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Cotic Bikes was an early pioneer in the UK’s hardcore hardtail scene, and now 20 years later they’re still doing things their own way — including making a line of (mostly) steel full-suspension bikes to go with those hardtails. So we sat down with their founder, Cy Turner, to get the super interesting story of Cotic’s founding and development; Cy’s approach to bike design and why they do things pretty differently from a lot of other brands; why Cotic puts such an emphasis on custom builds, and a whole lot more.TOPICS &amp; TIMES:20 years of Cotic (2:51)Cotic moving from a side project to a career (3:17)Cy’s first real mountain bike (12:10)The first Cotic Soul (17:20)UK’s culture of hardcore hardtails (20:05)Cotic’s first full-suspension bike (22:34)Steel full-suspension bikes (28:02)The first Cotic Rocket (29:38)Suspension layouts &amp; single pivots (35:06)Droplink suspension (39:31)Frame stiffness (49:12)Cotic build specs &amp; customization (57:03)Our upcoming RocketMAX review (1:02:02)RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+Become a Blister MemberBlister LabsThis Week’s Gear GiveawayBlister Mountain Bike Buyer’s GuideOUR OTHER PODCASTSOff The CouchGEAR:30Blister PodcastCRAFTEDHappy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cotic Bikes was an early pioneer in the UK’s hardcore hardtail scene, and now 20 years later they’re still doing things their own way — including making a line of (mostly) steel full-suspension bikes to go with those hardtails. So we sat down with their founder, Cy Turner, to get the super interesting story of Cotic’s founding and development; Cy’s approach to bike design and why they do things pretty differently from a lot of other brands; why Cotic puts such an emphasis on custom builds, and a whole lot more.TOPICS &amp; TIMES:<ul><li>20 years of Cotic (2:51)</li><li>Cotic moving from a side project to a career (3:17)</li><li>Cy’s first real mountain bike (12:10)</li><li>The first Cotic Soul (17:20)</li><li>UK’s culture of hardcore hardtails (20:05)</li><li>Cotic’s first full-suspension bike (22:34)</li><li>Steel full-suspension bikes (28:02)</li><li>The first Cotic Rocket (29:38)</li><li>Suspension layouts &amp; single pivots (35:06)</li><li>Droplink suspension (39:31)</li><li>Frame stiffness (49:12)</li><li>Cotic build specs &amp; customization (57:03)</li><li>Our upcoming RocketMAX review (1:02:02)</li></ul>RELATED LINKS:<ul><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/industry-news/major-announcement-blister-spot-insurance-membership" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">BLISTER+</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/shop/blister-membership" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Become a Blister Member</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/blister-labs/blister-labs" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Blister Labs</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/blister-gear-giveaway" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">This Week’s Gear Giveaway</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/blister-mountain-bike-buyers-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Blister Mountain Bike Buyer’s Guide</a></li></ul>OUR OTHER PODCASTS<ul><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/off-the-couch" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Off The Couch</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/gear30-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">GEAR:30</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/blister-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Blister Podcast</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/category/podcasts/crafted-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">CRAFTED</a></li><li><a href="https://blisterreview.com/blister-member-clubhouse" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Happy Hour</a></li></ul> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Cy Turner on 20 Years of Cotic Bikes

In this episode, I’m joined by Cotic main man, Cy Turner, to chat about one of the big topics of 2019, mixed wheel size bikes. I’ve been riding a Cotic FlareMax, which is their 29inch short travel platform, for a while. I’m relatively short at around 5ft 8, so was interested in whether or not  a 27.5 rear wheel would be beneficial for me… as it turns out, Cy was experimenting with that as well, so we got together to give it a go. We chat about our testing, what we found, why mixed wheel size bikes are being seen at the races, what to consider if you want to go mixed wheel size on your bike, and also catch up on some other technology trends and get Cy’s take on that too!To find out more about Cotic, you can head to cotic.co.uk or follow them on Instagram @coticbikes or Facebook @CoticLtdTo see the high pivot bike that Cy mentions in the episode, head hereThis episode of the podcast is supported by Precision Hydration. Hydration is an often overlooked element of performance, not just in racing, but in riding and life in general. We all sweat at different rates, and lose different amounts of sodium in that sweat, so it's not a 'one size fits all' fix. Precision Hydration realise that, and are here to help you optimise your personal hydration. Head to PrecisionHydration.com to complete the questionnaire and get your own hydration plan specific to your needs. As a Downtime listener, you get 20% off your entire order by using the code DOWNTIME at the checkout.This episode of the podcast is supported by Komoot, a route planning and navigation app that's actually designed to work for Mountain Biking, and they have a totally FREE offer for you! With Komoot you can create routes on your phone or your computer, and take them offline so you don't even need a phone signal. Komoot does the hard work so you can enjoy your ride. As a Downtime listener, Komoot are offering you a free regional map bundle of your choice, all you need to do is head to komoot.com/g or click here and use the code DOWNTIME. The offer is open until the end of August 2019, so give it a go.If you are enjoying the podcast, then don't forget to subscribe. It's free, and it means you'll get every episode delivered to your device as soon as it's available. All the links you need are at downtimepodcast.com/subscribe. You can also find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio and most of the podcast apps out there.If you want to support the podcast, and show that you’re part of an ever growing crew of riders who are listening, learning, and getting faster, then head to downtimepodcast.com/shop and get hold of a t-shirt, hoodie, sweatshirt or mug. Shipping is FREE worldwide on orders over £30!If you want to share tips and advice with other podcast listeners on anything mountain bike related, you can join our Facebook group, head to www.facebook.com/groups/mtbperformance/ request permission to join the group and get involved!Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes

In this episode, I’m joined by Cotic main man, Cy Turner, to chat about one of the big topics of 2019, mixed wheel size bikes. I’ve been riding a Cotic FlareMax, which is their 29inch short travel platform, for a while. I’m relatively short at around 5ft 8, so was interested in whether or not a 27.5 rear wheel would be beneficial for me… as it turns out, Cy was experimenting with that as well, so we got together to give it a go. We chat about our testing, what we found, why mixed wheel size bikes are being seen at the races, what to consider if you want to go mixed wheel size on your bike, and also catch up on some other technology trends and get Cy’s take on that too! To find out more about Cotic, you can head to <a href="http://cotic.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cotic.co.uk</a> or follow them on Instagram @coticbikes or Facebook @CoticLtd To see the high pivot bike that Cy mentions in the episode, head here This episode of the podcast is supported by Precision Hydration. Hydration is an often overlooked element of performance, not just in racing, but in riding and life in general. We all sweat at different rates, and lose different amounts of sodium in that sweat, so it's not a 'one size fits all' fix. Precision Hydration realise that, and are here to help you optimise your personal hydration. Head to <a href="http://PrecisionHydration.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PrecisionHydration.com</a> to complete the questionnaire and get your own hydration plan specific to your needs. As a Downtime listener, you get 20% off your entire order by using the code DOWNTIME at the checkout. This episode of the podcast is supported by Komoot, a route planning and navigation app that's actually designed to work for Mountain Biking, and they have a totally FREE offer for you! With Komoot you can create routes on your phone or your computer, and take them offline so you don't even need a phone signal. Komoot does the hard work so you can enjoy your ride. As a Downtime listener, Komoot are offering you a free regional map bundle of your choice, all you need to do is head to <a href="http://komoot.com/g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">komoot.com/g</a> or click here and use the code DOWNTIME. The offer is open until the end of August 2019, so give it a go. If you are enjoying the podcast, then don't forget to subscribe. It's free, and it means you'll get every episode delivered to your device as soon as it's available. All the links you need are at <a href="http://downtimepodcast.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">downtimepodcast.com/subscribe</a>. You can also find us on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio and most of the podcast apps out there. If you want to support the podcast, and show that you’re part of an ever growing crew of riders who are listening, learning, and getting faster, then head to <a href="http://downtimepodcast.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">downtimepodcast.com/shop</a> and get hold of a t-shirt, hoodie, sweatshirt or mug. Shipping is FREE worldwide on orders over £30! If you want to share tips and advice with other podcast listeners on anything mountain bike related, you can join our Facebook group, head to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/mtbperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/mtbperformance/</a> request permission to join the group and get involved! Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at <a href="http://downtimepodcast.com/episodes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">downtimepodcast.com/episodes</a>

Mixed Wheel Size Bikes – Cy Turner from Cotic

For our first sponsored episode, Cy Turner of Cotic Bikes joins us to chat about modern bike geometry, his views, and why long, low and slack works when it’s done right! Cy is a long... The post Cy Turner of Cotic Bikes on Modern Mountain Bike Geometry appeared first on Downtime Podcast.

For our first sponsored episode, Cy Turner of Cotic Bikes joins us to chat about modern bike geometry, his views, and why long, low and slack works when it’s done right! Cy is a long... The post <a href="http://www.downtimepodcast.com/cy-turner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cy Turner of Cotic Bikes on Modern Mountain Bike Geometry</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.downtimepodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Downtime Podcast</a>.

Cy Turner of Cotic Bikes on Modern Mountain Bike Geometry