Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 150mm -
Travel Rear 138mm -
Fork Marzocchi Bomber Z1
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Groupset SLX -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6066 Aluminum, Custom Titanium Hardware
Suspension Fork
Marzocchi Z1 29” 150mm 44mm Offset
Rear Shock
Fox Float X Performance Series 185x55, CL RM
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX M7100 12spd, Shadow Plus
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX 12spd M7100 (I-Spec EV)
Cassette
Shimano XT M8100 12spd, 10-51T, Hyperglide+
Crank
Shimano SLX M7120 32T, 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano XT MT800 BSA
Chain
Shimano Deore M6100
Wheels
Rims
Spank Oozy Trail 345 HEX 32h J-Bend OR RaceFace Aeffect R 30 Trace 28h J-Bend
Tires
Front: Maxxis DHF 29" 2.5" 3C Maxx Terra EXO, Rear: Maxxis DHF 29" 2.5" 3C Maxx Terra EXO
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore 4 Piston M6120
Cockpit
Stem
RaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 40mm
Handlebar
Spank 35mm x 800mm, 25mm Rise
Grips
Spank / SDG
Headset
FSA Orbit ZS44/56
Seat
Saddle
SDG Bel-Air V3
Seatpost
SDG Tellis 170mm, 31.6
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM Slack | SM Neutral | MD Slack | MD Neutral | LG Slack | LG Neutral | XL Slack | XL Neutral |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.44 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.31 mm | 1.31 mm | 1.27 mm | 1.27 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 326 mm | 335 mm | 326 mm | 335 mm | 326 mm | 335 mm | 326 mm | 335 mm |
| Stack | 637 mm | 637 mm | 637 mm | 637 mm | 643 mm | 643 mm | 653 mm | 653 mm |
| Reach | 441 mm | 441 mm | 468 mm | 468 mm | 491 mm | 491 mm | 514 mm | 514 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 580 mm | 580 mm | 614 mm | 614 mm | 647 mm | 647 mm | 678 mm | 678 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76 ° | 76.7 ° | 76 ° | 76.7 ° | 76 ° | 76.7 ° | 76 ° | 76.7 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 355 mm | 355 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm | 456 mm | 456 mm | 500 mm | 500 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65 ° | 65.75 ° | 65 ° | 65.75 ° | 65 ° | 65.75 ° | 65 ° | 65.75 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 108 mm | 108 mm | 108 mm | 108 mm | 115 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 438 mm | 436 mm | 438 mm | 436 mm | 438 mm | 436 mm | 438 mm | 436 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1191 mm | 1191 mm | 1218 mm | 1218 mm | 1244 mm | 1244 mm | 1270 mm | 1270 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 48 mm | 39 mm | 48 mm | 39 mm | 48 mm | 39 mm | 48 mm | 39 mm |
| Standover Height | 696 mm | 696 mm | 724 mm | 724 mm | 775 mm | 775 mm | 788 mm | 788 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
Fugitive 138 SLX is part of the Knolly Fugitive model. Knolly launched 21 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2022 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Knolly Fugitive 138 NX 2022 is the cheapest bike model and costs 5249$. Knolly Fugitive 138 XT 2022 is the most expensive one and costs 6699$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Trail bikes
If you want an acceptable Trail bike you should know that the average price is 2762$. However, even though the average price of a Trail bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 5449$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Fugitive 138 SLX price is 97.28% more expensive than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Fugitive 138 SLX components
Fork
The Fugitive 138 SLX comes factory-installed with the Marzocchi Bomber Z1 fork. This has a travel range of 150mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
Knolly Fugitive 138 SLX bike has the Fox Float X Performance Series 185×55 model installed, and has a travel of 138mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels size
The wheels on Fugitive 138 SLX are the 29″ aluminum type. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Dropper post
Every bike should have a dropper post, and this one does. If used correctly, a dropper post gives you more faith, maneuverability, and greater control over your bike.