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BFe Gold GX Eagle
A 27.5″ steel frame hardtail trail bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 140mm |
| Fork | Cane Creek HELM |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Cotic BFe is celebrated for its dynamic and engaging ride, offering a blend of durability, versatility, and performance that appeals to trail riders. Its geometry and steel frame construction provide a compliant yet stable ride, suitable for both climbing and descending. While it excels in handling and ride quality, some reviews note areas for improvement in comfort and climbing efficiency.
Dynamic and engaging ride
Versatile design suitable for various trail conditions
Durable steel frame construction
Good handling and stability on descents
Competitively priced for the quality
Seated climbing position could be improved
Bottom bracket height may affect cornering on steep trails
Some components like tyres and chainstay protector could be better
The lower BB proved to offer more cornering stability without sacrificing too much ground clearance
BikerumorThe BFe lives up to its name — it’s a real trail-smasher.
BikeRadarThe Bfe is a fast bike, the rapid acceleration putting wind in the Cotic’s sail along twisty singletrack.
MBRWhat I enjoy the most about the BFe Max is how well balanced the ride is.
Singletrack WorldFeedback?
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Aug 2021 · Andi Sykes
Cotic BFe Max review! Cotic takes the BFe name made famous 16 years ago and gives it a 2021 29er spin.
Oct 2020 · Jessie-May Morgan
The Burly Iron Cotic BFe 27.5" steel hardtail mountain bike enters its 7th generation, now the brand's longest running model
Feb 2020 · Mick Kirkman
For 2020, Cotic Bfe has been revamped. The head angle is now a degree slacker for more control, while a steeper seat tube improves the climbing position.
Bombproof chassis feel without being ridiculously stiff
Still needs a much lower bottom bracket height
Aug 2019 · Mick Kirkman
A high-speed bomber hardtail, but with less agility and climbing comfort than some rivals
Composed at speed and super-stable in ‘hold on tight’ situations
Well-priced considering the quality frame
Frame feels less comfortable and supple than the BTR and Ragley which were also on test
The seated climbing position isn’t the best
Upright ride position makes it harder to switch direction fast in consecutive turns
| Frame | Steel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Cane Creek HELM Travel: 140mm |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, 73mm BSA threaded |
| Headset | Hope 2H, ZS44/EC44 |
| Stem | Cotic SHORTERSTEM, 35mm |
| Handlebar | Cotic Calver, 780mm width, 25mm rise, 5° upsweep, 9° backsweep |
| Saddle | Cotic |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic Stealth dropper, 125mm drop Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Cotic, lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM GX Eagle DUB |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50 tooth |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT M8100, Shimano 180mm 6-bolt rotors Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore XT M8100 |
| Rims | Hope Fortus 26 wheelset |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Hope Fortus 26 wheelset |
| Front Hub | Hope Fortus 26 wheelset, 6-bolt rotor mounts, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear |
| Rear Hub | Hope Fortus 26 wheelset, 6-bolt rotor mounts, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear |
| Tires | Front: WTB Vigilante, tubeless kit, 27.5" x 2.5", Rear: WTB Trail Boss, tubeless kit, 27.5" x 2.4" |
First added May 14
Last updated May 14
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