Knolly’s Fifth Expertise Delirium is Frameset-Solely, Constructed For Fulfilling Gravity Rides
The Delirium was first launched in 2004, as thought of considered one of Knolly’s early selections. Over time it grew larger, nevertheless this Fifth-generation mannequin is the burliest assemble however. Successfully, the assemble is unquestionably as a lot as you – the Delirium is barely being purchased as a frameset. We purchased a take a look on the model new Delirium this week as Knolly had it on present at Crankworx Whistler.
With an MX wheel configuration, 190mm of rear journey and constructed for a twin crown fork, the Delirium seems like a downhill bike, nevertheless Knolly significantly notes that it isn’t a DH race machine. The Delirium was made for gnarly pleasurable shuttles, freeriding or bike park laps. Nonetheless ought to you really want… the Delirium can run a dropper submit!
Knolly Delirium 5th Gen: Physique Choices
The 5th period Delirium physique is constituted of sturdy, premium grade 6066 aluminum. Its 190mm of rear journey is managed by Knolly’s Fourby4 suspension linkage, which was tuned on this bike for downhill effectivity and most traction. Knolly lists the meant fork journey at 190-203mm.
Knolly gave the Delirium their favored 157 Path rear axle spacing, and the physique can match as a lot as 2.6” tires. The Delirium moreover shares a number of of the equivalent key updates Knolly gave most of their MTBs this yr.
The physique encompasses a straightened excessive tube, and a one-piece Monoblock shock hyperlink that’s stiffer than Knolly’s earlier two-piece hyperlink. Knolly is now using Enduro bearings for the entire linkage pivots, and they also’ve updated the lower shock mount to a 30mm form that’s appropriate with roller-bearing shock {{hardware}}.
Within the occasion you’re weird ample to run a dropper on this bike, the frames will accept prolonged journey posts! Even an S2 can match most 200mm posts, and greater sizes are good to go for 220mm+. The physique accepts 31.6mm posts.
Proper right here’s the place you get some hints that the Delirium shouldn’t be a faithful race bike: Together with a water bottle mount on the down tube, the physique has an adjunct mount beneath the best tube for on-bike devices, and plenty of others.
As for fitments, the Delirium runs a 73mm threaded BB shell with a removable ISCG-05 chain info mount and has a 180mm rear brake submit mount. A chainstay protector and reduce down tube guard current security from physique hurt.
The Delirium is UDH appropriate, and comes with Knolly’s CNC machined aluminum derailleur hanger. It moreover affords inside cable routing by means of the doorway triangle.
Geometry:
The Delirium is likely to be on the market in physique sizes S2-S5. Knolly gives the Delirium size-specific chainstays on all physique sizes. Rear end lengths vary from 439mm – 451mm.
As with all Knolly MTBs, you get Slack or Neutral geometry settings by means of two lower mount positions for the shock. These selections produce some very slack head tube angles of 63° or 62.25°.
Knolly has produced a restricted number of the model new Deliriums, so if you need one don’t delay! The physique/shock package deal (along with a Fox DHX2 rear shock) sells for $3199. There are two colorways to pick from: Rising Photo voltaic (Pearl White/Boxxer Crimson) or Robust AF Ano (anodized black/raw).
