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The BFe is our trail bashing, downhill thrashing, jump park smashing, enduro winning, do-it-all fun machine.
Right from its introduction in 2005, the BFe has always been the tearaway of the Cotic family. The Soul's stockier, rowdier younger brother. You know the one - loads of fun, but a bit on the wild side? That's the BFe.
New for 2018 is an Extra Small (XS) size so everyone can enjoy some hardtail shredding, and we have introduced a gorgeous Champagne metallic paint option.
Re-invented for its 5th generation, the latest BFe takes the biggest step forward in geometry and features since it was first launched. During our focus on the droplink full suspension bikes over the last couple of years, we got to wondering.....what would a hardtail with Rocket style geometry be like? The answer is here in the new BFe: It's longer, slacker, lower and more capable than ever. And fast.
It's so, sooooooooooo fast!
The BFe has always been a diverse beast: Down size and mount up with a 120mm fork and it is suited to smash the dirt jumps, local BMX or 4X track, with the geometry of the bike making it easy to throw down style and tricks like there is no tomorrow.
With a 140mm fork and sized with room to move, the BFe turns into the dream trail bike which climbs nearly as fast as it descends whilst keeping a huge grin on your face!
When suited up with a 150mm-160mm fork the BFe will have no qualms about keeping up with your mates on their big fancy full-sus rigs at the enduros. The BFe can comfortably handle up those big forks so you can get hooning on near enough any downhill track you choose!
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, Syntace thru axle dropouts, stealth seatpost routing and taper steerer compatible head tube are all present and correct.
Throw in massive clearance for latest generation wide rubber - 27.5 x 2.6” or 26 x 3.0” tyres - and you'll be taking on all terrain in your stride, giving you the confidence to ride faster and be buzzing to do “just another run”!
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. There are multiple upgrade options for each bike, including WTB Carbon wheels, Hope coloured parts, X Fusion, Fox or Rockshox suspension, and Joystick carbon bars. You can make your BFe your own. For more information, click on the tabs below.
Prices start at (price unavailable) for the BFe Silver bike
frame options
The BFe is also available frame only, for > INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE < with 142mm Syntace X-12 thru axle. Finish wise, you have a choice of CMYK (Cyan, Magenta and Yellow decals on Gloss Black paint), or Gloss Black paint with Orange/Aqua decals, or Gloss Cyan with Orange decal detailing.
Trail, enduro, 4X, downhill, bike parks : BFe will do it all.
BFe - Burly Iron
Still want 26” wheels? You need the BFe26. Maybe you would prefer some 29er or 27.5 Plus wheels for your hardtail? Take a look at our smooth and supple SolarisMAX. Want to thrash your 27.5” wheels but add some suspension? You need the Rocket.
NEW FOR 2018 - XS (Extra Small size) suits riders right down to around 4ft 11in tall.
The gorgeous Champagne with orange details replaces the black/orange/aqua option.
NEW FOR 2017 - Pretty much all new, that's what's new!
The big departure for the 5th generation frame is the geometry. The BFe has traditionally been closely associated with the Soul geometry, but as times and riding styles change we felt it was time for the BFe to strike out on it's own.
The main changes are:
- Shorter seat tubes on all sizes and dropped top tubes for a big increase in standover clearance. The short seat tubes also allow the use of dropper posts with at least 150mm drop on all sizes, and with the advent of 170mm and 180mm drop posts these are also more likely to fit the new frame layout.
- Longer reach across all sizes with larger steps between sizes. Our geometry research over the last couple of years has shown us that we much prefer the handling with short stems - particularly around the 35-45mm range. By lengthening the frames and widening the reach jumps between sizes this will allow more people to get a really short stem on their BFe whilst still having plenty of room to move.
- Slacker head angle - 66 deg at ride height with a 140mm fork. It's based around the Rocket front end. Works hand in hand with the short stems to keep handling lively whilst giving loads of feel and confidence.
- Optimised around 140mm forks. The BFe has always been capable of running 160mm forks and the new bike is no exception, but previous generations of BFe were designed around shorter 100mm or 120mm forks for all round handling. This left them somewhat compromised for climbing when running longer forks, and as most people build their BFe with at least 140mm forks the latest bike has been designed with this in mind which will make the bike more usable across all the fork lengths you can choose for it.
- Steeper seat angle. This runs hand in hand with the two new developments above, but in stepping away from our OFI geometry we have steepened the seat angle, and this combined with the optimisation around longer forks means the seat angle will be up to 2 degrees steeper than the previous generation frame for a given fork length. This keeps you in the middle of the bike and when combined with the long reach and short stem gives brilliantly poised handling when seated.
- Lower BB - the new bike has a 43mm BB drop when at ride height with 140mm forks. Keeps the bike planted even when running the latest large volume 2.6" tyres.
The tubeset is carried over broadly unchanged as it's just the best compromise of weight, strength and price we can strike. The chainstays are new on the BFe, but shaping is carried over from the SolarisMAX. These stays give room for 27.5 x 2.6" or 26 x 3.0" tyres whilst maintaining the 16.9" stays.
Cotic frames are designed, developed, engineered and tested entirely by us at our base in the Peak District, near Sheffield in the UK. Our founder - Cy Turner - is the lead designer and engineer, and our frames are rigorously ride tested by everyone at Cotic, and our Race Team. They are fully certified and lab tested in excess of the requirements of ISO4210 safety standards.
