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A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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$5,999| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 168 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 38 |
| Shock | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Jun 2024 · Steve Fisher
Knolly's new Warden 170 MX is a slack, long-travel, MX wheeled beast built for freeride or downhill destruction!

Jun 2024 · Knolly Bikes
Similar to all of our recent releases, the Warden boasts the highly praised updated straight top tube design, is kitted out with Enduro bearings on all pivots, and features a unified rocker link to stiffen up the rear end..

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

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 | 6066 Aluminum, Custom Titanium Hardware BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Raw; Black Cherry Fade Ltd |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 38 27.5" Grip 2 Factory Series 170mm, 44mm Offset Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float X2 Factory OR Fox DHX2 Coil (Black Spring) 205x62.5, CL RM Travel: 168mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano XT MT800 BSA |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 ZS44/56 |
| Stem | RaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 40mm |
| Handlebar | RaceFace Next R 35mm x 800mm, 20mm 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 12spd 30T, 170mm |
| Shifters | Shimano XT 12spd M8100 (I-Spec EV) |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100 12spd, 10-51T, Hyperglide+ |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100 12spd |
| Brakes | Shimano XT 4 Piston M8120 Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss M1900 SPLINE 28h Straight-Pull (MS) |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Assegai 27.5" 2.5WT 3C MaxxGrip EXO+, Rear: Maxxis DHR2 27.5" 2.4" 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano XT 203mm / 180mm (6-Bolt) SM-RT76 |
First added February 13
Last updated January 27
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