You guys have such crazy terrain in the Pacific Northwest. I live in the southeast of the United States in the Blue ridge mountains. Love the mountain biking but it's still just nuts what you guys have lol.
Honestly I'm so jealous I wish I lived where Nick does, Here in the Bay Area in California we dont have anything like this, and its all kitty litter and dusty year-round ☹
I definitely can't complain. I can go to Ashville NC - Snowshoe WV pretty easily where I live and my local trails aren't bad. I just need a raise to travel to the pnw sometime soon lol.
@@ExhumedToConsume Yeah its true, especially in Marin county, they even lobby it which is crazy, mostly multi millionaires that own ranches and go horse riding and just like hiking better. Which is truly sad I have to drive 3 hours to get to decent trails where people wont kill me for being on a mountain bike
I have the 2016 Endo in Large frame with 150mm front and 135 rear. I ride in Utah and it does everything I need. Love the Knolly vids. Bombproof bikes.
Was counting on you to cover it here on the toob, and greatly looking forward to it! Great video Nic, cool Noel loaned you his personal bike. Speaks volumes about what a rad company they got cooking up there.
I'm coming around to the new look. How bout other colour options for the Endorphin? I want another dedicated 650b. Should have grabbed the Warden last year.
This bike, in Large, has very similar numbers to my 2017 Knolly Warden in XL, but improves on my gripes for the 2017 Warden: 1. Standover height. I am 6'2" and can only run 150mm dropped on my Warden, which is limiting... 2. 157 Spacing, for that rear wheel stiffness (over 142) and improved chainline. 3. Bearings and flat-mount hardware. Doing my own maintenance on the pivots has proven why this is a good thing (though the Warden still does well) The worst part is, as a full-27.5 bike, I could transfer most of my parts over. So it is awfully tempting. Much to consider...
I have two Knollys and love them both. My Knolly Ty Ti is the best bike I have owned and ride it 95% of the time. The Podium sits, sadly, and it is no slouch.......
Question for you- any weirdness from this set up, or maybe more to the point would the Endorphin in 160/150MX mode make a good all-'rounder in your opinion? I enjoy my v1 Fugitive (but don't ride it much) and my Chilcotin 167, but thinking I might replace the Fugitive with one of these. EDIT: I just got to the part where you say you could see this as an only bike.
As a smaller rider you made me happy with your considerations, this is a a beast of a bike! I'd like to know the weight in this mullet configuration, because I do a lot of portage during my alpine tours and the weight is not a secondary aspect for me. Thank you!
Built bikes are about 32 - 34 pounds depending upon level of build kit components (higher end kits are obviously lighter) and mainly tires. Tires make a huge difference in overall weight as I think most people are aware. Also, the MX (Mullet) builds weighs a little bit more than the dual 27.5" builds simply due to the fact that the front wheel is larger in diameter..
Great video on the Knolly Endorphin! I'm on the fence between either the Endorphin or the Fugitive. Would like to see your take on the new Generation 6 Knolly Fugitive 150.
I'm fairly new with Knolly and I currently have the Endorphin 6.1 frame running a fox 38 170mm (overforked) fork and my rear shock is a Float X 185x55mm. It's currently at full 27.5 wheels since that's the spare I have. I'm planning to do a Mullet build and run a fox 36 160mm fork but keep my current rear shock. Will this change give it too much slack? Or will it even work?
Nice. Are the linkages narrower than on the Chilcotin? I bought a Chilcotin after watching your review of that bike but my knees would often painfully hit the linkage when at the bike park.
Bushings are better than bearings to distribute loads evenly especially good at keeping in check lateral loads while still providing compliance. It's not a cheatcode but it's way easier to manages the rear triangle lateral play with bushing. My respect for knolly for making the change, they took their time I guess it's because they wanted something "knolly though" 🤘
@@owenhildebrand1297 That's what OP is saying...they took their time to create a system that can use bearings at every location despite some of the advantages OP noted
Those awesome trails. I don't know why they had bushings before. Bearings seem to always be smoother, longer lasting. Good they improved that. Looks like a good bike.
In X-Small frames, a 170-200mm dropper will fit depending upon rider inseam length. We have riders on X-Small Endorphins at 4'11" height (150cm) with 180mm droppers and at 5'2" (157cm) with 200mm droppers. They are also running reservoir shocks and are able to mount a regular water bottle in the front triangle. Bigger frame sizes only get better: for size Small frames a 200 - 210mm dropper won't be a problem for most customers and for Medium and Large, 200mm up to 240mm droppers will be good to go. The seat tubes are fully uninterrupted, so the dropper post can be slammed to the bottom of the seat tube.
Dude, I haven't watched one of your edits for a while. You have 100% got faster down that steep jank! That, plus the wet skinnies, gave me actual anxiety as I watched. Good job! The new Endorphin looks great. I heard a click or creak when you were pedalling though... any idea what that was???
