Would make a lot of sense to make the mega tower mulletable and move nomad into bottle rocket territory. Especially if they were to offer a...
Would make a lot of sense to make the mega tower mulletable and move nomad into bottle rocket territory. Especially if they were to offer a more affordable aluminum option (something Santa has lacked in recent years).
MTBR thread indicated that big can shocks like Vivid Air are limited to 60mm on med & large frames before they hit the frame.
I had no problems with 65mm coil shocks on a med frame but I also didn't huck 10ft to flat just to bottom out all the way. The CC link is nice. The extra progression and +6mm rear end are noticeable.
I had no problems with 65mm coil shocks on a med frame but I also didn't huck 10ft to flat just to bottom out all the...
I had no problems with 65mm coil shocks on a med frame but I also didn't huck 10ft to flat just to bottom out all the way. The CC link is nice. The extra progression and +6mm rear end are noticeable.
I had a Cascade link on my Heckler SL and just sold it. I'm not a fan of the really high 3.5 starting LR, but maybe it's because I use air shocks. It just gives up too much of the early/mid-stroke support. Maybe it feels better with coil.
I had no problems with 65mm coil shocks on a med frame but I also didn't huck 10ft to flat just to bottom out all the...
I had no problems with 65mm coil shocks on a med frame but I also didn't huck 10ft to flat just to bottom out all the way. The CC link is nice. The extra progression and +6mm rear end are noticeable.
I had a Cascade link on my Heckler SL and just sold it. I'm not a fan of the really high 3.5 starting LR, but maybe...
I had a Cascade link on my Heckler SL and just sold it. I'm not a fan of the really high 3.5 starting LR, but maybe it's because I use air shocks. It just gives up too much of the early/mid-stroke support. Maybe it feels better with coil.
Coil works much better when paired with those high leverage links.
If that's the case, it's a few decades behind the times..
KYB and Showa always use steel stanchions. WP had a 52mm Cone Valve fork with aluminum stanchions for pro racing, but most of their riders stopped using it.
Edit:
Stanchions are actually aluminum on the KYB mtb fork. I'm guessing the wall thickness, or bushing overlap is pretty different than most mtb forks if they landed on that 32mm number through testing.
99$ USD would usually mean 150$ CAD with current exchange rate and additional logistic but I am surprised that for once it is somewhat cheaper at 125$ CAD. Decent price and the handlebar seems to have the shaping for additional flex like OneUp and Title Form.
99$ USD would usually mean 150$ CAD with current exchange rate and additional logistic but I am surprised that for once it is somewhat cheaper at...
99$ USD would usually mean 150$ CAD with current exchange rate and additional logistic but I am surprised that for once it is somewhat cheaper at 125$ CAD. Decent price and the handlebar seems to have the shaping for additional flex like OneUp and Title Form.
I was looking at thier apparel a while back, I think the posted US rate adds in 30% tariffs. It's not just an even CAN to US exchange rate becasue there's no tariff line in the shopping cart.
Yeah saw that bike in the lift line this weekend at Whistler and it definitely threw me off! First thought was oh rad, someone custom painted a Santa Cruz (I love custom painted bikes) and then when he shifted, I saw the Knolly on it and got confused.
I have 2 major questions. Why would Knolly abandon the layout they're known for, that works well for them?Why would someone put Knolly branding on their custom...
I have 2 major questions.
Why would Knolly abandon the layout they're known for, that works well for them?
Why would someone put Knolly branding on their custom painted Santa Cruz?
Now that I take a closer look at it you guys are definitely right about it being a Nomad. Realistically he probably snapped his Warden and is waiting on a replacement, that guy goes through frames like you wouldn’t believe.
Actual Knolly prototype, or just Knolly stickers on a Santa Cruz/Crestline/similar? Would be quite surprised to see Knolly make such a drastic move away from their existing...
Actual Knolly prototype, or just Knolly stickers on a Santa Cruz/Crestline/similar?
Would be quite surprised to see Knolly make such a drastic move away from their existing suspension platform, design language, materials, etc.
Not a proto. Have seen this around whistler all summer and it’s just a Santa Cruz that’s been painted / decals removed. No proto from knolly anytime soon.
