Knolly Chilcotin 151: initial thoughts and road trip!

This video was made possible thanks to Jenson USA. For a limited time, the Chilcotin is a whopping 35% off MSRP- only 7 frames remain in stock! bit.ly/KnollyC... (any purchases from that link will directly help support my channel, too!)
My build specs:
2022 Knolly Chilcotin in size medium, Fox Float X2 shock: bit.ly/KnollyC...
Fox 38 170 Grip 2 fork: bit.ly/Fox38Gr...
Cane Creek 40 series headset: bit.ly/CaneCre...
PNW Components Range 35mm bar, 760mm wide: bit.ly/PNW2022...
PNW Range stem, 50mm length, 35mm clamp: bit.ly/PNW2022...
PNW Loam Lever: bit.ly/PNWLoam...
PNW Loam grips: bit.ly/PNWLoam...
PNW Loam dropper post (200mm drop!): bit.ly/PNWLoam...
WTB Volt saddle: bit.ly/WTBVolt...
Shimano XT M8120 brakes: bit.ly/Shimano...
200mm front, 180mm rear rotors
Shimano XT M8100 groupset: bit.ly/Shimano...
(32t chainring, 10-51 cassette, 165mm crank arms)
Maxxis Assegai tire, Double Down casing, MaxxGrip: bit.ly/MaxxisA...
Maxxis DHRII tire, Double Down, MaxxGrip: bit.ly/MaxxisD...
Industry Nine Enduro 315C carbon wheels, using Hydra (superboost) hubs and 32 aluminum spokes: bit.ly/Industr...
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Big thanks to Industry Nine in their support with more amazing Enduro 315 Carbon wheels for 2022. Check out what they offer thru this link over to their page at Jenson USA: bit.ly/Industr... (affiliate link)
A big thanks to PNW Components for their support in 2022! Check out the PNW cockpit items here: bit.ly/PNWComp... (affiliate link)
Did you know I post a new riding tutorial every month? These are ONLY posted to my Patreon page. Here’s the full list of my riding tutorials posted through March 2022:
How to LEAN in corners: / how-to-lean-in-63176556
How to Ride Light on the Bike: / how-to-ride-on-61941975
Riding technique differences between hardtails and full suspension: / 60435182
How to rut track: / 59366938
5 tips to make flat trails more fun: / 58058983
5 tips to improve bike control and balance: / 56839920
How to levitate out of corners: / 55607066
Three simple cornering tips: / 54371316
How (and when) to rock roll or drop: / 53126562
How to jump with fluidity- and not DEAD SAILER! / 51914476
How to Lanual: / 50695443
How to climb ledges without a bunny hop: / 49476021
Which brake to use when: / which-brake-to-48108425
Different bikes, different riding techniques: / 46925782
How to ride FLAT PEDALS through the ROCKS: / how-to-ride-flat-45662347
How to ride wet roots and steep chutes: / 44507851
How to ride with style: / how-to-ride-with-43349450
How to jump for height vs distance: / 42202183
Common manual questions answered: / 41006264
How to land jumps: / 39928153
My 3 favorite skills drills: / if-i-could-only-38809964
How to manual: / how-to-manual-37684861
Cutty: / 36579859
Manual a berm: / 35496772
How to ride in Sedona: / 34436065
Switchbacks: / 3-ways-to-33345804
Nosewheelie: / 32742504
Bump jump: / 31881231
Trials basics for trail riders: / 31145344
Tight berms: / 30389457
Aggressive braking: / 29579507
Confidence for mountain biking: / 28817411
Cornering: / 27981205
Flowing/pumping down the trail: / 27288868
Technical climbing: / 25234847
Boost jumps: / 24161821
Bunnyhop: / 23396959
Utilizing the wheelie on the trail: / 23017910
How to wheelie: / 21879606