Zerode Katipo Review - Enduro Bike With A Gearbox and Belt Drive! #loamwolf #mtb #zerodebikes

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The Zerode Katipo is an enduro mountain bike without a derailleur or chain. Instead a Pinion Gearbox and Gates Carbon Drive belt drive provide the power - how do they perform, and should you ditch your current gearing setup?

We tested this bike over a couple of months, resulting in one cracked frame but a lot of positive impressions, which we'll talk about in this video.

Zerode has always done it differently. From when founder Rob Metz first put their name on the map over in New Zealand back in 2011, the bikes with a Zerode sticker have been absent of a standard derailleur, favoring the improved suspension performance and weight distribution offered by gearbox units instead. After a couple of iterations of their downhill bike, Zerode wanted to spread the benefits of a gearbox to a wider audience, and so their Pinion gearbox-equipped Taniwha was born. As things moved fast and riders sought larger wheels and increased stability, Zerode developed their next offering that built on the successes of the Taniwha, the Katipo. With a pair of 29” wheels, a choice between “large” or “larger” sizes, and of course a Pinion drivetrain, the Katipo promises exceptional suspension performance, but does it deliver on those promises? I’ve been putting one to the test in the Tweed Valley to find out, and it’s been rather enjoyable, but not perfect.

[this is just a short excerpt from the full written review.]

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https://theloamwolf.com/2023/07/18/review-zerode-katipo-deluxe-enduro/

Price: €8,395 (appx $9,000)
Weight: 35.6lbs // 16.15kg
Website: Zerode.eu

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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Tech Talk
07:36 - Riding Impressions
23:06 - Final thoughts