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    FlareMAX Gold Plus2018 Cotic
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    MSRP
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    Category
    		Trail
    5.2
    Frame
    		Steel
    		Cane Creek HELM
    		Cane Creek DBair IL
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
    		XT
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		130mm
    Rear Travel
    		125mm
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    Summary
    		The Cotic FlareMAX Gold Plus is a 27.5″ steel frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    FlareMAX Gold Plus
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    Gear Range

    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)

    22 mph

    FlareMAX Gold Plus

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    FlareMAX Gold Plus2018 Cotic
    Frame

    Chromoly

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Cane Creek Helm 29, Boost 110x15mm thru-axle, tapered steerer

    Travel: 130mm

    Shock

    Cane Creek DB Air IL, 190mm x 45mm

    Travel: 125mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Threaded BSA, 73mm

    Headset

    Hope

    Stem

    Cotic Shortstem (35mm or 45mm)

    Handlebar

    Cotic Calver, 780mm width, 25mm rise

    Saddle

    Cotic Cromo Rail

    Seatpost

    Race Face Turbine dropper, 125mm (SM, MD), 150mm (LG, XL)

    Type: Dropper

    Pedals

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore XT M8000, 11-speed

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    Race Face Turbine Cinch, 175mm length, direct mount

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore XT M8000, 11-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore XT M8000, 11-46 tooth, 11-speed

    Chain

    Shimano Deore XT M8000, 11-speed

    Chain Guide

    N/A

    Brakes

    Deore XT M8000, 180mm rotors

    Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Deore XT M8000

    Wheels
    Rims

    Hope Tech 35W

    Front Hub

    Hope Tech

    Rear Hub

    Hope Tech

    Tires

    WTB Ranger, Light High Grip front, Tough Fast Rolling rear, tubeless, 27.5" x 2.8"

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