Since hardly anyone lurks on the Custom DH/FR/Urban Builders board (http://forums.mtbr.com/forumdisplay.php?f=112) (say that 3 times fast) I figured I'd post this pic of the Knolly Delerium T. I hope Noel doesn't mind. Enjoy.

http://forums.mtbr.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=174291&stc=1&d=1150475349

Now that's an all-mountain frame.

Drooling is allowed. Just cover your keyboard so you don't ruin it.

Now don't you all go ordering one, because then they'll get back ordered and I'll have to wait for mine. ;)

Patrick

WOW that's beefy! How much does it weight?

I would hate to be replacing the bearings and bushings....there are just a few of them :p

I like the through axle though :thumbsup:

Hey... I lurk there from time to time.:thumbsup:

Since hardly anyone lurks on the Custom DH/FR/Urban Builders board (http://forums.mtbr.com/forumdisplay.php?f=112) (say that 3 times fast) I figured I'd post this pic of the Knolly Delerium T. I hope Noel doesn't mind. Enjoy.

http://forums.mtbr.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=174291&stc=1&d=1150475349

Now that's an all-mountain frame.

Drooling is allowed. Just cover your keyboard so you don't ruin it.

Now don't you all go ordering one, because then they'll get back ordered and I'll have to wait for mine. ;)

Patrick

Of course I don't mind - post away!

Cheers,

Since hardly anyone lurks on the Custom DH/FR/Urban Builders board (http://forums.mtbr.com/forumdisplay.php?f=112) (say that 3 times fast) I figured I'd post this pic of the Knolly Delerium T. I hope Noel doesn't mind. Enjoy.

http://forums.mtbr.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=174291&stc=1&d=1150475349

Now that's an all-mountain frame.

Drooling is allowed. Just cover your keyboard so you don't ruin it.

Now don't you all go ordering one, because then they'll get back ordered and I'll have to wait for mine. ;)

Patrick

Patrick, does this mean you have finally made a decision on a new frame? The Delerium is a sweet rig, that is for sure.

I've never noticed the reinforcement on derailluer hanger before--that's sweet! I don't suppose the QR version has something similar does it? That would kinda defeat the purpose of a QR I guess since you would have to remove the nut and slide the skewer slightly to get the wheel off, but the extra reinforecement would be nice to have.

So are the colors still going to be ano gray, ano black, PC red and PC blue? Will the new stickers be on the production model?

I've never noticed the reinforcement on derailluer hanger before--that's sweet! I don't suppose the QR version has something similar does it? That would kinda defeat the purpose of a QR I guess since you would have to remove the nut and slide the skewer slightly to get the wheel off, but the extra reinforecement would be nice to have.

So are the colors still going to be ano gray, ano black, PC red and PC blue? Will the new stickers be on the production model?


Kristian:

You're correct about the derailleur hanger: this design is borrowed off the V-tach (all our thru-axle designs will have a re-enforced derailleur hanger - they have proven to be very durable).

The QR rear end obviously can't have the extra support strut in front of the hanger (and still be quick release), but it is a full 9mm (3/8") thick to ensure that it's diffucult to bend and will definitely be way stronger than the typical 1/8" thick hangers that are popular with most frames.

Colours: you have them correct, though there is going to be a very limited number of metallic green frames available as well. All new frames will be decaled as shown in the above pictures.


duke777:

Weight for the frame is just over 9 pounds with the DHX 5.0 air shock. The thru axle rear dropout option will add about 0.25 pounds to the frame. A coil shock will add about 0.75 pounds to the frame.

Bearings: yes, there are a lot, but they are all super high quality INA bearings - the same bearings (brand and sizes) that the V-tach uses. So far, they have shown very high reliability, so you shouldn't need to be replacing these every 6 months.

Regards,

Patrick, does this mean you have finally made a decision on a new frame? The Delerium is a sweet rig, that is for sure.

No, not really. I look at it this way. I'm not going to purchase a bike that I can't get a test ride on. That is, a real demo on dirt. If I'm going to drop a couple thousand dollars on a frame I need to know that it's going to perform the way I want. I realize this may end up limiting my choices...then so be it.

I know that many riders purchase their (very expensive) bikes sight unseen, ordered through a LBS or from an e-tailer or new or used through ebay or the classifieds. I'm reluctant to go this route without having sampled the product first. Hopefully, by way of manufacturer demos, LBS demos, and generous and friendly end-users I'll be able to throw a leg over most/all of the bikes I'm interested in. That may take some time, I realize. No big deal, I ain't got the money right now anyway.

In regards to the Knolly, it's near/at the top of my list. It's definitely the most suitable frame for the direction I would like to take my riding in. If I continue the type of riding I do now (or only a little more aggressive) I would probably be fine with a burly 5" x 5". So in addition to deciding which brand/model I should get, I need to decide whether I should go with a 5 - 5.5" trail bike or a 6+" HD AM bike. Thus the reason for all of my questions lately.

Patrick