[Closed] Cotic Rocket 275

I can't decide to stick 650b or go up to 29er, so I think I'm after an FS Soularis ?

But yeah, if the characteristics I love about the Soul could be added to with a bit of bounce, I'd be in like Flynn

ahwiles - Member

Clearly weight isn't everthing in the world of Cotic hardtails. but as soon as we're talking FS frames, it's a driving function.

Weight isn't [i]everything[/i] but it's always something Cotic have been known for- the hardtails are right at the lighter end of their class. 5.4lbs for a 26er BFe IIRC which is bloody light for what it is, and the Soul's competitive with some alu hardcore hardtails like the chameleon and stiffee. Alu could make it lighter but that's like saying they could make the rocket lighter by taking away the suspension.

I would also like an FS soul
I've had steel and Ti Cotic but I'd be fine with an alu Soul FS.

a 29er rocket would probably sell like hot cakes too, but he says it's not for sale till he can make it work.

he's a gent.

How does not releasing a bike that they're not happy with (So it's safe to say the buying public wouldn't be either) and so not risking their rep make him a gent?

I'm not saying he isn't but I'm sure Cotic are in the market of selling as many bikes as they can to as many people as possible and therefore making money. They know what will sell and they also know what the cost of releasing a half baked bike would be to their all important rep.

I think Cy learned a great deal from the 'UK Rocket' affair. He isn't going to repeat announcing product and allowing pre-orders before it is ready for sale on the Rocket 29. If it comes, great, but it may never arrive.

I really hope for their sake that 275 Rocket works this time.

I also wouldn't be holding my breath for a FS Soul.

There's been reports, photos and sightings of 29er FS proto(s), don't think anything has surfaced regards shorter travel.

Plus, as per above, the 'UK Rocket' fiasco will have left Cotic battered and bruised. What with a 27.5 Rocket and Soul and an updated Solaris I'd be surprised to find they've had time to develop a separate lower travel platform as well. They'll have been concentrating on ensuring everything is just *right*.

Just my idle speculation.

I have been desperately waiting for the rocket to return I regret not getting one when the 26" was available; but now with the rise of other internet options, as well as the Bird Aeris which can be demo'd. the Rocket seems expensive. an entry level Aeris BIKE can be brought for £195 more than this frame. which is why I am demoing an Aeris on Monday! I really want to want a rocket, but the cost just seems to excessive when you consider, travel, strength, warranty, geometry are the things that matter...

I'm not holding my breath for one, just saying that's the kind of bike I fancy.

It's hard to argue with ravingdave - the Aeris Bird has also caught my eye. Will check one out at swinley before the year is out hopefully

A bit more info from Cy

http://www.cotic.co.uk/video/Rocket275

Well that was an interesting read......

Thanks for posting the video Normal Man. If you haven't clicked the link there is an actual Real Life (tm) production Rocket275 on there. Partly because I wanted to explain a few details, partly because I wanted to prove to people they are actually real this time. Learning from my mistakes.....

Thanks for all the feedback on what you might be interested in. It's all good to know. Funnily enough when I started the original Rocket project it was called BFeFS, so I know where you're coming from wanting a SoulFS, or indeed a SolarisFS. Good way of putting it.