENDED SIZING


XS(S1)S(S2)M(S3)L(S4)XL(S5)
RIDER HEIGHT150-160cm160-170cm170-180cm180-190cm190-200cm


WARDEN 170mx


NeutralSlack
Head angle63.25º62.5º
Effective seat tube angle77.75º77.0º
BB height356mm347mm
BB drop0.5mm9.5mm

S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
Reach431mm457mm482mm508mm533mm
Stack605mm612mm619mm628mm637mm
Head tube length100mm105mm115mm125mm135mm
Effective top tube length561mm589mm616mm643mm670mm
Actual top tube length557mm578mm608mm633mm657mm
Seat tube length330mm350mm390mm440mm490mm
Seat tube max insertion depth260mm280mm320mm370mm420mm
Theoretical saddle height (from BB axis)650mm700mm750mm800mm850mm
Seat tube angle (actual)70.8º71.3º71.8º72.8º73.8º
Stand over height670mm685mm715mm740mm755mm
Chainstay length434mm434mm438mm442mm446mm
Wheelbase length1214mm1243mm1277mm1310mm1344mm







DeoreGXGX FactoryXT
Fork Marzocchi Z1 29” 170mm, 44mm OffsetFox 38 29" Grip2 Performance Elite 170mm, 44mm offsetFox 38 29" Grip2 Factory 170mm, 44mm offsetFox 38 29" Grip2 Factory 170mm, 44mm offset
Rear shockMarzocchi Bomber Air 205x62.5, CL RMFox Float X2 Factory 205x62.5, CL RMFox Float X2 Factory 205x62.5, CL RMFox Float X2 Factory 205x62.5, CL RM
HeadsetFSA Orbit ZS44/56FSA Orbit ZS44/56FSA Orbit ZS44/56 OR Cane Creek 40 ZS44/56FSA Orbit ZS44/56 OR Cane Creek 40 ZS44/56
StemRaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 40mmRaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 40mmRaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 40mmRaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 40mm
HandlebarRaceFace Aeffect R 35x780mm, 20mm RiseSpank Spike 35 Vibrocore 35mm x 820mm, 25mm RiseSpank Spike 35 Vibrocore 35mm x 820mm, 25mm RiseSpank Spike 35 Vibrocore 35mm x 820mm, 25mm Rise
GripsSDG ThriceSpank SpoonSpank SpoonSpank Spoon
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 (S1-S2: 170mm, S3-S5: 200mm), 31.6SDG Tellis (S1-S2: 170mm, S3-S5: 200mm), 31.6SDG Tellis (S1-S2: 170mm, S3-S5: 200mm), 31.6SDG Tellis (S1-S2: 170mm, S3-S5: 200mm), 31.6
Seat collarKnollyKnollyKnollyKnolly
SaddleSDG Bel-Air V3SDG Bel-Air V3SDG Bel-Air V3SDG Bel-Air V3
CranksetShimano Deore M6120 30T, 170mmSRAM Descendent 7k 30T, 170mmSRAM GX Eagle 32T, 170mmShimano XT M8130 30T, 170mm
Bottom bracketShimano MT501 BSA, threadedSRAM DUB BSA SB+SRAM DUB BSA SB+Shimano XT MT501 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 PG1175 Eagle 10-52TSRAM PG1175 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) 29/27.5"Spank 359 HEX J-Bend 32h MX (XD) 29/27.5"Spank 359 HEX J-Bend 32h MX (XD) 29/27.5"Spank 359 HEX J-Bend 32h MX (MS) 29/27.5"
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 27.5" 2.4" 3C MaxxTerra EXO+Maxxis DHR2 27.5" 2.4" 3C MaxxTerra EXO+Maxxis DHR2 27.5" 2.4" 3C MaxxTerra EXO+Maxxis DHR2 27.5" 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

"Out of all the bikes in the long-travel category, the Warden was easily one of the most composed at pedaling, to the point where using the lockout lever didn’t make the bike feel a hell of a lot faster