This frame is hand made in Taiwan by our specially selected framebuilder, chosen because of their vast experience with our favourite materials, and their top quality finish. They are the best in Taiwan for what we need.
Each frame is dip coated inside and out with zinc phosphate before painting, to prevent corrosion and ensure the best paint finish. After we've agonised over the colours, designs and decals the frames are painted to the highest quality including a protective clear coat, before extensive QC by our agent in Taiwan. Once the frames reach us in the UK, we carry out further QC, and prep the frames for headset and bottom bracket installation.
As always, all complete bikes are built to order by us here in the Peak District, to the exact spec of your choice. We build your bike for you.
- Cotic Fm Heat Treated 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: 27.5 x 2.6" or 26 x 3.0" tyres run in the BFe
- ISCG05 mount
- Syntace X-12 142x12 thru axle
- Geometry with commitment! Minimum 100mm travel forks, optimised around 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.
- Sizes - Small (15.3" seat tube), Medium (16.7") and Large (18.1"). The frames
are designed to be compact and chuckable
- Weight - 5.6 lbs for the Small
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. Better for you, better for us, less waste, so better for everyone.
When ordering, you can choose key components to help you get the fit you want on your bike (contact us if you need help), but you can also Go Custom if you want to personalise your build still further.
Build Specification - Gold
- SRAM Eagle GX 12spd, 10-50 Cassette
- SRAM Eagle GX Cranks, 175mm, 32t X-Sync 2 Chainring, GXP BB
- Deore XT M8000 Brakes, 180/160 rotors
- X Fusion Sweep HLR 140mm, 15mm axle, taper steerer
- Hope Hoops Tech Enduro wheels or HUNT Enduro Wide
- Finishing kit, including:
- Your choice of handlebar:
- Cotic Calver Bars - 780 x 25 rise
- Burgtec Ride Wide Carbon - 800 x 20 rise (+£100)
- Your choice of Stem from the following options:
- Cotic Short Stem 35mm
- Cotic Short Stem 45mm
- Hope AM Stem 35mm in any Hope colour(+£50)
- X Fusion Manic Dropper Seatpost 125mm or 150mm drop
- Cotic Cromo Rail Saddle
- Hope Headset
- WTB G2 Series Tyres - Vigilante 27.5 x 2.5 Light High Grip Slashguard Front, Trail Boss 27.5 x 2.5 Tough Fast Rolling Rear, set up Tubeless
- Pedals not included
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Build Specification - Gold
- BFe 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
- Deore XT M8000 Brakes, 180/160 rotors
- X Fusion Sweep HLR 140mm, 15mm axle, taper steerer
- Hope Hoops Tech Enduro wheels or HUNT Enduro Wide
- Finishing kit, including:
- Your choice of handlebar:
- Cotic Calver Bars - 780 x 25 rise
- Burgtec Ride Wide Carbon - 800 x 20 rise (+£100)
- Your choice of Stem from the following options:
- Cotic Short Stem 35mm
- Cotic Short Stem 45mm
- Hope AM Stem 35mm in any Hope colour(+£50)
- X Fusion Manic Dropper Seatpost 125mm or 150mm drop
Cotic Cromo Rail Saddle
Hope Headset
WTB G2 Series Tyres - Vigilante 27.5 x 2.5 Light High Grip Slashguard Front, Trail Boss 27.5 x 2.5 Tough Fast Rolling Rear, set up Tubeless
Pedals not included
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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: Change the colours of your Hope hubs, or switch out to lighter HUNT Trail Wide wheels
- Forks: upgrade your Gold build to Cane Creek Helm Forks
- GO CUSTOM based on a Gold build
Build Specification - Silver
- BFe Thru Axle Frame with Syntace X-12
- Shimano SLX M7000 1x11 Drivetrain
- Shimano SLX M7000 11-42 Cassette
- Race Face Affect Cinch 175mm Cranks, Direct Mount 30t Chainring
- 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:
- Cotic Calver Bars - 780 x 25 rise
- Burgtec Ride Wide Carbon - 800 x 20 rise (+£100)
- Your choice of Stem from the following options:
- Cotic Short Stem 35mm
- Cotic Short Stem 45mm
- Hope AM Stem 35mm in any Hope colour(+£50)
- Race Face Ride 375mm seatpost
- Cotic Cromo Rail Saddle
- Cane Creek 10 Headset
- Continental Trail King 2.2"
- Pedals not included
- Price: from > INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE < (UK only).
- 0% Finance Now Available. Use the order page to calculate your payments.
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 Enduro 27.5 or HUNT Trail Wide or Enduro Wide
- Seatpost: Add an X Fusion Manic dropper post
- Forks: upgrade your Silver build to Roughcut HLR or Cane Creek Helm Forks
- GO CUSTOM based on a Silver build
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. The BFe features Longshot geometry.
