News Roundup - Week of July 22nd

Knolly Unveils New Delirium Freeride Park Bike

In 2004, the Delirium was one of our original models first released. Since then, it has evolved from its first generation as a 160mm all-mountain bike to a 175mm super enduro model, leading to today’s newest 190mm release.

Now in its fifth generation, the Delirium rounds out our lineup of new model releases. Redesigned as a MX Freeride Park bike, this model is fully gravity-focused for lift access, super enduro & shuttle rides with 190mm of rear travel and can be paired with a 200mm 29” dual crown fork. It’s also dropper post compatible - if you’re into pedaling a long travel bike.

Model Highlights

● Rear travel: 190mm

● Front travel: 200mm 29” Dual Crown fork

● Wheels: MX

● Fits most 200mm droppers to the collar on size S2/small. Able to fit most 220mm+ droppers on S3/MD and larger frames

● Generation 6 Fourby4 Suspension design. Straight top tube - better standover and improved aesthetics

● Enduro brand bearings in all pivots points

● Flat tooling bearing locations - makes bearing service removal and installation easier

● Size specific chainstays - better balanced bike and better fit for short and tall riders

● UDH compatible frame equipped with a high end Knolly supplied CNC'd aluminum hanger

● Mounts for tools (under the top tube)

● Post mount 180mm rear brake mounts

● 2 COLOURS: Rising Sun (Pearl White to BOXXER Red) or Rough AF Ano (Anodized Black front triangle w/ Raw rear triangle)

Geometry

Pricing

Frame and shock combinations priced at $3199 USD / $4299 CAD.

This season we produced a limited batch of Deliriums, don’t miss out on ordering this new release. Available now from Knolly Bikes.

Maxxis Launches Third Generation Highroller Tire

Slated to debut at the height of Crankworx Whistler, the third generation of the Maxxis High Roller was built, tested and raced on the World Cup Downhill circuit to give Maxxis’ riders the edge they need. The result is a brand new intermediate tire with an aggressive tread design that has already taken gravity athletes including Jackson Goldstone, Ronan Dunne, Marine Cabirou and Ellie Hulsebosch to the top of World Cup podiums.

The all new High Roller is poised to take its place between the Assegai and the Shorty in Maxxis’ lineup, and like the first-version of the High Roller, redraws the limits of what’s possible on a downhill bike. This new intermediate tire merges an open tread pattern with large, well-supported side knobs, a combination that allows for good soil penetration in wet weather and the traction and cornering control needed for dry and dusty conditions.

Look for the High Roller at Crankworx Whistler, on the Maxxis site and from your local Maxxis dealer.

Ride Concepts Announces Tallac Mid Shoe

It’s landed—the all new Tallac Mid. When we released the original Tallac in 2022 it was met with a ton of positive feedback from riders. However, the question we kept on getting asked was, “will this shoe ever be available in a mid-top version?” We heard you and went to work on what is now our most technical shoe ever—the Tallac Mid.

We took everything we love about the award-winning namesake original, and turned it up to 11. More tech, more protection, and more support. The PerformFit™ Wrap from the BOA® Fit System is designed to improve power transfer and efficiency while providing a micro-adjustable, precision fit you can adjust on the fly. A mid-height collar seamlessly integrates 3D-molded D3O® protection on the medial and lateral sides to provide extra support and keep your ankles safe from side-impacts. We’ve also integrated D3O® padding top-of-foot for impact protection. Featuring the same trusted reverse-hex outsole as the low-rise version—grip on and off the bike is second to none. The Cordura® upper with welded construction is abrasion-resistant and built to last, one epic ride after another.

Like its low-top predecessor, this shoe is designed for big days in big terrain. The Tallac Mid is an aggressive shoe with protection and stability at its core. With its award-winning off-the-bike traction, ankle support, and burly upper, this shoe is ideal for riders and trail builders, venturing into loose and unknown terrain.

Ride Concepts Tallac Mid BOA // 260 CAD

Ride Concepts Tallac Mid Clip BOA // 270 CAD

Available now from Ride Concepts

Crankbrothers Introduces New Cleat Tool

Designed for cyclists by cyclists, the cleat tool allows you to precisely align your clipless cleats. The tool prevents cleats from twisting during tightening, ensuring the perfect positioning for your riding style. We have also included a guide for your shim setup to get the best engagement for the Crankbrothers pedal you are running.

Tune in to our step-by-step how-to video to see the tool in action. 

•Precisely align clipless cleats using visual guides
•Prevent cleats from twisting during tightening
•Easily replicate your setup on both shoes
•For Crankbrothers pedal users, includes four tread depth gauges for quick cleat shim and pedal setup
•Lifetime warranty
•MSRP: 5.99 USD

Compatible with all Crankbrothers, SPD, and Time Pedals - available HERE

Rocky Talkie awards $75K in grants to volunteer Search and Rescue teams

DENVER, CO (July 16, 2024) – Rocky Talkie, in partnership with the American Alpine Club, is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Search and Rescue Awards. This year’s awards encompassed two separate components – five, $10K needs based grants and one $25K Featured Rescue of the Year award for the most inspiring rescue of 2024. Needs based grants were awarded to Baker County Search and Rescue, OR, Calaveras County Search and Rescue, CA, Powell County Search and Rescue, KY, San Gorgonio Search and Rescue, CA, and Spokane Mountain Rescue, WA. The Featured Rescue of the Year award was bestowed upon Black Canyon of the Gunnison Search and Rescue, CO. Rocky Talkie now invites the public to enter a giveaway for an additional $5K in funding for two additional volunteer Search and Rescue teams.

The 2024 Search and Rescue Awards were once again determined in collaboration with the American Alpine Club. Winning teams were chosen based on funding impact or their execution of a featured rescue mission. To learn how award winners will apply their grants and to view Black Canyon of the Gunnison Search and Rescue Team’s winning rescue film, produced by renowned climber and filmmaker Jon Glassberg, please visit: https://rockytalkie.com/sar-award

Since 2020, Rocky Talkie has earmarked $2 from every radio sold to help supplement the costs of volunteer Search and Rescue teams. Via its annual Search and Rescue Awards, Rocky Talkie has donated $146K in funding across 19 volunteer organizations.

“We’re honored to continue our annual pledge to support volunteer Search & Rescue teams. Like good communication, these volunteer teams save lives and provide critical peace of mind in the backcountry,” commented Rocky Talkie Co-Founder and CEO, Bryce Jones. “This year was our biggest donation cycle yet and we look forward to further increasing our support for these underfunded teams for years to come,” Jones continued.

In speaking to its collaboration with Rocky Talkie, American Alpine Club Executive Director, Ben Gabriel, noted, “We’re thrilled to partner with Rocky Talkie again to deliver the Rocky Talkie Search and Rescue Awards. This partnership provides much-needed resources for search and rescue groups nationwide and helps to ensure climbers have the support they need when things don’t go as planned.”

From July 16th until August 2nd, the public can enter the “A Win for You + A Win for Your Community,” prize contest. Two lucky winners will receive a grand prize of $5K in funding to be donated to their local volunteer Search and Rescue team along with safety gear: a pair of Rocky Talkie radios, a 1-year membership to the American Alpine Club, a Wilderness First Responder certification course from Desert Mountain Medicine, Recon Pro First Aid Pack from MyMedic, and a 1-year Elite membership from onX Backcountry. For contest rules and entry, please visit: https://rockytalkie.com/sar-award

About Rocky Talkie

Founded in 2019, Rocky Talkie is guided by a simple truth: backcountry communication doesn’t need to be complex. Designed and rigorously tested in the Colorado Rockies, Rocky Talkie radios are intuitive to use, rugged, lightweight and trusted by outdoor professionals and enthusiasts alike. In its commitment to adventure, Rocky Talkie pledges $2 from each radio sold to the vital work of search and rescue teams across the country.

Learn more at http://www.rockytalkie.com