2020 Cotic

FlareMAX Silver 1x11

A 29″ steel frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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FrameSteel
SuspensionFull, 125 / 130mm
ForkX-Fusion MCQUEEN
ShockX-Fusion
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetXT, Race Face
BrakesMechanical Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
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FlareMAX Silver 1x11
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

24 mph

FlareMAX Silver 1x11

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
off.road.cc
2021 Cotic FlareMAX G4 Gold XT review

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.

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Pinkbike
Cotic's Updated 125mm FlareMAX Gen4 is for 'Up, Down, Roundabout Country'

May 2021 · Cotic-Bikes

Cy has given their little bike a few geometry tweaks, updated details, and lighter builds.

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MBR
Cotic FlareMax Gold GX Eagle: first ride review - MBR

Feb 2020 · Jamie Darlow

With the short travel 29er Cotic FlareMax the British steel specialist forges agead again with upgraded geometry and flexible speccing.

Highs
  • Great geometry backed up by decent suspension.

Lows
  • Let down by intermittent Shimano XT brakes. It's pretty heavy for a short-travel bike.

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Bike Perfect
Cotic FlareMax 125 Review

Dec 2019 · Guy Kesteven

Cotic’s semi-steel short-travel trail mountain bike gets an even more radical geometry and shorter, smoother suspension update

Highs
  • Steel and alloy frame delivers a fantastic mix of assured muscle

  • Forward shifted geometry and flatter shock rate feel awesome

  • ‘Alternative’ suspension options match frame feel really well

  • Sorted spec with an excellent range of ‘custom’ or even self-supplied options

Lows
  • Heavier than most carbon/alloy bikes in the shorter-travel category

  • Approximate rather than super accurate handling at the ragged edge

  • Super long and slack geometry won’t suit every rider or trail

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Singletrack World
New Cotic FlareMAX | First Ride Review

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.

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BikeRadar
Cotic FlareMAX Silver SLX plus upgrades review

Apr 2019 · Tom Marvin

A long, steel bike that's upgradable depending on your needs and budget

Highs
  • Geometry that’ll likely give up before you do

  • Ability to adjust spec to match your pocket

Lows
  • Sluggish up hill and between tight corners

  • Tyres didn’t overly impress

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Steel

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

X-Fusion McQueen RL2

Travel130mm

Shock

X-Fusion O2 RCX, 200mm x 50mm

Travel125mm

Bottom Bracket

Race Face, 30mm spindle, 73mm BSA threaded

Headset

Cane Creek 40 Series, 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

Shimano XT M8000, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Race Face Turbine Cinch, 175mm length

Shifters

Shimano XT M8000, 11-speed

Cassette

Shimano SLX, 11-speed, 11-46 tooth

Chain

Shimano XT M8000, 11-speed

Chain Guide

OneUp Top Guide

Brakes

Shimano Deore, Shimano 180mm rotors

TypeMechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i29

Front Hub

Shimano Deore, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear

Rear Hub

Shimano Deore, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear

Tires

Continental Trail King, 29" x 2.2"

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