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Fugitive Extra Credit
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,180| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Knolly Fugitive is an enduro bike praised for its sophisticated suspension that excels in both climbing and descending, offering a playful yet sturdy ride. It features a versatile design with excellent traction and handling, making it suitable for a variety of terrains. Despite some weight concerns, it is built for durability and long-term performance.
Sophisticated suspension control for traction and comfort
Playful and nimble handling
Durable and well-engineered frame
Excellent climbing capabilities
Versatile performance across different terrains
Heavier than some competitors
Active suspension may lead to pedal bob on climbs
Higher price point for an aluminum bike
Not only does the Fugitive LT ride just as well as full-carbon dream-machines, it’s built for a lifetime of crashing and getting back up again—and what’s more fun than a bike you can be recklessly ham-fisted with?
BIKE MagazineThe Fugitive quashes any suggestion of 29ers not being fun and the compact rear geometry makes it a joy to chuck around through quick direction changes.
BikeRadarIt may look like a heavy-duty rig, but the Fugitive LT offers a surprisingly nimble, playful ride.
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Aug 2021 · Jason_Schroeder
The established climbing machine elevates its well-rounded abilities with key updates that improve descending abilities.
Increased reach and wheelbase improves composure and stability descending
FOX suspension provides bottomless ride for aggressive riding
Incredibly planted and efficient pedaling platform
Low bottom bracket leads to many pedal strikes
29x2.3 Maxxis tires are too narrow for rowdy descents
Lacks playful, trail bike demeanor
Jun 2021 · Travis Engel
The Knolly Fugitive combines eager pedaling with a ruthless appetite for speed. It’s never too much, or too little bike for the occasion.
Efficient, rewarding pedaler
Highly capable for its travel and geometry
Unique combination of stability and maneuverability
Not cheap for an aluminum bike
Not as supple as other bikes around 140mm of travel
Apr 2021 · Steve Fisher
Knolly Bikes revises their Fugitive for 2021, updating the frame geometry and adding a few extra millimeters of rear travel.
Apr 2021 · Seb Stott
The Fugitive now has 138mm of rear travel and a .5-degree slacker head angle.
Jun 2020 · Ed Thomsett
A fun-loving, aggressive 29er that has its compromises but makes up for them in other areas
Great frame geometry for descending
The FOURby4 suspension eats up bumps and keeps the bike planted
Frame details are well thought out and should help longevity
A higher progression rate would help the bike maintain shape on bigger impacts
Seat angle is a little slack
Not the prettiest
Feb 2020
On first inspection, the combination of the Fugitive LT’s build and mid-length travel might seem a little off. However, once things get moving, the bike’s feedback puts everything into perspective. The Code R brakes and Fox 36 allude to the bike's charging capabilities, while the 135mm of rear travel and Fourby4 linkage deliver a lively and responsive interpretation of the trail. With an uncanny ability to carry speed, a low bottom bracket that provides stability in the corners and consistently reactive ride feedback, the Fugitive LT is the epitome of less is more.
Oct 2019 · Terry McKall
Review: Knolly Fugitive LT. A high-performance aluminum mountain bike from a boutique B.C. brand
Feb 2019
This bike hits above its travel, climbs as well as it descends and is comfortable in nearly any situation.
| Frame | Aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike Ultimate RC2, 42mm offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Trunnion mount, 185mm x 50mm, Options: RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT, FOX FLOAT DPS Factory Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Deore XT MT800, 73mm BSA threaded |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 Series, ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect R, 35mm bar clamp, 50mm length |
| Handlebar | Race Face Next R, 35mm clamp diameter, 800mm width, 20mm rise |
| Saddle | Chromag Lynx DT |
| Seatpost | Race Face Turbine R dropper, 175mm drop, 1x Turbine R remote lever Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Chromag Basis, black |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed, SHADOW RD+ |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Shimano Deore XT M8130, 170mm length |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed, I-SPEC EV clamp |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth, HYPERGLIDE+ |
| Chain | Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT M8120, 4-piston, Shimano RT76 6-bolt rotors (203mm front, 180mm rear) Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore XT M8120 |
| Rims | Spank Oozy Trail 345 wheelset, 32 hole, Option: Industry Nine Enduro-S, 28 hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Spank Oozy Trail 345 wheelset, j-bend, Options: Industry Nine Enduro-S wheelset, j-bend (1/1 hubs) or straight-pull (Hydra hubs) |
| Front Hub | Spank Oozy Trail 345 wheelset, j-bend, 32-hole, 6-bolt rotor mounts, 110x15mm Boost front, 157x12mm SuperBoost rear, Options: Industry Nine 1/1, j-bend, 28 hole, 6-bolt rotor mounts; Industry Nine Hydra, straight-pull, 28 hole, 6-bolt rotor mounts |
| Rear Hub | Spank Oozy Trail 345 wheelset, j-bend, 32-hole, 6-bolt rotor mounts, 110x15mm Boost front, 157x12mm SuperBoost rear, Options: Industry Nine 1/1, j-bend, 28 hole, 6-bolt rotor mounts; Industry Nine Hydra, straight-pull, 28 hole, 6-bolt rotor mounts |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, 29" x 2.3", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, 29" x 2.3" |
First added May 14
Last updated May 14
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