The COTIC thread

[Jewbacca]

13 minutes ago, Maknash said:

Awesome to know where the frame came from a friend built it up for me. Absolutely loving it

Enjoy! I had many happy miles on that bike. 

 

[Dusty]

Does anyone have a spare Solaris hanger that they would like to sell? Please message me if you do.

[Nico van Loggerenberg]

Has anybody seen a gen 4 Cotic Escapade in SA? I'm curious!

[cclayford]

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 

[Jakkals.]

Blixem dis mooi

[Fred van Vlaanderen]

My sister bought a flaremax and it arrived today!! Check this thing out.

[Jakkals.]

I really need a cotic

[BaGearA]

6 hours ago, Jakkals. said:

I really need a cotic

how tall are you 

[Chro Mo]

Been a looong time....

Still have my two Cotics, have tried to sell them, but they are a part of me now, lol!

Red X is was repainted by me and logo painted on - not very well, but I learned a lot.

Still the best bikes I've owned.

Edited July 8, 2022 by Chro Mo
photo res too low

[Jakkals.]

15 hours ago, BaGearA said:

how tall are you 

1,72…I’m saving for the new Solaris

[cclayford]

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

Edited July 27, 2022 by cclayford

[Grease_Monkey]

11 minutes ago, cclayford said:

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

Not much hey, I'll take it off your hands and save you the effort of getting rid of it

No idea tbh, but very nice bike

[nick_the_wheelbuilder]

Mine in current form.

Loving the new Arch Mk4 rims on Cure hubs, and the Vittoria tyres.
34x19 ratio for everything.

[Jewbacca]

17 minutes ago, nick_the_wheelbuilder said:

Mine in current form.

Loving the new Arch Mk4 rims on Cure hubs, and the Vittoria tyres.
34x19 ratio for everything.

That is a beautiful bike. 34/19 is a massive gear.

My ROS9 is running 30/18. In my fittest days I think I rode 32/19. I think I rode Freedom Challenge 34/20 and all the big stage races 32/20.

 

[nick_the_wheelbuilder]

3 minutes ago, Jewbacca said:

That is a beautiful bike. 34/19 is a massive gear.

My ROS9 is running 30/18. In my fittest days I think I rode 32/19. I think I rode Freedom Challenge 34/20 and all the big stage races 32/20.

 

Thanks. Love this bike. Can't imagine anything else riding as nicely.

My Jhb gear was always 34-18 but since moving to the Garden Route I've had to back it off a bit

[MORNE]

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Edited November 11, 2022 by MORNE