This new approach has brought larger reach steps between sizes to allow everyone to get their stem nice and short. We recommend aiming to size your bike with a 35mm stem if possible. Wide bars and short stems make for very responsive steering, so we have slackened the head angle to balance this out, and steepened the seat angle to keep you in the in middle of the bike. The result is a beautifully balanced ride, with stable, confidence inspiring feel at speed, with think-and-you're-there steering and amazing front end grip for slicing through the singletrack. If you prefer your handling slightly more conventional, simply size down, add a 50mm stem and a longer dropper post to get your pedaling height and away you go.
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
XS
Small
Medium
Large
Seat Tube (centre-top)
345mm
390mm
425mm
460mm
Top Tube Length (Effective)
592.5mm
608mm
633mm
659mm
Head Angle
65°
65°
65°
65°
Seat Angle
72°
72°
72°
72°
Chainstay Length
428mm
428mm
428mm
428mm
BB Drop
38mm
38mm
38mm
38mm
Head Tube Length
100mm
100mm
110mm
120mm
Reach
405mm
420mm
442mm
465mm
Stack
593mm
593mm
602mm
611mm
Usual Height Range
150cm - 164cm
165cm - 173cm
174cm - 182cm
183cm - 191cm
Stem Length
30-50mm
30-50mm
30-50mm
30-50mm
Max Tyre Size
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
Minimum Seatpost Insertion (including actuator mechanism)
216mm
251mm
251mm
286mm
All measurements are based on 160mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board). Seatpost minimum insertion is guidance based on leaving 25mm clear below the actuator for any hose or cable to route through our frames. Your post may need less, or more, or if you use an externally routed dropper you won't need this margin at all.
6 ¼" travel forks
Frame Size
XS
Small
Medium
Large
Seat Tube (centre-top)
13.8"
15.3"
16.7"
18.1"
Top Tube Length (Effective)
23.3"
23.9"
24.9"
25.9"
Head Angle
65°
65°
65°
65°
Seat Angle
72°
72°
72°
72°
Chainstay Length
16.8"
16.8"
16.8"
16.8"
BB Drop
1.5"
1.5"
1.5"
1.5"
Head Tube Length
3.9"
3.9"
4.3"
4.7"
Reach
15.8"
16.5"
17.4"
18.3"
Stack
23.3"
23.3"
23.7"
24"
Usual Height Range
4'11" - 5'4"
5'5" - 5'8"
5'9" - 6'0"
6'0" - 6'3"
Stem Length
30-50mm
30-50mm
30-50mm
30-50mm
Max Tyre Size
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
Maximum Seatpost Insertion (including actuator mechanism)
216mm
251mm
251mm
286mm
All measurements are based on 160mm/6.3" travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board). Seatpost Maximum insertion is guidance based on leaving 25mm clear below the actuator for any hose or cable to route through our frames. Your post may need less, or more, or if you use an externally routed dropper you won't need this margin at all.
150mm travel forks
Frame Size
XS
Small
Medium
Large
Seat Tube (centre-top)
345mm
390mm
425mm
460mm
Top Tube Length (Effective)
590.5mm
607mm
632mm
658mm
Head Angle
65.5°
65.5°
65.5°
65.5°
Seat Angle
72.5°
72.5°
72.5°
72.5°
Chainstay Length
428mm
428mm
428mm
428mm
BB Drop
40mm
40mm
40mm
40mm
Head Tube Length
100mm
100mm
110mm
120mm
Reach
406mm
423mm
445mm
468mm
Stack
590mm
590mm
599mm
608mm
Usual Height Range
150cm - 164cm
165cm - 173cm
174cm - 182cm
183cm - 191cm
Stem Length
30-50mm
30-50mm
30-50mm
30-50mm
Max Tyre Size
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
Maximum Seatpost Insertion (including actuator mechanism)
216mm
251mm
251mm
286mm
All measurements are based on 150mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board). Seatpost Maximum insertion is guidance based on leaving 25mm clear below the actuator for any hose or cable to route through our frames. Your post may need less, or more, or if you use an externally routed dropper you won't need this margin at all.
6" travel forks
Frame Size
XS
Small
Medium
Large
Seat Tube (centre-top)
13.8"
15.3"
16.7"
18.1"
Top Tube Length (Effective)
23.2"
23.9"
24.9"
25.9"
Head Angle
65.5°
65.5°
65.5°
65.5°
Seat Angle
72.5°
72.5°
72.5°
72.5°
Chainstay Length
16.8"
16.8"
16.8"
16.8"
BB Drop
1.6"
1.6"
1.6"
1.6"
Head Tube Length
3.9"
3.9"
4.3"
4.7"
Reach
15.95"
16.65"
17.5"
18.4"
Stack
23.2"
23.2"
23.6"
23.9"
Usual Height Range
4'11" - 5'4"
5'5" - 5'8"
5'9" - 6'0"
6'0" - 6'3"
Stem Length
30-50mm
30-50mm
30-50mm
30-50mm
Max Tyre Size
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
Maximum Seatpost Insertion (including actuator mechanism)
216mm
251mm
251mm
286mm
All measurements are based on 150mm/5.9" travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board). Seatpost Maximum insertion is guidance based on leaving 25mm clear below the actuator for any hose or cable to route through our frames. Your post may need less, or more, or if you use an externally routed dropper you won't need this margin at all.