The long reach, moderate head angle, short chainstays and low-ish bottom bracket all contribute, but it’s the suspension that pulls it all together. It has the magic mix of sensitivity and support all the way through the travel that is simply not achieved on most bikes


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"Knolly has built much of its reputation on 27.5″ wheels and aluminum frames. While I really enjoyed the Fugitive LT, I’m sure many riders will be happy to see the smaller wheel size updated with more modern geometry. Here, the Warden strikes a good balance between being aggressive enough to be comfortable with anything you throw at it on the descent, and still being enjoyable to ride when the trail gets less extreme"


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"I left the rear shock wide open to see how the linkage pedaled without any help. The bike never dipped past mid-travel during the climb, and through several loose rocky sections my rear wheel remained firmly planted. The Warden offers pretty good pedaling efficiency; with the shock wide open the rear end will bob slightly as you crank, but you can feel your leg power going right to the rear wheel as the bike eagerly ambles uphill."


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GROUPSET OPTIONS


Deore-Marzocchi Z1+Bomber Air

GX-FOX38 Performance+Float X2 Factory

GX FActory-FOX38 Factory+X2 Factory

XT-FOX38 Factory+Float X2 Factory

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
  • Uninterrupted Seat tube
  • Angular Contact Bearings
  • Will fit a bottle and cage - even with reservoir shock
  • Full Length Dropper Post
  • Titanium Pivots
  • Lifetime Warranty





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

EASY ADJUST

Loosen one bolt and move the lower eyelet to your preferred setting. No more flapping around with chips, flips and extra pieces of sh*t that you'll most likely lose on the trail. The "Slack" position slackens the head angle and bottom bracket while increasing the progressivity of the suspension - perfect for DH shuttle runs or park days.

SILENCE

When it comes to details, Knolly sweats them. The internal routing is so easy to use - the large port at the downtube makes it easier to feed cables through. The entry ports feature Knolly's own cable ports which put tension on the housing to keep everything nice and quiet.  Listen carefully and you can hear the rubber on your tyres wearing down.

157TRAIL

Knolly skipped 148 Boost and went straight for 157TRAIL. Skipping the hype and focusing on where it matters - ride quality. Knolly's 157TRAIL gives us a stiffer 29" rear wheel, more tyre clearance, shorter stays and only 1.5mm of heel clearance added to each side and a noticeable difference in bike performance.

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."

SO HOW DOES IT CLIMB?

Great Question, it's something we get asked all the time. The inner-nerd in you has probably found yourself at Antonio Sunio's Linkage Design site. You've probably come across the Knolly kinematics and scoffed "It's gonna pedal like sh*t with such "terrible" anti-squat values.  Maybe we've been looking at it incorrectly all along. We can assure you (and the multitude of reviews) that the Knolly's pedal exceptionally well, the amount of traction and grip you'll find in the rear is what makes these bikes feel so unique.  Unlike a bike that has is loaded with high amounts of anti-squat that can never be turned off.  With high amounts of anti-squat generally brings you a good dose of pedal kick-back - losing even more traction on the descents. Do you want to drag your rear wheel over rocks? Or do you want it to caress the terrain beneath.

Ride it fast and keep the power going up tricky climbs and it locks on the terrain doing it's suspension thing. Bomb back down and it hooks up without jacking the rear end off square edge hits.




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.



HUMAN CENTRIC SIZING


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KNOLLY SIZING HELP

HUMAN SPECIFIC GEOMETRY

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.


In an effort to help you find the right frame size we reached out to our Knation of riders and asked them these three questions: How tall are you? What is your inseam? What size Knolly do you ride?​The data below is from real riders, human beings that actually ride our product, so it is a great reference point to help you chose a frame size. Of course this is still just a guide but this is a great example for those riders that fall right in between sizes. Now you can see what other riders have chosen.


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