2020 Cotic
FlareMAX Gold Deore XT
A 29″ steel frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 125 / 130mm |
| Fork | Cane Creek HELM |
| Shock | Cane Creek DBair IL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Sep 2021
The Cotic FlareMAX G4 is a down-country bike that refuses to be pigeonholed. Thanks to a respectfully lengthy geometry, huge range of custom options and wide fork travel optimisation, it's a versatile bike for many different riders, and it's tough not to like. Best mountain bikes for under £3,000 - capable trail bikes that won't break the bank Merida Ninety-Six 8000 review 15 Great British bike brands made right here in the UK We've got the Cotic FlareMAX G4 in its Gold XT build for testing.
May 2021 · Guy Kesteven
Can you really make a ‘down-country’ speed machine with a steel frame?
Communicative steel frame
Super-light unsprung weight and components
Adjustable, linear shock
Progressive geometry
Unique charm and x-factor aesthetics
Heavier than rivals
Lacks the stiffness of a carbon-fiber monocoque
Expensive
May 2021 · Cotic-Bikes
Cy has given their little bike a few geometry tweaks, updated details, and lighter builds.
Feb 2020 · Jamie Darlow
With the short travel 29er Cotic FlareMax the British steel specialist forges agead again with upgraded geometry and flexible speccing.
Great geometry backed up by decent suspension.
Let down by intermittent Shimano XT brakes. It's pretty heavy for a short-travel bike.
Feb 2020 · Seb Stott
Cotic has made the leverage rate slightly less progressive this year because some heavier riders were struggling to use full travel on the previous bike without setting too much sag.. .
Stable yet agile geometry is confidence-inspiring
Sensitive suspension for the travel, particularly when pedalling
Good base tune on the highly-adjustable shock
Seat angle could be steeper
Inconsistent Shimano XT brakes
Dec 2019 · Hannah Dobson
The new Cotic FlareMAX is launched today, and Cy at Cotic gave us a quick first ride out on the latest iteration of this mid travel 29er.
| Frame | Steel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Cane Creek HELM Travel: 130mm |
| Shock | Cane Creek DB Air IL, Climb Switch, 200mm x 50mm Travel: 125mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano XT M800, 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 | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Shifters | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed |
| Chain Guide | OneUp Top Guide |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT M8100, Shimano 180mm 6-bolt rotors Type: 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 Verdict, Slashguard, tubeless kit, 29" x 2.5", Rear: WTB Trail Boss, Slashguard, tubeless kit, 29" x 2.4" |
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