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Currently 6 week build time. Large and XL out of stock until end of September.
Finance available in the UK.
Silver build from: £2999
There are three build levels available, with lots of parts options, plus our Go Custom programme where you can configure even many parts of your build including shock, fork, wheels, tyres, bars, stem and brakes. All bikes are built to order; Your bike built for you.
Click on ORDER BIKE, choose your frame and base build, then Go Custom from our options list to customise your build.
Bikes are now available worldwide, with free shipping to UK, Ireland, Europe, USA and Canada.
Frames from: £1,749 including Hope seatclamp, O2 RCX Shock and delivery to UK, Ireland, mainland Europe, USA and Canada.
Shock options from Cane Creek and Fox also available, as well as select extras like headsets, bottom brackets and Cotic merchandise. Click on ORDER FRAME button to see your options.
The Cotic RocketMAX is our big wheel, blazingly-quick enduro bike.
The Cotic RocketMAX is our big wheel, blazingly-quick enduro bike.
The fastest bike in our fleet. The new Longshot geometry RocketMAX turns the speed up to 11. It's all about the rockiest descents and the steepest technical trails. It's confident and blisteringly quick.
Decked out with 150mm of rear travel on our proven droplink suspension platform, and designed around the latest 160mm 29er forks, the latest evolution of our best selling enduro race bike now benefits from the sure footed yet accurate handling of our Longshot geometry. It's capable of carrying speed through lines you've battled to get through before, and will do so with composure and ease, leaving a big grin on your face. You like steep and techincal? There is pretty much nothing you can't ride down on a RocketMAX. The incredible stability of the long front centre, coupled with the pinpoint precision of the short stem brings you swaggering confidence regardless of the gradient.
As with all Cotic bikes, the frame's steel construction is compliant and naturally ground moulding. The RocketMAX uses Reynolds 853 super strong steel, and includes our custom ride tuned Ovalform top tube which helps to deliver sublime trail damping and that signature Cotic feel.
It's not all about racing down the hills though; this bike climbs too. More rubber on the ground and bags of support from our progressive droplink suspension help the RocketMAX skip up the most demanding climbs. We design and develop all our bikes in the Peak District, and our team race everywhere from local British races to Enduro World Series, so we know a thing or two about tough, technical climbs and long days in the saddle!
RocketMAX is wild and fast and just so much fun. It's almost like cheating!
MAX by name, Maximum versatility by nature, the RocketMAX can run either 29 inch wheels with tyres up to 2.5" wide, or the latest 275 Plus sized wheels in 27.5 x 2.8" width.
Why Big Wheels?
29inch or 275 Plus wheels roll easy and give a lot of stability, confidence and speed in rougher terrain, at the expense of being a little heavier and less playful than regular 27.5" wheels. 275 Plus wheels (the 27.5 x 2.8 option) offer more comfort and traction than 29" wheels at the expense of more weight and slower acceleration.
The way the RocketMAX frame is packaged around the larger wheels (longer rear end, longer wheelbase, taller front end) can suit the proportions of a taller rider better, this will minimise any potential drawbacks, as a taller rider tends to have long enough arms and legs to move the bike around easily. However, if you're after more speed and stability from a bike, you may enjoy the RocketMAX more than an easier to manoeuvre, but less stable, smaller wheeled bike, like the 27.5" wheeled Rocket.
Complete bikes start with our no nonsense Silver build, moves up to our high performance Gold level, and finally to the dream bike Platinum spec for all the toys. There are multiple upgrade options for each bike, including all the Hope colours or incredible Cane Creek eeWings ti cranks, so you can make your RocketMAX your own. For more information, click on the tabs below.
Prices start at £2999 frame optionsThe Rocket is also available frame only with Cotic tune X-Fusion O2 RCX, Cane Creek DB Air IL, DB Coil IL. Prices start at £1749
We now have a Factory Collection option on the bikes. Come down to our base in the heart of the Peak District, and we will set up your bike, the suspension, fit pedals, get you all comfortable. You can even take your new Cotic out on its maiden voyage around our demo loop, straight from our workshop door.