Not exactly an innovation per se; but Raaw has started offering the option to rent a toolbox full of all their adjustments included. You get it for two weeks so you can decide if any of those adjustments make sense before you buy. And, get a discount when you do decide to buy something afterwards. Pretty cool idea.
Not exactly an innovation per se; but Raaw has started offering the option to rent a toolbox full of all their adjustments included. You get it...
Not exactly an innovation per se; but Raaw has started offering the option to rent a toolbox full of all their adjustments included. You get it for two weeks so you can decide if any of those adjustments make sense before you buy. And, get a discount when you do decide to buy something afterwards. Pretty cool idea.
We need a deep dive analysis between these and Cast components.
I can't entra the stem page. I thought there was a direct mount stem as well
175mm with the Cascade C. links. It might clear 165mm with the factory links if your shock does not hit the "bath tub" around it.
MTBR thread indicated that big can shocks like Vivid Air are limited to 60mm on med & large frames before they hit the frame.
I had no problems with 65mm coil shocks on a med frame but I also didn't huck 10ft to flat just to bottom out all the way. The CC link is nice. The extra progression and +6mm rear end are noticeable.
I had a Cascade link on my Heckler SL and just sold it. I'm not a fan of the really high 3.5 starting LR, but maybe it's because I use air shocks. It just gives up too much of the early/mid-stroke support. Maybe it feels better with coil.
Coil works much better when paired with those high leverage links.
Damping needs to be adjusted to compensate for the change in leverage ratio regardless of what shock is being run.
KYB and Showa always use steel stanchions. WP had a 52mm Cone Valve fork with aluminum stanchions for pro racing, but most of their riders stopped using it.
Edit:
Stanchions are actually aluminum on the KYB mtb fork. I'm guessing the wall thickness, or bushing overlap is pretty different than most mtb forks if they landed on that 32mm number through testing.
Its just me that the headtube looks shaped/sized to accommodate reach adjustment cups?
It is not just you.
99$ USD would usually mean 150$ CAD with current exchange rate and additional logistic but I am surprised that for once it is somewhat cheaper at 125$ CAD. Decent price and the handlebar seems to have the shaping for additional flex like OneUp and Title Form.
I was looking at thier apparel a while back, I think the posted US rate adds in 30% tariffs. It's not just an even CAN to US exchange rate becasue there's no tariff line in the shopping cart.
Probably not an uncommon feature for a test bike
Yeah that make sense. Would be cool to see more adjustments on SC frames but they unfortunately go the opposite way.
The V10 has a lot of adjustments…
Flip chip city
New Knolly incoming?? Interesting to see they may have moved away from they’re traditional 4x4 setup. SS’s taken from one of their athletes instagram.
Actual Knolly prototype, or just Knolly stickers on a Santa Cruz/Crestline/similar?
Would be quite surprised to see Knolly make such a drastic move away from their existing suspension platform, design language, materials, etc.
Sure looks like a V4 Nomad
Never mind, that's a V4 Nomad.
Yeah saw that bike in the lift line this weekend at Whistler and it definitely threw me off! First thought was oh rad, someone custom painted a Santa Cruz (I love custom painted bikes) and then when he shifted, I saw the Knolly on it and got confused.
I have 2 major questions.
Why would Knolly abandon the layout they're known for, that works well for them?
Why would someone put Knolly branding on their custom painted Santa Cruz?
For those who have had problems with the Santa Cruz V10 headset, now the last units are with this screw in the piece.
Now that I take a closer look at it you guys are definitely right about it being a Nomad. Realistically he probably snapped his Warden and is waiting on a replacement, that guy goes through frames like you wouldn’t believe.
Not a proto. Have seen this around whistler all summer and it’s just a Santa Cruz that’s been painted / decals removed. No proto from knolly anytime soon.
Not exactly an innovation per se; but Raaw has started offering the option to rent a toolbox full of all their adjustments included. You get it for two weeks so you can decide if any of those adjustments make sense before you buy. And, get a discount when you do decide to buy something afterwards. Pretty cool idea.
https://raawmtb.com/en-us/collections/parts/products/raaw-factory-suppo…
that's really cool!