Cotic Simple Medium Sized Single Speed MTB Frame Reynolds 853 For 26 Wheels 2008. Here we have a brilliant and beautiful Singlespeed frame from British manufacturers, Cotic. I have owned and ridden this for over a decade and I love it. It handles beautifully on single track and the top of the range Reynolds 853 tubed frame provides a ride full of that zingy steel magic. This particular example is in excellent used condition having had one owner from new before me. He rode it regularly but treated it well and had it repainted by Bob Jackson cycles with new decals just before I bought it. As such the paint is deep and glossy with a few light scuffs and scratches here and there. None of it is serious and could be easily touched in if required. Cotic frames are rust-proofed from the inside so no integrity issues to worry about. The top, down and drive side chainstay have been copter-taped. This has lifted in places as per the photos. It’s a size medium with the following actual dimensions. Seat tube centre to centre: 37cm. Seat tube centre to top: 44cm. Top tube affective horizontal (with 445mm a-c forks): 58cm. Head tube end to end: 11cm. Seat post diameter: 27.2mm. Headset size: 1 1/8 straight. BB: BSA threaded. Rear axle spacing is 135mm and it has an IS disc brake mount. I rode it with a 445mm a-c rigid carbon Pace RC31 fork but I’ve also tried it with a 100mm travel Rockshox SID and it rode brilliantly. The reason for the sale is that I my knees have started to protest at riding Singlespeed so I’ve bought a geared Cotic Soul from the same era. Note that although it is designed for 26 wheels, 650b with tyres up to around 50mm wide fit and ride well. It’s a different ride, not better, and depends on your priorities but it’s good to have the option. Get a modern classic for a reasonable price. You can easily build this up in to a sub-10kg bike even with pedals, cages and the like. Will be well packed and posted via Parcel Force.
