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The Escapade UK853: Handcrafted in the UK for your gravel adventures.
Timeless Design Meets Modern Versatility
The Escapade UK853 is more than a gravel bike; it’s your perfect "life-bike." Its award-winning geometry balances comfort, speed, and durability, making every ride a joy. Whether you’re cruising rough roads or tackling technical gravel, its disc brakes, drop bars, and versatile tire options let you ride your way.
Fully equipped for real-world utility, the Escapade UK853 features fittings for multiple water bottles, rear racks, fork-mounted anything cages, and full mudguards. It’s functional without compromise, proving that practicality can be beautiful.
Unparalleled Ride Quality
The UK 853 edition takes the Escapade’s renowned ride quality to new heights. Lighter and livelier than ever, the Reynolds 853 tubing gives the frame an extra spring in its step, blending the heritage of British steel with modern performance. Whether you're racing the clock or savouring the scenery, this bike brings an unmistakable spark to every mile.
Built Just for You
Every Escapade UK853 is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, made to order with care and precision in the heart of England. Built with supple, tough, and light Reynolds 853 tubing, this is the finest Escapade we’ve ever created. Add in a range of bespoke build kits and hand-painted finishes, your bike will be as unique as your adventures.
Adventure-Ready Accessories
Need more carrying capacity? Add our custom-fitted frame bags, handmade in the UK to complement your Escapade. These stylish and practical bags are perfect for carrying gear on your next big adventure, ensuring you’re ready for whatever the road or trail brings. Order one here.
Ode to the Escapade.
I absolutely LOVE my Escapade. It is my bike to go out for the quick evening blast and also the big day out, the bike to explore on, to enjoy the nursery run, the food shop and the commute. My Escapade and I have travelled in Europe and Canada on some wicked gravel events, carried me through some big days, over big horrible hills and down some marvellous descents. It's carried me through pregnancy and faultlessly into mum life. Towing the trailer, with the macride and without. It's sturdy, confidence inspiring, good looking and flippin' fun. Whether I'm shooting down some singletrack or grinding through the gravel-it feels so capable. On the road and off its my go to bike for adventure (and everywhere in-between).
I f***ing love it.
Kelly-Jayne Collinge
Rad-Mum!
Is the Escapade UK 853 the bike for you?
Like the idea of the Escapade for bikepacking, but want more offroad capability? Have a look at the Cascade.
Love the Escapade UK853, but need to trim the budget a little? You need our series Taiwan production Escapade.
Or does your riding need a proper mountain bike? Check out our light and lithe Solaris hardtail.
Are you in the UK and would like to demo a Escapade? Contact us via our Demo Page to organise a demo ride with us.
Book your demo...
LOVE IT OR YOUR MONEY BACK
Ride any of our products for 30 days and if you're not happy send it back for a full refund.
Find out more about our guarantee...
Your Bike Built For You
We do things differently at Cotic. We assemble every single bike to order, and have loads of options for builds, so your Cotic is your dream bike.
Get in touch. Let's talk about your next bike...
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Size Guide
Frame size Rider Height in centimetres Rider Height in feet and inches XL / 60 183cm - 196cm 6ft and over LG / 58 180cm - 191cm 5ft 11in - 6ft 3in MD / 56 173cm - 180cm 5ft 8in - 5ft 11in SM / 54 165cm - 175cm 5ft 6in - 5ft 9in XS / 52 155cm - 166cm up to 5ft 6in
The chart is a guide to frame size for the Escapade UK 853: Ultra Compact Geometry means that the frames are low and long. You'll probably need a 350mm seatpost due to the compact sizing. Note, the sloping top tube design needs to be taken into account if you're comparing seat tube size with other bikes. Drop us a line at size@cotic.co.uk and we'll be happy to discuss size and set up based on what you're riding at the moment.
