Kelowna Freerider's Warden Bike Check

Kelowna Freerider's Warden Bike Check

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Rider: William Curry

IG: @steeezy_mcgee

Resides: Kelowna BC

Photos: Gavin Visscher

Will Curry Knolly Bikes athlete

Nearby trail system and your favorite trails

UBCO Dirt Jumps or Bike Ranch 

What do you ride (type of terrain)?

I ride everything from dirt jumps to downhill trails!

What's the intended use for your new bike?

I do it all! Long days in the bike park, chill laps at the dirt jumps or even a casual ride down the road to a mate's place! 

Will Curry Knolly Bikes athlete

What model and colour? 

Knolly Warden Medium Full 27.5 Orange fade to black

How tall are you? 

6,0ft

What size frame did you get? How does it fit you?

I got the medium frame. I love the reach for my body and how I fit the bike. My pedal position feels good and the bike is extremely stable at speeds. It has a longer wheelbase than most of the bikes I've ridden but it’s still manageable for tricks and the benefit of stability is nice to have!

Why did you choose the Warden? 

It’s a full 27.5 option with 170mm of travel. It’s the perfect freeride bike. 

Knolly Bikes Warden

What's your full bike spec?

~ Medium Frame

~ Custom Full 27.5 

~ Orange Fade to Black

 The Chromag Parts 

Bars - 35mm OSX, 25mm Rise, 770mm

Stem - Riza 35mm, 32mm Length

Seat - Overture Saddle, Pink

Pedals - Dagga Pedal, Purple

Headset Spacers - Purple

Top Cap - Purple

Measurements

  • Stem length (which stem?) 35mm by 35mm Chromag Riza

  • Bar width (which bar?) 800mm, but long scooter grips 

  • Dropper length? (which dropper?) And is it dropped to the collar or 2” out from the collar? 200mm dropper with it lifted 2 inchs

  • Crank length? (which crank?) 170mm cranks

  • What chainring tooth count? 34 tooth 

  • What rear cassette tooth count? XTR 12 speed

What other custom touches did you do?

  • Tire combo? Schwalbe Albert x Magic Mary 

  • Grips - why did you choose those? The longest grips I can find

  • Brakes - why did you choose those? Trp X XTR because they work so well!

What do you love about your new bike?

This bike is so stable, supportive, and confidence-inspiring at high speeds. I’m seriously riding faster on this bike I swear! Tricks and rotations are no problem and feels solid on the heavy landings!





 

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