Kellys 2018 Collection Highlights - Bikes

Kellys is really thrilled to enter the 2018 season with lots of novelties and updates, not only in the bicycle range but also in the gear and accessories portfolio. The Eurobike 2017 global show was the place of the official Kellys 2018 collection premiere, where many of the new products were shown to the public for the first time.




Think Link Suspension System

Undeniably, the most awaited premiere in Kellys 2018 bicycle range was the all-new full suspension platform called Think Link. It’s a unique system of totally independent rear suspension, which ensures no negative influence from drivetrain and brakes, no pedal kickback and constant rear triangle geometry with absolutely no chain growth. Think Link keeps traction at the best possible level and provides a smooth stroke, allowing uninterrupted power transfer from a crank to the rear wheel. It comes down to the fact that the suspension works independently, being active in any situation, utilizing the full potential of the bike and the rider anytime anywhere.



Think Link benefits:
- Fully independent suspension (no drivetrain and brakes influence);
- No pedal kickback;
- Constant rear triangle geometry with no chain growth;
- Super stiff and precise thanks to unique self-locking oversized Think Link Axles;
- Super-short chainstay thanks to unique rocker design (Swag: 419 mm);
- Uninterrupted power transfer from crank to the rear wheel.

All-new Kellys Noid and Swag

This unique design of full-suspension frames introduces a new generation of Kellys progressive mountain bikes, which can go far beyond the riding experience known to the riders so far. The new suspension system has been applied in new 2018 Noid and Swag bikes with 205 and 165 mm of travel accordingly.






The new full-suspension frames of 2018, Noid and Swag utilise not only the Think Link suspension system but also many unique features like Drive Core. It’s a super stiff and lightweight hollow structure around the bottom bracket. Being the heart of new frames it carries all the stresses from drivetrain and suspension ensuring extreme lateral stiffness and top suspension performance without any weight penalty.

Another feature of the new frames is Force Vector Design – the strength-to-weight optimized frame design based on the direct load transfer. Without unnecessary intermediary elements which can cause weight and stiffness penalty, and also performance issues, the frame structure bears the load directly thanks to the lightweight but strong and buckling-resistant tubing. The Noid and Swag bikes also come with Integrated Frame Protection (IPS) and Stealth Cable Routing (SCR) which not only secure the frame from damage but also make the bike super silent. Cable or chain knocking, no more. Moreover, the new Noid features Vario Geometry System exclusively, which allows the rider to precisely tune bike’s geometry according to the needs. The chainstay length, BB height, seat and head tube angles can be adjusted within a couple of minutes.



For 2018 season Noid will be available in two spec levels: 90 and 70. Top model comes with RockShox Boxxer Team fork and Super Deluxe RC damper, Shimano Saint brakes and drivetrain with Mozartt chainguide, and Race Face cockpit. Noid 70 is equipped with RockShox Boxxer RC and Super Deluxe R damper, Shimano Zee brakes and drivetrain, and Race Face components.

2018 Kellys Noid features:
- All-new frame with progressive geometry and Think Link independent suspension system (205 mm of travel);
- Drive Core bottom bracket structure and Force Vector Design for best performance and lightness;
- Vario Geometry System – geometry tuning feature;
- IFP (Integrated Frame Protection) with SCR (Stealth Cable Routing) for best frame protection and super-smooth and quiet riding;
- Angle set ready head tube.



All-new Swag comes in three spec levels. The highest 50 model is equipped with boosted Rock Shox Lyric (170 mm of travel), Deluxe RT3 damper with DebonAir, Sram GX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain and SRAM Guide R brakes. Being a full-blooded enduro Swag 50 comes with wide Race Face cockpit with Aeffect dropper post. Lower models use Rock Shox Yari RC (Swag 30) or SR Suntour Aion LOR (Swag 10) forks along with the Rock Shox Deluxe RT damper. The 1x11 drivetrains utilises Shimano SLX (Swag 30) or SRAM NX (Swag 10) components.

2018 Kellys Swag features:
- All-new frame with progressive geometry and independent Think Link suspension system (165 mm of travel);
- Drive Core bottom bracket structure and Force Vector Design for best performance and lightness;
- IFP (Integrated Frame Protection) with SCR (Stealth Cable Routing) for best frame protection and super-smooth and quiet riding.




Kellys Slanger

Slanger is a unique trail bike with lightweight carbon full-suspension frame, 140 mm of travel and wheel size swap ability allowing the rider to choose between 29” or 27,5”+. Thanks to versatile geometry, plush suspension, lightness and wheels swap feature, the Slanger covers the riding style from XC to AM. New trail bike comes with three different specs. Top-of-the-line Slanger 50 is equipped with Fox 34 Performance fork and Float DPS shock, 1x12 SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain, Shimano Deore XT brakes and KS LEV Integra dropper post.

All-new Kellys Slanger features:
- Lightweight full-suspension carbon frame (140 mm of travel);
- Wheel swap feature (29” or 27.5”+);
- Versatile geometry which covers riding styles from XC to AM;
- Wide cockpit for better off-road control and comfort;
- Trail-optimised components.



Kellys Soot

With all-new Soot, Kellys enters the new category of gravel/adventure bikes. Robust drivetrain, powerful disk brakes and comfortable geometry with thru axles allow riding Soot almost everywhere – from paved roads to off-road trails. New gravel can be not only an adventure bike thanks to a fender and three bottle cage mounts, but also a super-fast off-road bike for trail shredding.

With all-new Soot, the destination doesn’t matter because you never know where the bicycle adventures can take you. New Soot will be available in two spec levels. Soot 50 comes with 2x11 Shimano 105 drivetrain, while SOOT 30 is equipped with Shimano Claris 2x8 drivetrain. Both models utilise an aluminium frame with thru axles and carbon fork, powerful TRP Spyre disc brakes, KLS cockpit and 35 mm wide Schwalbe Rapid Rob tyres.

Kellys Soot features:
- All-new aluminium alloy frame with off-road optimised geometry with carbon fork;
- Front and rear thru axles for stiffness and precision;
- Powerful disk brakes;
- Wide cockpit for full control and long-distance comfort;
- Mud guards and 3x bottle cage mounts to enhance touring potential.





Theon EN 70

Already known Kellys Theon full-suspension all-mountain e-bike in 2018 season will be available also in enduro version. With 170mm front and 160mm rear suspension travel, powerful Shimano Steps E8000 drive with XT Di2 rear derailleur, and downhill Shimano Zee brakes, Theos EN 70 is ready to hit the roughest trails and climbs like no long-travel 27,5+ enduro before.

Kellys Theon EN 70 features:
- Enduro frame with virtual pivot suspension (160 mm of travel);
- RockShox suspension components (Yari RC/Deluxe RT with DebonAir);
- Compact but powerful Shimano Steps E8000 drive unit;
- Capacious battery pack (504 Wh);
- Electronic Shimano XT Di2 1x11 drivetrain;
- 4-piston downhill spec Shimano Zee brakes;
- Full enduro equipment (KS LEV dropper post, wide Race Face cockpit).





This is just a part one, so stay tuned for more!

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