dimensions in mm
Frame Size
XS/52
SM/54
MD/56
LG/58
XL/60
Seat Tube (centre-top)
450
480
510
540
570
Top Tube Length (Effective)
525
537
560
580
600
Chainstay Length
425
425
425
425
425
Head Angle
71°
71.5°
72°
72°
72°
Seat Angle
73.5°
73.5°
73°
73°
73°
BB Drop
70
70
70
70
70
Head Tube Length
114
121
136
156
176
Reach
360
370
383
397
411
Stack
555
564
580
598
618
Wheelbase
999
1002
1011
1035
1056
Usual Height Range
155-166cm
165-175cm
173-180cm
180-191cm
183-196cm
Stem Length
90-120
90-120
90-120
90-120
90-120
Forks included with frame:
Fork Length
400
400
400
400
400
Fork Offset
45
45
45
45
45
dimensions in inches
Frame Size
XS
SM
MD
LG
XL
Seat Tube (centre-top)
17.7"
18.9"
20.1"
21.3"
22.5"
Top Tube Length (Effective)
20.7"
21.1"
22"
22.8"
23.6"
Chainstay Length
16.7"
16.7"
16.7"
16.7"
16.7"
Head Angle
71°
71.5°
72°
72°
72°
Seat Angle
73.5°
73.5°
73°
73°
73°
BB Drop
2.3"
2.3"
2.3"
2.3"
2.3"
Head Tube Length
4.50"
4.75"
5.45"
6.35"
6.95"
Reach
14.2"
14.6"
15.1"
15.7"
16.2"
Stack
21.85"
22.2"
22.8"
23.5"
24.3"
Wheelbase
39"
39.3"
39.8"
40.8"
41.6"
Usual Height Range
up to 5'6"
5'6"-5'9"
5'8"-5'11"
5'11"-6'3"
6' and over
Stem Length
3.5"-4.7"
3.5"-4.7"
3.5"-4.7"
3.5"-4.7"
3.5"-4.7"
Forks included with frame:
Fork Length
15.75"
15.75"
15.75"
15.75"
15.75"
Fork Offset
1.75"
1.75"
1.75"
1.75"
1.75"
- British Made Reynolds 853 front triangle: Light weight, sweet on ride feel, long on durability.
- Lightweight 44mm head tube using ZS44/EC44 headset
- Flat Mount brakes: FM140/160 front and rear. Maximum 160mm rotors.
- Mounts: Rear Full Rack, mudguards, 2 x bottles on frame, Anything Cage bosses on fork legs.
- Great rear tyre clearance: Big road or cyclo-cross tyres up to 700x44, or 650b x 50 for maximum float and comfort on the potholes, rough tracks and back lanes?
- Cotic RB5 fork: Taperer steerer, full carbon construction. 12mm thru axle. Massive clearance for up to 700x47c or the 650b x 50 tyres.
- Precision 142x12 thru axle rear dropouts for ease of wheel removal with 'guards or without.
- 68mm threaded BB shell. Chainline is 45-46mm used on the new wide chainline gravel groupsets such as GRX for extra tyre clearance. Road chainline do not fit.
- Confident geometry and handling with semi-compact frame layout.
- Note: both axles included when purchasing frame and fork.
Complete bikes from: £2799
Bikes are now available worldwide, with free shipping to UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.
We have several levels of stock build which are based around our favourite parts in builds you can trust. We never specify anything we haven't ridden, tested and enjoyed. However, just about everything in your build can be customised to help with fit (contact us if you need help) or to personalise your bike. Want a different fork? Shock? Brakes? Wheels? Tyres? Bars? Stem? Longer drop seatpost? Women's saddle? Men's saddle? Colour matched Hope components? No problem. It's your bike.
All the bikes are assembled from a frame right here in the UK by us. We can do everything from bare frame to complete bike: Send us your favourite saddle and grips to fit. Send us your wheels if you have a nice pair you want to use. There's no point you getting kit you don't want. It's wasteful. That gives you almost limitless options to customise and tune your bike to your needs. If you can't see an option you'd like on the order form, get in touch. We all know it's good to head off piste sometimes!
Tap on a build title below to see the default specification and price for that build... then hit the 'CONFIGURE YOUR BIKE' button to see all the customisations you can make to the build. When you select your country at the bottom of the form, sales taxes (VAT), pricing and shipping will automatically update for you. Once you're happy, order your bike!
