The Simple is our latest take on the world of singlespeed. It's grown 29" wheels for smoothing the trail, and it's based on our all new Solaris. Singlespeeds bring a lovely element of simplicity, light weight and silence to the process of riding a bike. Coupled with the grace, durability, clean lines and attention to detail we lavish on all our products, you have a ride partner for the Simple life.
We also have a version of this frame for derailleur gears... the Solaris
The Simple is now a 29er! Smooth rolling.....
Like the previous incarnation, it shares its tubeset with its geared sibling but keep things simple on the transmission front with track ends for chain tensioning.
The tubeset is unique to the Solaris and Simple. It uses a new lightweight version of the BFe 34.9mm seat tube for better pedalling stiffness and frame precision, along with a dropper seatpost compatible 31.6mm seatpost size. The Ovalform top tube is larger than the Soul to tie down the higher head tube properly and account for the longer frame. It also interfaces beautifully with the new 44mm standard head tube which features zero stack top cup for minimised bar height and external bottom cup for full taper steerer compatibility.
New for 2013 is the introduction of the new Reynolds 853 DZB (Dual Zone Butt) down tube which adds an extra thick section just before the head tube end. This has allowed us to eliminate the gussets from the front end of the frame without sacrificing durability and brings back that original, signature, clean lined Cotic look.
There are no front mech gear stops at all, but with a twist of added versatility there are hose clips for Shimano Alfine hub gears and dropper seatpost remotes.
The Simple runs sweetly with anything from 470mm rigids and singlespeed up to 120mm sus forks and hub gear for the ultimate winterised trail hardtail. The Simple has an agile and interactive ride, with a compliance and speed across the ground which has to be experienced.
- Large diameter, thinwall, air hardening Reynolds 853 steel front triangle with signature Ovalform top tube and new gussetless DZB down tube.
- Track ends and slotted disc mounts give simple, lightweight, reliable chain tensioning.
- 44mm standard head tube designed with external bottom cup for taper steerer compatiblity and zero stack top cup for minimal stack height.
- Oversized 35mm seat tube for maximum BB stiffness when hauling on your 32/18.
- 31.6mm seatpost size is dropper seatpost compatible and the frame has hose clips for the remote under the top tube.
- Signature Cotic 4130 cromo wishbone stay rear end. Bridge-less S-bend chainstays with Cotic Hexten gussets for improved fatigue life.
- Clearance for big tyres - 2.4" Maxxis Ardents fit fine.
- Geometry with commitment! Minimum 80mm travel forks or 470mm rigids. Handles great with 100mm sus forks, strong enough for up to 120mm travel.
- Cotic 29er geometry uses long top tube (10mm longer reach than the 26" bikes), short stem set up (60-90mm stems recommended) maintains good weight distribution for great handling.
- Sizes - 17.5", 19" and 20.5". The frames are designed to be compact and chuckable.
- Weight - 4.9lbs for the 19"
Our new Cotic "C" Sizing tightens the gaps between sizing, and give you more options to size up or down as you wish.
Make sure you consider your leg length as well. If you upsize you might not be able to fit a longer dropper post due to the collar hitting the seat tube top. Maximum seatpost insertion for calculating dropper post options is on the chart.
If you'd like to learn more about our mould breaking Longshot Geometry, Click Here
We don't develop our bikes around a specific fork offset, we find that it's simply a preference down to the individual rider. If you'd like to learn more about this, Click Here
If you are unsure about that or anything else, drop us a line at size@cotic.co.uk and we'll be happy to discuss set up based on what you're riding at the moment and what seatpost you are planning to use.
| Frame Size | Medium | Large | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 17.5"/440mm | 19"/480mm | 20.5"/520mm | |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 23.8" | 24.6" | 25.4" | |
| Reach | 429.3mm | 446.5mm | 463.7mm | |
| Head Angle | 70° | 70° | 70° | |
| Seat Angle | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° | |
| Chainstay Length (centre to centre) | 440mm | 440mm | 440mm | |
| Chainstay Length (horizontal) | 435mm | 435mm | 435mm | |
| BB Drop | 55mm | 55mm | 55mm | |
| Head Tube Length | 100mm | 110mm | 120mm | |
| Usual Height Range | 5'9" - 5'11" | 5'11" - 6'2" | 6'0" + | |
| Stem Length | 50-90mm | 50-90mm | 60-100mm | |
| All measurements based on 490mm axle-to-crown rigid fork/100mm travel suspension fork at ride height. 80mm/470mm rigid or 120mm suspension forks will steepen or slacken angles by 1 degrees respectively. | ||||
Seatpost diameter: 31.6mm (wise to get a decent length one)
Bottom Bracket width: 73mm
Headset: 44m cup (for example a Hope 2H) [click here for info]
- Bright Green (XL only)
- Laurel Green (XL only)
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)
