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Fugitive 138 XT
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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$6,099| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 138 / 150mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Oct 2024 · Sam James
The new Knolly Fugitive blends mid-travel and a solid build spec for all-around trail bike fun, but how does it perform?
Fits long-travel droppers
Pivots now use bearings throughout
Plush/supple suspension
Decent spec package for the money
Climbs like an enduro bike, descends like a trail bike
Not as refined as other high-performance trail bikes
Front triangle lacks proper room for bottle and tool mount
Magura brakes are hard to set up and lack power
Apr 2024
The most popular 29er Knolly trail bike debuts with a completely new tubeset, straight top tube design, and refreshed geo.
Apr 2024 · Knolly Bikes
The new Fugitive receives updated geometry and undergoes the straight top tube treatment.
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.
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.
| Frame | 6066 Aluminum, Custom Titanium Hardware BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Raw; Moss Green Ltd; Tequila Sunrise Ltd; Anodized Black Ltd |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 29" Grip2 Factory 150mm, 44mm offset Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float X Factory 185x55, CL RM Travel: 138mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano XT MT800 BSA |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 ZS44/56 |
| Stem | RaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 40mm |
| Handlebar | Spank 35mm x 800mm, 25mm Rise |
| Saddle | Chromag Lift |
| Seatpost | SDG Tellis 170mm, 31.6 Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Chromag Basis Black |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 12spd, Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano XT M8130 30T, 170mm |
| Shifters | Shimano XT 12spd M8100 (I-Spec EV) |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100 12spd, 10-51T, Hyperglide+ |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Brakes | Shimano XT 4 Piston M8120 Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss M1900 SPLINE 28h Straight-Pull (MS) |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Maxxis DHF 29" 2.5" 3C Maxx Terra EXO, Rear: Maxxis DHR2 29" 2.3" 3C Maxx Terra EXO |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano XT 203mm / 180mm (6-Bolt) SM-RT76 |
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Last updated January 27
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