- 700c - Special Deal / Bronze 1x11 - SRAM Apex
- 700c Bike - Silver 2x11 - Shimano GRX
- 700c Bike - Gold 1x12 - Shimano GRX820
- 700c Bike - Platinum 1x12 - SRAM Force AXS wireless
- 650b - Special Deal / Bronze 1x11 - SRAM Apex
- 650b Bike - Silver 2x11 - Shimano GRX
- 650b Bike - Gold 1x12 - Shimano GRX820
- 650b Bike - Platinum 1x12 - SRAM Force AXS wireless
700c - Special Deal / Bronze 1x11 - SRAM Apex headset Cane Creek Headset 40 Series ZS44/EC44 bottom bracket SRAM Road DUB Bottom Bracket wheels Cotic hubs on Deep Section Disc rims tyres Continental Sport Contact 2 37c - full set with tubes finishing kit WTB Rocket 142 saddle and black bartape groupset SRAM Apex 1x11, Rival1 Chainset 40t, 11-42 Cassette, Hydraulic Disc Brakes handlebar Cotic Valley Bars - 46cm Alu Flared Drop stem Cotic 100mm x 6deg Stem seatpost CC Alu 330mm seatpost 27.2mm price £2799
CONFIGURE YOUR BIKE
Ultra Compact Geometry
The Escapade uses our Ultra Compact Geometry idea, keeping seat tubes fairly short and frames compact for plenty of room to move on the bike, and a longer seatpost for ride comfort. Actual top tube lengths follow more traditional road geometry, with proportional fit and optimised head angles to maintrain ride feel whilst minimising toe overlap.
Made In Britain
For this Limited Edition we have built this small batch of frames by hand in the UK. All built and painted within a 1 hour drive of Cotic HQ, these frames are made as beautifully as they ride.
Reynolds 853 is simply one of the best materials you can make a bike frame out of. Super strong, air-hardening when welded, and the lowest environmental impact of any common frame material, it's beautiful, subtle and brilliant. Here, our custom ride tuned Ovalform top tube, light weight down tube and butted seat tube which helps to deliver that famous Cotic ride feel. These UK made frames use a 44mm head tube as well which shaves a little more weight over the integrated head tube on the other version.
Full Carbon Fork
The Escapade features our latest fork - the RB5. Full carbon, just 550 grams, it's light, strong, rides beautifully and has tonnes of clearance. 700x45 or 650x50 in the front should you so wish. All modern conveniences are included, with 12x100 thru axle, flat mount brakes and mudguard eyelets.
Thru Axle
The latest Cotic Escapade now features the industry standard 142x12 rear thru axle to match the 12x100 front fork.
Big Clearance Design
The Escapade as been a gravel bike since before there were gravel bikes. It's always had big clearances and discs, but we think that works just as well on road as off it. Frames have big clearances for big tyres. Sure you can speed it up on something like a 700x28c, but we supply the bikes with big volume 37c slicks. They roll really fast, but float over the potholes in the road and bumps in the trail. With the improved clearance on the 2021 frames, you can run up to 700x44 no problem.
Alongside this we have the option for WTB Road Plus, using their fantastic 650b KOM Light rims, and the WTB 650 x 47 tubeless tyres. There's the Horizon slick for smiles and miles, or the radical new Senduro ramped knob tyre, which blurs the lines between road and offroad, and the Byway semi-tread tyre fitting in between as the all rounder. New for 2021, there is more mud clearance and you can fit up to 650x50 tyres.
Smaller rims with big volume tyres give a similar overall diameter to the more usual 700c road wheels, but comfort and grip are massively improved. The larger 47mm wide tyres running tubeless as low as 35 psi float over road imperfections and rough tracks with no weight penalty over the larger 700c wheels and smaller tyres.
Full External Cable Routing
Following the lead of our legendary mountain bike frames, the Escapade UK 853 has full external cable/hose routing for ease of maintenance and maximum shifting performance. The only internal section is for the dropper post, should you so wish. No perforated tubes compromising strength and weight. No cables routed through headset bearings giving poor shifting, no cockpit adjustment and complicated servicing. No nonsense, just performance.
We Build Your Dream Bike
All Cotic bikes are assembled in the UK from and frame up. This way, we can build exactly what you want. Your dream bike!
We have set specifications, but these are just the start. If it's not a choice on the order form, just ask. We have a bunch of wheel options from Hope, tyre options from WTB and Panaracer, and many more things to make your Escapade UK 853 your own.
When you contact us you are talking to the people who design the frames and will be building your bike. We check it and build and pack it in our award winning bike boxes with the same care we would our own bike, because we know how important it is. We build your bike, for you.
Is the Escapade the bike for you?
Like the idea of the Escapade for bikepacking, but want more offroad capability? Have a look at the Cascade.
