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Took the chameleon to Eden Forest yesterday. It never disappoints 👌🏻🤘🏻

Nice! 👌🏻 I had my eye on this one, but the size large would have been too big for me 😅 Thats a quality frame. Enjoy!

I’m running Sun Ringle Duroc 40 wheels, with an inner rim width of 36mm.

That’s right. I’ve set it up for maximum fun. Put the sliding dropouts all the way forward for a 415mm chainstay length. I don’t care about Strava times. All I want is to pop off of any rock or root on the trail 🤘🏻

Finally finished my 2018 Santa Cruz Chameleon build on Saturday So stoked on how well it turned out. Decided to go the 27.5+ route. So far the bike feels amazing

Yip, i had a similar experience with him when when i bought a set of Magura brakes, and the one lever was leaking. Luckily i managed to get some cash back from him as compensation. Only after hounding him for weeks though.

Still having loads of fun on my 2018 Cotic BFe 26". It's the last 26" frame produced by Cotic, and has pretty modern geo by modern standards. Even thru axle at the back.

Yes, times are tough! I don't even have money for basic maintenance. I'm riding with a stretched chain, and can't even afford to replace my shifter and dropper cables 😬 Luckily I ride a steel hardtail, so maintenance is minimal compared to most 😅

Hi all Just out of interest, how much do you think I could get for my 2018 Cotic BFe 26”? Specs below: Frame: Size medium. Cotic Fm Heat Treated Cromoly throughout, with Reynolds 853 DZB down tube. Fork : FOX 2013 Factory Series 34 TALAS 27.5 Adjustable from 150mm/120mm Derailleur: SRAM GX 11 speed Shifter: SRAM GX 11 speed Chain: SRAM GX 11 speed Cassette: SRAM GX 11 speed, 10-42t Crankset: Truvativ Descendant, 170mm Chainring: Dekas 32t oval Pedals: Nukeproof Neutron Evo flat pedals Brakes: MAGURA MT8 hydraulic 2-piston callipers, Shimano Deore M6100 levers, 180mm rotors Wheels: DT Swiss FR600 25mm (rear), Stans ZTR Flow 22.6mm (front) Hubs: DT Swiss 350 (rear), Novatec D791SB (front) Tyres: Maxxis Ardent, 26x2.40 Headset: Cane Creek 40 Series Stem: Lyne Components, Amp 40mm, 0° rise Handlebar: Lyne Components, Amp 31.8mm, Rise: 30mm, Backsweep: 9°, Upsweep: 4°, Width: 780mm Grips: ODI AG-1, 135mm Seatpost: E*thirteen TRS+, 150mm dropper post, 31.6mm diameter Saddle: WTB Koda Pro

Geometry and frame material are the 1st things I look at when evaluating a bike. I like to think that I've matured past the point of looking at what bike has the best components, and rather what bike has the best frame and geometry. I've always maintained that it is easy to change/upgrade components, but you are pretty much stuck with the frame you have. So that should always be your stating point when comparing bike A to bike B. Steve from "Hardtail Party" has taught me a lot of what I know today. He is a constant source of knowledge and inspiration. Its worth checking his channel out: https://www.youtube.com/c/hardtailparty

