The Simple is our latest take on the world of singlespeed. It's grown 29" wheels for smoothing the trail, and it's based on our all new Solaris. Singlespeeds bring a lovely element of simplicity, light weight and silence to the process of riding a bike. Coupled with the grace, durability, clean lines and attention to detail we lavish on all our products, you have a ride partner for the Simple life.
Price:
£499 including Hope Seat QR,
and UK mainland delivery.
The Simple is now a 29er! Smooth rolling.....
Like the previous incarnation, it shares its tubeset with its geared sibling but keep things simple on the transmission front with track ends for chain tensioning. The tubeset is unique to the Simple and Solaris and uses a new lightweight version of the BFe 34.9mm seat tube for better pedalling stiffness and frame precision. The Ovalform top tube is larger than the Soul to tie down the higher head tube properly and account for the longer frame. It also interfaces beautifully with the new 44mm standard head tube which features zero stack top cup for minimised bar height and external bottom cup for full taper steerer compatibility. There are no front mech gear stops at all, but with a twist of added versatility there are hose clips for Shimano Alfine hub gears and dropper seatpost remotes.
The Simple runs sweetly with anything from 470mm rigids and singlespeed up to 120mm sus forks and hub gear for the ultimate winterised trail hardtail. The Simple has an agile and interactive ride, with a compliance and speed across the ground which has to be experienced.
- Large diameter, thinwall air hardening True Temper OX Platinum steel tubing with Reynolds 853 Ovalform top tube combines with ultra compact frame layout for a supple yet precise ride feel.
- Track ends and slotted disc mounts give simple, lightweight, reliable chain tensioning.
- 44mm standard head tube designed with external bottom cup for taper steerer compatiblity and zero stack top cup for minimal stack height.
- Oversized 35mm seat tube for maximum BB stiffness when hauling on your 32/18.
- 31.6mm seatpost size is dropper seatpost compatible and the frame has hose clips for the remote under the top tube.
- Signature Cotic 4130 cromo wishbone stay rear end. Bridge-less S-bend chainstays with Cotic Hexten gussets for improved fatigue life.
- Clearance for big tyres - 2.4" Maxxis Ardents fit fine.
- Geometry with commitment! Minimum 80mm travel forks or 470mm rigids. Handles great with 100mm sus forks, strong enough for up to 120mm travel.
- Cotic 29er geometry uses long top tube (10mm longer reach than the 26" bikes), short stem set up (60-90mm stems recommended) maintains good weight distribution for great handling.
- Sizes - 17.5", 19" and 20.5". The frames are designed to be compact and chuckable.
- Weight - 4.9lbs for the 19"
The chart is a guide to frame size. Ultra Compact Geometry means that the frames are small and long. You can take this two ways. You can either have a regular position coupled with a small and chuckable frame, or you could go for the next size up and go long and racey without feeling like you're riding a gate. You lot are just too different to say for sure, so drop us a line at size@cotic.co.uk and we'll be happy to discuss set up based on what you're riding at the moment.
| Frame Size | Medium | Large | XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 17.5" | 19" | 20.5" |
| Top Tube Length | 23.8" | 24.6" | 25.4" |
| Head Angle | 71° | 71° | 71° |
| Seat Angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Chainstay Length (Centre to Centre) | 440mm | 440mm | 440mm |
| Chainstay Length (Horizontal) | 435mm | 435mm | 435mm |
| BB Drop | 60mm | 60mm | 60mm |
| Head Tube Length | 100mm | 110mm | 120mm |
| Usual Height Range | 5'9" - 6'0" | 6'0" - 6'3" | 6'3" - 6'6" |
| Stem Length | 60-90mm | 60-100mm | 70-100mm |
| All measurements based on 470mm axle-to-crown rigid fork/80mm travel suspension fork at ride height. 100mm suspension forks will slacken angles by 1 degree. | |||
Seatpost diameter: 31.6mm (wise to get a decent length one)
Bottom Bracket width: 73mm
Headset: 44m cup (for example a Hope 2H)
- Laurel Green (limited edition)
