VANCAN’s 2025 Knolly Fugitive
“This is the new Gen 6 Knolly Fugitive. I wanted a bike that made climbing easier but could still handle everything the Sea-to-Sky throws at it. It’s the perfect all-around BC bike!
I’ll be using this bike as an excuse to climb more, riding local zones like Burke in Coquitlam or taking on Lord of the Squirrels in Whistler, on top of the North Shore classics.”
WHEELSET
Rims: 29″ TR37s
Hubs: Onyx Vesper, Silver
6-bolt, 32, boost
Spokes + Nipples: Sapim Race spokes, Sapim black alloy nipples
“I’m running the TR37s paired with a set of silver Onyx Vesper hubs. This is my go-to setup, these wheels are ready for anything the shore has to offer, and the Onyx hubs provide instant engagement without making a sound.
I’ve built this Fugitive to be tough and silent, and this configuration hits that mark.”
The do-it-all bike: really, though.
Frame
2025 Knolly Fugitive: Large
Color: Dad Jean Blue
Fork
Marzocchi Bomber Z1, 160mm
Shock
Marzocchi Bomber Air, 140mm
Cockpit
Bars: OneUp Components Carbon, 30mm rise
Stem: 5Dev Titanium, 40mm
Brakes
Levers + Calipers: Lewis LHP + U4
Pedals + Cranks
Pedals: 5Dev enduro pedals, black
Cranks: 5Dev 175mm R-spec cranks
Tires
Continental Kryptotal:
Front – DH casing, super soft
Rear – enduro casing, soft
All about the angles
“I upped the fork to 160mm – I think there’s a law that says anything under that is XC. This Marzocchi Bomber is is from last year and found it’s perfect home on this Fugitive.”
“I also run a Switch Grade on the dropper to adjust my saddle position – again, to make climbing even easier. These nifty devices are made by Aenomoly Constructs, a great company out of Whistler, BC.”
But how did it get here?
Nic not only hand-selected the parts for this custom Fugitive build, he also put the bike together!
In probably the most relatable bike building content of all time, this is the perfect video to put on in the shop while you’re up to your own tinkering.