Knolly Fugitive LT

    With big wheels and just the right amount of travel, the Fugitive LT has all the right ingredients to conquer whatever comes its way.

    Knolly Fugitive LT Bike Review

    Words and Photos by Freehub Mountain Bike Magazine

    On first inspection, the combination of the Fugitive LT’s build and mid-length travel might seem a little off.

    However, once things get moving, the bike’s feedback puts everything into perspective. The Code R brakes and Fox 36 allude to the bike's charging capabilities, while the 135mm of rear travel and Fourby4 linkage deliver a lively and responsive interpretation of the trail. With an uncanny ability to carry speed, a low bottom bracket that provides stability in the corners and consistently reactive ride feedback, the Fugitive LT is the epitome of less is more.

    Geometry & Specs:

    Wheel size: 29"
    Rear travel: 135mm
    Fork: 150mm
    Wheelbase: 1218mm
    Chainstay: 430.5mm
    Reach: 477mm
    Head tube angle: 65.25°

    Knolly's Fourby4 linkage is consistent and active.
    Dropping the bike into the slack position lowers the bottom bracket by 10mm.
    Unique and effective cable routing on the Fugitive LT.
    The DP and DP Plus builds are stocked with Sram drivetrains, while the EC model is equipped with Shimano.
    This particular build came with Spank rims and hubs.
    The front hub is standard 15x110 boost, while the rear is DH Boost spacing, which is 12x157
    The Fox 36 provides 150mm of plushness for charging.
    Fox's GRIP 2 damper delivers an ultra-smooth ride.
    SRAM Code R brakes allude to the Fugitive LT's capability.

    A capable climber and an enjoyable descender, the Fugitive LT is a bike that does everything—really well. In a world where everyone is trying to push the limits, Knolly has proven that more doesn’t always equal better. This is a bike for people who don’t want their suspension to numb the trail and find joy in the subtleties that make every descent unique.

    Knolly Fugitive LT - $5,400