We didn’t hold back on this one.
Re-think what you thought you were capable of on a bike, this big wheeled weapon will infect you with a dangerous amount of confidence and leave you waiting for your mates at the bottom of the trail.
It’s been a long time coming and for good reason. We have meticulously poured ourselves into every detail of this beauty. The Katipo is the result of everything that guides us at Zerode - to give you the best possible riding experience.
Slack? Yes. Long? Yes. Capable? F*** yes.
With a 64° head angle, 160mm front and rear travel and 29” wheels the Katipo is ready to inspire your confidence and make you ride the best you ever have.
Built around the Pinion Gearbox system, the Katipo packs a punch when it comes to a better riding experience. It’ll be the reason you want to get up in the morning, and ride every day.
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Ask us about the right build for you
Our frames are built using only the best carbon fibre available and utilize the latest construction technology.
Why you’ll love the katipo
drink bottle COMPATIBLE
Be smart, stay hydrated. The Katipo has your back.
World RENOWNED Zerode suspension
It’s no lie. We are renowned for the suspension performance of our bikes so don’t think the Katipo is any different.
Wide single speed hub
Wider flange spacing than anything super boost and symmetrical spoke angles means your wheel is ultra stiff. It also means you can build up lighter wheels.
frame protection
A silent bike is a inspiring bike. All Katipos come with noise cancelling frame protection.
Big and massive
We didn’t hold back on the sizes. With a reach of up to 505mm the Katipo will keep even the tallest giraffes happy.
Simple
There’s no dinner plate sized cassettes or fragile derailleurs to snap off. It’s just simple, durable and reliable.
64° of party
Yup, this thing parties and it parties at high speed. Don’t worry, it will infect you with confidence and you’ll be partying too.
Gearbox Driven
At the heart of the Katipo is the Pinion Gearbox. Instantaneous shifting, low maintenance and improved traction are just a few of the benefits the gearbox provides.
Get more dirt on the details of this beast of a bike and how you can get your hands on one
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A few words from Rob Metz, Zerode Founder
“Having spent some time on the Taniwha, Taniwha Trail, Mulét and now the Katipo I feel we have a range of bikes that bring the Zerode experience a very wide spectrum of mountain bikers.
We certainly didn’t hold back on the Katipo, long, low, slack with multiple travel and build options. It is quite clear that taller riders feel more at home on the larger wheels and our geometry reflects this.
What ever bike you choose you get the stunning suspension performance and superb shifting that Zerode riders know and love.”
Katipo Geometry
The Katipo geometry is designed for those who like to throw anything at their bike and come away with a smile. It’s capable and it loves to go fast. The geometry complements the bike’s capable big wheels for a complete package that will entirely redefine your understanding of confidence.
It’s a modern blend of long and slack that loves to be pushed to its limits. Riders looking for a bike that will increase their confidence and ability will find themselves right at home on the Katipo. We believe wheel size and frame size should be considered as a package, so Katipo is available in two larger sizes with 475mm reach and 505mm reach.
If you’re a smaller rider, you’ll feel right at home aboard a Taniwha or even Taniwha Mulét.
| Frame | 475 L | 505 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Seat tube length | 460mm | 490mm |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5° |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 120mm |
| Headtube angle | 64° | 64° |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 435mm |
| Wheelbase | 1245mm | 1279mm |
| Stack | 610mm | 618mm |
| Reach | 475mm | 505mm |
| BB Drop | 25mm | 25mm |
Katipo Tech Specs
TRAVEL: 160mm
FRAME: Carbon Fibre with Internal cable routing for dropper post
WHEEL SIZE: 29”
SEATPOST: 31.6mm
SEATPOST CLAMP: 34.9mm
REAR SHOCK: 230mm eye to eye x 65mm stroke (160mm)
22.2mm x 8mm reducer
HEADSET: 44mm top/56mm bottom
BRAKE MOUNT: 160mm Post
DRIVETRAIN: Pinion C.Line gearbox
REAR HUB: Wide Flange Single Speed 142mm x 12mm
