2020 Cotic

Flare Gold GX Eagle

A 27.5″ steel frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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FrameSteel
SuspensionFull, 125 / 140mm
ForkCane Creek HELM
ShockCane Creek DBair IL
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

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Reviews
Singletrack World
Cotic Flare Ridden And Rated - Now in 135mm Option

Mar 2020 · Singletrack Magazine

The Cotic Flare has been referred to as a 'pocket rocket' but Daz is not convinced that's the best way to describe this award winning bike.

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Loam Wolf
Review: Cotic Flare

Sep 2019

Cotic Flare Words & Photos by Robert Johnson Founded in 2002 by Cy Turner, Cotic Bikes is to Sheffield, UK, what Santa Cruz is to, well...Santa Cruz! What began with the classic Soul hardtail 17 years ago, has now evolved in to a diverse range of

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Pinkbike
Review: Cotic FlareMAX

Aug 2018 · David Arthur

Can British steel compete with carbon and aluminum in the emerging short-travel AM/trail category? This elegant 29er may be the proof...

Highs
  • Fast and fun

  • Longshot geometry

  • Suspension is sensitive, supple and supportive

Lows
  • Limited space for a frame mounted water bottle

  • On the heavy side

  • Seat tube angle could be steeper

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Steel

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Cane Creek HELM

Travel140mm

Shock

Cane Creek DB Air IL, Climb Switch, 190mm length, 45mm stroke (125mm travel), 50mm stroke (135mm travel)

Travel125mm

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

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Cotic, lock-on

Groupset
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

OneUp Top Guide

Brakes

Shimano Deore XT M8100, Shimano 180mm 6-bolt rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore XT M8100

Wheels
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 with XD driver

Rear Hub

Hope Fortus 26 wheelset, 6-bolt rotor mounts, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with XD driver

Tires

Front: WTB Vigilante, tubeless kit, 27.5" x 2.5", Rear: WTB Trail Boss, tubeless kit, 27.5" x 2.4"

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