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Knolly Chilcotin 151: Unleashing Confidence on the Downhill Rush
There aren’t too many things in cycling more dangerous than raging straight down a mountain at 30 miles per hour. You gotta have confidence in your equipment to do that. The Knolly Chilcotin 151 provides that extra shot of confidence to send it thanks to the brilliant way it marries the suspension with the geometry.
Even though with “just” 151mm of suspension in the rear and 160mm up front, this is the less cushioned Knolly Chilcotin, it still provides huge performance in terms of traction, climbing and big-hit capability. Using the 5th generation Fourby4 suspension system, the Chilcotin 151 offers a fully progressive curve that eats up the biggest hits without losing that feather-perfect sensitivity and Knolly’s famous mid-stroke resilience. But if you are familiar with Knolly, you won’t be the least bit surprised by how amazing the suspension feels. Where you’ll really get excited is by how well-thought out the geometry has been. The Knolly designers thought hard about how to have the suspension and geometry work together as you are riding. That’s what they are calling their dynamic geometry.
Adjusting the Chilcotin’s Geometry for Different Riding Styles
Though highly progressive, the Chilcotin’s geometry works with the frame’s size in relation to the suspension performance, which translates into a stable ride that can nevertheless flick around technical flowy courses. The geo numbers on paper may make it look and sound like a beast, the way it works in unison with the progressive suspension means that it can be nimble and predictable at the same time. Another nice touch that keeps the versatility levels high is the fact that you can adjust the geometry from a slack setting to a neutral setting, depending on what you plan on riding on any given day. It just takes a little bolt adjustment and then sliding the shock forward or back, depending on what you need. That changes the effective seat tube angle from 77.6° in the neutral setting to 76.9° for the slack. Similarly, the head tube angle changes from 64.5 (neutral) to 63.8 (slack).
Made from 6066 series hydroformed aluminum, the Chilcotin’s frame offers a comforting amount of durability without making it feel like a tank on the way up the hill. It also makes super use of the classic Knolly straight seat tube design that is so uninterrupted that you can fit a 200+mm dropper post. It’s such a special part of the frame’s characteristics that Knolly have even given it a special name: the Offset Straight Seat Tube Design. It means that you are planted super centrally in the frame, making the transition between seated pedaling and aggressive attacking pedaling way more efficient. Essentially, it allows maximum rear wheel travel while keeping the back wheel away from the seat tube under full compression.
This Knolly Chilcotin 151 is not only the expectedly capable enduro bike, but it is also huge fun in the bike park and ready to roll your favorite flowy trails.
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Geometry - Chilcotin 151
Need Help?
If you have any questions about this frame or bike, please contact our Knolly TeamCharlie Zamanian
USA: 866.497.3624 ext.214
International: 510-529-3054 Taylor Cody
USA: 866.497.3624 ext.210
International: 510-529-3042