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Warden Extra Credit
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,400| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Wheels | 27.5″ 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 Warden is a versatile enduro bike praised for its balanced geometry, efficient Four-by-Four suspension, and playful yet controlled ride quality. It excels in technical descents and climbs, offering a comfortable and capable performance across varied terrains. However, its unique design and some geometry quirks may not appeal to everyone, and it requires careful setup to optimize handling and comfort.
Balanced geometry and handling
Efficient Four-by-Four suspension design
Playful yet controlled ride quality
Comfortable on rough technical trails
Good traction and climbing ability
Unique design may not appeal to everyone
Geometry and sizing quirks require careful setup
Some maintenance issues with pivots and cable routing
Balanced. A lot of it comes down to the bike’s geometry.
BIKE MagazineThis bike is oh-so comfortable and capable thrashing down rough technical trails
BikerumorThe Warden LT almost feels like a modern take on the freeride bike from yesteryear.
NSMBIt’s a bike that’s going to transport you to the top of a hill in a non-rushed fashion, and then make you smile on those technical, steep and tricky descents, the ones where your satisfaction comes from clearing a section of tech rather than death gripping and hitting it as fast as humanly possible.Pinkbike
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Aug 2021 · Dan Roberts
Flat out speed isn't the Warden's forte, but it excels in the steeps and in softer terrain.
Confidence in steep and tech lines
All-day and all-trail ability
Fun, maneuverable and calm character
Not the best option for flat out and rough terrain
Geometry and sizing quirks to be aware of
Cable routing, protection and pivot details need attention
Nov 2020
Knolly has a new series of bikes out. I've been out on the Warden LT, and here to report on what it's like.
Steep seat tube angle for climbing
Stable climbing position with front wheel planted
Reasonable climbing efficiency for a 170mm travel bike
Playful and agile handling
Stiff aluminium frame
Quality build kit with Fox suspension and Shimano XT drivetrain
Good climbing capability with 30-tooth chain ring
Undersized EXO+ MaxxTerra tires prone to flats
Tire compound too hard for wet roots and rocks
Noisy bike (seatpost creaks, cable rattle, front end creaking)
Seatpost rotation issues
Left crank fell off
Short rear center makes bike nervous at high speed
Geometry feels dated for 2020
Suspension not progressive enough, bottoms out frequently
Bushing friction in linkage
Derailleur exploded due to 157mm rear end width
Cockpit feels smaller than reach suggests
Jun 2020 · Steve Fisher
Knolly's Warden LT makes short work of rough terrain, but it's not just a big softie. It also has a supportive side that encourages you to earn your turns!
Feb 2020
The Knolly Warden blends smart engineering and progressive design into a ride that's predictably stable, yet unexpectedly agile when you want to get loose.
Feb 2020 · McCoy
An enduro bike that’s ready for bike-park laps
| Frame | Aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX FLOAT 36 Factory, GRIP2 damper, 44mm offset Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Trunnion mount, 205mm x 60mm, Options: RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT, FOX FLOAT X2 Factory Travel: 160mm |
| 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 Assegai, 3C, EXO+, 27.5" x 2.5", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3CG Triple Compound, EXO+, 27.5" x 2.4" WT |
First added May 14
Last updated May 14
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