Still have my V1 Fugitive and have no plans to update. With the new frame, don't see the point of the straight downtube, unless you need the standover. 10mm higher BB is huge, especially in tech terrain. New linkage is nice too. Stack height is lower on the new frame and less reach on the largest frames is not good thing. Hope that the new large frame isn't taking the place of the old XL frame.
Yeah Nick big respect to konlley For letting Nick ride his bike I wonder if he stopped pacing up and down and how many fingernails he’s got left worrying about his baby😂😂 this bike with 160 -150 27.5 Front and rear would be my ideal set up
finally a beautiful Knolly bike.
You guys have such crazy terrain in the Pacific Northwest. I live in the southeast of the United States in the Blue ridge mountains. Love the mountain biking but it's still just nuts what you guys have lol.
Honestly I'm so jealous I wish I lived where Nick does, Here in the Bay Area in California we dont have anything like this, and its all kitty litter and dusty year-round ☹
I just moved to Washington State from Washington DC and the riding here is nuts! Not as rocky tho which I'm not complaining about lol
I definitely can't complain. I can go to Ashville NC - Snowshoe WV pretty easily where I live and my local trails aren't bad. I just need a raise to travel to the pnw sometime soon lol.
@@xElectricblaze I've heard the bay area and surrounding counties aren't so friendly to MTBers
@@ExhumedToConsume Yeah its true, especially in Marin county, they even lobby it which is crazy, mostly multi millionaires that own ranches and go horse riding and just like hiking better. Which is truly sad I have to drive 3 hours to get to decent trails where people wont kill me for being on a mountain bike
Best advertisement for a bike, and an action cam, ever. Well done!
The rock work on CBC always blows me away when I see videos, like somebody laid those all by hand!
The bike looks REALLY nice. Definitely like the updated design language.
like the look of that frame with the straight top tube a lot more. also..foggy morning rides are the BEST
Really liking the look of the new frames. Love that raw aluminum frame too
It’s wild just how much the top tube totally changes the look of the frame. Super good move
Just picked up a Chilcotin 151, 160/151. Gotta wait for the snow/ice to melt on the North Shore to try it out.
Nice!
I have the 2016 Endo in Large frame with 150mm front and 135 rear. I ride in Utah and it does everything I need. Love the Knolly vids. Bombproof bikes.
I wish more manufacturers would lean into high-quality raw aluminum finish frames. They look so good.
Looking forward to the next generation of frames...love this company
The bare aluminum looks absolutely badass. And you never have to worry about paint chips!
Was counting on you to cover it here on the toob, and greatly looking forward to it! Great video Nic, cool Noel loaned you his personal bike. Speaks volumes about what a rad company they got cooking up there.
I'm coming around to the new look. How bout other colour options for the Endorphin? I want another dedicated 650b. Should have grabbed the Warden last year.
This bike, in Large, has very similar numbers to my 2017 Knolly Warden in XL, but improves on my gripes for the 2017 Warden:
1. Standover height. I am 6'2" and can only run 150mm dropped on my Warden, which is limiting...
2. 157 Spacing, for that rear wheel stiffness (over 142) and improved chainline.
3. Bearings and flat-mount hardware. Doing my own maintenance on the pivots has proven why this is a good thing (though the Warden still does well)
The worst part is, as a full-27.5 bike, I could transfer most of my parts over. So it is awfully tempting.
Much to consider...
160/150 MX is goldilocks all mountain! Didn't cross my mind that could happen on this platform, definitely intrigued again!
My Fugitive138 I have set up as a mullet in the steep head angle and the geo comes out to be about the same as a 29er in the slack head angle.
This trail is bonkers.
Thank you for the video Nick 👍
I was looking at upgrading my Knolly endorphin V3 to a mullet setup. Deciding between that or juste getting the new one, looks so good in champagne.
I have two Knollys and love them both. My Knolly Ty Ti is the best bike I have owned and ride it 95% of the time. The Podium sits, sadly, and it is no slouch.......
Hey man what's your thought on the meriada 120 400 if you've ever had one
Question for you- any weirdness from this set up, or maybe more to the point would the Endorphin in 160/150MX mode make a good all-'rounder in your opinion? I enjoy my v1 Fugitive (but don't ride it much) and my Chilcotin 167, but thinking I might replace the Fugitive with one of these.
EDIT: I just got to the part where you say you could see this as an only bike.
As a smaller rider you made me happy with your considerations, this is a a beast of a bike!
I'd like to know the weight in this mullet configuration, because I do a lot of portage during my alpine tours and the weight is not a secondary aspect for me.
Thank you!
Built bikes are about 32 - 34 pounds depending upon level of build kit components (higher end kits are obviously lighter) and mainly tires. Tires make a huge difference in overall weight as I think most people are aware. Also, the MX (Mullet) builds weighs a little bit more than the dual 27.5" builds simply due to the fact that the front wheel is larger in diameter..
