Sunshine Coast - Knolly Chilcotins by KNOLLYBIKES

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yoki-bike (May 9, 2013 at 16:52)

I wish I could afford money

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elchap (May 9, 2013 at 20:04)

money doesnt cost money...

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blackthorne (May 9, 2013 at 20:31)

Huh?

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The-Medic (May 9, 2013 at 23:11)

@bikemore123: Based on your statement I'd say you're one wet fart away from a vegetative state.

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slimboyjim (May 9, 2013 at 23:27)

It does if you are exchanging currency...

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The-Medic (May 10, 2013 at 16:51)

Yeah and let's not forget the cost (in "money") of buying off the government to allow you to break the law and continue doing business/making money... Monsanto anyone???

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sandrida (May 11, 2013 at 4:40)

to deserve money you should work. and no one deserves to much money... there are people working 18 hours a day for a dollar. people think they deserve respect because they have loads of money. but they r wrong.

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pinkrobe (May 9, 2013 at 16:55)

So if I get an orange Chilcotin, I'm on the team? Or do I have to be on the team to get an orange Chilcotin?

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ChainsawGeoff (May 9, 2013 at 22:19)

Yes.

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thelumberjack (May 10, 2013 at 1:46)

true

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swammy91 (May 9, 2013 at 16:53)

I want a chilcotin so bad. Knollys are the freakn best

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aceface17 (May 9, 2013 at 17:36)

please be hollys older sister please be hollys older sister.. dammit

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boomforeal (May 9, 2013 at 17:16)

team only color that is not on team members' bikes but is available to the public wtf

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freddy-b (May 10, 2013 at 3:34)

These are beautiful! I have a new Knolly Podium, and these chilcotins are just beasts... If u are unsure what AM bike to buy, dont think twice, the chicotin is far nicer, far less mainstream bike than any other bike u can find..

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notthatfast (May 9, 2013 at 19:23)

what did doerfling ever do to deserve hayes and suntour as sponsors? haha

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kiffy (May 9, 2013 at 21:51)

Look a little closer. He rides for Hope now, not Hayes. After riding his bike today, I would consider riding SR Suntour, considering how shitty my 2013 Fox 34 CTD dampening feels. Sure his forks may not have kashima, but at least you can tune them and not be stuck with what Fox thinks feels good. Just my 2 cents...

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jumpman2334 (May 9, 2013 at 23:01)

kash isnt all that great, it definitely doesnt suck, but (a lot of) people fail to realize what really matters is the stuff you cant see

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mega-turtle (May 10, 2013 at 10:34)

haha... krapshima

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jumpman2334 (May 10, 2013 at 11:36)

'krapshima marketing'! although the bronze color is very pretty. have a brand new 40 in my room and i dont even want to use it, its so beautiful. lol

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notthatfast (May 10, 2013 at 12:34)

Ahh I see now, hope brakes aren't much better though, haha.

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Sharonb (May 9, 2013 at 17:46)

Nice shots and beautiful area! I have a blue chilcotin and its a pretty scookum colour too!

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vonKernen (May 9, 2013 at 23:21)

Are the chilcotin really that great? I live in switzerland and that's not the kind of bike you often see here... or have the possibility to test... (sic) They are probably expensive too.

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norcal77 (May 10, 2013 at 0:18)

i just sold my 2012 knolly Chilcotin. I was a Great bike going downhill. It wasnt a great climber. Shuttle runs that you will have to pedal a little on it is great for. I had some issues with the bike and it wasnt very refined(check mtbr knolly forum). If you want a esoteric bike like a Chilcotin buy a 5 spot or a pivot(firebird or 5.7). Otherwise leave aluminum behind a buy a carbon enduro or nomad for the price you will pay for an aluminum Chilcotin. Noel has a great vision for Knolly and they are making the new rear linkage for the 2013 Knolly Chilcotin available to customers who bought one in 2012. The endorphin is a sick bike and once they make the jump to carbon i feel they will have a real competitive bike.

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d0c0ne (May 10, 2013 at 1:41)

norcal77... im a Chilcotin owner and you sound like someone that has never riden one.

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tom34 (May 10, 2013 at 3:12)

I find it a really really good climber. I've had a pivot mach 5 and the chilcotin climbs better. Not sure what norcal77 means by not refined. I bash the crap out of it and it's held up bloody well. Really well made fun bike!

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Parabellum (May 10, 2013 at 9:56)

I'm also a Chilcotin owner and it is one of the most capable AM bikes I've ever ridden, going up or down. Sure there is a bit of a weight and efficiency penalty on the climbs, but this is not an XC race bike. It climbs extremely well for what it is, especially in technical terrain. Not sure how anyone could tag this bike as "unrefined" - Knolly's frames are works of art.

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ebxtreme (May 10, 2013 at 10:36)

vonKernen - For the types of riding you have in the Alps, it would be a rad bike for sure. I've had mine a year and a half and I'm still blown away at the steeps and jumps I can ride on this bike (and pedal for hours as well). Mine is built at 32-33 lbs., so it's not a featherweight, but it's damn versatile. There's tons of good bikes these days, but the Chilcotin is definitely a solid choice.

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mega-turtle (May 10, 2013 at 10:37)

I ride with a bloke who had a crack appear in his chicotin's chainstay after 2 months... but fair play to Knolly, they shipped a new one over to the UK off there own back and offered to pay any fitment costs

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jointbear (May 10, 2013 at 14:48)

What's changing for the 2013 linkage setup?

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d0c0ne (May 11, 2013 at 9:20)

word has been that there is nothing needs changing

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loamranger (May 10, 2013 at 12:08)

What's the guy talking about.....the Chili is a great climber.

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Treehugger84 (May 9, 2013 at 17:13)

Please come carve a trail wizard on my trail. I don't have that kind of artistic vision...

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lumberjerk (May 9, 2013 at 22:44)

Hugging and chainsaw assault are two totally different things my friend, I can see how you were coming up short.

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jumpman2334 (May 9, 2013 at 23:02)

just dont hug a chainsaw!

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Treehugger84 (May 11, 2013 at 23:18)

I hug the trees alongside the trail, not the ones in its way!

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Daddybear (May 9, 2013 at 22:59)

Where's the video? Com on son

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mfbeast12 (May 9, 2013 at 17:23)

So Holly has a brother (Damnit!)?

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prancisfena (May 9, 2013 at 19:20)

So are they really spec-ed with Suntour shox and forks? I'd want to try out that Durolux - looks legit.

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d0c0ne (May 10, 2013 at 1:39)

no, frame with shock only, option is float ctd or ccdb air. dont know whats going on with suntour in the pic.

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prancisfena (May 10, 2013 at 5:47)

James Doerfling is a rider for Suntour - that's why they swapped it out.

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dh-rider98 (May 11, 2013 at 10:53)

But you still don't shred

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nettle33 (May 11, 2013 at 18:37)

those chainsaw carves deserve some respect, nice work!

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Kangjie-Fisheye (May 13, 2013 at 8:03)

Named after the Chilcotin River ? Haha

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Liam-Bosse (May 9, 2013 at 21:42)

So surprised to see my dad's carvings on the home page!!! Stoked on this!

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Jontxu (May 9, 2013 at 23:58)

Sick carvings mate