You asked for it. We have delivered.
Who says trail bikes can’t pack a punch? Who says trails bikes can’t pedal all day but still give you confidence when the trail gets nasty.
This is the all new Katipo Trail and it is ready to redefine your perception on what a Trail bike can do. Does it climb like a trail bike? Hell yes. Does it descend like a trail bike? Hell no. The Katipo Trail will make you feel guilty about how easy riding becomes. It’s a lively Swiss army knife that will keep giving even when you think you are at your boundaries.
With a 65° head angle, 140mm front and rear travel and 29” wheels, the Katipo Trail is where your limitations end and the fun starts.
Built around the Pinion Gearbox system, the Katipo Trail is a trail all rounder that will give you the best possible riding experience.
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Our frames are built using only the best carbon fibre available and utilize the latest construction technology.
Why you’ll love the katipo Trail
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.
65° 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.
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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 Trail Geometry
We have matched the Katipo Trail’s big wheels with geometry that loves to pedal and inspires confidence. It’s a lively package that begs you to push your limits while having an ear to ear smile. It’s capable and it loves to go fast, all day long.
Riders looking for a bike that will increase their confidence and ability will find have come to the right place. The Katipo Trail is a modern blend of long and slack that will have you exceeding your previous limits. 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.
Depending on demand, we may offer a slightly smaller frame down the track. However, we believe most smaller riders will naturally feel at home aboard a Taniwha or even Taniwha Mulét.
| Frame | 475 L | 505 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Seat tube length | 460mm | 490mm |
| Seat tube angle | 76° | 76° |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 120mm |
| Headtube angle | 65° | 65° |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 43mm |
| Wheelbase | 1240mm | 1274mm |
| Stack | 603mm | 612mm |
| Reach | 475mm | 505mm |
| BB Drop | 29mm | 29mm |
Katipo Trail Tech Specs
TRAVEL: 140mm
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 60mm stroke
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
