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Fugitive 138 Dawn Patrol (DP)
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,310| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 138 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate |
| Shock | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R 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 a highly capable trail bike that excels in both climbing and descending, offering a unique blend of stability and maneuverability. Its progressive geometry and Fourby4 suspension design provide a rewarding ride, though some reviewers note it lacks a playful demeanor and can be prone to pedal strikes. The bike's aluminum frame with titanium hardware and efficient pedaling platform make it a standout for aggressive riders.
Efficient, rewarding pedaler
Highly capable for its travel and geometry
Unique combination of stability and maneuverability
Progressive geometry with flip-chip options
Fourby4 suspension design for independent tuning
Not cheap for an aluminum bike
Low bottom bracket leads to pedal strikes
Lacks playful, trail bike demeanor
Not as supple over small and mid-sized hits
The Fugitive responds better when you put some input into negotiating uphill tech, and it’s just as rewarding to a quick out-of-the-saddle grunt as it is smooth, long-haul spinning.
BetaIt can do things we didn’t expect from a Knolly, while also, doing exactly what we’d expect from a Knolly.
BetaBuilding on an already accomplished short-travel platform, Knolly has succeeded at improving the descending capabilities of the Fugitive 138 without tarnishing its dominance as a leader on the climbs.
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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 Lyrik Ultimate RC2, 42mm offset Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Options: RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT, FOX FLOAT X2 Factory Travel: 138mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, 73mm English/BSA threaded |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 Series, ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower |
| Stem | Spank Split, 50mm length, 35mm bar clamp |
| Handlebar | Spank Oozy, 800mm width, 25mm rise, 35mm clamp diameter |
| Saddle | Spank Oozy 280 |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper, 175mm drop Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None |
| Grips | Spank Spike 33 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | None |
| Crank | SRAM GX Eagle DUB, 170mm length |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-50 tooth |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R, 4-piston, SRAM CenterLine rotors (200mm front, 180mm rear) Type: SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Code R |
| Rims | Spank Oozy Trail 345 wheelset, 32 hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Spank Oozy Trail 345 wheelset, J-bend |
| Front Hub | Spank Oozy Trail 345 wheelset, 110x15mm Boost front, 157x12mm SuperBoost rear with XD driver |
| Rear Hub | Spank Oozy Trail 345 wheelset, 110x15mm Boost front, 157x12mm SuperBoost rear with XD driver |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, 29" x 2.3", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, 29" x 2.3" |
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