Love the Escapade, but can't quite budget the UK 853 edition? Have a look at the Taiwan made, cromoly tubed regular Escapade.
Tech Deep Dive
Want to get right into the details about why our bikes are built the way they are? Geek away my friend!
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 made locally, by one of the most experienced frame welders in the business.
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.
Seatpost diameter: 27.2mm (minimum 330mm long)
Seatpost clamp: 29.8mm or 30.0mm (bolt up clamp is included)
Chainline/Chainring: +2.5mm chainline for extra tyre clearance.
- Shimano Double GRX600 30/46 or GRX812 31/48. Shimano GRX front mechs only. No Shimano road chainline chainsets fit.
- Shimano Single/1x GRX up to 42t
- SRAM 11spd Double Road maximum 34/50, SRAM 12spd Double Road maximum 35/48 or any SRAM WIDE Chainset.
- SRAM Single/1x Road Chainline max 38t, SRAM WIDE Single/1x Chainline max 42t
- UPDATED 17/05/2021 - Campagnolo EKAR up to 40t
- UPDATED 04/10/2022 - Hope RX up to 40t
Front Mech: 28.6mm bottom pull. Shimano GRX +2.5mm chainline, or SRAM conventional or wide road chainline appropriate for your chainset. Shimano road DOES NOT FIT.
Bottom Bracket width: 68mm
Bottom Bracket thread: Conventional English/BSA
Headset: 44mm cup. SHIS designation ZS44/28.6 upper, EC44/40 lower (for example a Hope 2H) [click here for info]
Fork: 1⅛"/1.5" tapered steerer, maximum axle to crown length 400mm. Offset 45mm.
Front hub: 12mm x 100 bolt thru
Rear Hub: 142x12 Thru Axle, M12x1.75 Thread
Brakes: Flat Mount front and rear
With over 20 years of industry leading customer service, you know we've got your back.
All Cotic bikes are tough, durable and with regular maintenance will bring you many years of happy trails.
Click here to read our warranty.
Our support doesn't just end when your bike is delivered. We are always on the end of the phone or email whether you have had your Cotic for 10 minutes or 10 years. We'll always do our best to keep you rolling.
Use this link to view or download a general user manual.
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The Escapade UK853: Handcrafted in the UK for your gravel adventures.
Timeless Design Meets Modern Versatility
The Escapade UK853 is more than a gravel bike; it’s your perfect "life-bike." Its award-winning geometry balances comfort, speed, and durability, making every ride a joy. Whether you’re cruising rough roads or tackling technical gravel, its disc brakes, drop bars, and versatile tire options let you ride your way.
Fully equipped for real-world utility, the Escapade UK853 features fittings for multiple water bottles, rear racks, fork-mounted anything cages, and full mudguards. It’s functional without compromise, proving that practicality can be beautiful.
Unparalleled Ride Quality
The UK 853 edition takes the Escapade’s renowned ride quality to new heights. Lighter and livelier than ever, the Reynolds 853 tubing gives the frame an extra spring in its step, blending the heritage of British steel with modern performance. Whether you're racing the clock or savouring the scenery, this bike brings an unmistakable spark to every mile.
Built Just for You
Every Escapade UK853 is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, made to order with care and precision in the heart of England. Built with supple, tough, and light Reynolds 853 tubing, this is the finest Escapade we’ve ever created. Add in a range of bespoke build kits and hand-painted finishes, your bike will be as unique as your adventures.
Adventure-Ready Accessories
Need more carrying capacity? Add our custom-fitted frame bags, handmade in the UK to complement your Escapade. These stylish and practical bags are perfect for carrying gear on your next big adventure, ensuring you’re ready for whatever the road or trail brings. Order one here.
Ode to the Escapade.
I absolutely LOVE my Escapade. It is my bike to go out for the quick evening blast and also the big day out, the bike to explore on, to enjoy the nursery run, the food shop and the commute. My Escapade and I have travelled in Europe and Canada on some wicked gravel events, carried me through some big days, over big horrible hills and down some marvellous descents. It's carried me through pregnancy and faultlessly into mum life. Towing the trailer, with the macride and without. It's sturdy, confidence inspiring, good looking and flippin' fun. Whether I'm shooting down some singletrack or grinding through the gravel-it feels so capable. On the road and off its my go to bike for adventure (and everywhere in-between).