140mm travel forks
Frame Size
XS
Small
Medium
Large
Seat Tube (centre-top)
345mm
390mm
425mm
460mm
Top Tube Length (Effective)
589.5mm
606mm
631mm
657mm
Head Angle
66°
66°
66°
66°
Seat Angle
73°
73°
73°
73°
Chainstay Length
428mm
428mm
428mm
428mm
BB Drop
43mm
43mm
43mm
43mm
Head Tube Length
100mm
100mm
110mm
120mm
Reach
410mm
427mm
449mm
472mm
Stack
587mm
587mm
596mm
605mm
Usual Height Range
150cm - 164cm
165cm - 173cm
174cm - 182cm
183cm - 191cm
Stem Length
30-50mm
30-50mm
30-50mm
30-50mm
Max Tyre Size
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
Maximum Seatpost Insertion (including actuator mechanism)
216mm
251mm
251mm
286mm
All measurements are based on 140mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board). Seatpost Maximum insertion is guidance based on leaving 25mm clear below the actuator for any hose or cable to route through our frames. Your post may need less, or more, or if you use an externally routed dropper you won't need this margin at all.
5 ½" travel forks
Frame Size
XS
Small
Medium
Large
Seat Tube (centre-top)
13.8"
15.3"
16.7"
18.1"
Top Tube Length (Effective)
23.2"
23.9"
24.8"
25.8"
Head Angle
66°
66°
66°
66°
Seat Angle
73°
73°
73°
73°
Chainstay Length
16.8"
16.8"
16.8"
16.8"
BB Drop
1.7"
1.7"
1.7"
1.7"
Head Tube Length
3.9"
3.9"
4.3"
4.7"
Reach
16.1"
16.8"
17.7"
18.6"
Stack
23.1"
23.1"
23.4"
23.8"
Usual Height Range
4'11" - 5'4"
5'5" - 5'8"
5'9" - 6'0"
6'0" - 6'3"
Stem Length
30-50mm
30-50mm
30-50mm
30-50mm
Max Tyre Size
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
Maximum Seatpost Insertion (including actuator mechanism)
216mm
251mm
251mm
286mm
All measurements are based on 140mm/5.5" travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board). Seatpost Maximum insertion is guidance based on leaving 25mm clear below the actuator for any hose or cable to route through our frames. Your post may need less, or more, or if you use an externally routed dropper you won't need this margin at all.
120mm travel forks
Frame Size
XS
Small
Medium
Large
Seat Tube (centre-top)
345mm
390mm
425mm
460mm
Top Tube Length (Effective)
587.5mm
604mm
629mm
655mm
Head Angle
67°
67°
67°
67°
Seat Angle
74°
74°
74°
74°
Chainstay Length
428mm
428mm
428mm
428mm
BB Drop
48mm
48mm
48mm
48mm
Head Tube Length
100mm
100mm
110mm
120mm
Reach
417mm
434mm
456mm
479mm
Stack
581mm
581mm
590mm
599mm
Usual Height Range
150cm - 164cm
165cm - 173cm
174cm - 182cm
183cm - 191cm
Stem Length
30-50mm
30-50mm
30-50mm
30-50mm
Max Tyre Size
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
Maximum Seatpost Insertion (including actuator mechanism)
216mm
251mm
251mm
286mm
All measurements are based on 120mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board). Seatpost Maximum insertion is guidance based on leaving 25mm clear below the actuator for any hose or cable to route through our frames. Your post may need less, or more, or if you use an externally routed dropper you won't need this margin at all.
4 ¾" travel forks
Frame Size
XS
Small
Medium
Large
Seat Tube (centre-top)
13.8"
15.3"
16.7"
18.1"
Top Tube Length (Effective)
23.0"
23.8"
24.75"
25.8"
Head Angle
67°
67°
67°
67°
Seat Angle
74°
74°
74°
74°
Chainstay Length
16.8"
16.8"
16.8"
16.8"
BB Drop
1.9"
1.9"
1.9"
1.9"
Head Tube Length
3.9"
3.9"
4.3"
4.7"
Reach
16.4"
17.08"
17.95"
18.85"
Stack
22.9"
22.9"
23.2"
23.6"
Usual Height Range
4'11" - 5'4"
5'5" - 5'8"
5'9" - 6'0"
6'0" - 6'3"
Stem Length
30-50mm
30-50mm
30-50mm
30-50mm
Max Tyre Size
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0"
Maximum Seatpost Insertion (including actuator mechanism)
216mm
251mm
251mm
286mm
All measurements are based on 120mm/4.7" travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board). Seatpost Maximum insertion is guidance based on leaving 25mm clear below the actuator for any hose or cable to route through our frames. Your post may need less, or more, or if you use an externally routed dropper you won't need this margin at all.
Seatpost diameter: 31.6mm. You need 100mm minimum insertion into the frame at full pedaling height.
Dropper Routing: Internal (stealth) and external dropper post hose/cable routing options
Front Mech: 34.9mm Shimano SideSwing front entry only
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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: Dedicated Syntace X-12 142x12
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)
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THIS PAGE IS FOR THE 2017 VERSION WHICH IS NOW DISCONTINUED
THIS PAGE IS FOR THE 2017 VERSION WHICH IS NOW DISCONTINUED
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The BFe is our trail bashing, downhill thrashing, jump park smashing, enduro winning, do-it-all fun machine.
Looking for the latest version? Click Here
The BFe is our trail bashing, downhill thrashing, jump park smashing, enduro winning, do-it-all fun machine.
Right from its introduction in 2005, the BFe has always been the tearaway of the Cotic family. The Soul's stockier, rowdier younger brother. You know the one - loads of fun, but a bit on the wild side? That's the BFe.
New for 2018 is an Extra Small (XS) size so everyone can enjoy some hardtail shredding, and we have introduced a gorgeous Champagne metallic paint option.
Re-invented for its 5th generation, the latest BFe takes the biggest step forward in geometry and features since it was first launched. During our focus on the droplink full suspension bikes over the last couple of years, we got to wondering.....what would a hardtail with Rocket style geometry be like? The answer is here in the new BFe: It's longer, slacker, lower and more capable than ever. And fast. It's so, sooooooooooo fast!
The BFe has always been a diverse beast: Down size and mount up with a 120mm fork and it is suited to smash the dirt jumps, local BMX or 4X track, with the geometry of the bike making it easy to throw down style and tricks like there is no tomorrow.
With a 140mm fork and sized with room to move, the BFe turns into the dream trail bike which climbs nearly as fast as it descends whilst keeping a huge grin on your face!
When suited up with a 150mm-160mm fork the BFe will have no qualms about keeping up with your mates on their big fancy full-sus rigs at the enduros. The BFe can comfortably handle up those big forks so you can get hooning on near enough any downhill track you choose!
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, Syntace thru axle dropouts, stealth seatpost routing and taper steerer compatible head tube are all present and correct.
Throw in massive clearance for latest generation wide rubber - 27.5 x 2.6” or 26 x 3.0” tyres - and you'll be taking on all terrain in your stride, giving you the confidence to ride faster and be buzzing to do “just another run”!
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. There are multiple upgrade options for each bike, including WTB Carbon wheels, Hope coloured parts, X Fusion, Fox or Rockshox suspension, and Joystick carbon bars. You can make your BFe your own. For more information, click on the tabs below.
Prices start at (price unavailable) for the BFe Silver bike frame optionsThe BFe is also available frame only, for > INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE < with 142mm Syntace X-12 thru axle. Finish wise, you have a choice of CMYK (Cyan, Magenta and Yellow decals on Gloss Black paint), or Gloss Black paint with Orange/Aqua decals, or Gloss Cyan with Orange decal detailing.
Trail, enduro, 4X, downhill, bike parks : BFe will do it all.
BFe - Burly Iron
Still want 26” wheels? You need the BFe26. Maybe you would prefer some 29er or 27.5 Plus wheels for your hardtail? Take a look at our smooth and supple SolarisMAX. Want to thrash your 27.5” wheels but add some suspension? You need the Rocket.
NEW FOR 2018 - XS (Extra Small size) suits riders right down to around 4ft 11in tall.
The gorgeous Champagne with orange details replaces the black/orange/aqua option.
NEW FOR 2017 - Pretty much all new, that's what's new!
The big departure for the 5th generation frame is the geometry. The BFe has traditionally been closely associated with the Soul geometry, but as times and riding styles change we felt it was time for the BFe to strike out on it's own.
The main changes are:
- Shorter seat tubes on all sizes and dropped top tubes for a big increase in standover clearance. The short seat tubes also allow the use of dropper posts with at least 150mm drop on all sizes, and with the advent of 170mm and 180mm drop posts these are also more likely to fit the new frame layout.
- Longer reach across all sizes with larger steps between sizes. Our geometry research over the last couple of years has shown us that we much prefer the handling with short stems - particularly around the 35-45mm range. By lengthening the frames and widening the reach jumps between sizes this will allow more people to get a really short stem on their BFe whilst still having plenty of room to move.
- Slacker head angle - 66 deg at ride height with a 140mm fork. It's based around the Rocket front end. Works hand in hand with the short stems to keep handling lively whilst giving loads of feel and confidence.
- Optimised around 140mm forks. The BFe has always been capable of running 160mm forks and the new bike is no exception, but previous generations of BFe were designed around shorter 100mm or 120mm forks for all round handling. This left them somewhat compromised for climbing when running longer forks, and as most people build their BFe with at least 140mm forks the latest bike has been designed with this in mind which will make the bike more usable across all the fork lengths you can choose for it.
- Steeper seat angle. This runs hand in hand with the two new developments above, but in stepping away from our OFI geometry we have steepened the seat angle, and this combined with the optimisation around longer forks means the seat angle will be up to 2 degrees steeper than the previous generation frame for a given fork length. This keeps you in the middle of the bike and when combined with the long reach and short stem gives brilliantly poised handling when seated.
- Lower BB - the new bike has a 43mm BB drop when at ride height with 140mm forks. Keeps the bike planted even when running the latest large volume 2.6" tyres.
The tubeset is carried over broadly unchanged as it's just the best compromise of weight, strength and price we can strike. The chainstays are new on the BFe, but shaping is carried over from the SolarisMAX. These stays give room for 27.5 x 2.6" or 26 x 3.0" tyres whilst maintaining the 16.9" stays.
