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The BFe275 is the tearaway of the Cotic family: A rowdy, fast, fun machine
Presenting the 2016 Cotic BFe275 - with Stealth/Internal dropper seatpost routing and a Syntace X-12 142x12 thru axle option.
Like it's 26" wheel brother (yes, we still make the BFe26), the BFe275 likes a more, shall we say, direct approach.
The BFe275 is a mighty fine bold-as-brass, rag around play bike. Run it with a 100mm-120mm fork for berm smashing at the 4X track. You can plug in a 160mm fork and send it down the Megavalanche. With 140-150 it's your trail bike with a bit of beef, showing up some of those fancy pants FS bikes at your local Enduro. It's strong as hell and laugh out loud fun, whilst still being lighter than most full suspension bikes.
All mountain, Enduro, 4X, trail centre, downhill, jumping : BFe275 will do it all.
The frame is based around a Reynolds 853 down tube, which allows us to keep massive strength where is matters most, whilst keeping weight down. The rest of the frame is our own FM Heat Treated double butted cromoly steel, which help keep strength and value high throughout the rest of the frame. There are no corners cut: All the usual Cotic features of Ovalform top tube, oversized plug welded seat tube, wishbone stays, cowled dropouts and taper steerer compatible head tube are all present and correct.
27.5" wheels bring a bit of that 29er style easy rolling performance compared to the 26" wheels of it's older brother the BFe26. They aren't hugely different though, so the frame still packages well for shorter riders, and they're still really strong and stiff wheels for getting rowdy with. They're just a little smoother, a little easier to weight when turning into corners, a little more lively and fun.
Complete bike options
Complete bikes start with our no nonsense Silver build - which now features the fantastic SLX M7000 11spd drivetrain - then moves up to our high performance Gold level, and finally to the dream bike Platinum spec for all the toys. There are multiple upgrade options for each bike, including WTB Carbon wheels, so you can make your BFe275 your own. For more information, click on the tabs below.
Prices start at (price unavailable) for the BFe275 Silver QR bike
We now have a Factory Collection option on the bikes. Come down to our base in the heart of the Peak District, and we will set up your bike, the suspension, fit pedals, get you all comfortable. You can even take your new Cotic out on it's maiden voyage around our demo loop, straight from our workshop door. Just put a note on your order to Factory Collect and we will look forward to seeing you.
frame options
The BFe275 is also available frame only, either with regular 135mm QR rear dropouts for > INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE < or with 142mm spaced Syntace X-12 thru axle dropouts for > INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE <. You have a choice of Battleship Grey Gloss with Yellow Graphics or Fast Red finishes.
However you set it up, BFe275 will always be a rowdy, fast, fun machine.
BFe275 - Burly Iron
In 2016 the BFe275 got a Syntace X-12 142x12 thru axle option, and updated hose routing for Stealth/Internal dropper seatposts.
- Cotic Fm Heat Treat Cromoly throughout with reinforced Reynolds 853 down tube. Maximum strength at minimum weight
- 44mm standard head tube for maximum steerer compatibility and durability
- Ovalform top tube to boost precision and maximise compliance
- Cotic exclusive design reinforced 35mm seat tube for massive pedaling stiffness and dropper seatpost compatibility
- External dropper remote hose clips under the top tube
- Stealth/Internal seat tube dropper routing along the down tube
- Bridge-less S-bend chainstays with Cotic Hexten gussets for
improved fatigue life and huge mud clearance
- ISCG05 mount
- Cotic Superlight 135mm QR cowled dropouts with replaceable mech hanger
- Syntace X-12 142x12 thru axle option (+(£50)
- Geometry with commitment! Minimum 100mm travel forks, optimised around 120mm-140mm forks, maximum 160mm forks.
- Low slung design keeps the frame out of the way for those tight
situations, and long top tube/short stem setup lets you ride up to the trails without
breaking your back
- No seat tube bottle bosses, so the seatpost can be dropped ALL the way down.
- Optimised For Inline geometry brings the best out of 27.5" wheels.
- Sizes - 16" (S), 17.5" (M) and 19" (L). The frames
are designed to be compact and chuckable
- Weight - 5.6 lbs for the 16"
All our bikes are hand assembled to order here in Sheffield by Paul, Cy, Will or Richard. If there's anything on the spec you're not sure about, or don't need, give us a ring to discuss. We'd much rather leave something off you don't need and charge you a bit less than waste a perfectly good part you'll not use when we can put it on someone elses bike. Better for you, better for us, less waste, so better for everyone.
Build Specification - Gold
- BFe275 Thru Axle Frame with Syntace X-12
- Shimano Deore XT M8000 1x11 Drivetrain, 11-42 Cassette
Race Face Turbine Cinch 175mm Cranks, Direct Mount 30t Chainring- substitution: Shimano Deore XT cranks with Burgtec 32T Retainer Ring
- Deore XT M8000 Brakes, 180/160 rotors
- X Fusion Sweep RL2 140mm, 15mm axle, taper steerer
- Hope Hoops Tech Enduro wheels
- Finishing kit, including:
- Your choice of handlebar:
- Race Face Respond bars - 785 x 12 rise or 720 flat options
- Joystick Analogue Carbon - 800 x 20 rise, 223gms (+£100)
- Your choice of Stem from the following options:
- Race Face Chester 50mm x 6 deg
- Race Face Ride 60mm x 6 deg
- Race Face Ride 70mm x 6 deg
- Race Face Ride 375mm seatpost
- Cotic Cromo Rail Saddle
- Hope Headset
- Continental Trail King 27.5 x 2.2" Pure Grip
- Pedals not included
- Price: from (price unavailable) (UK only).
Going custom
As well as being able to spec the post, bars and stem for the best possible bike fit, and upgrade the rear shock, our builds can additionally be customised by changing any of the following:
- Discbrakes: choose between 2 Shimano and 2 Hope options
- Wheels: upgrade your Hope Tech XC 27.5 to Hope/WTB Ci24 Carbon Wheels
- Forks: upgrade your Gold build to Roughcut HLR or Fox 34 FIT4 Factory Forks
- Seatpost: Add a Race Face Turbine Dropper Seatpost with upgraded 1x Remote
Build Specification - Silver Thru
- BFe275 Thru Axle Frame with Syntace X-12
- 1x11 Drivetrain - Shimano SLX M7000, 11-42 Cassette
Race Face Affect Cinch 175mm Cranks, Direct Mount 30t Chainring- substitution: Shimano Deore SLX cranks with Burgtec 32T Retainer Ring
- Deore M615 Brakes, 180/160 rotors
- X Fusion Sweep RL2 - 140 travel, 15mm axle, taper steerer
- WTB ST i25 TCS Tubeless Ready rims on Deore M618 hubs
- Finishing kit, including:
- Your choice of handlebar:
- Race Face Respond bars - 785 x 12 rise or 720 flat options
- Joystick Analogue Carbon - 800 x 20 rise, 223gms (+£100)
- Your choice of Stem from the following options:
- Cotic 35mm Stem
- Cotic 45mm Stem
- Race Face Ride 60mm
- Race Face Ride 70mm
- Hope AM Stem 50mm (+£50)
- Joystick Builder 50mm (+£50)
- Joystick Builder 35mm (+£50)
- Race Face Ride 375mm seatpost
- Cotic Cromo Rail Saddle
- Cane Creek 10 Headset
- Continental Trail King 2.2"
- Pedals not included
- Price: from (price unavailable) (UK only).
Build Specification - Silver
- BFe275 QR Rear Axle Frame
- 1x11 Drivetrain - Shimano SLX M7000, 11-42 Cassette
Race Face Affect Cinch 175mm Cranks, Direct Mount 30t Chainring- substitution: Shimano Deore SLX cranks with Burgtec 32T Retainer Ring
- Deore M615 Brakes, 180/160 rotors
- X Fusion Sweep RL2 - 140 travel, 15mm axle, taper steerer
- Shimano MT15 wheels
- Finishing kit, including:
- Your choice of handlebar:
- Race Face Respond bars - 785 x 12 rise or 720 flat options
- Joystick Analogue Carbon - 800 x 20 rise, 223gms (+£100)
- Your choice of Stem from the following options:
- Cotic 35mm Stem
- Cotic 45mm Stem
- Race Face Ride 60mm
- Race Face Ride 70mm
- Hope AM Stem 50mm (+£50)
- Joystick Builder 50mm (+£50)
- Joystick Builder 35mm (+£50)
- Race Face Ride 375mm seatpost
- Cotic Cromo Rail Saddle
- Cane Creek 10 Headset
- Continental Trail King 2.2"
- Pedals not included
- Price: from (price unavailable) (UK only).
Going custom
As well as being able to spec the post, bars and stem for the best possible bike fit, and upgrade the rear shock, our builds can additionally be customised by changing any of the following:
- Headset: upgrade your Silver build to a Hope headset
- Discbrakes: choose between 2 Shimano and 2 Hope options
- Wheels: upgrade your Silver build to Hope Tech XC 27.5 or Hope/WTB Ci24 Carbon Wheels
- Seatpost: Add a Race Face Turbine Dropper Seatpost with upgraded 1x Remote
- Forks: upgrade your Silver build to Roughcut HLR or Fox 34 FIT4 Factory Forks
NOTE: Specifications subject to change without notice. Because of this, bikes shown in videos and photos can feature a different spec to that currently offered.
The chart is a guide to frame size. New on the BFe275 is Optimised For Inline geometry.
Our original Ultra Compact Geometry was designed around a 100mm travel fork as a minimum. The original geometry also assumed a layback seatpost. Running forks longer than 100mm (most people use 140mm on their BFe these days) shortens the reach (distance from bars to BB) and running an inline or dropper post (which are usually inline clamp) shortens the position from the other end of the bike, squeezing the room available to the rider.
Optimised For Inline takes the rider position we originally intended for 100mm forks on the original BFe and then maintains it for a 27.5" wheel frame layout with 120mm forks installed and an inline seatpost. This has meant lengthening the top tube at the front end to compensate for the longer forks, and slackening the seat angle at the rear to swing an inline seatpost into the same saddle clamp position as a layback version.
The resulting geometry makes the frames look long on the top tube compared to what you might be used to on a traditionally designed 26" wheel bike. However, the new layout is simply tuned for proper position on inline or dropper posts, but the BB, head tube, bars and the saddle are all in the same places as the usually are on a Cotic bike. The effect is to make the top tubes look long when the reach is comparable to our usual sizing. Click here to read in more detail about Optimised For Inline geometry.
If you would like us to help you out with sizing, or are on the cusp of two sizes then drop us a line at size@cotic.co.uk or give us a call on 07970 853531 and we'll be happy to discuss set up based on what you're riding at the moment.
160mm travel forks
Frame Size
Small
Medium
Large
Seat Tube (centre-top)
400mm
440mm
480mm
Top Tube Length (Effective)
597mm
614mm
631mm
Head Angle
66.4°
66.4°
66.4°
Seat Angle
70.4°
70.4°
70.4°
Chainstay Length
428mm
428mm
428mm
BB Drop
21.5mm
21.5mm
21.5mm
Head Tube Length
100mm
110mm
120mm
Reach
400.8mm
414.8mm
428.8mm
Stack
578.2mm
587.7mm
597.2mm
Usual Height Range
165cm - 173cm
174cm - 182cm
183cm - 191cm
Stem Length
40-80mm
50-90mm
50-90mm
All measurements are based on 160mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board)
6 ¼" travel forks
Frame Size
Small
Medium
Large
Seat Tube (centre-top)
16"
17.5"
19"
Top Tube Length (Effective)
23.5"
24.2"
24.8"
Head Angle
66.4°
66.4°
66.4°
Seat Angle
70.4°
70.4°
70.4°
Chainstay Length
16.8"
16.8"
16.8"
BB Drop
0.85"
0.85"
0.85"
Head Tube Length
3.9"
4.3"
4.7"
Reach
15.8"
16.4"
17.1"
Stack
22.75"
23.1"
23.5"
Usual Height Range
5'5" - 5'8"
5'9" - 6'0"
6'0" - 6'3"
Stem Length
40-80mm
50-90mm
50-90mm
All measurements are based on 160mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board)
150mm travel forks
Frame Size
Small
Medium
Large
Seat Tube (centre-top)
400mm
440mm
480mm
Top Tube Length (Effective)
597mm
614mm
631mm
Head Angle
66.8°
66.8°
66.8°
Seat Angle
70.8°
70.8°
70.8°
Chainstay Length
428mm
428mm
428mm
BB Drop
24.9mm
24.9mm
24.9mm
Head Tube Length
100mm
110mm
120mm
Reach
400.8mm
414.8mm
428.8mm
Stack
578.2mm
587.7mm
597.2mm
Usual Height Range
165cm - 173cm
174cm - 182cm
183cm - 191cm
Stem Length
40-80mm
50-90mm
50-90mm
All measurements are based on 150mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board)
6" travel forks
Frame Size
Small
Medium
Large
Seat Tube (centre-top)
16"
17.5"
19"
Top Tube Length (Effective)
23.5"
24.2"
24.8"
Head Angle
66.8°
66.8°
66.8°
Seat Angle
70.8°
70.8°
70.8°
Chainstay Length
16.8"
16.8"
16.8"
BB Drop
0.98"
0.98"
0.98"
Head Tube Length
3.9"
4.3"
4.7"
Reach
15.8"
16.4"
17.1"
Stack
22.75"
23.1"
23.5"
Usual Height Range
5'5" - 5'8"
5'9" - 6'0"
6'0" - 6'3"
Stem Length
40-80mm
50-90mm
50-90mm
All measurements are based on 150mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board)
140mm travel forks
Frame Size
Small
Medium
Large
Seat Tube (centre-top)
400mm
440mm
480mm
Top Tube Length (Effective)
597mm
614mm
631mm
Head Angle
67°
67°
67°
Seat Angle
71°
71°
71°
Chainstay Length
428mm
428mm
428mm
BB Drop
25mm
25mm
25mm
Head Tube Length
100mm
110mm
120mm
Reach
400.8mm
414.8mm
428.8mm
Stack
578.2mm
587.7mm
597.2mm
Usual Height Range
165cm - 173cm
174cm - 182cm
183cm - 191cm
Stem Length
40-80mm
50-90mm
50-90mm
All measurements are based on 140mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board)
5 ½" travel forks
Frame Size
Small
Medium
Large
Seat Tube (centre-top)
16"
17.5"
19"
Top Tube Length (Effective)
23.5"
24.2"
24.8"
Head Angle
67°
67°
67°
Seat Angle
71°
71°
71°
Chainstay Length
16.8"
16.8"
16.8"
BB Drop
1.0"
1.0"
1.0"
Head Tube Length
3.9"
4.3"
4.7"
Reach
15.8"
16.4"
17.1"
Stack
22.75"
23.1"
23.5"
Usual Height Range
5'5" - 5'8"
5'9" - 6'0"
6'0" - 6'3"
Stem Length
40-80mm
50-90mm
50-90mm
All measurements are based on 140mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board)
120mm travel forks
Frame Size
Small
Medium
Large
Seat Tube (centre-top)
400mm
440mm
480mm
Top Tube Length (Effective)
597mm
614mm
631mm
Head Angle
68°
68°
68°
Seat Angle
72°
72°
72°
Chainstay Length
428mm
428mm
428mm
BB Drop
33mm
33mm
33mm
Head Tube Length
100mm
110mm
120mm
Reach
411.6mm
425.6mm
439.5mm
Stack
570.6mm
580.0mm
589.3mm
Usual Height Range
165cm - 173cm
174cm - 182cm
183cm - 191cm
Stem Length
40-80mm
50-90mm
50-90mm
All measurements are based on 120mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board)
4 ¾" travel forks
Frame Size
Small
Medium
Large
Seat Tube (centre-top)
16"
17.5"
19"
Top Tube Length (Effective)
23.5"
24.2"
24.8"
Head Angle
68°
68°
68°
Seat Angle
72°
72°
72°
Chainstay Length
16.8"
16.8"
16.8"
BB Drop
1.3"
1.3"
1.3"
Head Tube Length
3.9"
4.3"
4.7"
Reach
16.2"
16.75"
17.3"
Stack
22.5"
22.8"
23.2"
Usual Height Range
5'5" - 5'8"
5'9" - 6'0"
6'0" - 6'3"
Stem Length
40-80mm
50-90mm
50-90mm
All measurements are based on 120mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board)
100mm travel forks
Frame Size
Small
Medium
Large
Seat Tube (centre-top)
400mm
440mm
480mm
Top Tube Length (Effective)
597mm
614mm
631mm
Head Angle
68.6°
68.6°
68.6°
Seat Angle
72.6°
72.6°
72.6°
Chainstay Length
428mm
428mm
428mm
BB Drop
37.5mm
37.5mm
37.5mm
Head Tube Length
100mm
110mm
120mm
Reach
417.5mm
431.5mm
445.4mm
Stack
566.3mm
575.6mm
584.9mm
Usual Height Range
165cm - 173cm
174cm - 182cm
183cm - 191cm
Stem Length
40-80mm
50-90mm
50-90mm
All measurements are based on 100mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board)
4 " travel forks
Frame Size
Small
Medium
Large
Seat Tube (centre-top)
16"
17.5"
19"
Top Tube Length (Effective)
23.5"
24.2"
24.8"
Head Angle
68.6°
68.6°
68.6°
Seat Angle
72.6°
72.6°
72.6°
Chainstay Length
16.8"
16.8"
16.8"
BB Drop
1.4"
1.4"
1.4"
Head Tube Length
3.9"
4.3"
4.7"
Reach
16.4"
17.0"
17.5"
Stack
22.3"
22.7"
23.0"
Usual Height Range
5'5" - 5'8"
5'9" - 6'0"
6'0" - 6'3"
Stem Length
40-80mm
50-90mm
50-90mm
All measurements are based on 100mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board)
Seatpost diameter: 31.6mm. You need 100mm minimum insertion into the frame at full pedaling height.
Front Mech: 34.9mm Shimano SideSwing front entry only
[click here for info][Click here to see what an SLX version looks like]
Fork: Maximum 160mm travel, 551mm axle-crown (without sag)
Bottom Bracket width: 73mm
Bottom Bracket thread: Conventional English/BSA
Headset: 44mm cup, Zero Stack ZS44 top cup, External EC44 bottom cup [click here for info]
Rear Hub: Normal 135 x 10 QR or dedicated Syntace X-12 142x12
[Our frames are dedicated to either axle type, i.e. the QR version can't be converted to 142x12, or vice versa. You have to buy the frame which you need for your wheels.]
Complete Headsets 44mm HeadtubeCane Creek Headset 40 Series ZS44/EC44 £45 Hope 2H for tapered steerer (black) £105 Hope 2H for tapered steerer (orange) £105 Hope 2H for tapered steerer (blue) £105 Hope 2H for tapered steerer (red) £105 Hope 2H for tapered steerer (purple) £105 Hope 2H for tapered steerer (silver) £105 Enduro Bearings Stainless Steel Maxhit Headset £140
External cup Bottom Brackets 24mmShimano MT501 Deore Bottom Bracket £20 Shimano MT801 XT Bottom Bracket £30 Hope MTB Stainless Steel 24mm (black) £105 Hope MTB Stainless Steel 24mm (orange) £105 Hope MTB Stainless Steel 24mm (red) £105 Hope MTB Stainless Steel 24mm (purple) £105 Hope MTB Stainless Steel 24mm (blue) £105 Hope MTB Stainless Steel 24mm (silver) £105 Enduro Bearings Stainless Steel Maxhit 24mm Bottom Bracket £180
(headset and bottom bracket prices include fitting)
0% Finance - UK ONLY
The BFe275 is the tearaway of the Cotic family: A rowdy, fast, fun machine
The BFe275 is the tearaway of the Cotic family: A rowdy, fast, fun machine
Presenting the 2016 Cotic BFe275 - with Stealth/Internal dropper seatpost routing and a Syntace X-12 142x12 thru axle option.
