26" Cotic Soul - again

twonks

Was all set to sell this bike as it doesn't get ridden that much, but found some bargains in the sales over Christmas so thought I'd give it one more go

The rims were in CRC for a smidge over £40 each and despite being white I think it just about works on the bike. Might be tempted to go all out stealth black and carbon rims if I get extra funds from somewhere, but for now this is it.

Need to shorten rear brake hose, replace seat post and find/buy adaptor to run 180mm disk on the front but other than that all done.







Frame: Mk2 Cotic Soul medium
Forks: RS Sid RLT 120mm dual air
Bars: Easton XC70 carbon
Stem: 70mm
Headset: Orbit XL something
Grips: ODI lock on
Bar Ends: none

Front Brake Lever assy: SLX
Front Caliper: SLX
Front disc: 160mm but to go to 180mm when I get the post adapter
Rear Brake Lever assy: SLX
Rear Caliper: SLX
Rear Disc: 160mm
Hoses: Shimano


Shifters: SLX
Cables: Shimano
Front Mech: None
Rear Mech: SLX 10sp shadow+
Chain Device: none

Seat: Charge knife
Seat Post: Easton EA50 (to be replaced)
Seat Post Clamp: Hope

Cranks: SLX
Chainring(s): Hope retainer 34t
Chain: Sram 10sp
Cassette: XT 10 sp with Hope TRex 40T
Pedals: XT spd
Bottom Bracket: SLX

Front Wheel:
Rim: Stans Arch EX
Spokes: Hope hoops standard ?
Hub: Hope pro 2
Tube: tubeless
Tire: Continental mountain king 2.2

Back Wheel:
Rim: Stans Arch EX
Spokes: Hope hoops standard ?
Hub: Hope pro 2
Tube: tubeless
Tire: Continental mountain king 2.2

Weight: not weighed yet

The Rookie

Nice looking bike, I agree the white rims work well here - the monochrome look suites the narrow steel tubed frame very well I think, especially with the large white Cotic downtube badging.

Personally I think id try and stick with the 160mm front disc.

Weight, I'm going to take a punt on 10.15Kg

Chunkers1980

No way. I think more 24 lbs

twonks

Took it round Cannock yesterday with my good lady and the youngest.

Rode surprisingly well and kept up with a few full suspension peeps on the downs.

Even felt comfortable over the bumps and constant pebbleness, so all in all happy.

Quite like the look now it's nearly done and the rim colour sits ok.

Needs the bigger front disk though, as at 100kg I prefer the better modulation and ultimate power it gives.

Shall weigh it soon.

gt-arrowhead

I like that alot. Near enough exactly what i would have done if i had to build myself a HT.

dirkpitt74

Nice.
Will keep an eye out for it over the Chase.

mrlee

Very nice

mikeyj28

Nice bike.
It is good seeing a 26er looking good and keeping the scene still alive.

What is the weight?