mmbchris

Built as a project bike, but I have too many bikes and not enough space. Size large, 460mm reach Professionally assembled by a former World Cup mechanic. Cables and hoses are the correct lengths and everything works properly. Frame details: * Radical Cotic Longshot geometry is specifically designed for 35-50mm stems, giving incredible steering responsiveness combined with hugely confidence inspiring capability at speed * Reynolds 853 Ovalform and DZB tubed front end brings precision, beautiful ride feel, durability and strength * 44mm standard head tube designed with external bottom cup for taper steerer compatiblity and zero stack top cup for minimal stack height * Custom Cotic designed 35mm heat treated cromoly seat tube for super stiff support for the main suspension pivots * 31.6mm seatpost size is dropper seatpost compatible. Internal 'Stealth' dropper post remote routing * ISCG05 mounts on regular threaded bottom bracket bring drivetrain security and reliability * Rear mech cable routed internally through the steel seatstay for clean lines and low noise * Dedicated 1x drivetrain design - maximum width swingarm pivot, low drop, forged construction swingarm heads with integrated One Up Components award winning Top Guide * 6066-T6 aluminum swingarm with Syntace X-12 BOOST148 x 12 rear axle for maximum wheel stiffness on larger wheels. * 15mm pivots for BB and droplink thru axle style linkage clamp keep the frame solid front to rear * 1 bottle mount * Clearance for big tires - 29 x 2.5" or 27.5 x 3.0" PLUS tires (we prefer 27.5 x 2.8" though) * Optimised around 130mm forks for great balance of speed and precision. Options are open though - Sharpen it up with 120mm or bring on the big hits with 140mm * 120mm of Cotic droplink suspension brings traction, fun and interaction via a strong progression rate on the linkage driven single pivot layout Review Read Pinkbike's outstanding review of the FlareMAX Gold Eagle bike: "The combination of great suspension and geometry lets you attack the trail with conviction and verve normally reserved for bigger bikes." "....and for a lot of...trails, it's all the bike I think many people need." "Fun, fast, engaging, and exciting - the FlareMAX has won me over." https://www.pinkbike.com/news/cotic-flaremax-review.html Components: * Fork: Cane Creek Helm, air spring, high speed & low speed compression adjustment, rebound adjustment, 140mm travel (a few small scratches on the right lower leg, damage from the pedal of another bike contacting it in storage) * Shock: X-Fusion O2 Pro air shock * Drivetrain: Shimano SLX 11-speed, 11-46t cassette, KMC chain * Cranks: FSA V-Drive Comet 175mm, 32t chainring * Brakes: Shimano SLX hydraulic brakes, 200/180mm rotors * Cockpit: Deity Copperhead 31.8mm stem (35mm long) and Spank Vibracore bars (780mm wide), FSA headset * Wheelset: Stan’s NoTubes Crest rims & Neo 6-bolt disc hubs, Maxxis Minion DHF 29 x 2.5”(f), e*Thirteen trsr 29 x 2.35” (r), tires, set up tubeless * Saddle/Post: WTB Volt, PNW 150mm dropper, and PNW Loam dropper lever Add $100 for professional boxing/insured shipping via FedEx Ground within the lower 48 states.