Ryanpmb Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Yes, it's a great frame .... best thing about that frameset for me is the steel fork .... the cotic-X now come with a carbon fork. I would rather have a steel fork when it comes to commuting - handling load, pavements and rough roads That frameset gives you the best of both worlds in my opinion ... Also had a long hard look when I saw the add ... but happy right now with what I have. The Cotic X is no longer manufactured. Been replaced by the Escapade (which comes with a steel fork). I have a carbon fork and the steel fork to switch between on my X.
Slowbee Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Given that I am wanting the cotic x for more endurance riding. how much of a weight loss is there with swapping the carbon fork for a steel one ?
EddieV Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 The Cotic X is no longer manufactured. Been replaced by the Escapade (which comes with a steel fork). I have a carbon fork and the steel fork to switch between on my X. Thanks, did not know, .... went onto the British Cotic site quickly after reading your post, the SA site have not been updated yet.... Do you think one would be able to buy only the steel fork from Cotic? Looks like one of the best designed/looking steel disc forks for cross bikes I've seen yet .
Ryanpmb Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks, did not know, .... went onto the British Cotic site quickly after reading your post, the SA site have not been updated yet.... Do you think one would be able to buy only the steel fork from Cotic? Looks like one of the best designed/looking steel disc forks for cross bikes I've seen yet . Perhaps give Matt (Cotic SA) a shout. I'm not sure if it would be available as a seperate item. If anyone will be able to help locally it will be Matt.
EddieV Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Perhaps give Matt (Cotic SA) a shout. I'm not sure if it would be available as a seperate item. If anyone will be able to help locally it will be Matt. Thanks Ryan ... will do
Monark Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Meerkat that is stunning!!! what size frame is that?
Meerkat82 Posted February 20, 2015 Author Posted February 20, 2015 Meerkat that is stunning!!! what size frame is that? THANK YOU it is a 50. I am a shorty..
GT Jimmy Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Just finished this little beaut! All parts sourced on The Hub :-)
Ryanpmb Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Given that I am wanting the cotic x for more endurance riding. how much of a weight loss is there with swapping the carbon fork for a steel one ? You'll have a 300-500g weight GAIN.
Slowbee Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 You'll have a 300-500g weight GAIN. moral of the story ... loose another 1kg of body fat
EddieV Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Perhaps give Matt (Cotic SA) a shout. I'm not sure if it would be available as a seperate item. If anyone will be able to help locally it will be Matt. Phoned, but haven't been able to get hold of Matt yet, but see the UK Cotic site does sell the steel disc forks as "components" at 90 GBP, or 93 GBP shipped for SA (Probably plus Shipping minus vat). Sure it will then be available this side through Matt too. Thanks for the advice Ryan .. A bit pricey for a steel fork (R1700), but I would like the idea of having steel in front.It has a 1 1/8 diameter steerer so will fit the Ridgeback flight ... and one of the colours is "Olive" .... think that would work with a silver-grey frame.
Ryanpmb Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Phoned, but haven't been able to get hold of Matt yet, but see the UK Cotic site does sell the steel disc forks as "components" at 90 GBP, or 93 GBP shipped for SA (Probably plus Shipping minus vat). Sure it will then be available this side through Matt too. Thanks for the advice Ryan .. A bit pricey for a steel fork (R1700), but I would like the idea of having steel in front.It has a 1 1/8 diameter steerer so will fit the Ridgeback flight ... and one of the colours is "Olive" .... think that would work with a silver-grey frame.PM'd I may have some options for you...
the nerd Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks, did not know, .... went onto the British Cotic site quickly after reading your post, the SA site have not been updated yet.... Do you think one would be able to buy only the steel fork from Cotic? Looks like one of the best designed/looking steel disc forks for cross bikes I've seen yet . What fork do you have on yours?
Ryanpmb Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 My CX bike of the moment. On One Pickenflick. Ti. Rad name. What else do you need?... If anyone is interested in the OnOne Pickenflick Ti frame or full bike please PM me.
Slowbee Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 If anyone is interested in the OnOne Pickenflick Ti frame or full bike please PM me. , you should have told me earlier .... ok maybe not ....but I am still jealous cause that looks good!
EddieV Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 What fork do you have on yours?The Ridgeback Flight inhouse carbon fork ( alu steerer, carbon stansions , alu bottom)
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