KTM Penny Lane: suspension setup & specs
The KTM Penny Lane is a cross-country hardtail with 80 mm of fork travel. Below you will find all 3 current builds with fork, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your KTM Penny Lane →
All builds
Fork, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 27.5 / 29.
| Build | Fork | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | Suntour XCT30 LO (80 mm) | 14.4 kg | – | Setup → |
| 292 | Suntour XCS28 (80 mm) | 13.9 kg | – | Setup → |
| Street 291 | Suntour XCT30 ATB (80 mm) | 15.9 kg | – | Setup → |
How it compares
With 80 mm of fork travel, the KTM Penny Lane is on the shorter side; the median of the 46 comparable bikes in the “cross-country hardtail” category is 100 mm. Among KTM’s mountain bikes, the KTM Penny Lane has the shortest fork travel.
At a minimum of 13.9 kg (292 build), the KTM Penny Lane is heavier than its category median of 10.0 kg – 3.9 kg more. Within the range, weight varies by 2.0 kg. Up front, all builds get a SR Suntour fork. In total, 3 different forks are used, from the Suntour XCT30 LO to the Suntour XCT30 ATB. Wheel sizes differ by build or frame size: 27.5 / 29.
Setup notes for this spec
- Hardtail: without rear suspension, rear tyre pressure largely decides comfort and traction – it is worth testing in 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) steps.
Target SAG for the KTM Penny Lane
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from KTM take priority.
80 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 14 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 16 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 18 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 16 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.24″ 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: Maxxis New Pace 27.5x2.25 / Maxxis New Pace 27.5x2.25; Maxxis Rekon Race 57-584 / Maxxis Rekon Race 57-584.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.53 bar (22 psi) | 1.73 bar (25 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.65 bar (24 psi) | 1.85 bar (27 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.77 bar (26 psi) | 1.97 bar (29 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.89 bar (27 psi) | 2.09 bar (30 psi) |
| 100 kg | 2.01 bar (29 psi) | 2.21 bar (32 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.13 bar (31 psi) | 2.33 bar (34 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.25 bar (33 psi) | 2.45 bar (36 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork
The sticker on the fork 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.