Chilcotin | 170 - Raw
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Chilcotin | 170 - Raw
$3,429.00 USD
29 ENDURO
The Chilcotin 170 excels on the roughest trails, whether you're charging steep technical descents or railing corners. It’s a capable tech climber and is your daily driver for racing fast enduro lines, tackling aggressive trails or doing repeat shuttle laps.
Looking for LESS travel? Try the Chilcotin 155.
Complete bikes ship unassembled & require a full build. Spec is subject to change without notice. *Dual 27.5 custom spec shown not to spec*. If you have any questions, contact us at info@knollybikes.com.
Sizing
S (S2) | 160cm - 170cm |
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M (S3) | 170cm - 180cm |
L (S4) | 180cm - 190cm |
XL (S5) | 190cm - 200cm |
Geometry
CHILCOTIN 170
Front Travel - 170mm / Rear Travel - 170mm
Neutral | Slack | |
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Head angle | 64.25º | 63.75º |
Effective seat tube angle | 77.5º | 77.0º |
BB height | 349mm | 339mm |
BB drop | 26mm | 36mm |
S2 - Small | S3 - Medium | S4 - Large | S5 - X-Large | |
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Reach | 458mm | 483mm | 509mm | 534mm |
Stack | 623mm | 630mm | 637mm | 646mm |
Head tube length | 100mm | 108mm | 115mm | 125mm |
Effective top tube length | 597mm | 624mm | 651mm | 678mm |
Actual top tube length | 583mm | 607mm | 634mm | 658mm |
Seat tube length | 350mm | 390mm | 440mm | 490mm |
Seat tube max insertion depth | 260mm | 300mm | 350mm | 400mm |
Theoretical saddle height (from BB axis) | 700mm | 750mm | 800mm | 850mm |
Seat tube angle (actual) | 68.5º | 69.0º | 69.5º | 70.5º |
Stand over height | 724mm | 734mm | 749mm | 773mm |
Chainstay length | 438mm | 442mm | 446mm | 450mm |
Wheelbase length | 1228mm | 1261mm | 1293mm | 1327mm |


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Specs
155 | 170 | |
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Fork A/C length | 575mm (160mm inc. headset) | 585mm (170mm inc. headset) |
Intended use | 29er | 29er |
Fork travel compatibility | 160 Nominal 29" | 170mm Nominal 29" |
Fork travel | Min / Max: 170-180mm | Min / Max: 170-180mm |
Rear travel | 155mm | 170mm |
Rear wheel size and recommended max tire width | 29" x 2.6" | 29" x 2.6" |
Dropout/Hub spec | 12 x 157mm | 12 x 157mm |
Shock hardware | M8x30mm lower | M8x30mm lower |
Seat post diameter | 31.6mm | 31.6mm |
Seat post inner depth | 300mm+ | 300mm+ |
Dropper post range | 200mm+ (M, L, XL / S3, S4, S5) 175mm+ (Small / S2) | 200mm+ (M, L, XL / S3, S4, S5) 175mm+ (Small / S2) |
Headset | ZS 44mm upper & ZS 56mm lower | ZS 44mm upper & ZS 56mm lower |
Post collar | 35mm | 35mm |
Frame material | 6066 Aluminum | 6066 Aluminum |
Internal cable routing | Yes | Yes |
Chainguide mount | ISCG-05 (removable) | ISCG-05 (removable) |
BB shell spec | 73mm BSA threaded | 73mm BSA threaded |
Chainline | 54-57mm with 55-56.5mm optimal | 54-57mm with 55-56.5mm optimal |
Rear brake tabs | Post mount 180mm | Post mount 180mm |
Two geo settings | Yes | Yes |
Bottle mounts | Yes | Yes |
Tool mounts | Yes | Yes |
Build kits
NGX | Deore | Eagle 90 Transmission | GX AXS Transmission | XT | |
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Fork | Marzocchi Z1 29" 160mm, 44mm offset | Marzocchi Z1 29" 160mm, 44mm offset | RockShox ZEB Ultimate 29" A3 170mm, 44mm offset | RockShox ZEB Ultimate 29" A3 170mm, 44mm offset | Fox 38 29" Grip2 Factory 170mm, 44mm offset |
Rear shock | Fox Float X2 Factory 205x60, CL RM | Fox Float X2 Factory 205x60, CL RM | RockShox Vivid Ultimate C1 205x65 | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate C2 205x65, R55C34 HBO | Fox Float X2 Factory 205x60, CL RM |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 ZS44/56 | Cane Creek 40 ZS44/56 | Cane Creek 50 ZS44/56 | Cane Creek 40 ZS44/56 | Cane Creek 40 ZS44/56 |