Just tick the Factory Collection option on your order and we will look forward to seeing you. We'll contact you once we have received your order, and arrange a day that suits you for your visit (Monday - Friday).
Big wheels sound like they aren't for you, but still want a beautiful handling, race-winning enduro smasher? You need the Rocket.
Looking for a big wheel hardtail with RocketMAX speed and attitude? You need the SolarisMAX.
Like the idea of a fast, composed, fun, big wheeled full suspension bike, but want more of an all rounder? You need the anytime, any trail FlareMAX.
Are you in the UK and would like to demo a RocketMAX? Contact us via our Demo Page to organise a demo ride with us.
Cotic frames are designed, developed, engineered and tested entirely by us at our base in the Peak District, near Sheffield in the UK. Our founder - Cy Turner - is the lead designer and engineer, and our frames are rigorously ride tested by everyone at Cotic, and our Race Team. They are fully certified and lab tested in excess of the requirements of ISO4210 safety standards.
For this frame the majority of the production process happens right here in the UK! The skilled guys at Five Land Bikes in Scotland manufacture the Reynolds 853 front triangle in small batches, to their exacting standards. This is married to our proven rear ends and linkages from our excellent suppliers in Taiwan, as found across our droplink range. Much of the remaining machined parts are made by Superstar Components in Lincolnshire.
All the major parts of the frame are dip coated in manganese phosphate to prevent corrosion, before being painted using tough and durable automotive spec paint by the Five Land guys. The graphics on these frames are masked and painted, rather than stick on decals, for a seamless top quality look beyond anything you would normally expect on a production bike. After Five Land Bikes have completed this painstaking hand finishing process and their rigorous QC, the frame parts undergo further checking by us before assembly at our HQ in the Peak District.
As a final added extra, all UK made frames are Datatag'd from the factory. You will receive all your Datatag documents with your frame or bike when it's delivered.
As always, all complete bikes are built to order by us here at Cotic, to the exact spec of your choice. We build your bike for you.
New Longshot geometry brings a new balance and capability to the RocketMAX. Long frame, matched with a responsive stem in the 35mm-50mm length range is matched with a slacker head angle to balance out the handling for a beautifully controlled and exciting ride.
A new 1x specific swingarm with forged parts brings added stiffness and tyre clearance. Comes with a new 1x integrated One Up Components top guide (included).
The front triangle, frame finishing and assembly on the RocketMAX is now all done in the UK.
- Radical Cotic Longshot geometry is specifically designed for super short 35mm 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 Reynolds 853 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 aluminium 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 tyres - 29 x 2.5" or 27.5 x 3.0" PLUS tyres
- Optimised around 160mm forks for great balance of speed and precision.
- 150mm of Cotic droplink suspension brings traction, fun and interaction via a strong progression rate
- Sizes - NEW Small (390mm), Medium (425mm), Large (460mm) or XL (495mm)
All our bikes are hand assembled to order here in Sheffield by Paul, Cy, Richard or Will. If there's anything on the spec you're not sure about, or don't need, give us a ring to discuss. We'd much rather leave something off you don't need and charge you a bit less than waste a perfectly good part you'll not use when we can put it on someone else's bike. Better for you, better for us, less waste, so better for everyone.
When ordering, you can choose key components to help you get the fit you want on your bike (contact us if you need help), and you can also fully customise your bike if you want to personalise it still further. Many of our builds can be customised extensively, with headset, brake, wheel and fork options available.
Build Specification - Platinum Eagle eeWings- SRAM X01 Eagle 1x12 Drivetrain
- SRAM 10-50 12spd cassette
- Cane Creek eeWing Ti cranks + 32t SRAM X-Sync2 Chainring
- Hope Tech E4 Brakes, 203/180 Floating Hope rotors in the colour of your choice
- Cane Creek HELM29 160mm, Boost110x15mm axle, taper steerer
- Cane Creek DB Air IL
- HUNT AM Carbon Wide (HUNT Enduro Wide, Trail Wide and Hope options all available at -£500)
- WTB Vigilante 29x2.5 TCS Light Fast Rolling, Judge 29x2.4" Tough Fast Rolling. Set up tubeless
- Finishing kit, including:
- Burgtec Ride Wide Carbon
- Hope AM Stem 35mm
- X Fusion Manic dropper seatpost, 125mm drop small and medium, 150mm drop large and XL
- Cotic Cromo Rail Saddle
- Hope Headset
- Pedals not included
- 0% Finance Now Available. Use the order page to calculate your payments.
- Price - £6649 including UK mainland delivery
- Use the framebuilder to spec your bike
- SRAM Eagle GX 12spd, 10-50 Cassette
- SRAM Eagle GX Cranks, 175mm, 32t X-Sync 2 Chainring, GXP BB
- Deore XT M8000 Brakes, 180/180 rotors
- Cane Creek HELM29 160mm, Boost110x15mm axle, taper steerer
- Cane Creek DB Air IL Shock
- Hope Tech Enduro wheels or HUNT Enduro Wide
- WTB Vigilante 29x2.5 TCS Light Fast Rolling, Judge 29x2.4" Tough Fast Rolling. Set up tubeless
- Finishing kit, including:
- Your choice of handlebar:
- Cotic Calver Bar - 780 x 25 rise
- Burgtec RW Carbon Carbon - 800 x 20 rise (+£100)
- Your choice of Stem from the following options:
- Cotic ShortStem 35mm
- Cotic ShortStem 45mm
- Hope AM 35mm (+£50)
- Hope AM 50mm (+£50)
- X Fusion Manic dropper seatpost, 125mm drop small and medium, 150mm drop large and XL
- Cotic Cromo Rail Saddle
- Hope Headset
- Pedals not included
- 0% Finance Now Available. Use the order page to calculate your payments.
- Price - £4149 including UK mainland delivery
- Use the framebuilder to spec your bike
- SRAM Eagle GX 12spd, 10-50 Cassette
- SRAM Eagle GX Cranks, 175mm, 32t X-Sync 2 Chainring, GXP BB
- Deore XT M8000 Brakes, 180/180 rotors
- Cane Creek HELM29 160mm, Boost110x15mm axle, taper steerer
- Cane Creek DB Air IL
- Hope Hoops Tech 35W Wheels or HUNT Enduro Wide
- WTB Vigilante 27.5 x 2.8" Light Fast Rolling Front, Tough Fast Rolling Rear. Set up tubeless.
- Finishing kit, including:
- Your choice of handlebar:
- Cotic Calver Bar - 780 x 25 rise
- Burgtec RW Carbon Carbon - 800 x 20 rise (+£100)
- Your choice of Stem from the following options:
- Cotic ShortStem 35mm
- Cotic ShortStem 45mm
- Hope AM 35mm (+£50)
- Hope AM 50mm (+£50)
- X Fusion Manic dropper seatpost, 125mm drop medium, 150mm drop large and XL
- Cotic Cromo Rail Saddle
- Hope Headset
- Pedals not included
- 0% Finance Now Available. Use the order page to calculate your payments.
- Price - £4149 including UK mainland delivery
- Use the framebuilder to spec your bike
- Shimano Deore XT M8000 1x11 Drivetrain, 11-46 Cassette
- Race Face Turbine Cinch 175mm Cranks, Direct Mount 30t Chainring
- Deore XT M8000 Brakes, 180/180 rotors
- Cane Creek HELM29 160mm, Boost110x15mm axle, taper steerer
- Cane Creek DB Air IL Shock
- Hope Tech Enduro wheels or HUNT Enduro Wide
- WTB Vigilante 29x2.5 TCS Light Fast Rolling, Judge 29x2.4" Tough Fast Rolling. Set up tubeless
- Finishing kit, including:
- Your choice of handlebar:
- Cotic Calver Bars - 780 x 25mm rise
- Burgtec RW Carbon Carbon - 800 x 20 rise (+£100)
- Your choice of Stem from the following options:
- Cotic 35mm Stem
- Cotic 45mm Stem
- Hope AM Stem 35mm (+£50)
- Hope AM Stem 50mm (+£50)
- X Fusion Manic dropper seatpost, 125mm drop medium, 150mm drop large and XL
- Cotic Cromo Rail Saddle
- Hope Headset
- Pedals not included
- 0% Finance Now Available. Use the order page to calculate your payments.
