Warden 168

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Warden 168

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The Knolly Warden 168 Enduro bike - adds more travel so that you can take bigger hits, tackle rougher terrain and push the limits of your riding to the next level. It’s super fast for an Enduro bike, while still being plenty capable on the climbs.

Our philosophy is the more difficult things get the better your products need to perform. The Warden 168 Enduro sells out because it’s a do everything bike that can handle a massive range from moderate riding to full bike park and SuperEnduro. 

The Warden 168 is an incredibly versatile Enduro bike. When you get to a difficult technical climb or hairball descent where it’s by the seat of your pants all the way down, this mountain bike will not won’t let you down. It’s confidence inspiring and you can trust the performance.  

Our patented Fourby4 suspension is essentially invisible. When the suspension is doing its job correctly, you shouldn’t notice it. Fourby4 is seamless, natural, predictable and gives unmatched control in technical situations. 

The Warden also includes 157Trail rear hub spacing which uses the wide flange 157 hubs with 73mm BB shells, our patented offset straight seat tube design (OSD) and human centric sizing so it'll work for a broad range of riders.

We take the harder road to better design simply because it delivers better product performance. The Knolly Warden 168 is a perfect example of this.

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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.

Sizing

S155cm - 170cm
M170cm - 178cm
L178cm - 188cm
XL188cm - 195cm

Geometry

SmallMediumLargeX-large
Head tube length103mm110mm120mm135mm
Stand over height678mm713mm753mm798mm
Seat tube length360mm405mm456mm505mm
Actual top tube length573mm599mm625mm650mm
Effective top tube length583mm610mm641mm673mm
Wheelbase length1200mm1227mm1253mm1279mm
Stack588mm595mm599mm613mm
Reach452mm475.5mm500mm520mm
SlackNeutral
Head angle64.5º65.25º
BB height338mm348mm
Effective seat tube angle76º76.75º
Chainstay length434mm431.5mm

Specs

Fork length563mm (inc. headset)
Front travel170mm
Rear travel168mm
Wheel size and max width27.5" x 2.8"
Dropout/Hub spec12 x 157mm
Seat post diameter31.6mm
Seat post inner depth280mm+
Headset44mm upper & 56mm lower
Post collar35mm
Frame material6066 Aluminum, Custom Titanium Hardware
Cable routingInternal with Di2 battery compartment
Upper chain guide mountE-type direct mount (removable)
Chainguide tabsISCG05 (removable)
BB shell spec73mm / threaded
Chainline55-57 with 56.5mm optimal
Rear brake tabsPost mount 160mm
Geo settingsSlack or Neutral
Bottle mountsYes

Build kits

GXGX FactoryXT
ForkFox 38 27.5" Grip2 Performance Elite 170mm, 44mm offsetFox 38 27.5" Grip 2 Factory Series 170mm, 44mm OffsetFox 38 27.5" Grip 2 Factory Series 170mm, 44mm Offset
Rear shockRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Air RCT '22 205x62.5, CL RMFox Float X2 Factory OR Fox DHX2 Coil (Black Spring) 205x62.5, CL RMFox Float X2 Factory OR Fox DHX2 Coil (Black Spring) 205x62.5, CL RM
HeadsetFSA Orbit ZS44/56FSA Orbit ZS44/56Cane Creek 40 ZS44/56
StemSpank 35mm x 40mmSpank 35mm x 40mmRaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 40mm
HandlebarSpank 35mm x 800mm, 25mm RiseSpank 35mm x 800mm, 25mm RiseRaceFace Next R 35mm x 800mm, 20mm Rise
GripsSpank / SDGSpank / SDGChromag Basis Black
BrakeMagura MT5Magura MT5Shimano XT 4 Piston M8120
RotorsMagura Storm HC 203mm / 180mmMagura Storm HC 203mm / 180mmShimano XT 203mm / 180mm (6-Bolt) SM-RT76
ShifterSRAM GX EagleSRAM GX EagleShimano XT 12spd M8100 (I-Spec EV)
Seat postSDG Tellis 170mm, 31.6SDG Tellis 170mm, 31.6SDG Tellis 170mm, 31.6
Seat collarKnollyKnollyKnolly
SaddleSDG Bel-Air V3SDG Bel-Air V3Chromag Lift
CranksetSRAM GX Eagle 170 32T RingSRAM GX Eagle 170 32T RingShimano XT M8130 12spd 30T, 170mm
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB BSA SB+SRAM DUB BSA SB+Shimano XT MT800 BSA
DerailleurSRAM GX EagleSRAM GX EagleShimano XT M8100 12spd, Shadow Plus
CassetteSRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-52TSRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-52TShimano XT M8100 12spd, 10-51T, Hyperglide+
ChainSRAM GX EagleSRAM GX EagleShimano XT M8100 12spd
WheelsetSpank Oozy Trail 345 HEX 32h J-Bend (XD) OR DT Swiss M1900 SPLINE 28h Straight-Pull (XD)Spank Oozy Trail 345 HEX 32h J-Bend (XD) OR DT Swiss M1900 SPLINE 28h Straight-Pull (XD)DT Swiss M1900 SPLINE 28h Straight-Pull (MS)
Front tireMaxxis Assegai 27.5" 2.5WT 3C MaxxGrip EXO+Maxxis Assegai 27.5" 2.5WT 3C MaxxGrip EXO+Maxxis Assegai 27.5" 2.5WT 3C MaxxGrip EXO+
Rear tireMaxxis 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+