This one change transformed my Knolly! Long term review

I picked up a Knolly Endorphin a few years back for 50% off at Jensen. Love that thing. Perfect for the kind of trails and riding I like to do. Not to mention the build was crazy good for the amount Jensen wanted.

Just watching this. I love Knolly because their customer service is top notch. They reply to my inquiries quickly and work directly with me, rather through a shop. Knolly customer service also does not hesitate to make me happy when replacing parts. I'm riding a 2019 Warden and I definitely notice the bike come alive on the steep and technical trails.

Run a coil with a tune for that bikes leverage ratio and your weight/riding style and the difference will be night and day. I'm running an avalanche SSD tuned bomber cr on my delirium (long shocked to 185mm) and the thing is just a trail swallowing monster that can still climb well enough

Coil for the win in the rear!

want it plusher...put a coil on it

Just bought some lmnt can't wait to try it I'm addicted to electrolytes. Hey question for anyone out there what's your opinion on sport leg capsules to prevent cramping on long rides? Good supplement or should I just ride more?

Love the vid. You always shining a light on the importance of geometry.
I love the look on those linkage.

I would love to see you try the Kona process x!!

Hopefully you did everything right so Knolly has no excuse to sue you. 😆

Did any more bolts come loose?

Sounds like the Knolly would work great with a coil shock

I ended up snagging a bushing and running my Ripmo AF at 170/165 (still with basically stock GEO). You should give it a go. Been going back and forth between 160/147 and the LT version. Fun experiment.

Wasn't sure if somebody else already commented... If you switched the shock to the 167 configuration, you would have pulled the bike for a 170 fork already, and geometry changes would have been minimal. Don't have the exact numbers off hand, but they'd definitely be in knolly's site. Possible the different feel also relates to a different shock tune, or possibly to how a longer stroke shock's progression alters the ride feel

I picked up a size L Chilcotin in the fall and couldn't be happier with it. It is definitely heavier then my CC frame M size Bronson I previously rode. I was concerned about going with the heavier bike because I climb a lot. I live in Whistler but never ride the bike park, just riding the trails throughout the valley. It actually climbs better then my Bronson did. I think some of my climbs have even been faster. I've cleared many sections climbing that I had never cleared before. The suspension is supportive even in the open setting I don't need to firm it up when climbing. I don't notice any pedal bob at all and the traction uphill is amazing. Going downhill I'm so happy I sized up to a large frame. I'm 5'9" and Knolly recs a medium for my height, but the large frame is fast and stable. I do notice it takes a bit more effort to get in the air but I'm not a huge jumper anyway. I used to feel like I was bashing the sh*t out of my Bronson on the downs, but the Knolly can take anything I throw at it easily.

Love the Knolly. I ride a fugitive and love it.
Did you find the piggyback reservoir hit the water bottle?

I’m sure this is an awesome bike, but the frame design is so ugly.

How much clickbait can you include in a single title

I've had a Knolly Chilcotin 167 since October 2021, but I've been running a 180mm Fox 38 in the front, and the DHX2 coil shock on the rear and have to say it's an extremely plush forgiving feeling rear end with the most traction I've ever experienced under braking, I highly recommend trying out the coil on this bike, it responds extremely well to it!
This bike is the most forgiving one I've ever ridden when it starts getting steep and super gnarly, the trails and features I can point it down with reckless abandon consistently blows me away and inspires confidence!
Also, Idefinitely agree that you can feel the weight on the climbs, I've been tempted recently to go with a lighter weight wheel set, especially after being completely blown away with my Berd wheels on my Ibis, I may just have to buy a the Hawk30 wheels for the big bike!

Thanks Jeff for the review on this bike, I used to have a delirium and I did notice that that the bike is easy to jump and that’s why I got it but when u get older and try one of ur friends bike makes u think that it’s not all perfect. lol it’s really what u want to do. I change a lot what’s fun for me. I like steep and rocky trails now so I decided to change my bike because of that. I still love the Knolly brand it’s a good bike.

