Primarily based in Vancouver, B.C., Knolly Bikes is a model I all the time anticipate to see displaying off their newest and best at Crankworx Whistler. The Knolly crew was again for 2025, with a brand new model of their titanium Cache gravel bike on show.
Except for the up to date Cache body, Knolly determined to indicate off just a few ‘dream builds’ of their Chilcotin and Warden MTBs. With some assist from Trade 9, they constructed up some enduro bikes that includes high-end componentry.
Up to date Knolly Cache 2.0:
The massive information this yr is the brand new, revised Cache gravel bike. Additionally obtainable in metal, Knolly had a titanium Cache 2.0 constructed up at their sales space to indicate the body’s updates. Earlier than moving into the main points, Knolly’s founder and engineer, Noel Buckley, emphasised {that a} huge precedence was the previous adage “If it ain’t broke, don’t repair it”. Individuals love their present Caches, so Knolly was cautious to maintain the bike very a lot because it was, whereas including just a few new ending touches.
Maybe probably the most vital replace is that Knolly has altered the Cache 2.0’s geometry to right for suspension forks. The show bike featured a 40mm journey Fox 32 Manufacturing unit TC fork, however Knolly has a inflexible carbon fork in growth for this bike. The brand new fork will preserve the Cache body’s geometry for many who don’t run entrance suspension.
One other huge replace was including much more tire and fender clearance. The body can now settle for as much as 55mm huge tires (a 45mm tire is proven within the above picture), and the incoming carbon fork will match as much as 60mm treads. Knolly additionally revised the bridges on the seat and chainstays to supply extra room for fenders.
The Cache now contains SRAM UDH-compatible dropouts. Emphasizing its versatility, this bike was arrange with a variety 9-45t cassette that gives loads of gearing however nonetheless works with Shimano’s GS medium cage derailleurs. Like the prevailing Cache, the brand new body remains to be appropriate with 1x or 2x drivetrains.
The Cache 2.0 body additionally will get a brand new prime tube accent mount to host cargo baggage, and so forth.
The ultimate new contact for the incoming Cache is that this detailed head tube engraving. The titanium Cache 2.0 body and full bikes will probably be obtainable in October, with metal fashions coming later.
MTB Dream Builds – Chilcotin:
The primary of two ‘dream builds’ Knolly was displaying is that this Chilcotin. This black magnificence is ready up with 170mm journey entrance and rear, that includes a Fox 38 Manufacturing unit fork and an X2 Float Manufacturing unit rear shock.
Just a few notable parts: This Chilcotin is rolling on 29” Trade 9 wheels, that includes their carbon DUO EN rims. It additionally runs a Shimano XT Di2 drivetrain and XT brakes.
Warden:
This sparkly inexperienced Warden is an enormous bike for little riders! That is an XS body, arrange with 170mm of suspension journey entrance and rear. Showcasing a SRAM construct, it contains a RockShox Zeb Final fork and a Vivid Final rear shock.
This bike’s MX Wheelset is courtesy of Trade 9 and contains their EN300 alloy rims. SRAM’s new Eagle 90 mechanical transmission takes care of the gears, whereas their Maven Silver brakes guarantee ample stopping energy for gnarly rides.
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