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I'm currently riding my old C456 but want to go back to steel. I have 140 forks and have been looking at the Cotic Bfe and EVO 2 456. Anyone ridden both and give me the ride differences (if any?) oh and it's for old fashioned 26" wheels, none of this new fangled sizes here LOL 🙂
I had the original Evo-456, it was great, lovely narrow tubing giving a compliance I haven't found in any other HT so far, I believe for the Evo-2 they put in a larger diameter seat tube to allow a wider range of dropper posts to be used...whether that has made things harsher or not I don't know...I do know the seat stays look more delicate where they join the seat tube which may add compliance but I don't know?....i skipped the Evo-2 to go straight to a 45650b.
Cheers mate, I've had an Inbred in the past and have loved my C456 so i'm leaning more to the Evo 2 side seeing as the Bfe is a £100 more. I could use that towards some new bits n bobs.
Just gone from a 456 evo too an evo2 for the dropper capability(had a spare reverb).Its a tiny bit less compliant at the rear, I just run less pressure in rear tyre to compansate.(heres the cheeky bit)so my evo is for sale its raw/orange finish and in good nick£60.in west yorks not posting
18" btw
I've not ridden a Bfe, but I do have an EVO II. I certainly wouldn't describe it as harsh, I think the revised stays help, as does a decent volume tyre.
I had a bfe and sold it for a ti 456 evo, which is by far the best hardtail I have ever owned. So much so That I rarely ride my 160mm full sus, about to sell both and get a more trail orientated full sus!
Thanks guys, The EVO 2 seems a great deal then at the mo 🙂
I've got both frames, bought the cotic because of the 44mm head tube so it can fit tapered forks. Also went from 20" 456 to 19" bfe so was a bit more playful with the seat down. Not much difference at all though to be honest. I wouldn't say one was nicer to ride. Cotic looks a lot better though but that's just preference.
I also had the same options and went for Bfe. No regrets.
Also, the 19" Bfe is slightly easier on the eye than the 20" 456 even though it's still a barge.
I've got a BFe, wife's got a 456 Evo 2, both the same size. Both myself and the wife prefer the BFe. It somehow feels a nicer ride, more responsive and smoother.
The cheaper price of the Evo 2 can't be ignored, but if I was buying again I'd pay the extra and go for the Cotic.