Interestingly, Knolly was able to retain a threaded 73mm bottom bracket shell while still providing proper chain alignment and was able to offer both E-type and ISCG05 chain guide mounts to ensure the chain is always secured. In back, Super Boost 157mm rear hub spacing is utilized to allow greater tire clearance-up to 27.5 × 2.8 inches. ![]() Each pivot rotates on igus bushings for ease of maintenance. ![]() Our size-medium test bike featured a lengthy 475.5mm (18.7-inch) reach, short 431.5mm (16.9-inch) chainstays and a BB that sits just 346mm (13.6 inches) off the ground.Īt the heart of the Warden’s 6066 aluminum chassis is Knolly’s newest generation Fourby4 linkage that provides 160mm of travel. The most notable feature is its progressive geometry, specifically, a long front end, stubby back end and low bottom bracket. For 2020, Knolly has redesigned the Warden to be longer, lower and slacker. Within a range of bikes from 120mm-travel endurance machines to 175mm-travel enduro and freeride shredders, Knolly’s Warden is the brand’s 160mm pedal-anywhere, descend-anything enduro rig. A desire to conquer the rugged terrain around its home (the company’s headquarters are just a stone’s throw from the North Shore in British Columbia, Canada) gave impetus to the brand: Knolly bikes are built to be ridden hard over rugged terrain. ![]() Boutique bike builder Knolly produces a limited number of bikes each year.
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