Warden
$6,899.00 CAD
The NEW Knolly Warden was designed for tech Enduro and freeride lines. It returns as a dedicated MX model featuring 170mm of travel, a fresh new look & an S1/XS size option because we know short queens/kings want a big travel mountain bike, too. This freeride model serves as your one-bike quiver for all-mountain post-work laps or big MTB bike park days.
Complete bikes ship unassembled & require a full build. Spec is subject to change without notice. If you have any questions, contact us at info@knollybikes.com.
Sizing
| XS (S1) | 150cm - 160cm |
|---|---|
| S (S2) | 160cm - 170cm |
| M (S3) | 170cm - 180cm |
| L (S4) | 180cm - 190cm |
| XL (S5) | 190cm - 200cm |
Geometry
| Neutral | Slack | |
|---|---|---|
| Head angle | 63.25º | 62.5º |
| Effective seat tube angle | 77.75º | 77.0º |
| BB height | 356mm | 347mm |
| BB drop | 0.5mm | 9.5mm |
| S1 - X-Small | S2 - Small | S3 - Medium | S4 - Large | S5 - X-Large | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 431mm | 457mm | 482mm | 508mm | 533mm |
| Stack | 605mm | 612mm | 619mm | 628mm | 637mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 105mm | 115mm | 125mm | 135mm |
| Effective top tube length | 561mm | 589mm | 616mm | 643mm | 670mm |
| Actual top tube length | 557mm | 578mm | 608mm | 633mm | 657mm |
| Seat tube length | 330mm | 350mm | 390mm | 440mm | 490mm |
| Seat tube max insertion depth | 260mm | 280mm | 320mm | 370mm | 420mm |
| Theoretical saddle height (from BB axis) | 650mm | 700mm | 750mm | 800mm | 850mm |
| Seat tube angle (actual) | 70.8º | 71.3º | 71.8º | 72.8º | 73.8º |
| Stand over height | 670mm | 685mm | 715mm | 740mm | 755mm |
| Chainstay length | 434mm | 434mm | 438mm | 442mm | 446mm |
| Wheelbase length | 1214mm | 1243mm | 1277mm | 1310mm | 1344mm |
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Specs
| Fork A/C length | 584mm (170mm inc. headset) |
|---|---|
| Intended use | MX |
| Fork travel compatibility | 170mm Nominal 29" mullet |
| Fork travel | Min / Max: 170-200mm |
| Rear travel | 170mm |
| Rear wheel size and recommended max tire width | 27.5" x 2.6" |
| Dropout/Hub spec | 12x 157mm |
| Shock hardware | M8x30mm lower |
| Seat post diameter | 31.6mm |
| Seat post inner depth | 300mm+ |
| Dropper post range | 220-240mm (S4 & S5 / Large & X-Large) 200-220mm (S3 / Medium) 180-200mm (S2 / Small) 170-190mm (S1 / X-Small) |
| Headset | ZS 44mm upper & ZS 56mm lower |
| Post collar | 35mm |
| Frame material | 6066 Aluminum |
| Internal cable routing | Yes |
| Chainguide mount | ISCG-05 (removable) |
| BB shell spec | 73mm BSA threaded |
| Chainline | 54-57mm with 55-56.5mm optimal |
| Rear brake tabs | Post mount 180mm |
| Two geo settings | Yes |
| Bottle mounts | Yes |
| Tool mounts | Yes |
Build kits
| Deore | GX | GX Factory | XT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fork | Marzocchi Z1 29” 170mm, 44mm Offset | Fox 38 29" Grip2 Performance Elite 170mm, 44mm offset | Fox 38 29" Grip2 Factory 170mm, 44mm offset | Fox 38 29" Grip2 Factory 170mm, 44mm offset |
| Rear shock | Marzocchi Bomber Air 205x62.5, CL RM | Fox Float X2 Factory 205x62.5, CL RM | Fox Float X2 Factory 205x62.5, CL RM | Fox Float X2 Factory 205x62.5, CL RM |
| Headset | FSA Orbit ZS44/56 | FSA Orbit ZS44/56 | FSA Orbit ZS44/56 OR Cane Creek 40 ZS44/56 | FSA Orbit ZS44/56 OR Cane Creek 40 ZS44/56 |
| Stem | RaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 40mm | RaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 40mm | RaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 40mm | RaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 40mm |
| Handlebar | RaceFace Aeffect R 35x780mm, 20mm Rise | Spank Spike 35 Vibrocore 35mm x 820mm, 25mm Rise | Spank Spike 35 Vibrocore 35mm x 820mm, 25mm Rise | Spank Spike 35 Vibrocore 35mm x 820mm, 25mm Rise |
| Grips | SDG Thrice | Spank Spoon | Spank Spoon | Spank Spoon |
| Brake | Shimano Deore 4 Piston M6120 | Magura MT5 | Magura MT5 | Shimano XT 4 Piston M8120 |
| Rotors | Shimano SLX 203mm / 180mm (6-Bolt) SM-RT66 | Magura Storm HC 203mm / 180mm | Magura Storm HC 203mm / 180mm | Shimano XT 203mm / 180mm (6-Bolt) SM-RT76 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore 12spd M6100 (I-Spec EV) | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT 12spd M8100 (I-Spec EV) |
| Seat post | SDG Tellis (S1-S2: 170mm, S3-S5: 200mm), 31.6 | SDG Tellis (S1-S2: 170mm, S3-S5: 200mm), 31.6 | SDG Tellis (S1-S2: 170mm, S3-S5: 200mm), 31.6 | SDG Tellis (S1-S2: 170mm, S3-S5: 200mm), 31.6 |
| Seat collar | Knolly | Knolly | Knolly | Knolly |
| Saddle | SDG Bel-Air V3 | SDG Bel-Air V3 | SDG Bel-Air V3 | SDG Bel-Air V3 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M6120 30T, 170mm | SRAM Descendent 7k 30T, 170mm | SRAM GX Eagle 32T, 170mm | Shimano XT M8130 30T, 170mm |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT501 BSA, threaded | SRAM DUB BSA SB+ | SRAM DUB BSA SB+ | Shimano XT MT501 BSA, threaded |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 12spd, Shadow Plus | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT M8100 12spd, Shadow Plus |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 12spd, 10-51T, Hyperglide+ | SRAM PG1175 Eagle 10-52T | SRAM PG1175 Eagle 10-52T | Shimano SLX M7100 12spd, 10-51T, Hyperglide+ |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss M1900 SPLINE 28h Straight-Pull (MS) 29/27.5" | Spank 359 HEX J-Bend 32h MX (XD) 29/27.5" | Spank 359 HEX J-Bend 32h MX (XD) 29/27.5" | Spank 359 HEX J-Bend 32h MX (MS) 29/27.5" |
| Front tire | Maxxis Assegai 29" 2.5WT 3C MaxxGrip EXO+ | Maxxis Assegai 29" 2.5WT 3C MaxxGrip EXO+ | Maxxis Assegai 29" 2.5WT 3C MaxxGrip EXO+ | Maxxis Assegai 29" 2.5WT 3C MaxxGrip EXO+ |
| Rear tire | Maxxis DHR2 27.5" 2.4" 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ | Maxxis DHR2 27.5" 2.4" 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ | Maxxis DHR2 27.5" 2.4" 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ | Maxxis DHR2 27.5" 2.4" 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ |
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