First off, thanks for such a great update/ review video! I could tell from the first Chilcotin video you weren’t digging it that much and as a self admitted fan boy of Knollys it wasn’t the affirmation I craved from a pro such as yourself.
Kidding aside, the main reasons I first loved Knollys are their looks, and the simple fact that a Knolly was the first what I’d call modern geo MTB I’d ever ridden and it instantly gave me so much more confidence than I had prior. Next reason was I joined a group of fellow Knolly riders in southern Utah for what we called Knollfest, if I remember correctly. There we were joined by none other than Noel Buckley designer/engineer/owner of Knolly bikes. Such a cool guy, and that pretty much cemented my fan boy status for Knolly bikes haha. Having said that, it’s not a completely biased fan boy status, as my first couple of years on that first Knolly (2016 Endorphin), I had the opportunity to travel to some cool mtb destinations where I demo’d some industry leading trail bikes, like a 1st gen Ripmo, Pivot Switchblade and Trail 429, to name a few, and I honestly wouldn’t have traded that Knolly for any of them.
Currently I’m on my 4th Knolly, a new Warden 168 after having been on a WaRden 160 for the prior couple of years. I wish I had the understanding of suspension you do, as this one seems less plush than I’d like. Maybe I need to remove some volume spacers….
Anyhow sorry for the long post, and thanks for the fun videos!

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Great review as always Jeff. Nobody is more thorough when they review a bike than you. You're the reason I bought my Ripmo AF and I couldn't be happier with that bike. I felt like I had ridden that bike already after your review. I always love to watch your videos and watching you ride is a real treat.Keep up the great work!!!

I have been watching your videos recently and I must say I really am enjoying. I have been riding for 30 yrs now, all mountain and trail, now 52 and not stopping anytime soon. Long story short, your riding style is awesome, really relaxed and precise. Watching you makes me feel like a rookie, lol. Jealous my friend, just jealous. Keep it loud and proud my friend. Peace......

Jeff, would you ever put together a long-shocked/forked ripmo to review?

Now I'm actually kinda interested in the Knolly. My biggest complaint about the Ripmo AF is the back end isn't supportive enough, a cascade link helps, but it still lives deep in the travel. I did notice Knollys run big, the size M Chilcotin is actually fairly comparable in size to a size L Ripmo.

So if this air shock is off the firebird and you currently have the coil on the firebird and your saying the Chilcotin is extremely progressive then I think the answer for the next test is staring at you in the face.

Chilcotin sounds more suited for a coil shock. Super boost hub spacing has prevented me from getting one.

33 minutes...and counting...to make a single run at Whistler??? No thanks.

Show us shots of the chief

Whistler Bike Park lift wait = 40+ minutes / Sun Peaks lift wait = what wait, my legs and arms are tired!!! 😆I will say Whistler does have it's nostalgic and Iconic trails, however I personally feel like Sun Peaks trails are better and more fun. Great review Jeff, YEEW!!

Would be great if you could review the Santa Cruz Nomad 6 MX. Think that might be my next purchase. I enjoy your videos Jeff.

Test out the new norco fluid for the budget guys!

Long time subscriber I love the bike I would really love to see you review a banshee I know you review stuff that's a little more higher end but I would love to hear your take on them

You should do a review on the Orbea rallon. I personally have that bike and I feel like you would love the way it rides

Loving your videos lately Jeff becoming my favourite mtb content to watch👍🏼

I think I mentioned to try Knolly a few times over the past few years. After riding a Commencal the past year think I might go back to Knolly after seeing this and their discount going on. Had 5 knollys in the past

Coil rear maybe?

What brand knee pads are you wearing in the beginning of this vid? They look really sick 🤘

Yeah I don't think the Chili feels like it's giving its best at 151/160mm. 167/170mm feels more native to the bike.

I love my Knolly Chilcotin! I think I got a 162.5 stroke shock on mine so it's a 170/160 setup. I am curious what your suspension settings are. I notice that it is pretty difficult to get that supportive feeling I'm looking for as I think it feels like I'm not getting into the travel, but I don't know if it's the progression or if I have too many tokens in my shock. I also haven't gotten the Zeb to feel exactly where I want it either. I also have a Knolly Fugitive and definitely recommend that bike for anyone looking for a hardcore all-a-rounder. I got the Fugitive with Fox suspension and I feel like Fox is easier to setup for my needs and feels better initially. It would be awesome if you would share your suspension setup on this bike for some insight. Cheers!

Maybe try a coil shock?

Top notch content these past few videos. Happy to see you reviewing a knolly. I am glad you ended up putting longer travel on it. The Chilcotin's geo and that 4x4 thrive with bigger travel numbers. The Fugitive would be a fun bike to checkout for that "trail style" bike the original build Chilcotin was trying to be. Thank you for your work and insight as always!
I ride a Medium Warden 168 in the Seattle area if you every want to try the 27.5 Knolly out.

try a coil shock maybe?

How do you compare this to the altitude, another really progressive bike with similar travel?

My Chilcotin is hands down the best bike I've ever ridden. I'm running 159 out back and it's perfect paired with 170 up front.

I own a 167 and it’s been my favorite bike so far

still waiting for the New continental tires review!! lol