My Cotic Soul

mrlee

Here's my cotic soul, weighing in at just under 25lbs






I want to upgrade the seatpost and front mech very soon.

Will take some more pics one i get it dirty

Slow Loris

Another lovely soul. I particularly like the last picture where the heel rub on the crank arm makes the logo look a bit like it says "censored "

dansdad

Love it, thought about putting white forks on mine then in the end went for same old black

mrlee

allthegearnoidea

Nice bike fella, they are Awesome bikes!!
Are you running it at 100mm??
What's the full spec too??

mrlee

allthegearnoidea wrote:

Nice bike fella, they are Awesome bikes!!
Are you running it at 100mm??
What's the full spec too??

Yes mate 100mm Tora's

Spec:

Frame: Reynolds 853 steel
Fork: Rockshox Tora SL 100mm
Headset: Superstar GTO
Brakes: Hayes Stroker Trail
Shifters: Shimano Deore
Front Mech: Shimano Deore
Rear Mech: Shimano XT Shadow
Crankset: Shimano Deore
Seatpost: Tioga
Handlebar: FSA SLK
Stem: Truvativ Hussefelt
Saddle: Nukeproof
Wheels: Alexrims RFR ZX24
Pedals: DMR V8

allthegearnoidea

nice spec there matey!
i tried mine at a few different fork heights, old Sids on 80mm! bombers on 100 and 120mm, and the current manitou's on 130, have to honestly say, on 100mm was amazing, but add the extra 20-30mm and the bike feels So much more Alive! i really couldnt believe the difference! but! the downside is that its a bit wondery uphill!!! suits me though as i really dont enjoy riding upwards ahhaha!

waughie

'Allthegear' thats why I put Talas forks on mine!

allthegearnoidea

Mine have manitou's 'IT' infinite travel set up but rarely touch it as makes you feel like your trying to ride into the ground coming down from 130 - 80 lol!

snotty badger

I do like Souls, 25lbs is a good weight given the forks too! My Kula is just shy of 24lbs with Reba dual air and SS too!

How heavy are the Soul frames?

mrlee

think they about 4lbs for the small(16 inch)

allthegearnoidea

As far as I remember, they are 4 1/2lb for the M frame, which for a steel frame is pretty goood! Iirc the 456 is closer to 6 1/2lb!

Penylope

My large Soul frame tipped the scales at 4lbs 11oz. Not weighed the full bike yet, but it doesn't feel heavy!

mrlee

a little bit of bling




some more bling on the way. watch this space

allthegearnoidea

Liking your style fella! 8)

fat_homer

Looks lovely that, I can't belive how light it is, I never thought mine was that light but it must be!

Briggo

fat_homer wrote:

Looks lovely that, I can't belive how light it is, I never thought mine was that light but it must be!

I'd question the weight, under 25lbs with that spec?

mrlee

just weighed it again. bang on 25lbs. must have helium in the tyres

never really cared about the weight of any of my bikes to be honest. just as long as i'm happy with the way they look and ride

mrlee

i know it aint the new cotic rocket, but i got some rocket shaped valve caps 8)

allthegearnoidea

They're Awsome!

specialeyes

Nice attention to detail but more importantly, you have the valve caps lined up with the tyre decals!

mrlee

a little bit more bling.





not as orange as the other orange bits, but i thought if i'm going to stop the cables from fraying i might as well make them look half tidy

allthegearnoidea

You've not seen the KCNC coloured Inner cables then! ;-)

fat_homer

Please do tell where there from, I think I need some of those in blue!

allthegearnoidea

Here you go fella!
http://clee-cycles.co.uk/esite/grp/cabl ... 2/products

Andy is a Top chap, Always had great service from him in the past,

mrlee

allthegearnoidea wrote:

You've not seen the KCNC coloured Inner cables then! ;-)

i have now

will probably get these when my cables need changing. thanks

fat_homer

They look good but I meant the end crimps, next time the cables need replacing I intend on using the transfil mud lovers stuff! Clee are good though, I've bought a couple of bits from them in the past.

mrlee

found mine on ebay.

just done a search http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-Fibrax-A ... 6fc4ed84f7

not the ones i bought though

allthegearnoidea

I've a bag of the fibrax ones, multi coloured, nice little touch IMO!

fat_homer

Cheers, I've never been able to find them without having to buy 100's, so I'll be ordering some of those!

mrlee

fat_homer wrote:

Cheers, I've never been able to find them without having to buy 100's, so I'll be ordering some of those!

Do it . Then get some more pics up