Stem | RaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 40mm | RaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 40mm | RaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 40mm | RaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 40mm | RaceFace Aeffect R 35mm x 40mm |
Handlebar | RaceFace Aeffect R 35x780mm, 20mm Rise | RaceFace Aeffect R 35x780mm, 20mm Rise | RaceFace Aeffect R 35x780mm, 20mm Rise | Spank 35mm x 800mm, 25mm Rise | Spank 35mm x 800mm, 25mm Rise |
Grips | Spank Spoon | Spank Spoon | Spank Spoon | Spank Spoon | Spank Spoon |
Brake | SRAM Guide RE 4 Piston | Shimano Deore 4 Piston M6120 | SRAM Maven Silver | SRAM Code Silver Stealth | Shimano XT 4 Piston M8120 |
Rotors | SRAM Centerline 200mm / 180mm | Shimano SLX 203mm / 180mm (6-Bolt) SM-RT66 | SRAM HS2 6 Bolt, 200mm / 180mm | SRAM HS2 6 Bolt, 200mm / 180mm | Shimano XT 203mm / 180mm (6-Bolt) SM-RT76 |
Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano Deore 12spd M6100 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM AXS Pod Controller | Shimano XT 12spd M8100 (I-Spec EV) |
Seat post | SDG Tellis (S2: 170mm, S3-S5: 200mm), 31.6 | SDG Tellis (S2: 170mm, S3-S5: 200mm), 31.6 | SDG Tellis (S2: 170mm, S3-S5: 200mm), 31.6 | SDG Tellis (S2: 170mm, S3-S5: 200mm), 31.6 | SDG Tellis (S2: 170mm, S3-S5: 200mm), 31.6 |
Seat collar | Knolly | Knolly | Knolly | Knolly | Knolly |
Saddle | SDG Bel-Air V3 | SDG Bel-Air V3 | SDG Bel-Air V3 | SDG Bel-Air V3 | SDG Bel-Air V3 |
Crankset | SRAM Descendent 7k 170mm 30T Ring | Shimano Deore M6120 30 OR 32T, 170mm | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission 32T, 170mm | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission 170mm, 32T, CL55 | Shimano XT M8130 30T OR 32T, 170mm |
Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA SB+ | Shimano MT501 BSA, threaded | SRAM DUB BSA 73mm Wide | SRAM DUB BSA 73mm Wide | Shimano MT800 BSA, threaded |
Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 12spd, Shadow Plus | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission | Shimano XT M8100 12spd, Shadow Plus |
Cassette | SRAM PG1230 Eagle 11-50T | Shimano Deore M6100 12spd, 10-51T, Hyperglide+ | SRAM XS-1275 Transmission 10-52T | SRAM XS-1275 Transmission 10-52T | Shimano SLX M7100 12spd, 10-51T, Hyperglide+ |
Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 | GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | Shimano XT M8100 |
Wheelset | RaceFace Aeffect R 30 Trace 28h J-Bend (HG) OR Spank 359 HEX J-Bend 32h (HG) | DT Swiss M1900 SPLINE 28h Straight-Pull (MS) OR Spank 359 HEX J-Bend 32h (MS) | DT Swiss M1900 SPLINE 28h Straight-Pull (XD) OR Spank 359 HEX J-Bend 32h (XD) | DT Swiss M1900 SPLINE 28h Straight-Pull (XD) OR Spank 359 HEX J-Bend 32h (XD) | DT Swiss M1900 SPLINE 28h Straight-Pull (MS) OR Spank 359 HEX J-Bend 32h (MS) |
Front tire | Maxxis Assegai 29" 2.5WT 3C MaxxGrip EXO+ | Maxxis Assegai 29" 2.5WT 3C MaxxGrip EXO+ | Maxxis Assegai 29" 2.5WT 3C MaxxGrip EXO+ | Maxxis Assegai 29" 2.5WT 3C MaxxGrip EXO+ | Maxxis Assegai 29" 2.5WT 3C MaxxGrip EXO+ |
Rear tire | Maxxis DHR2 29" 2.4" 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ | Maxxis DHR2 29" 2.4" 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ | Maxxis DHR2 29" 2.4" 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ | Maxxis DHR2 29" 2.4" 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ | Maxxis DHR2 29" 2.4" 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ |


