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wylisk Added a new Feature TESTED: Öhlins XC Suspension - RXC34 m.1 Fork and TXC2 Air Shock
8/13/2025 10:45pm
After successfully growing their mountain bike product range for 10 years or so, Öhlins decided to jump into the XC market in 2023. We traveled to Sweden to test the new range, and we came away...
obrien-r Liked a comment about Feature A Tough Bike for Tough Trails: Knolly Warden Long-Term Review
1/30/2025 9:06am
I have this colourway in S3 - Medium as a DH build. Longer stroke shock at 205x65mm and Fox 40s make for a sweet ride. Found as with the reviewer that I have increased rear shock pressure slightly and added another token to sort out the balance between "plush" for chatter and not blowing through travel on bigger hits. While it is a little longer than my last series Chilcotin I think it definitely suits my target use of a DH rig.
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IslandForLife Liked a comment about Feature A Tough Bike for Tough Trails: Knolly Warden Long-Term Review
1/29/2025 10:13am
I own a Chilcotin, which is Knolly’s version of an enduro bike. Little smaller and less aggressive than the Warden all around. The reaches have grown on these models as well which is why they’ve moved to a S2, S3, etc sizing system. As someone who normally rides Large sizes, I went with an S3 which some might call a “Medium” but has the geo of a traditional “Large”. I think you would have been much happier with the 482 reach and the 1277 wheelbase. My bike, while it’s not as aggressive as the Warden is still very much as...
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wylisk Added a comment about feature A Tough Bike for Tough Trails: Knolly Warden Long-Term Review
1/29/2025 10:13am
Agreed! I went with the S4 as my height falls in the middle of the recommended sizing, and I wanted to keep the review as clean as possible. If I were to add one to my collection, it would be an S3 I like the playfulness of the smaller frames as well. The stability at high speed on the S4 was pretty incredible. Happy you like the review!
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wylisk Added a new Feature A Tough Bike for Tough Trails: Knolly Warden Long-Term Review
1/16/2025 12:00pm
The Warden is Knolly's attempt at blending the abilities of enduro, freeride, and downhill into one bike. A robust machine that's stable at speed and forgiving when trying new lines, the latest...
pacojo Liked a comment about Feature A Tough Bike for Tough Trails: Knolly Warden Long-Term Review
1/15/2025 10:56am
given the relatively low stack height on these bikes, I wonder if the long reach of the large would feel a bit less extreme with a big ol stack of headset spacers. Noel from Knolly argued something to this effect in the PB comments in regards to the long reaches in their lineup. as a 6'2 long-torso/short-leg dude I'd be stoked if 35mm of spacers and a 35-40mm rise bar made this bike feel more like 490 reach/640 stack, but part of me thinks it'd still be a boat.
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wylisk Added a comment about feature A Tough Bike for Tough Trails: Knolly Warden Long-Term Review
1/15/2025 10:56am
Yes, that could have helped, but it would have been better if I was a more aggressive rider. I tend to have a more playful style. It was fun riding a bike that differed from my personal preferences.
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Fahzure Liked a comment about Feature A Tough Bike for Tough Trails: Knolly Warden Long-Term Review
1/13/2025 6:01am
Ano Purple, 62.5 HTA, 533mm reach...most trails aren't ready for this bike.
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garciank Liked a comment about Feature Commencal Meta V5 Long-Term Review
12/28/2024 5:26pm
Es una excelente bicicleta, mido 1.80 cm peso 70 kg , 29 adelante y 27.5 atrás , la talla l es la más cómoda, sin duda alguna muero por montar esa máquina , excelente trabajo 👌🏻⚡️
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wylisk Added a comment about feature Devinci E-Troy Bosch - Long-Term Review
1/12/2024 1:21pm
I ran it softer. Fox forks feel harsh to me when set up at the recommended PSI so I always run them on the softer side. No real reason, just like how it feels.
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wylisk Added a new Feature Commencal Meta V5 Long-Term Review
11/20/2023 7:23am
Quiver killer. We hear this phrase constantly, but unfortunately, no such bike truly exists. That 'perfect' bike will always be subject to the constraints of where and how it's ridden. But, a few...
Brevard_Bikewrench Liked a comment about Feature Commencal Meta V5 Long-Term Review
11/17/2023 10:23am
Glad you liked the bike! I was the lucky mekanik to build that very bike earlier this summer while working at Commencal! Glad my stack height and general setup were pretty close to yours! Wish I had gotten to take it out for a ride before boxing it up, that was the first production large frame we received so I couldn't really get a feel for the bike before heading back to school.
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wylisk Added a new Feature Fuji Rakan 29 LT Long-Term Review
7/18/2023 3:46pm
Getting out and riding your bike is the best way to clear your mind and escape reality. However, getting your hands on a well-built and reasonably-priced MTB has become difficult in recent years. Fuji...
