I’ve been using the Cotic a fair bit since it’s build just over a couple of weeks ago and I’m loving the hardtail ride again. It’s a no nonsense play bike the way it’s set up and it has been the perfect tool for razzing around in the woods. I’m planning on taking it to chicksands pretty soon to see how it fairs on the 4x track and jumps – I will let you know.

Anyhows – here’s some pics to show the build in more detail and the spec lodown.

Frame: Cotic Soul
Forks: Pike 426
Headset: Superstar ceramic sealed bearings
Bars and Stem: Nukeproof Warhead
Grips: ODI Extreme
Front wheel: Novatec Diablo
Rear wheel: Shimano XT AM
Rear tyre: Hutchinson Toro 2.35 AM UST
Front tyre: Continental Digga 2.5
Rear Mech: Shimano Saint
Chain device: Blackspire C4 BB mount
Cranks: Shimano SLX
BB: Shimano
Seatpost: Truvative carbon
Seat: Charge
Brakes: Shimano Deore 575 (pre bled)
Rear disc: shimano XT splined 160
Rear disc: shimano XT 6 bolt 180
Pedals: Superstar Chromo