The BFe is the hardnut of the Cotic family. It shares its geometry with our Soul trail bike, but takes things in an altogether more direct and aggressive direction for riders wanting something to depend on in the craziest terrain. Certified for 100-160mm forks, the BFe will take the fight to the trail from the Megavalanche to the 4X start gate, taking in hard trail riding and crazy steep uber-tech on the way.
Developed in the mountains of the Pyrenees and the dirt jumps, 4X and DH scene of the UK, the BFe has been reborn for 2010 with all the capabilities of its illustrious 853 predecessor in an incredible value package. The outstanding Cotic hardtail geometry is carried over which maintains the same 'pin the front wheel in' attitude our hardtails have become famous for. The rest of the package carries all the essentials to deliver the legendary Cotic ride to a whole new audience.
A Reynolds 853 down tube forms the backbone of the chassis, its incredible strength allowing us to keep the weight down, whilst 853's air-hardening little brother Reynolds 631 steps in for top tube, seat tube and head tube duties. This maintains the toughness expected for airborne activities as well as meeting the latest CEN regulations at minimal weight; at 5.4lbs the BFe is trail bike light, but crazy tough.
Our new signature Ovalform top tube maximises handling accuracy whilst minimising vertical harshness and the Ovalform philosophy is also applied to the seatstays, where vertical ovalising increases vertical compliance when the rider is standing. It's a detail feature, but we've done everything we can to make sure the frame is always on your side, however lairy it gets beneath the wheels.
Carefully tapered gussets manage the front end stiffness into the rest of the frame, and the Reynolds 631 air hardening head tube combines with these to give incredible fatigue life and huge impact strength. All this adds up to give the BFe incredible precision for those crux balance moves, and huge stiffness so you can get that snap out of the gate or haul through that rock garden. ISCG05 mountings, simple and clean dropouts and no seat tube bottle bosses for maximum saddle dropping complete the picture.
All mountain, 4X, trail ride, downhill, jumping : BFe will do it all.
Specs
Reynolds 631 main tubes, with Reynolds 853 down tube - stronger than cromoly, air hardening. Maximum strength at minimum weight.
2mm thick Reynolds 631 head tube for maximum impact strength and fatigue resistance.
Ovalform top tube and seatstays for boost precision and maximise compliance.
Custom plug reinforced 35mm seat tube for massive pedaling stiffness.
Bridge-less S-bend chainstays with Cotic Hexten gussets for improved fatigue life and huge mud clearance.
ISCG05 mount.
Legendary Cotic geometry. Minimum 100mm travel forks for 4X action, up to 160mm forks for rock flattening.
Low slung design keeps the frame out of the way for those tight situations, and long top tube lets you ride up to the trails without breaking your back.
No seat tube bottle bosses, so the saddle can be dropped ALL the way down.
Steep seat angle and short 16.5" chainstays pin the front in for ultimate grip, handling and cornering ability.
Sizes - 14.5" (XS), 16" (S), 17.5" (M) and 19" (L). The frames are designed to be compact and chuckable.
Weight - 5.4 lbs for the 16"
If you want to see what the BFe does in moving pictures watch this video.
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