Like it's 26" wheel brother (yes, we still make the BFe26), the BFe275 likes a more, shall we say, direct approach.
The BFe275 is a mighty fine bold-as-brass, rag around play bike. Run it with a 100mm-120mm fork for berm smashing at the 4X track. You can plug in a 160mm fork and send it down the Megavalanche. With 140-150 it's your trail bike with a bit of beef, showing up some of those fancy pants FS bikes at your local Enduro. It's strong as hell and laugh out loud fun, whilst still being lighter than most full suspension bikes.
All mountain, Enduro, 4X, trail centre, downhill, jumping : BFe275 will do it all.
The frame is based around a Reynolds 853 down tube, which allows us to keep massive strength where is matters most, whilst keeping weight down. The rest of the frame is our own FM Heat Treated double butted cromoly steel, which help keep strength and value high throughout the rest of the frame. There are no corners cut: All the usual Cotic features of Ovalform top tube, oversized plug welded seat tube, wishbone stays, cowled dropouts and taper steerer compatible head tube are all present and correct.
27.5" wheels bring a bit of that 29er style easy rolling performance compared to the 26" wheels of it's older brother the BFe26. They aren't hugely different though, so the frame still packages well for shorter riders, and they're still really strong and stiff wheels for getting rowdy with. They're just a little smoother, a little easier to weight when turning into corners, a little more lively and fun.
Complete bikes start with our no nonsense Silver build - which now features the fantastic SLX M7000 11spd drivetrain - then moves up to our high performance Gold level, and finally to the dream bike Platinum spec for all the toys. There are multiple upgrade options for each bike, including WTB Carbon wheels, so you can make your BFe275 your own. For more information, click on the tabs below.
Prices start at (price unavailable) for the BFe275 Silver QR bike
We now have a Factory Collection option on the bikes. Come down to our base in the heart of the Peak District, and we will set up your bike, the suspension, fit pedals, get you all comfortable. You can even take your new Cotic out on it's maiden voyage around our demo loop, straight from our workshop door. Just put a note on your order to Factory Collect and we will look forward to seeing you.
The BFe275 is also available frame only, either with regular 135mm QR rear dropouts for > INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE < or with 142mm spaced Syntace X-12 thru axle dropouts for > INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE <. You have a choice of Battleship Grey Gloss with Yellow Graphics or Fast Red finishes.
However you set it up, BFe275 will always be a rowdy, fast, fun machine.
BFe275 - Burly Iron
In 2016 the BFe275 got a Syntace X-12 142x12 thru axle option, and updated hose routing for Stealth/Internal dropper seatposts.
- Cotic Fm Heat Treat Cromoly throughout with reinforced Reynolds 853 down tube. Maximum strength at minimum weight
- 44mm standard head tube for maximum steerer compatibility and durability
- Ovalform top tube to boost precision and maximise compliance
- Cotic exclusive design reinforced 35mm seat tube for massive pedaling stiffness and dropper seatpost compatibility
- External dropper remote hose clips under the top tube
- Stealth/Internal seat tube dropper routing along the down tube
- Bridge-less S-bend chainstays with Cotic Hexten gussets for improved fatigue life and huge mud clearance
- ISCG05 mount
- Cotic Superlight 135mm QR cowled dropouts with replaceable mech hanger
- Syntace X-12 142x12 thru axle option (+(£50)
- Geometry with commitment! Minimum 100mm travel forks, optimised around 120mm-140mm forks, maximum 160mm forks.
- Low slung design keeps the frame out of the way for those tight situations, and long top tube/short stem setup lets you ride up to the trails without breaking your back
- No seat tube bottle bosses, so the seatpost can be dropped ALL the way down.
- Optimised For Inline geometry brings the best out of 27.5" wheels.
- Sizes - 16" (S), 17.5" (M) and 19" (L). The frames are designed to be compact and chuckable
- Weight - 5.6 lbs for the 16"
All our bikes are hand assembled to order here in Sheffield by Paul, Cy, Will or Richard. If there's anything on the spec you're not sure about, or don't need, give us a ring to discuss. We'd much rather leave something off you don't need and charge you a bit less than waste a perfectly good part you'll not use when we can put it on someone elses bike. Better for you, better for us, less waste, so better for everyone.
Build Specification - Gold- BFe275 Thru Axle Frame with Syntace X-12
- Shimano Deore XT M8000 1x11 Drivetrain, 11-42 Cassette
Race Face Turbine Cinch 175mm Cranks, Direct Mount 30t Chainring- substitution: Shimano Deore XT cranks with Burgtec 32T Retainer Ring
- Deore XT M8000 Brakes, 180/160 rotors
- X Fusion Sweep RL2 140mm, 15mm axle, taper steerer
- Hope Hoops Tech Enduro wheels
- Finishing kit, including:
- Your choice of handlebar:
- Race Face Respond bars - 785 x 12 rise or 720 flat options
- Joystick Analogue Carbon - 800 x 20 rise, 223gms (+£100)
- Your choice of Stem from the following options:
- Race Face Chester 50mm x 6 deg
- Race Face Ride 60mm x 6 deg
- Race Face Ride 70mm x 6 deg
- Race Face Ride 375mm seatpost
- Cotic Cromo Rail Saddle
- Hope Headset
- Continental Trail King 27.5 x 2.2" Pure Grip
- Pedals not included
- Price: from (price unavailable) (UK only).
