Tyaughton Steel
The Knolly Tyaughton Steel, our second hardtail mountain bike model, comes in steel, which is heated-treated to give it high strength and durability. It can run a 150mm or 160mm suspension fork and features advanced geometry. The Tyaughton Steel hardtail is everything you need for a super capable and playful trail bike.
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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.
Steel
We chose air hardened steel because it’s malleable which allows us to craft the tubing to the exact spec’s we need. It’s also heat treated to give high strength and durability. We also apply an ED anti-corrosion coating on all our tubes so that the Tyaughton is ready for all weather conditions.
Progressive geometry
The Tyaughton’s geometry has been designed from the ground up: we’ve utilized our extensive knowledge from our full suspension line-up to ensure that this bike rides as competently as our suspension models while still being incredibly balanced across all types of terrain. While conceived as an “all around, do everything bike”, the Tyaughton is extremely progressive and suited both to big days in the saddle as well as shredding your local trails.
The Tyaughton features a 64.5 degree head angle with a 150mm fork (or a 64 degree head angle with a 160mm fork) which makes it capable on both technical uptracks and steep descents. The seat tube angle is ideally positioned at 75 degrees to deliver an efficient climbing position while also ensuring that the rider’s hands and knees are comfortable during epic days. The front end of the bike is long to increase room in the cockpit and allow the rider to stretch out. The chainstay is modest at 427mm, blending stability and maneuverability. It’s long enough to give the bike optimum balance across its wheelbase but short enough to get out of your way when you need to get the front end of the bike up. The back end of the bike is engineered for compliance and delivers a supple ride.
Custom tubing
The Tyaughton Steel features a frame size specific butted, bent and formed tubeset that blends production level repeatability and precision with a craftsmen level of manufacturing.
It features a size specific tubeset (small frames don’t get the same tubes as the XL and vice versa) and incorporates many of the titanium frame features including integrated ISCG05 chain guide tabs and a unique head tube.
In addition, both Steel and Titanium frames have a unique head tube shape designed to maximize strength to support forks up to 170mm. Tubesets flow into custom CNC machined dropouts, yokes and access ports (Titanium-only) so that stress risers are minimized. Even the included ISCG mount attaches cleanly into a recessed CNC machined pocket on the chainstay yoke.
157Trail
We feature 157Trail rear hub spacing which uses the wide flange 157 hubs with 73mm BB shells. This spacing provides the most options for tire size and can easily clear tire widths up to 2.6. With 157Trail, heel clearance is exceptional and chainring clearance remains huge at 36T.
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.
Sizing
S | 155cm - 170cm |
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M | 170cm - 178cm |
L | 178cm - 188cm |
XL | 188cm - 195cm |
Geometry
Small | Medium | Large | X-large | |
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Reach | 441mm | 468mm | 495mm | 522mm |
Stack | 632mm | 636mm | 640mm | 652mm |
Head angle | 64,5º | 64,5º | 64,5º | 64,5º |
Head tube length | 102mm | 110mm | 115mm | 125mm |
Effective top tube length | 610mm | 639mm | 667mm | 696mm |
Actual top tube length | 607mm | 636mm | 664mm | 693 |
Effective Seat tube angle | 75º | 75º | 75º | 75º |
