Our singlespeed frame takes everything
that's great about our classic Soul hardtail, and makes it less complicated.
No half measure gear routing 'just in case', no option to hang a mech on
there, just our fabulous hardtail handling and ride and elegant simplicity.
Like the Soul, Simple is a trail riding bike in the truest sense. It gives you an oversized, thin wall Reynolds 853 front triangle for huge strength to weight ratio, and the beautiful wishbone stayed Cromoly rear end keeps that classic steel feel. Cotic Ultra Compact Geometry is featured, with committed steering geometry correction for 100-130mm forks, steep seat angle and short rear end for ultimate climbing traction and 'pin the front wheel in' chuckability.
When choosing how we'd tension the chain on the Simple, we spoke at length to our friendly singlespeed addicts. The overwhelming message was that track ends were the preferred option, 'so long as the disc mount works'. So that's what we did. Our slotted disc mount geometry reads over from our proven RoadRat design, but attached to a custom machined cowled track end with integrated chain adjusters.
The Cotic Simple : The name says it all.
Want gears? You need the SOUL.
Like the Soul, Simple is a trail riding bike in the truest sense. It gives you an oversized, thin wall Reynolds 853 front triangle for huge strength to weight ratio, and the beautiful wishbone stayed Cromoly rear end keeps that classic steel feel. Cotic Ultra Compact Geometry is featured, with committed steering geometry correction for 100-130mm forks, steep seat angle and short rear end for ultimate climbing traction and 'pin the front wheel in' chuckability.
When choosing how we'd tension the chain on the Simple, we spoke at length to our friendly singlespeed addicts. The overwhelming message was that track ends were the preferred option, 'so long as the disc mount works'. So that's what we did. Our slotted disc mount geometry reads over from our proven RoadRat design, but attached to a custom machined cowled track end with integrated chain adjusters.
The Cotic Simple : The name says it all.
Want gears? You need the SOUL.
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Simple Soul Specifications
- Reynolds 853 tubing - Because it's the best, and massively strong.
- Larger diameter thinwall tubing, at the front end combined with ultra compact frame layout for stiffer, snappier frame.
- 4130 cromo wishbone stay rear end. Bridge-less S-bend chainstays with Cotic Hexten gussets for improved fatigue life and massive mud clearance.
- Huge custom machined cowled dropouts with integral disc mount. Perfect alignment, every time.
- Geometry adjusted with commitment! Minimum 100mm travel forks, and handles great all the way up to 130mm travel.
- Long top tube, short stem set up (60-100mm stems recommended) for super sharp steering whilst maintaining a comfortable day riding stretch.
- Steep seat angle and short chainstays give fantastic climbing traction, and negates the 'nodding dog' syndrome where badly designed bikes pop the front end up when running long forks.
- Sizes - 16", 17.5" and 19". The frames are designed to be compact and chuckable.
- Weight - 4.3lbs for the 17.5"
Geometry and Sizing Chart
The chart is a guide to frame size. Ultra Compact Geometry means that the frames are small and long. You can take this two ways. You can either have a regular position coupled with a small and chuckable frame, or you could go for the next size up and go long and racey without feeling like you're riding a gate. You lot are just too different to say for sure, so drop us a line at size@cotic.co.uk and we'll be happy to discuss set up based on what you're riding at the moment.
The chart is a guide to frame size. Ultra Compact Geometry means that the frames are small and long. You can take this two ways. You can either have a regular position coupled with a small and chuckable frame, or you could go for the next size up and go long and racey without feeling like you're riding a gate. You lot are just too different to say for sure, so drop us a line at size@cotic.co.uk and we'll be happy to discuss set up based on what you're riding at the moment.
| Frame Size | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 16" | 17.5" | 19" |
| Top Tube Length | 22.75" | 23.25" | 24" |
| Head Angle | 71° | 71° | 71° |
| Seat Angle | 74° | 74° | 74° |
| BB Height | 12" | 12" | 12" |
| Head Tube Length | 100mm | 110mm | 120mm |
| Usual Height Range | upto 5'9" | 5'8" - 6'1" | 5'10" - 6'3" |
| Stem Length | 60-90mm | 60-100mm | 70-100mm |
| All measurements based on 100mm travel fork sagged 30mm | |||
Component Sizes
Seatpost diameter: 27.2mm (wise to get a decent length one)
Bottom Bracket width: 68mm
Headset: 1.125" only
Seatpost diameter: 27.2mm (wise to get a decent length one)
Bottom Bracket width: 68mm
Headset: 1.125" only
Price
Price for other territories available on request. Available worldwide including North America.
To order use the frame builder.
Price for other territories available on request. Available worldwide including North America.
To order use the frame builder.
Available Options
Frame Powdercoat Colours:
Frame Powdercoat Colours:
- Custard (a few left in medium)
- Super Gloss Black (out of stock)
- Espresso (limited edition - one batch only)
- Builders-Tea (limited edition - one batch only)
- Orange (protective vinyl)
- Blue (protective vinyl)
- Grey (protective vinyl)
- Green (protective vinyl)
- White Wrap (under the lacquer on Espresso and Builders-Tea frames)
- White Factory (under the lacquer on Custard frames)
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