@@biff2bart509 Hey, thank you!
Wouldn't be bad to stay around 33 pounds in trail mode.
Great video on the Knolly Endorphin! I'm on the fence between either the Endorphin or the Fugitive. Would like to see your take on the new Generation 6 Knolly Fugitive 150.
Working on trying one out now 👀
@@VanCan Awesome! Look forward to your review. Mullet aside, they both seem quite similar.
I'm fairly new with Knolly and I currently have the Endorphin 6.1 frame running a fox 38 170mm (overforked) fork and my rear shock is a Float X 185x55mm. It's currently at full 27.5 wheels since that's the spare I have. I'm planning to do a Mullet build and run a fox 36 160mm fork but keep my current rear shock. Will this change give it too much slack? Or will it even work?
I'm really, really excited for the Gen. 6 Chilcotin
👀
You and me both...will just port over existing parts from min
Nice. Are the linkages narrower than on the Chilcotin? I bought a Chilcotin after watching your review of that bike but my knees would often painfully hit the linkage when at the bike park.
Bushings are better than bearings to distribute loads evenly especially good at keeping in check lateral loads while still providing compliance. It's not a cheatcode but it's way easier to manages the rear triangle lateral play with bushing.
My respect for knolly for making the change, they took their time I guess it's because they wanted something "knolly though" 🤘
They did the opposite. Swapped bushings for bearings
@@owenhildebrand1297 That's what OP is saying...they took their time to create a system that can use bearings at every location despite some of the advantages OP noted
Those awesome trails.
I don't know why they had bushings before. Bearings seem to always be smoother, longer lasting. Good they improved that.
Looks like a good bike.
Hi Nick, Has knolly ever thought of making an E- mtb version ? Would be Sick.
I told them they should!
I would buy two ❤
@3:12 what a tree!!
Its a log now
How do you feel the new all-bearing pivots improve suspension feel? Is it noticeable?
Definitely noticeable. The sensitivity is next level, especially with a coil.
@@VanCanMan this winter is gonna be expensive lol
For your height, what length do you have your bars at ?
I like 800mm
How long of a dropper will it fit?
In X-Small frames, a 170-200mm dropper will fit depending upon rider inseam length. We have riders on X-Small Endorphins at 4'11" height (150cm) with 180mm droppers and at 5'2" (157cm) with 200mm droppers. They are also running reservoir shocks and are able to mount a regular water bottle in the front triangle.
Bigger frame sizes only get better: for size Small frames a 200 - 210mm dropper won't be a problem for most customers and for Medium and Large, 200mm up to 240mm droppers will be good to go. The seat tubes are fully uninterrupted, so the dropper post can be slammed to the bottom of the seat tube.
Thx for the info 😎👍
Above the rocker link in the corner is that a crack in the welding?? Great video mate, lovely bike and colour 🤘
No crack, just some dirt in the weld layers
@@VanCanPhew……
Saw a used one for 1k? You think it’s worth it?
Dude, I haven't watched one of your edits for a while. You have 100% got faster down that steep jank! That, plus the wet skinnies, gave me actual anxiety as I watched. Good job! The new Endorphin looks great. I heard a click or creak when you were pedalling though... any idea what that was???
1:20 cracked seat post weld
That's not a crack, just some dirt in the layered weld. This bike has seen a lot of wet weather and needs some drivetrain love, that's all.
"trial" bike with a DH shock on it, oh yeaaaaah me likey. \,,/
Still have my V1 Fugitive and have no plans to update. With the new frame, don't see the point of the straight downtube, unless you need the standover. 10mm higher BB is huge, especially in tech terrain. New linkage is nice too. Stack height is lower on the new frame and less reach on the largest frames is not good thing. Hope that the new large frame isn't taking the place of the old XL frame.
Amazing riding. So many skinnies.
Knollet
6:20 Since when do you greet in Norwegian: Hei😝
Yeah Nick big respect to konlley For letting Nick ride his bike I wonder if he stopped pacing up and down and how many fingernails he’s got left worrying about his baby😂😂 this bike with 160 -150 27.5 Front and rear would be my ideal set up
Creaky creak yo. What was it?
Many rides in full on rain and mud - drivetrain just needs some love
No kink!
It’s still a trail bike, not for me :(
That sear tube looks too long for short legged guy for me. May be its just me but the seat tube looks tall and cant be stand over.
This is a size large. If you rode a small the standover would be much, much lower. Check the website for more info
Love their bikes but hate super boost, limits rear wheel choice.
seems like a nice bike until you realize that some idiot decided to make it with 12*157 rear hub.
early
160/140 "trail" bike haha. Have to live on the west coast to have such standards.
How much is Knolly paying you to be their brand ambassador? Why do they call it MX on their site and you're calling it a Mullet? 😊
First lol