Seat tube length | 360mm | 404mm | 456mm | 506mm |
Stand over height | 669mm | 725mm | 750mm | 790mm |
Chainstay length | 427mm | 427mm | 427mm | 427mm |
Wheelbase length | 1190mm | 1221mm | 1250mm | 1281mm |
BB height | 323mm | 323mm | 323mm | 323mm |
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Specs
Front travel | 150mm Nominal. Intended use: 140-160mm. Min / Max: 130mm-180mm |
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Wheel size and max width | 29" x 2.6" or 27.5" x 2.8"-3.0" |
Dropout/Hub spec | 12 x 157mm |
Seatpost diameter | 31.6mm |
Seatpost insert depth | 300mm+ |
Dropper post range | Size small & medium: 175mm drop; Size large and x-large 175mm - 210+mm drop |
Headset | 44mm upper & 56mm lower |
Post collar | 35mm |
Material | Titanium or Steel |
Chainguide tabs | ISCG-05 (removable) |
BB shell specs | 73mm / threaded |
Chainline | 54-57mm with 55-56.5mm optimal |
Rear brake tabs | Post mount 160mm |
Bottle mounts | Yes |
Build kits
NGX | Deore | GX | XT | |
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Fork | Marzocchi Z1 29" 150mm, 44mm offset | Fox 36 29" Grip2 Performance Elite 150mm, 44mm offset | Fox 36 29" Grip2 Performance Elite 150mm, 44mm offset | Fox 36 29" Grip2 Factory 150mm, 44mm offset |
Headset | FSA Orbit ZS44/56 | FSA Orbit ZS44/56 | FSA Orbit ZS44/56 | FSA Orbit ZS44/56 |
Stem | RaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 50mm | RaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 50mm | RaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 50mm | RaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 50mm |
Handlebar | RaceFace Aeffect R 35x780mm, 20mm Rise | RaceFace Aeffect R 35x780mm, 20mm Rise | Spank 35mm x 800mm, 25mm Rise | Spank 35mm x 800mm, 25mm Rise |
Grips | Spank / SDG | Spank / SDG | Spank / SDG | Spank / SDG |
Brake | SRAM Guide RE 4 Piston | Shimano Deore 4 Piston M6120 | Magura MT5 | Shimano XT 4 Piston M8120 |
Rotors | SRAM Centerline 200mm / 180mm | Shimano SLX 203mm / 180mm (6-Bolt) SM-RT66 | Magura Storm HC 203mm / 180mm | Shimano XT 203mm / 180mm (6-Bolt) SM-RT76 |
Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano Deore 12spd M6100 (I-Spec EV) | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT 12spd M8100 (I-Spec EV) |
Seat post | SDG Tellis (S2: 170mm, S3-S5: 200mm), 31.6 | SDG Tellis (S2: 170mm, S3-S5: 200mm), 31.6 | SDG Tellis (S2: 170mm, S3-S5: 200mm), 31.6 | SDG Tellis (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 | Chromag Lift |
Crankset | SRAM Descendent 7k 170mm 30T Ring | Shimano SLX M7120 30T, 170mm | SRAM GX Eagle 170mm 32T Ring | Shimano XT M8130 30T, 170mm |
Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA SB+ | Shimano XT MT800 BSA | SRAM DUB BSA SB+ | Shimano XT MT800 BSA |
Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 12spd, Shadow Plus | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT M8100 12spd, Shadow Plus |
Cassette | SRAM PG1230 Eagle 11-50T | Shimano Deore M6100 12spd, 10-51T, Hyperglide+ | SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-52T | Shimano SLX M7100 12spd, 10-51T, Hyperglide+ |
Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT M8100 |
Wheelset | Spank 359 HEX J-Bend 32h (HG) | DT Swiss M1900 SPLINE 28h Straight-Pull (MS) | DT Swiss M1900 SPLINE 28h Straight-Pull (XD) OR RaceFace Aeffect R 30 Trace 28h J-Bend (XD) | DT Swiss M1900 SPLINE 28h Straight-Pull (MS) |
Front tire | Maxxis DHF 29" 2.5" 3C Maxx Terra EXO | Maxxis DHF 29" 2.5" 3C Maxx Terra EXO | Maxxis DHF 29" 2.5" 3C Maxx Terra EXO | Maxxis DHF 29" 2.5" 3C Maxx Terra EXO |
Rear tire | Maxxis DHR2 29" 2.3" 3C Maxx Terra EXO | Maxxis DHR2 29" 2.3" 3C Maxx Terra EXO | Maxxis DHR2 29" 2.3" 3C Maxx Terra EXO | Maxxis DHR2 29" 2.3" 3C Maxx Terra EXO |