Cotic frames are designed, developed, engineered and tested entirely by us at our base in the Peak District, near Sheffield in the UK. Our founder - Cy Turner - is the lead designer and engineer, and our frames are rigorously ride tested by everyone at Cotic, and our Race Team. They are fully certified and lab tested in excess of the requirements of ISO4210 safety standards.
This frame is hand made in Taiwan by our specially selected framebuilder, chosen because of their vast experience with our favourite materials, and their top quality finish. They are the best in Taiwan for what we need.
Each frame is dip coated inside and out with zinc phosphate before painting, to prevent corrosion and ensure the best paint finish. After we've agonised over the colours, designs and decals the frames are painted to the highest quality including a protective clear coat, before extensive QC by our agent in Taiwan. Once the frames reach us in the UK, we carry out further QC, and prep the frames for headset and bottom bracket installation.
As always, all complete bikes are built to order by us here in the Peak District, to the exact spec of your choice. We build your bike for you.
- Cotic Fm Heat Treated 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: 27.5 x 2.6" or 26 x 3.0" tyres run in the BFe
- ISCG05 mount
- Syntace X-12 142x12 thru axle
- Geometry with commitment! Minimum 100mm travel forks, optimised around 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.
- Sizes - Small (15.3" seat tube), Medium (16.7") and Large (18.1"). The frames are designed to be compact and chuckable
- Weight - 5.6 lbs for the Small
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. Better for you, better for us, less waste, so better for everyone.
When ordering, you can choose key components to help you get the fit you want on your bike (contact us if you need help), but you can also Go Custom if you want to personalise your build still further.
Build Specification - Gold- SRAM Eagle GX 12spd, 10-50 Cassette
- SRAM Eagle GX Cranks, 175mm, 32t X-Sync 2 Chainring, GXP BB
- Deore XT M8000 Brakes, 180/160 rotors
- X Fusion Sweep HLR 140mm, 15mm axle, taper steerer
- Hope Hoops Tech Enduro wheels or HUNT Enduro Wide
- Finishing kit, including:
- Your choice of handlebar:
- Cotic Calver Bars - 780 x 25 rise
- Burgtec Ride Wide Carbon - 800 x 20 rise (+£100)
- Your choice of Stem from the following options:
- Cotic Short Stem 35mm
- Cotic Short Stem 45mm
- Hope AM Stem 35mm in any Hope colour(+£50)
- X Fusion Manic Dropper Seatpost 125mm or 150mm drop
- Cotic Cromo Rail Saddle
- Hope Headset
- WTB G2 Series Tyres - Vigilante 27.5 x 2.5 Light High Grip Slashguard Front, Trail Boss 27.5 x 2.5 Tough Fast Rolling Rear, set up Tubeless
- Pedals not included
- Price: from (price unavailable) (UK only).
- 0% Finance Now Available. Use the order page to calculate your payments.
- BFe 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
- Deore XT M8000 Brakes, 180/160 rotors
- X Fusion Sweep HLR 140mm, 15mm axle, taper steerer
- Hope Hoops Tech Enduro wheels or HUNT Enduro Wide
- Finishing kit, including:
- Your choice of handlebar:
- Cotic Calver Bars - 780 x 25 rise
- Burgtec Ride Wide Carbon - 800 x 20 rise (+£100)
- Your choice of Stem from the following options:
- Cotic Short Stem 35mm
- Cotic Short Stem 45mm
- Hope AM Stem 35mm in any Hope colour(+£50)
- X Fusion Manic Dropper Seatpost 125mm or 150mm drop
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: Change the colours of your Hope hubs, or switch out to lighter HUNT Trail Wide wheels
- Forks: upgrade your Gold build to Cane Creek Helm Forks
- GO CUSTOM based on a Gold build
- BFe Thru Axle Frame with Syntace X-12
- Shimano SLX M7000 1x11 Drivetrain
- Shimano SLX M7000 11-42 Cassette
- Race Face Affect Cinch 175mm Cranks, Direct Mount 30t Chainring
- 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:
- Cotic Calver Bars - 780 x 25 rise
- Burgtec Ride Wide Carbon - 800 x 20 rise (+£100)
- Your choice of Stem from the following options:
- Cotic Short Stem 35mm
- Cotic Short Stem 45mm
- Hope AM Stem 35mm in any Hope colour(+£50)
- Race Face Ride 375mm seatpost
- Cotic Cromo Rail Saddle
- Cane Creek 10 Headset
- Continental Trail King 2.2"
- Pedals not included
- Price: from > INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE < (UK only).
- 0% Finance Now Available. Use the order page to calculate your payments.
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 Enduro 27.5 or HUNT Trail Wide or Enduro Wide
- Seatpost: Add an X Fusion Manic dropper post
- Forks: upgrade your Silver build to Roughcut HLR or Cane Creek Helm Forks
- GO CUSTOM based on a Silver build
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. The BFe features Longshot geometry.
This new approach has brought larger reach steps between sizes to allow everyone to get their stem nice and short. We recommend aiming to size your bike with a 35mm stem if possible. Wide bars and short stems make for very responsive steering, so we have slackened the head angle to balance this out, and steepened the seat angle to keep you in the in middle of the bike. The result is a beautifully balanced ride, with stable, confidence inspiring feel at speed, with think-and-you're-there steering and amazing front end grip for slicing through the singletrack. If you prefer your handling slightly more conventional, simply size down, add a 50mm stem and a longer dropper post to get your pedaling height and away you go.
