Primarily based in Vancouver, B.C., Knolly Bikes is a model I at all times count on to see exhibiting off their newest and biggest 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 point out off a couple of ‘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 large information this yr is the brand new, revised Cache gravel bike. Additionally out there in metal, Knolly had a titanium Cache 2.0 constructed up at their sales space to point out the body’s updates. Earlier than moving into the small print, Knolly’s founder and engineer, Noel Buckley, emphasised {that a} large precedence was the outdated adage “If it ain’t broke, don’t repair it”. Folks love their current Caches, so Knolly was cautious to maintain the bike very a lot because it was, whereas including a couple of new ending touches.
Maybe essentially the most vital replace is that Knolly has altered the Cache 2.0’s geometry to appropriate for suspension forks. The show bike featured a 40mm journey Fox 32 Manufacturing facility TC fork, however Knolly has a inflexible carbon fork in improvement for this bike. The brand new fork will keep the Cache body’s geometry for many who don’t run entrance suspension.
One other large replace was including much more tire and fender clearance. The body can now settle for as much as 55mm large tires (a 45mm tire is proven within the above photograph), 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 provides loads of gearing however nonetheless works with Shimano’s GS medium cage derailleurs. Like the prevailing Cache, the brand new body remains to be suitable with 1x or 2x drivetrains.
The Cache 2.0 body additionally will get a brand new prime tube accent mount to host cargo luggage, and so on.
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 likely be out there in October, with metal fashions coming later.
MTB Dream Builds – Chilcotin:
The primary of two ‘dream builds’ Knolly was exhibiting is that this Chilcotin. This black magnificence is ready up with 170mm journey entrance and rear, that includes a Fox 38 Manufacturing facility fork and an X2 Float Manufacturing facility rear shock.
Just a few notable elements: 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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