I f***ing love it.
Kelly-Jayne Collinge
Rad-Mum!
Is the Escapade UK 853 the bike for you?
Like the idea of the Escapade for bikepacking, but want more offroad capability? Have a look at the Cascade.
Love the Escapade UK853, but need to trim the budget a little? You need our series Taiwan production Escapade.
Or does your riding need a proper mountain bike? Check out our light and lithe Solaris hardtail.
Are you in the UK and would like to demo a Escapade? Contact us via our Demo Page to organise a demo ride with us.
LOVE IT OR YOUR MONEY BACK
Ride any of our products for 30 days and if you're not happy send it back for a full refund.
Your Bike Built For You
We do things differently at Cotic. We assemble every single bike to order, and have loads of options for builds, so your Cotic is your dream bike.
| Frame size | Rider Height in centimetres | Rider Height in feet and inches |
|---|---|---|
| XL / 60 | 183cm - 196cm | 6ft and over |
| LG / 58 | 180cm - 191cm | 5ft 11in - 6ft 3in |
| MD / 56 | 173cm - 180cm | 5ft 8in - 5ft 11in |
| SM / 54 | 165cm - 175cm | 5ft 6in - 5ft 9in |
| XS / 52 | 155cm - 166cm | up to 5ft 6in |
The chart is a guide to frame size for the Escapade UK 853: Ultra Compact Geometry means that the frames are low and long. You'll probably need a 350mm seatpost due to the compact sizing. Note, the sloping top tube design needs to be taken into account if you're comparing seat tube size with other bikes. Drop us a line at size@cotic.co.uk and we'll be happy to discuss size and set up based on what you're riding at the moment.
dimensions in mm
| Frame Size | XS/52 | SM/54 | MD/56 | LG/58 | XL/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 450 | 480 | 510 | 540 | 570 |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 525 | 537 | 560 | 580 | 600 |
| Chainstay Length | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| Head Angle | 71° | 71.5° | 72° | 72° | 72° |
| Seat Angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| BB Drop | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Head Tube Length | 114 | 121 | 136 | 156 | 176 |
| Reach | 360 | 370 | 383 | 397 | 411 |
| Stack | 555 | 564 | 580 | 598 | 618 |
| Wheelbase | 999 | 1002 | 1011 | 1035 | 1056 |
| Usual Height Range | 155-166cm | 165-175cm | 173-180cm | 180-191cm | 183-196cm |
| Stem Length | 90-120 | 90-120 | 90-120 | 90-120 | 90-120 |
| Forks included with frame: | |||||
| Fork Length | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
| Fork Offset | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
dimensions in inches
| Frame Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 17.7" | 18.9" | 20.1" | 21.3" | 22.5" |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 20.7" | 21.1" | 22" | 22.8" | 23.6" |
| Chainstay Length | 16.7" | 16.7" | 16.7" | 16.7" | 16.7" |
| Head Angle | 71° | 71.5° | 72° | 72° | 72° |
| Seat Angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| BB Drop | 2.3" | 2.3" | 2.3" | 2.3" | 2.3" |
| Head Tube Length | 4.50" | 4.75" | 5.45" | 6.35" | 6.95" |
| Reach | 14.2" | 14.6" | 15.1" | 15.7" | 16.2" |
| Stack | 21.85" | 22.2" | 22.8" | 23.5" | 24.3" |
| Wheelbase | 39" | 39.3" | 39.8" | 40.8" | 41.6" |
| Usual Height Range | up to 5'6" | 5'6"-5'9" | 5'8"-5'11" | 5'11"-6'3" | 6' and over |
| Stem Length | 3.5"-4.7" | 3.5"-4.7" | 3.5"-4.7" | 3.5"-4.7" | 3.5"-4.7" |
| Forks included with frame: | |||||
| Fork Length | 15.75" | 15.75" | 15.75" | 15.75" | 15.75" |
| Fork Offset | 1.75" | 1.75" | 1.75" | 1.75" | 1.75" |
- British Made Reynolds 853 front triangle: Light weight, sweet on ride feel, long on durability.
- Lightweight 44mm head tube using ZS44/EC44 headset
- Flat Mount brakes: FM140/160 front and rear. Maximum 160mm rotors.
- Mounts: Rear Full Rack, mudguards, 2 x bottles on frame, Anything Cage bosses on fork legs.
