Knolly Tech
What makes Knolly Bikes Unique?
Our patented Fourby4 suspension is engineered exclusively by Knolly, for Knolly. It’s designed to provide great mid-stroke support, and deliver maximum traction in all trail conditions. Unlike other suspension systems, our platform is adapted for each model and its intended use, optimizing wheel path and shock progression to match the exact bike’s purpose.
OSD
Our patented offset straight seat tube design (OSD) allows our riders to transition effectively between a highly efficient pedaling position and the “attack position” required for aggressive riding. It enables the rider to drop the saddle on the downs and is critical in allowing maximum rear wheel travel while keeping the back wheel away from the seat tube under full compression. This design allows us to run 200+mm dropper posts because our seat tubes are straight and un-interrupted.
157Trail
We feature 157Trail rear hub spacing which provides improved rear wheel tracking, especially in high speed and technical situations. It also delivers better cassette alignment for improved shifting with modern 55mm and 56mm chainlines.
Human Centric Sizing
We have always believed in human centric sizing and design our bikes to deliver optimal reach, standover height and geometry for a broad range of riders.
Materials
Premium Aluminum
We’re known for building our suspension bikes with super high quality aluminum and we use 6066 series hydroformed aluminum alloy tubing. It’s the most advanced weldable tubing alloy available and has a combination of high tensile strength and excellent durability. It’s easy formability allows us to create complex shapes to maximize torsional stiffness and ensure a high performance, predictable ride.
Hardware
Titanium
We choose the best material possible for our hardware and selected titanium. We CNC machine our pivots from titanium bar stock and finish them in laser-etched black anodizing.
Geometry
Dynamic Geometry
Our geometry is highly progressive but not designed to escalate or play one upmanship with the “longer, lower, slacker” trend. Most bikes in the industry are built (and sold) on their static geometry, which is not indicative of how they actually perform on the trail. We have always focused on the bike’s “Dynamic Geometry” which is how the bike performs when it’s “in use”, not how it looks on paper.
Geometry
Adjustable Geometry
There are two adjustable geo settings (slack or neutral), so that you can tailor your set up to match your riding style. It’s as simple as removing a bolt, sliding the shock forward or back, and re-installing the bolt.
Frame
Threaded BB Shell
We use threaded BB’s because they are solid and reliable and include double row angular contact bearings in key pivot locations so that they’ll last for seasons of hard use.
Frame
Cable Routing
Our cable routing features doors that are big for fast and easy installation, and the rubber ports can handle 4mm, 5mm and Di2 housing. This custom design keeps your housing from rattling in the frame.