As well as being able to spec the post, bars and stem for the best possible bike fit, and upgrade the rear shock, our builds can additionally be customised by changing any of the following:
- Discbrakes: choose between 2 Shimano and 2 Hope options
- Wheels: upgrade your Hope Tech XC 27.5 to Hope/WTB Ci24 Carbon Wheels
- Forks: upgrade your Gold build to Roughcut HLR or Fox 34 FIT4 Factory Forks
- Seatpost: Add a Race Face Turbine Dropper Seatpost with upgraded 1x Remote
- BFe275 Thru Axle Frame with Syntace X-12
- 1x11 Drivetrain - Shimano SLX M7000, 11-42 Cassette
Race Face Affect Cinch 175mm Cranks, Direct Mount 30t Chainring- substitution: Shimano Deore SLX cranks with Burgtec 32T Retainer Ring
- Deore M615 Brakes, 180/160 rotors
- X Fusion Sweep RL2 - 140 travel, 15mm axle, taper steerer
- WTB ST i25 TCS Tubeless Ready rims on Deore M618 hubs
- Finishing kit, including:
- Your choice of handlebar:
- Race Face Respond bars - 785 x 12 rise or 720 flat options
- Joystick Analogue Carbon - 800 x 20 rise, 223gms (+£100)
- Your choice of Stem from the following options:
- Cotic 35mm Stem
- Cotic 45mm Stem
- Race Face Ride 60mm
- Race Face Ride 70mm
- Hope AM Stem 50mm (+£50)
- Joystick Builder 50mm (+£50)
- Joystick Builder 35mm (+£50)
- Race Face Ride 375mm seatpost
- Cotic Cromo Rail Saddle
- Cane Creek 10 Headset
- Continental Trail King 2.2"
- Pedals not included
- Price: from (price unavailable) (UK only).
- BFe275 QR Rear Axle Frame
- 1x11 Drivetrain - Shimano SLX M7000, 11-42 Cassette
Race Face Affect Cinch 175mm Cranks, Direct Mount 30t Chainring- substitution: Shimano Deore SLX cranks with Burgtec 32T Retainer Ring
- Deore M615 Brakes, 180/160 rotors
- X Fusion Sweep RL2 - 140 travel, 15mm axle, taper steerer
- Shimano MT15 wheels
- Finishing kit, including:
- Your choice of handlebar:
- Race Face Respond bars - 785 x 12 rise or 720 flat options
- Joystick Analogue Carbon - 800 x 20 rise, 223gms (+£100)
- Your choice of Stem from the following options:
- Cotic 35mm Stem
- Cotic 45mm Stem
- Race Face Ride 60mm
- Race Face Ride 70mm
- Hope AM Stem 50mm (+£50)
- Joystick Builder 50mm (+£50)
- Joystick Builder 35mm (+£50)
- Race Face Ride 375mm seatpost
- Cotic Cromo Rail Saddle
- Cane Creek 10 Headset
- Continental Trail King 2.2"
- Pedals not included
- Price: from (price unavailable) (UK only).
As well as being able to spec the post, bars and stem for the best possible bike fit, and upgrade the rear shock, our builds can additionally be customised by changing any of the following:
- Headset: upgrade your Silver build to a Hope headset
- Discbrakes: choose between 2 Shimano and 2 Hope options
- Wheels: upgrade your Silver build to Hope Tech XC 27.5 or Hope/WTB Ci24 Carbon Wheels
- Seatpost: Add a Race Face Turbine Dropper Seatpost with upgraded 1x Remote
- Forks: upgrade your Silver build to Roughcut HLR or Fox 34 FIT4 Factory Forks
NOTE: Specifications subject to change without notice. Because of this, bikes shown in videos and photos can feature a different spec to that currently offered.
The chart is a guide to frame size. New on the BFe275 is Optimised For Inline geometry.
Our original Ultra Compact Geometry was designed around a 100mm travel fork as a minimum. The original geometry also assumed a layback seatpost. Running forks longer than 100mm (most people use 140mm on their BFe these days) shortens the reach (distance from bars to BB) and running an inline or dropper post (which are usually inline clamp) shortens the position from the other end of the bike, squeezing the room available to the rider.
Optimised For Inline takes the rider position we originally intended for 100mm forks on the original BFe and then maintains it for a 27.5" wheel frame layout with 120mm forks installed and an inline seatpost. This has meant lengthening the top tube at the front end to compensate for the longer forks, and slackening the seat angle at the rear to swing an inline seatpost into the same saddle clamp position as a layback version.
The resulting geometry makes the frames look long on the top tube compared to what you might be used to on a traditionally designed 26" wheel bike. However, the new layout is simply tuned for proper position on inline or dropper posts, but the BB, head tube, bars and the saddle are all in the same places as the usually are on a Cotic bike. The effect is to make the top tubes look long when the reach is comparable to our usual sizing. Click here to read in more detail about Optimised For Inline geometry.