- Great rear tyre clearance: Big road or cyclo-cross tyres up to 700x44, or 650b x 50 for maximum float and comfort on the potholes, rough tracks and back lanes?
- Cotic RB5 fork: Taperer steerer, full carbon construction. 12mm thru axle. Massive clearance for up to 700x47c or the 650b x 50 tyres.
- Precision 142x12 thru axle rear dropouts for ease of wheel removal with 'guards or without.
- 68mm threaded BB shell. Chainline is 45-46mm used on the new wide chainline gravel groupsets such as GRX for extra tyre clearance. Road chainline do not fit.
- Confident geometry and handling with semi-compact frame layout.
- Note: both axles included when purchasing frame and fork.
Complete bikes from: £2799
Bikes are now available worldwide, with free shipping to UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.
We have several levels of stock build which are based around our favourite parts in builds you can trust. We never specify anything we haven't ridden, tested and enjoyed. However, just about everything in your build can be customised to help with fit (contact us if you need help) or to personalise your bike. Want a different fork? Shock? Brakes? Wheels? Tyres? Bars? Stem? Longer drop seatpost? Women's saddle? Men's saddle? Colour matched Hope components? No problem. It's your bike.
All the bikes are assembled from a frame right here in the UK by us. We can do everything from bare frame to complete bike: Send us your favourite saddle and grips to fit. Send us your wheels if you have a nice pair you want to use. There's no point you getting kit you don't want. It's wasteful. That gives you almost limitless options to customise and tune your bike to your needs. If you can't see an option you'd like on the order form, get in touch. We all know it's good to head off piste sometimes!
Tap on a build title below to see the default specification and price for that build... then hit the 'CONFIGURE YOUR BIKE' button to see all the customisations you can make to the build. When you select your country at the bottom of the form, sales taxes (VAT), pricing and shipping will automatically update for you. Once you're happy, order your bike!
- 700c - Special Deal / Bronze 1x11 - SRAM Apex
- 700c Bike - Silver 2x11 - Shimano GRX
- 700c Bike - Gold 1x12 - Shimano GRX820
- 700c Bike - Platinum 1x12 - SRAM Force AXS wireless
- 650b - Special Deal / Bronze 1x11 - SRAM Apex
- 650b Bike - Silver 2x11 - Shimano GRX
- 650b Bike - Gold 1x12 - Shimano GRX820
- 650b Bike - Platinum 1x12 - SRAM Force AXS wireless
| headset | Cane Creek Headset 40 Series ZS44/EC44 |
|---|---|
| bottom bracket | SRAM Road DUB Bottom Bracket |
| wheels | Cotic hubs on Deep Section Disc rims |
| tyres | Continental Sport Contact 2 37c - full set with tubes |
| finishing kit | WTB Rocket 142 saddle and black bartape |
| groupset | SRAM Apex 1x11, Rival1 Chainset 40t, 11-42 Cassette, Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| handlebar | Cotic Valley Bars - 46cm Alu Flared Drop |
| stem | Cotic 100mm x 6deg Stem |
| seatpost | CC Alu 330mm seatpost 27.2mm |
| price | £2799 |
The Escapade uses our Ultra Compact Geometry idea, keeping seat tubes fairly short and frames compact for plenty of room to move on the bike, and a longer seatpost for ride comfort. Actual top tube lengths follow more traditional road geometry, with proportional fit and optimised head angles to maintrain ride feel whilst minimising toe overlap.
For this Limited Edition we have built this small batch of frames by hand in the UK. All built and painted within a 1 hour drive of Cotic HQ, these frames are made as beautifully as they ride.
Reynolds 853 is simply one of the best materials you can make a bike frame out of. Super strong, air-hardening when welded, and the lowest environmental impact of any common frame material, it's beautiful, subtle and brilliant. Here, our custom ride tuned Ovalform top tube, light weight down tube and butted seat tube which helps to deliver that famous Cotic ride feel. These UK made frames use a 44mm head tube as well which shaves a little more weight over the integrated head tube on the other version.
The Escapade features our latest fork - the RB5. Full carbon, just 550 grams, it's light, strong, rides beautifully and has tonnes of clearance. 700x45 or 650x50 in the front should you so wish. All modern conveniences are included, with 12x100 thru axle, flat mount brakes and mudguard eyelets.
