Kellys Noid: suspension setup & specs
The Kellys Noid is a downhill bike with 200 mm of fork travel and 205 mm at the rear. Here you will find all 2 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
Calculate the setup for your Kellys Noid →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: MX.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 MX | RockShox BoXXer Select (200 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select R | 250x75 | 205 mm | – | – | Setup → |
| 90 MX | RockShox BoXXer Ultimate (200 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate DH RC2 | 250x75 | 205 mm | 18.3 kg | – | Setup → |
How it compares
On travel, the Kellys Noid is right where the “downhill bike” category usually is: 200 mm up front against a median of 200 mm from 16 bikes. Unusually, the rear end offers 205 mm – 5 mm more travel than the fork. No other Kellys model among its mountain bikes has more travel up front. The frame is made of aluminium.
According to Kellys, the 90 MX build weighs 18.3 kg. Fork and shock come from RockShox on every build. The fork line-up ranges from the RockShox BoXXer Select to the RockShox BoXXer Ultimate. With the RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select R, the 70 MX build has a coil shock – here the spring rate determines SAG.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox BoXXer Select): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: on RockShox suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Coil shock (RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select R): SAG is determined by the spring rate. Only add enough preload to stop the spring from rattling.
Target SAG for the Kellys Noid
Instead of percentages, this table gives SAG directly in millimetres, measurable with the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Change the pressure step by step until you reach the value; if Kellys gives its own target SAG, use that.
200 mm fork, 75.0 mm shock stroke (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 34 mm | 24 % = 18.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 40 mm | 28 % = 21.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 44 mm | 30 % = 22.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 40 mm | 27 % = 20.2 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.35″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough. Stock tyres: SCHWALBE Magic Mary 60-622 (29"x2.35) SnakeSkin, Tubeless Easy, ADDIX Soft, folding / SCHWALBE Magic Mary 60-584 (27.5"x2.35) SnakeSkin, Tubeless Easy, ADDIX Soft, folding.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
The sticker on the fork (or on the shock) and the manufacturers’ setup charts give you a first pressure. Our calculator is more precise and suggests rebound too – always check the result via SAG.