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 | XS | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 345mm | 390mm | 425mm | 460mm |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 592.5mm | 608mm | 633mm | 659mm |
| Head Angle | 65° | 65° | 65° | 65° |
| Seat Angle | 72° | 72° | 72° | 72° |
| Chainstay Length | 428mm | 428mm | 428mm | 428mm |
| BB Drop | 38mm | 38mm | 38mm | 38mm |
| Head Tube Length | 100mm | 100mm | 110mm | 120mm |
| Reach | 405mm | 420mm | 442mm | 465mm |
| Stack | 593mm | 593mm | 602mm | 611mm |
| Usual Height Range | 150cm - 164cm | 165cm - 173cm | 174cm - 182cm | 183cm - 191cm |
| Stem Length | 30-50mm | 30-50mm | 30-50mm | 30-50mm |
| Max Tyre Size | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" |
| Minimum Seatpost Insertion (including actuator mechanism) | 216mm | 251mm | 251mm | 286mm |
| All measurements are based on 160mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board). Seatpost minimum insertion is guidance based on leaving 25mm clear below the actuator for any hose or cable to route through our frames. Your post may need less, or more, or if you use an externally routed dropper you won't need this margin at all. | ||||
6 ¼" travel forks
| Frame Size | XS | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 13.8" | 15.3" | 16.7" | 18.1" |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 23.3" | 23.9" | 24.9" | 25.9" |
| Head Angle | 65° | 65° | 65° | 65° |
| Seat Angle | 72° | 72° | 72° | 72° |
| Chainstay Length | 16.8" | 16.8" | 16.8" | 16.8" |
| BB Drop | 1.5" | 1.5" | 1.5" | 1.5" |
| Head Tube Length | 3.9" | 3.9" | 4.3" | 4.7" |
| Reach | 15.8" | 16.5" | 17.4" | 18.3" |
| Stack | 23.3" | 23.3" | 23.7" | 24" |
| Usual Height Range | 4'11" - 5'4" | 5'5" - 5'8" | 5'9" - 6'0" | 6'0" - 6'3" |
| Stem Length | 30-50mm | 30-50mm | 30-50mm | 30-50mm |
| Max Tyre Size | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" |
| Maximum Seatpost Insertion (including actuator mechanism) | 216mm | 251mm | 251mm | 286mm |
| All measurements are based on 160mm/6.3" travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board). Seatpost Maximum insertion is guidance based on leaving 25mm clear below the actuator for any hose or cable to route through our frames. Your post may need less, or more, or if you use an externally routed dropper you won't need this margin at all. | ||||
150mm travel forks
| Frame Size | XS | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 345mm | 390mm | 425mm | 460mm |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 590.5mm | 607mm | 632mm | 658mm |
| Head Angle | 65.5° | 65.5° | 65.5° | 65.5° |
| Seat Angle | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| Chainstay Length | 428mm | 428mm | 428mm | 428mm |
| BB Drop | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| Head Tube Length | 100mm | 100mm | 110mm | 120mm |
| Reach | 406mm | 423mm | 445mm | 468mm |
| Stack | 590mm | 590mm | 599mm | 608mm |
| Usual Height Range | 150cm - 164cm | 165cm - 173cm | 174cm - 182cm | 183cm - 191cm |
| Stem Length | 30-50mm | 30-50mm | 30-50mm | 30-50mm |
| Max Tyre Size | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" |
| Maximum Seatpost Insertion (including actuator mechanism) | 216mm | 251mm | 251mm | 286mm |
| All measurements are based on 150mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board). Seatpost Maximum insertion is guidance based on leaving 25mm clear below the actuator for any hose or cable to route through our frames. Your post may need less, or more, or if you use an externally routed dropper you won't need this margin at all. | ||||
6" travel forks
| Frame Size | XS | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 13.8" | 15.3" | 16.7" | 18.1" |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 23.2" | 23.9" | 24.9" | 25.9" |
| Head Angle | 65.5° | 65.5° | 65.5° | 65.5° |
| Seat Angle | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| Chainstay Length | 16.8" | 16.8" | 16.8" | 16.8" |
| BB Drop | 1.6" | 1.6" | 1.6" | 1.6" |
| Head Tube Length | 3.9" | 3.9" | 4.3" | 4.7" |
| Reach | 15.95" | 16.65" | 17.5" | 18.4" |
| Stack | 23.2" | 23.2" | 23.6" | 23.9" |
| Usual Height Range | 4'11" - 5'4" | 5'5" - 5'8" | 5'9" - 6'0" | 6'0" - 6'3" |
| Stem Length | 30-50mm | 30-50mm | 30-50mm | 30-50mm |
| Max Tyre Size | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" |
| Maximum Seatpost Insertion (including actuator mechanism) | 216mm | 251mm | 251mm | 286mm |
| All measurements are based on 150mm/5.9" travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board). Seatpost Maximum insertion is guidance based on leaving 25mm clear below the actuator for any hose or cable to route through our frames. Your post may need less, or more, or if you use an externally routed dropper you won't need this margin at all. | ||||
140mm travel forks
| Frame Size | XS | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 345mm | 390mm | 425mm | 460mm |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 589.5mm | 606mm | 631mm | 657mm |
