Ryanpmb Posted February 20, 2015 Share 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 Been replaced by the Escapade (which comes with a steel fork).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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted February 20, 2015 Share 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieV Posted February 20, 2015 Share 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 Been replaced by the Escapade (which comes with a steel fork).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 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted February 20, 2015 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieV Posted February 20, 2015 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted February 20, 2015 Share Meerkat that is stunning!!! what size frame is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meerkat82 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Meerkat that is stunning!!! what size frame is that? THANK YOU it is a 50. I am a shorty.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Jimmy Posted February 20, 2015 Share Just finished this little beaut! All parts sourced on The Hub :-) Meerkat82, Chro Mo, Raf and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted February 20, 2015 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted February 20, 2015 Share You'll have a 300-500g weight GAIN. moral of the story ... loose another 1kg of body fat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieV Posted February 20, 2015 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted February 20, 2015 Share 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... Edited February 20, 2015 by Ryanpmb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted February 20, 2015 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted February 20, 2015 Share 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. Edited February 20, 2015 by Ryanpmb Chro Mo and the nerd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted February 20, 2015 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieV Posted February 20, 2015 Share What fork do you have on yours?The Ridgeback Flight inhouse carbon fork ( alu steerer, carbon stansions , alu bottom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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