[S.n.a.k.e.]

Replacement frame:



Have shows tonight and tomorrow and must visit my buddy who just had a chunk of his posterior interior (colon) removed on Sunday.

Might be next week before it's built... Unless I don't want to sleep.

Will post an assembly thread / pics.

Peace,
Marc

 

[dump]

looks like a picture is missing.

 

[S.n.a.k.e.]

try it now

 

[dhmike]

is it a Evil ?

 

[S.n.a.k.e.]

is it a Evil ?

2012 Knolly Chilcotin

 

[Sandwich]

Never quite got why knolly were so pumped on their full length seat tube, then they angled it like an old GT ARC and it was rendered useless outside of one specific height. Looks like they're better now, at least.

 

[IH8Rice]

is it a Evil ?

obviously not....he got his frame

 

[S.n.a.k.e.]

Never quite got why knolly were so pumped on their full length seat tube, then they angled it like an old GT ARC and it was rendered useless outside of one specific height. Looks like they're better now, at least.

Yes, the ST angle is way more 'normal'.

RE: Seattube; I was skeptical of that aspect of the design, but I bought the former frame (Endorphin) at a good price mostly because it fit all the parts from my Uzzi. Turns out, it was a joy to ride. So fast, so flowy. Just stand on the pedals and let it all fly by... But, the top tube cracked at the weld (maybe due to the seat tube angle).

The Chilcotin is the replacement and I hope it rides just as well.

I like the 1.5 Headset and the 142x12 rear end as well.

 

[dump]

didn't know this bike existed. Have fun w/ it. Looks pretty big too!

 

[w00dy]

Knice bike!

 

[CBJ]

Nice would love to get a Podium.

 

[S.n.a.k.e.]

CBJ - They are blowing out the remainder of the NA Made Podiums. Check with Chad at Red Barn.

See the Knolly forum over at empty beer.

 

[boogenman]

Hey Marc what happened to your ventana?

We have to ride again, maybe hunters before the snow flies. PM me your number I lost it.

 

[S.n.a.k.e.]

Hey Marc what happened to your ventana?

We have to ride again, maybe hunters before the snow flies. PM me your number I lost it.

This has been my unlucky year. I broke the Ventana in June (Snapped both top and down tube in JRA fashion) which Ventana crash replaced with a Terramoto. Rode the Knolly until *it* cracked the top tube.

Both companies have great crash replacement policies and I now have a 2011 Ventana Terramoto and a 2012 Knolly Chilcotin.

We can do Hunters next weekend.
The Knolly needs a BB chase/face and HS installed. Chris is on his "winter hours" so it'll be Wed. before I can finish the bike, but next weekend could certainly be it's maiden voyage. I'll PM you my #.

Peace,

Marc

 

[local717]

I've had a Knolly DT for several years now. Can't say enough good about the product and the company!

 

[boogenman]

Chris is on his "winter hours"

Tell Chris that I said he is gay

 

[S.n.a.k.e.]

I've had a Knolly DT for several years now. Can't say enough good about the product and the company!

You down in Lancaster PA?

I bought the Endo sight unseen (saw pics) only because it's part spec fit all the parts I had laying around. Was blown away by the design and the feel.
Everyone that I've talked to at the company is a straight up biker, and Noel is a stand-up guy who is owed a big glass o'single malt next time he's in my neck of the woods (probably never, but open offer).

 

[S.n.a.k.e.]

Was able to do a bit of work over the weekend..

Frame in stand with seatpost and seat attached.


Knolly rep hooked me up with some RWC enduro needle bearing replacments for shock DU bushing. He put some on his bike and had to slow the rebound two clicks because of these.


New Direct Attach eType FD

 

[IH8Rice]

the pics need to be smaller to use with my microscope

 

[S.n.a.k.e.]

the pics need to be smaller to use with my microscope

They are way larger on my computer... Upload process must of shrunk them... Gonna edit the post and see if I can make em bigger.

 

[local717]

You down in Lancaster PA?QUOTE]

Currently, yes.

I met The Knolly crew at IB a few years back when I was still working for Lupine Lights. Demo'd a DT and fell in love with it. Exactlly what I was looking for, mini DH bike that pedals well! Enjoy that thing! I was kinda thinking about selling my DT for a Chilcotin, but I really like the geo on my DT.

 

[IH8Rice]

They are way larger on my computer... Upload process must of shrunk them... Gonna edit the post and see if I can make em bigger.

they came through at 150x112

 

[S.n.a.k.e.]

they came through at 150x112

I see that. In the attachments section of my profile, the pictures are the same size as on my computer. Anyone know any sizing parameters for the VBB board or how to make the images link to their larger versions?

 

[-BB-]

So does it follow an FSR style wheel path, but with an extra link to control shock actuation/rates?

 

[local717]

So does it follow an FSR style wheel path, but with an extra link to control shock actuation/rates?

Basically yes. Simple answer, one link controls axle path, the other shock rate. Works pretty f'n good too.

 

[S.n.a.k.e.]

Bike is assembled and the first ride report has been filed.

the bike "Stable"

Post Sunday Ride:

Rear Axle:

Trail Shot:

I think Brodie wanted to go on this ride too:

Ride report thread is here