| Head Angle | 66° | 66° | 66° | 66° |
| Seat Angle | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Chainstay Length | 428mm | 428mm | 428mm | 428mm |
| BB Drop | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm |
| Head Tube Length | 100mm | 100mm | 110mm | 120mm |
| Reach | 410mm | 427mm | 449mm | 472mm |
| Stack | 587mm | 587mm | 596mm | 605mm |
| Usual Height Range | 150cm - 164cm | 165cm - 173cm | 174cm - 182cm | 183cm - 191cm |
| Stem Length | 30-50mm | 30-50mm | 30-50mm | 30-50mm |
| Max Tyre Size | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" |
| Maximum Seatpost Insertion (including actuator mechanism) | 216mm | 251mm | 251mm | 286mm |
| All measurements are based on 140mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board). Seatpost Maximum insertion is guidance based on leaving 25mm clear below the actuator for any hose or cable to route through our frames. Your post may need less, or more, or if you use an externally routed dropper you won't need this margin at all. | ||||
5 ½" travel forks
| Frame Size | XS | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 13.8" | 15.3" | 16.7" | 18.1" |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 23.2" | 23.9" | 24.8" | 25.8" |
| Head Angle | 66° | 66° | 66° | 66° |
| Seat Angle | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Chainstay Length | 16.8" | 16.8" | 16.8" | 16.8" |
| BB Drop | 1.7" | 1.7" | 1.7" | 1.7" |
| Head Tube Length | 3.9" | 3.9" | 4.3" | 4.7" |
| Reach | 16.1" | 16.8" | 17.7" | 18.6" |
| Stack | 23.1" | 23.1" | 23.4" | 23.8" |
| Usual Height Range | 4'11" - 5'4" | 5'5" - 5'8" | 5'9" - 6'0" | 6'0" - 6'3" |
| Stem Length | 30-50mm | 30-50mm | 30-50mm | 30-50mm |
| Max Tyre Size | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" |
| Maximum Seatpost Insertion (including actuator mechanism) | 216mm | 251mm | 251mm | 286mm |
| All measurements are based on 140mm/5.5" travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board). Seatpost Maximum insertion is guidance based on leaving 25mm clear below the actuator for any hose or cable to route through our frames. Your post may need less, or more, or if you use an externally routed dropper you won't need this margin at all. | ||||
120mm travel forks
| Frame Size | XS | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 345mm | 390mm | 425mm | 460mm |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 587.5mm | 604mm | 629mm | 655mm |
| Head Angle | 67° | 67° | 67° | 67° |
| Seat Angle | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
| Chainstay Length | 428mm | 428mm | 428mm | 428mm |
| BB Drop | 48mm | 48mm | 48mm | 48mm |
| Head Tube Length | 100mm | 100mm | 110mm | 120mm |
| Reach | 417mm | 434mm | 456mm | 479mm |
| Stack | 581mm | 581mm | 590mm | 599mm |
| Usual Height Range | 150cm - 164cm | 165cm - 173cm | 174cm - 182cm | 183cm - 191cm |
| Stem Length | 30-50mm | 30-50mm | 30-50mm | 30-50mm |
| Max Tyre Size | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" |
| Maximum Seatpost Insertion (including actuator mechanism) | 216mm | 251mm | 251mm | 286mm |
| All measurements are based on 120mm travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board). Seatpost Maximum insertion is guidance based on leaving 25mm clear below the actuator for any hose or cable to route through our frames. Your post may need less, or more, or if you use an externally routed dropper you won't need this margin at all. | ||||
4 ¾" travel forks
| Frame Size | XS | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 13.8" | 15.3" | 16.7" | 18.1" |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 23.0" | 23.8" | 24.75" | 25.8" |
| Head Angle | 67° | 67° | 67° | 67° |
| Seat Angle | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
| Chainstay Length | 16.8" | 16.8" | 16.8" | 16.8" |
| BB Drop | 1.9" | 1.9" | 1.9" | 1.9" |
| Head Tube Length | 3.9" | 3.9" | 4.3" | 4.7" |
| Reach | 16.4" | 17.08" | 17.95" | 18.85" |
| Stack | 22.9" | 22.9" | 23.2" | 23.6" |
| Usual Height Range | 4'11" - 5'4" | 5'5" - 5'8" | 5'9" - 6'0" | 6'0" - 6'3" |
| Stem Length | 30-50mm | 30-50mm | 30-50mm | 30-50mm |
| Max Tyre Size | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" | 27.5 x 2.6" / 26 x 3.0" |
| Maximum Seatpost Insertion (including actuator mechanism) | 216mm | 251mm | 251mm | 286mm |
| All measurements are based on 120mm/4.7" travel fork with 25% sag (i.e. rider on board). Seatpost Maximum insertion is guidance based on leaving 25mm clear below the actuator for any hose or cable to route through our frames. Your post may need less, or more, or if you use an externally routed dropper you won't need this margin at all. | ||||
Seatpost diameter: 31.6mm. You need 100mm minimum insertion into the frame at full pedaling height.
Dropper Routing: Internal (stealth) and external dropper post hose/cable routing options
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: Dedicated Syntace X-12 142x12
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)
