What is the Cotic Escapade?
The Cotic Escapade is a steel drop-bar gravel bike, built in Britain from a custom blended tubeset combining Reynolds 853 steel with Columbus chainstays and custom T45 seatstays. It uses Cotic's Sureshot geometry, designed around 70mm stems and slacker head angles for stability and agility off-road.
Is the Escapade a gravel bike or a road bike?
It's a dedicated gravel bike. Drop bars and 700c wheels give it road-bike proportions, but the frame geometry, tyre clearance, and component choices are built specifically for mixed-surface and off-road riding, not for road use.
How much does the Cotic Escapade cost?
Framesets start from £1,999. Complete bikes start from £3,249 for the Bronze build, £3,899 for the Silver build, £4,499 for the Gold build, and £6,094 for the UK Works build (£5,444 with the alloy wheel option).
What sizes does the Escapade come in?
Five sizes: XS/52, SM/54, MD/56, LG/58, and XL/60, fitting riders roughly 5'1" to 6'5" (155cm-196cm).
What frame material is the Escapade made from?
A custom blended tubeset: Reynolds 853 steel for the front triangle with a custom-drawn head tube, Columbus chainstays, and custom-made T45 seatstays.
Where is the Cotic Escapade made?
The Escapade frame is made in Britain by Five Land Bikes. Complete bikes are assembled to order by Cotic.
Is the Escapade officially certified as British made?
Yes. The Escapade carries the official Made in Britain trademark, a registered mark licensed only to verified UK manufacturers, confirming the frame is genuinely made in Britain.
Will I pay Import Duty?
No, the Escapade is made in Britain and meets the EU's Preferential Origin requirements, meaning it qualifies for 0% import duty on EU purchases.
Can the Escapade take a suspension fork?
Yes. It ships with a rigid all-steel Cotic fork as standard, but the geometry is designed to accommodate a suspension fork with up to 40mm of travel.
What's the maximum tyre clearance on the Escapade?
700 x 50mm in the frame, and 700 x 55mm in the standard fork.
Does the Escapade fit a dropper post?
Yes. It takes a 27.2mm seatpost with routing for a dropper post.
What headset does the Escapade use?
A Cotic x Works flush-fit 1 1/8" headset. The standard steel fork uses a ZS44/28.6 top cup and EC44/30 lower cup; a 1 1/8"-1.5" taper steerer suspension fork uses the same top cup with an EC44/40 lower cup.
What's the difference between the Escapade and the Cascade?
The Escapade is Cotic's lighter, faster drop-bar bike for riders who want a more road-oriented sensibility. The Cascade is the more off-road-capable, load-ready option of the two.
What's new on the Escapade?
The current Escapade (Gen6, launched April 2026) is a ground-up redesign with almost no carryover from the previous generation, including a new tubeset, a new all-steel fork, new 3D-printed UDH/Full Mount dropouts, and completely revised Sureshot geometry.
What's the difference between the Silver and Gold Escapade builds?
Silver uses a mechanical Shimano GRX 12-speed groupset with Hope RX24 wheels available as an upgrade. Gold comes with Shimano GRX Di2 12-speed wireless shifting and Reserve 30GR carbon wheels as standard.
What makes the Escapade UK Works build different?
It's built almost entirely from Hope components, including Hope RX40 carbon wheels, cranks, stem, and seatpost, paired with a Cotic Works groupset combining Shimano GRX820 shifters with Ratio's The Mech. A cheaper Hope RX24 alloy wheel option is also available, reducing the price by £650.