If you would like us to help you out with sizing, or are on the cusp of two sizes then drop us a line at size@cotic.co.uk or give us a call on 07970 853531 and we'll be happy to discuss set up based on what you're riding at the moment.
160mm travel forks
| Frame Size | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 400mm | 440mm | 480mm |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 597mm | 614mm | 631mm |
| Head Angle | 66.4° | 66.4° | 66.4° |
| Seat Angle | 70.4° | 70.4° | 70.4° |
| Chainstay Length | 428mm | 428mm | 428mm |
| BB Drop | 21.5mm | 21.5mm | 21.5mm |
| Head Tube Length | 100mm | 110mm | 120mm |
| Reach | 400.8mm | 414.8mm | 428.8mm |
| Stack | 578.2mm | 587.7mm | 597.2mm |
| Usual Height Range | 165cm - 173cm | 174cm - 182cm | 183cm - 191cm |
| Stem Length | 40-80mm | 50-90mm | 50-90mm |
| All measurements are based on 160mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board) | |||
6 ¼" travel forks
| Frame Size | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 16" | 17.5" | 19" |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 23.5" | 24.2" | 24.8" |
| Head Angle | 66.4° | 66.4° | 66.4° |
| Seat Angle | 70.4° | 70.4° | 70.4° |
| Chainstay Length | 16.8" | 16.8" | 16.8" |
| BB Drop | 0.85" | 0.85" | 0.85" |
| Head Tube Length | 3.9" | 4.3" | 4.7" |
| Reach | 15.8" | 16.4" | 17.1" |
| Stack | 22.75" | 23.1" | 23.5" |
| Usual Height Range | 5'5" - 5'8" | 5'9" - 6'0" | 6'0" - 6'3" |
| Stem Length | 40-80mm | 50-90mm | 50-90mm |
| All measurements are based on 160mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board) | |||
150mm travel forks
| Frame Size | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 400mm | 440mm | 480mm |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 597mm | 614mm | 631mm |
| Head Angle | 66.8° | 66.8° | 66.8° |
| Seat Angle | 70.8° | 70.8° | 70.8° |
| Chainstay Length | 428mm | 428mm | 428mm |
| BB Drop | 24.9mm | 24.9mm | 24.9mm |
| Head Tube Length | 100mm | 110mm | 120mm |
| Reach | 400.8mm | 414.8mm | 428.8mm |
| Stack | 578.2mm | 587.7mm | 597.2mm |
| Usual Height Range | 165cm - 173cm | 174cm - 182cm | 183cm - 191cm |
| Stem Length | 40-80mm | 50-90mm | 50-90mm |
| All measurements are based on 150mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board) | |||
6" travel forks
| Frame Size | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 16" | 17.5" | 19" |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 23.5" | 24.2" | 24.8" |
| Head Angle | 66.8° | 66.8° | 66.8° |
| Seat Angle | 70.8° | 70.8° | 70.8° |
| Chainstay Length | 16.8" | 16.8" | 16.8" |
| BB Drop | 0.98" | 0.98" | 0.98" |
| Head Tube Length | 3.9" | 4.3" | 4.7" |
| Reach | 15.8" | 16.4" | 17.1" |
| Stack | 22.75" | 23.1" | 23.5" |
| Usual Height Range | 5'5" - 5'8" | 5'9" - 6'0" | 6'0" - 6'3" |
| Stem Length | 40-80mm | 50-90mm | 50-90mm |
| All measurements are based on 150mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board) | |||
140mm travel forks
| Frame Size | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 400mm | 440mm | 480mm |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 597mm | 614mm | 631mm |
| Head Angle | 67° | 67° | 67° |
| Seat Angle | 71° | 71° | 71° |
| Chainstay Length | 428mm | 428mm | 428mm |
| BB Drop | 25mm | 25mm | 25mm |
| Head Tube Length | 100mm | 110mm | 120mm |
| Reach | 400.8mm | 414.8mm | 428.8mm |
| Stack | 578.2mm | 587.7mm | 597.2mm |
| Usual Height Range | 165cm - 173cm | 174cm - 182cm | 183cm - 191cm |
| Stem Length | 40-80mm | 50-90mm | 50-90mm |
| All measurements are based on 140mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board) | |||
5 ½" travel forks
| Frame Size | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 16" | 17.5" | 19" |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 23.5" | 24.2" | 24.8" |
| Head Angle | 67° | 67° | 67° |
| Seat Angle | 71° | 71° | 71° |
| Chainstay Length | 16.8" | 16.8" | 16.8" |
| BB Drop | 1.0" | 1.0" | 1.0" |
| Head Tube Length | 3.9" | 4.3" | 4.7" |
| Reach | 15.8" | 16.4" | 17.1" |
| Stack | 22.75" | 23.1" | 23.5" |
| Usual Height Range | 5'5" - 5'8" | 5'9" - 6'0" | 6'0" - 6'3" |
| Stem Length | 40-80mm | 50-90mm | 50-90mm |
| All measurements are based on 140mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board) | |||
120mm travel forks
