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Post by Matt on Sept 8, 2014 13:07:16 GMT
My turn then. Crappy phone pics, so who knows what they'll turn out like. I'm not one for bling and fancy coloured bits and bobs....or washing the bikes as you'll see  , so it's black and white all the way. My Alpine. Great bike, always wanted one and it never disappoints. A lot more fun on the downs than the ups, but it gets there in the end.  And the Bfe. It actually makes me think at times that there's no need for a full susser, it's that good. Would recommend one to anybody.  And one of them together   |
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Post by Matt on Sept 8, 2014 13:08:44 GMT
Jesus, they're actually worse quality than I was expecting  |
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Post by jgmu97 on Sept 8, 2014 14:05:47 GMT
Nice bikes them!!! Love the Cotic, i rode with some guy who had one the other week. I must say, it was a stunning looking bike and was very, very capable.. Took it down trails first time with more speed than i'd dare take  |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 8, 2014 14:14:50 GMT
We're pretty much kitted out the same! I have the Cotic BFe, and the new Orange Alpine5 ..... And I agree both cracking bikes , particularly the Cotic, very under-rated!.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2014 14:22:10 GMT
I am a bit of a Cotic fan.. Never really looked into the Bfe though!
Smart looking bikes..
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 8, 2014 14:25:35 GMT
I am a bit of a Cotic fan.. Never really looked into the Bfe though! Smart looking bikes.. I'll bring mine out, it's got the factory 2014 Talas's on... You can give it a blast.. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2014 14:31:15 GMT
Nice one..
I've ridden a mates Soul (which he is now selling) and loved it!
It's the early version with a straight head tube and it looks gorgeous in black!
The same mate had a Ti Soda which after about 4 years cracked around where the top tube meets the seat tube.
He phoned Cotic to tell them, not really sure why but, they sent him the Soul free of charge!
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 8, 2014 14:36:26 GMT
Yeah Cy (that's the owners name) is brilliant!... Good bunch of lads, when I ordered the black grape frame, it came with a dented chainstay, only very minor! I took photos... And he sent me a new frame, and told me to do what I want with the dented frame... So I sold it half price...
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Post by Matt on Sept 8, 2014 14:54:24 GMT
We're pretty much kitted out the same! I have the Cotic BFe, and the new Orange Alpine5 ..... And I agree both cracking bikes , particularly the Cotic, very under-rated!. I saw the Alpine 5 when put the pics up. Very nice piece of kit that. Is my memory right in thinking you're running the Bfe 650b? |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 8, 2014 14:59:18 GMT
Yeah on 2014 fox Talas's... Just about squeaks in!
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Post by Matt on Sept 8, 2014 15:00:22 GMT
Nice one.. I've ridden a mates Soul (which he is now selling) and loved it! It's the early version with a straight head tube and it looks gorgeous in black! The same mate had a Ti Soda which after about 4 years cracked around where the top tube meets the seat tube. He phoned Cotic to tell them, not really sure why but, they sent him the Soul free of charge! They were great when I emailed before and after buying with a few questions. Replied straight away and didn't feed me a load of bull. I like the fact that the HQ for each company are in Yorkshire aswell |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Sept 8, 2014 15:03:51 GMT
The difference is... They're designed by riders... For riders! And that's how they're marketed the same as Brant at on-one , before that Ragley... Good lads! That are genuinely interested!... And I'm a sucker for UK brands!
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Post by lowcogger on Sept 8, 2014 15:43:05 GMT
nice rides there matt.i felt exactly the same about not needing a full sus after I bought the ragley.however,after a weekend up the dales I blamed the bike rather than myself for my piss poor performance and bought the bandit.it`s all the bike I`ll ever need but I wish I still had the pig just for ornamental purposes.i can just imagine you disappearing up the hills like you did on the canyon,possibly even faster  |
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Post by Matt on Sept 8, 2014 15:57:58 GMT
i can just imagine you disappearing up the hills like you did on the canyon,possibly even faster Not so much so on the Alpine, it's a big heavy bruiser so I tend to take a gear or two lower and keep the legs spinning a bit more  |
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, so it's black and white all the way.