The latest Cotic Escapade now features the industry standard 142x12 rear thru axle to match the 12x100 front fork.
The Escapade as been a gravel bike since before there were gravel bikes. It's always had big clearances and discs, but we think that works just as well on road as off it. Frames have big clearances for big tyres. Sure you can speed it up on something like a 700x28c, but we supply the bikes with big volume 37c slicks. They roll really fast, but float over the potholes in the road and bumps in the trail. With the improved clearance on the 2021 frames, you can run up to 700x44 no problem.
Alongside this we have the option for WTB Road Plus, using their fantastic 650b KOM Light rims, and the WTB 650 x 47 tubeless tyres. There's the Horizon slick for smiles and miles, or the radical new Senduro ramped knob tyre, which blurs the lines between road and offroad, and the Byway semi-tread tyre fitting in between as the all rounder. New for 2021, there is more mud clearance and you can fit up to 650x50 tyres.
Smaller rims with big volume tyres give a similar overall diameter to the more usual 700c road wheels, but comfort and grip are massively improved. The larger 47mm wide tyres running tubeless as low as 35 psi float over road imperfections and rough tracks with no weight penalty over the larger 700c wheels and smaller tyres.
Following the lead of our legendary mountain bike frames, the Escapade UK 853 has full external cable/hose routing for ease of maintenance and maximum shifting performance. The only internal section is for the dropper post, should you so wish. No perforated tubes compromising strength and weight. No cables routed through headset bearings giving poor shifting, no cockpit adjustment and complicated servicing. No nonsense, just performance.
All Cotic bikes are assembled in the UK from and frame up. This way, we can build exactly what you want. Your dream bike!
We have set specifications, but these are just the start. If it's not a choice on the order form, just ask. We have a bunch of wheel options from Hope, tyre options from WTB and Panaracer, and many more things to make your Escapade UK 853 your own.
When you contact us you are talking to the people who design the frames and will be building your bike. We check it and build and pack it in our award winning bike boxes with the same care we would our own bike, because we know how important it is. We build your bike, for you.
Like the idea of the Escapade for bikepacking, but want more offroad capability? Have a look at the Cascade.
Love the Escapade, but can't quite budget the UK 853 edition? Have a look at the Taiwan made, cromoly tubed regular Escapade.
Want to get right into the details about why our bikes are built the way they are? Geek away my friend!
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 made locally, by one of the most experienced frame welders in the business.
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.
Seatpost diameter: 27.2mm (minimum 330mm long)
Seatpost clamp: 29.8mm or 30.0mm (bolt up clamp is included)
Chainline/Chainring: +2.5mm chainline for extra tyre clearance.
- Shimano Double GRX600 30/46 or GRX812 31/48. Shimano GRX front mechs only. No Shimano road chainline chainsets fit.
- Shimano Single/1x GRX up to 42t
- SRAM 11spd Double Road maximum 34/50, SRAM 12spd Double Road maximum 35/48 or any SRAM WIDE Chainset.
- SRAM Single/1x Road Chainline max 38t, SRAM WIDE Single/1x Chainline max 42t
- UPDATED 17/05/2021 - Campagnolo EKAR up to 40t
- UPDATED 04/10/2022 - Hope RX up to 40t
Front Mech: 28.6mm bottom pull. Shimano GRX +2.5mm chainline, or SRAM conventional or wide road chainline appropriate for your chainset. Shimano road DOES NOT FIT.
Bottom Bracket width: 68mm
Bottom Bracket thread: Conventional English/BSA
Headset: 44mm cup. SHIS designation ZS44/28.6 upper, EC44/40 lower (for example a Hope 2H) [click here for info]
Fork: 1⅛"/1.5" tapered steerer, maximum axle to crown length 400mm. Offset 45mm.
Front hub: 12mm x 100 bolt thru
Rear Hub: 142x12 Thru Axle, M12x1.75 Thread
Brakes: Flat Mount front and rear
With over 20 years of industry leading customer service, you know we've got your back.
All Cotic bikes are tough, durable and with regular maintenance will bring you many years of happy trails.
Click here to read our warranty.
Our support doesn't just end when your bike is delivered. We are always on the end of the phone or email whether you have had your Cotic for 10 minutes or 10 years. We'll always do our best to keep you rolling.
Use this link to view or download a general user manual.