| Frame Size | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 400mm | 440mm | 480mm |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 597mm | 614mm | 631mm |
| Head Angle | 68° | 68° | 68° |
| Seat Angle | 72° | 72° | 72° |
| Chainstay Length | 428mm | 428mm | 428mm |
| BB Drop | 33mm | 33mm | 33mm |
| Head Tube Length | 100mm | 110mm | 120mm |
| Reach | 411.6mm | 425.6mm | 439.5mm |
| Stack | 570.6mm | 580.0mm | 589.3mm |
| Usual Height Range | 165cm - 173cm | 174cm - 182cm | 183cm - 191cm |
| Stem Length | 40-80mm | 50-90mm | 50-90mm |
| All measurements are based on 120mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board) | |||
4 ¾" travel forks
| Frame Size | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 16" | 17.5" | 19" |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 23.5" | 24.2" | 24.8" |
| Head Angle | 68° | 68° | 68° |
| Seat Angle | 72° | 72° | 72° |
| Chainstay Length | 16.8" | 16.8" | 16.8" |
| BB Drop | 1.3" | 1.3" | 1.3" |
| Head Tube Length | 3.9" | 4.3" | 4.7" |
| Reach | 16.2" | 16.75" | 17.3" |
| Stack | 22.5" | 22.8" | 23.2" |
| Usual Height Range | 5'5" - 5'8" | 5'9" - 6'0" | 6'0" - 6'3" |
| Stem Length | 40-80mm | 50-90mm | 50-90mm |
| All measurements are based on 120mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board) | |||
100mm travel forks
| Frame Size | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 400mm | 440mm | 480mm |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 597mm | 614mm | 631mm |
| Head Angle | 68.6° | 68.6° | 68.6° |
| Seat Angle | 72.6° | 72.6° | 72.6° |
| Chainstay Length | 428mm | 428mm | 428mm |
| BB Drop | 37.5mm | 37.5mm | 37.5mm |
| Head Tube Length | 100mm | 110mm | 120mm |
| Reach | 417.5mm | 431.5mm | 445.4mm |
| Stack | 566.3mm | 575.6mm | 584.9mm |
| Usual Height Range | 165cm - 173cm | 174cm - 182cm | 183cm - 191cm |
| Stem Length | 40-80mm | 50-90mm | 50-90mm |
| All measurements are based on 100mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board) | |||
4 " travel forks
| Frame Size | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 16" | 17.5" | 19" |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 23.5" | 24.2" | 24.8" |
| Head Angle | 68.6° | 68.6° | 68.6° |
| Seat Angle | 72.6° | 72.6° | 72.6° |
| Chainstay Length | 16.8" | 16.8" | 16.8" |
| BB Drop | 1.4" | 1.4" | 1.4" |
| Head Tube Length | 3.9" | 4.3" | 4.7" |
| Reach | 16.4" | 17.0" | 17.5" |
| Stack | 22.3" | 22.7" | 23.0" |
| Usual Height Range | 5'5" - 5'8" | 5'9" - 6'0" | 6'0" - 6'3" |
| Stem Length | 40-80mm | 50-90mm | 50-90mm |
| All measurements are based on 100mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board) | |||
Seatpost diameter: 31.6mm. You need 100mm minimum insertion into the frame at full pedaling height.
Front Mech: 34.9mm Shimano SideSwing front entry only [click here for info][Click here to see what an SLX version looks like]
Fork: Maximum 160mm travel, 551mm axle-crown (without sag)
Bottom Bracket width: 73mm
Bottom Bracket thread: Conventional English/BSA
Headset: 44mm cup, Zero Stack ZS44 top cup, External EC44 bottom cup [click here for info]
Rear Hub: Normal 135 x 10 QR or dedicated Syntace X-12 142x12
[Our frames are dedicated to either axle type, i.e. the QR version can't be converted to 142x12, or vice versa. You have to buy the frame which you need for your wheels.]
Complete Headsets 44mm Headtube
| Cane Creek Headset 40 Series ZS44/EC44 | £45 |
|---|---|
| Hope 2H for tapered steerer (black) | £105 |
| Hope 2H for tapered steerer (orange) | £105 |
| Hope 2H for tapered steerer (blue) | £105 |
| Hope 2H for tapered steerer (red) | £105 |
| Hope 2H for tapered steerer (purple) | £105 |
| Hope 2H for tapered steerer (silver) | £105 |
| Enduro Bearings Stainless Steel Maxhit Headset | £140 |
| Shimano MT501 Deore Bottom Bracket | £20 |
|---|---|
| Shimano MT801 XT Bottom Bracket | £30 |
| Hope MTB Stainless Steel 24mm (black) | £105 |
| Hope MTB Stainless Steel 24mm (orange) | £105 |
| Hope MTB Stainless Steel 24mm (red) | £105 |
| Hope MTB Stainless Steel 24mm (purple) | £105 |
| Hope MTB Stainless Steel 24mm (blue) | £105 |
| Hope MTB Stainless Steel 24mm (silver) | £105 |
| Enduro Bearings Stainless Steel Maxhit 24mm Bottom Bracket | £180 |
(headset and bottom bracket prices include fitting)