Here's my 2018 Cotic BFe 26” Frame: Size medium. Cotic Fm Heat Treated Cromoly throughout, with Reynolds 853 DZB down tube. Fork : FOX 2013 Factory Series 34 TALAS 27.5 Adjustable from 150mm/120mm Derailleur: SRAM GX X-HORIZON™, 11 speed, RD-GX-1-A1 Shifter: SRAM GX X-ACTUATION™, 11 speed, SL-GX-11-A1 Chain: SRAM GX, 11 speed Cassette: SRAM FULL PIN™, 11 speed, CS-XG-1150-A1 ,10-42t Crankset: Truvativ Descendant 1.1 GXP, 170mm, AL7050-T6 forged Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXP, Gutter Seal Technology™, BB-GXP-A1 Chainring: Dekas 32t oval, 34t (high), 30t (low) Pedals: Nukeproof Neutron Evo flat pedals Brakes: MAGURA MT8 hydraulic 2-piston callipers, Shimano Deore M6100 levers, 180mm rotors Wheels: DT Swiss FR600 25mm (rear), Stans ZTR Flow 22.6mm (front) Hubs: DT Swiss 350 (rear), Novatec D791SB (front) Tyres: Maxxis Ardent, 26x2.40 Headset: Cane Creek 40 Series, ZS44/EC44 Stem: Lyne Components, Amp 40mm, 0° rise Handlebar: Lyne Components, Amp 31.8mm, Rise: 30mm, Backsweep: 9°, Upsweep: 4°, Width: 780mm Grips: ODI AG-1, 135mm Seatpost: E*thirteen TRS+, 150mm dropper post, 31.6mm diameter Saddle: WTB Koda Pro Geometry: Seat tube (centre-top): 440mm Top tube length (effective): 595mm Head angle: 65.6° Seat angle: 71.6° Chainstay length: 420mm BB drop: 15mm Headtube length: 110mm Reach: 411.1mm Stack: 558.9mm *Measurements based on 27.5 fork with 140mm travel at 25% sag

Hi all After having endless problems with Magura Carbotecture levers either leaking or breaking 🙄... I decided to give the Shigura's a try. I did some research on this setup, and the feedback was favorable. So I a paired my Magura MT8 calipers with Shimano Deore M6100 levers. I took it out for a test ride over the weekend, and it felt amazing! All the power from the Magura calipers, combined with the great modulation from the Shimano levers. The best of both worlds. I would definitely recommend going this route if you are having issues with your Magura levers. Comment down below if you have a similar setup, and what your experience has been like.

Hi all Here is my 2018 Cotic BFe 26" I'm really enjoying this bike, and will continue to ride it until i can afford a 29" steel alternative. I have my eye on the Pipedream Sirius 🤤 Here are the current build specs. I have no plans to upgrade anything at this stage. Will just maintain, and replace parts as they break. Frame: Size medium. Cotic Fm Heat Treated Cromoly throughout, with Reynolds 853 DZB down tube. Fork : FOX 2013 Factory Series 34 TALAS 27.5 Adjustable from 150mm/120mm Derailleur: SRAM GX X-HORIZON™, 11 speed, RD-GX-1-A1 Shifter: SRAM GX X-ACTUATION™, 11 speed, SL-GX-11-A1 Chain: SRAM GX, 11 speed Cassette: SRAM FULL PIN™, 11 speed, CS-XG-1150-A1 ,10-42t (10,12,14,16,18,21,24,28,32,36,42) Crankset: Truvativ Descendant 1.1 GXP, 170mm, AL7050-T6 forged Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXP, Gutter Seal Technology™, BB-GXP-A1 Chainring: Dekas 32t oval, 34t (high), 30 (low) Pedals: Nukeproof Neutron Evo flat pedals Brakes: MAGURA MT Sport 2, hydraulic 2-piston, 180mm rotors Wheels: DT Swiss FR600 25mm (rear), Stans ZTR Flow 22.6mm (front) Hubs: DT Swiss 350 (rear), Novatec D791SB (front) Tyres: Maxxis Ardent, 26x2.40 Headset: Cane Creek 40 Series, ZS44/EC44 Stem: Lyne Components, Amp 40mm, 0 degree rise Handlebar: Lyne Components, Amp 30mm rise, 780x31.8mm Grips: ODI AG-1 Seatpost: E*thirteen TRS+, 150mm dropper post, 31.6mm diameter Saddle: WTB Koda Pro Geometry: Seat tube (centre-top): 440mm Top tube length (effective): 595mm Head angle: 65.6 degrees Seat angle: 71.6 degrees Chainstay length: 420mm BB drop: 15mm Headtube length: 110mm Reach: 411.1mm Stack: 558.9mm *Measurements based on 27.5 fork with 140mm travel at 25% sag