- Price - £4149 including UK mainland delivery
- Use the framebuilder to spec your bike
- Shimano Deore XT M8000 1x11 Drivetrain, 11-46 Cassette
- Race Face Turbine Cinch 175mm Cranks, Direct Mount 30t Chainring
- Deore XT M8000 Brakes, 180/180 rotors
- Cane Creek HELM29 160mm, Boost110x15mm axle, taper steerer
- Cane Creek DB Air IL Shock
- Hope Tech 35W Wheels or HUNT Enduro Wide
- WTB Vigilante 27.5x2.8" Light High Grip Front, Tough Fast Rolling Rear. Set up tubeless.
- Finishing kit, including:
- Your choice of handlebar:
- Cotic Calver Bars - 780 x 25mm rise
- Burgtec RW Carbon Carbon - 800 x 20 rise (+£100)
- Your choice of Stem from the following options:
- Cotic 35mm Stem
- Cotic 45mm Stem
- Hope AM Stem 35mm (+£50)
- Hope AM Stem 50mm (+£50)
- X Fusion Manic dropper seatpost, 125mm drop medium, 150mm drop large and XL
- Cotic Cromo Rail Saddle
- Hope Headset
- Pedals not included
- 0% Finance Now Available. Use the order page to calculate your payments.
- Price - £4149 including UK mainland delivery
- Go to the Framebuilder to spec your bike
As well as being able to spec the post, bars and stem for the best possible bike fit, and upgrade the rear shock, our builds can additionally be customised by changing any of the following:
- Disc brakes: choose between 2 Shimano and 2 Hope options
- Gearing: Swap to a 11-46 cassette for closer ratio gears or upgrade to the Hope 10-44 or 10-48 cassette to save some weight or increase range
- Switch your shock to a Cotic Custom Tuned X Fusion O2 RCX, or a Cane Creek Coil IL
- Many more options...
- Shimano SLX M7000 1x11 Drivetrain
- Shimano SLX M7000 11-46 Cassette
- Race Face Affect Cinch 175mm Cranks, Direct Mount 30t Chainring
- Deore M615 Brakes, 180/180 rotors
- X Fusion Trace36 RL2 - 160 travel, Boost 110x15mm axle, taper steerer
- Cotic Custom Tuned X Fusion O2 RCX shock
- Shimano Deore hubs on WTB ST i29 rims
- Continental Trail King 29x2.2"
- Finishing kit, including:
- Your choice of handlebar:
- Cotic Calver Bars - 780 x 25mm rise
- Burgtec RW Carbon Carbon - 800 x 20 rise (+£100)
- Your choice of Stem from the following options:
- Cotic 35mm Stem
- Cotic 45mm Stem
- Hope AM Stem 35mm (+£50)
- Hope AM Stem 50mm (+£50)
- X-Fusion Manic dropper seatpost, 125mm drop
- Cotic Cromo Rail Saddle
- Cane Creek 40 Series Headset
- Pedals not included
- Price: £2999 including UK mainland delivery
- Use the framebuilder to spec your bike
- Shimano SLX M7000 1x11 Drivetrain
- Shimano SLX M7000 11-46 Cassette
- Race Face Affect Cinch 175mm Cranks, Direct Mount 30t Chainring
- Deore M615 Brakes, 180/180 rotors
- X Fusion Trace36 RL2 - 160 travel, Boost 110x15mm axle, taper steerer
- Cotic Custom Tuned X Fusion O2 RCX shock
- Hope Tech 35W Wheels or HUNT Enduro Wide
- WTB Vigilante 27.5x2.8" Light High Grip Front, Tough Fast Rolling. Set up tubeless.
- Finishing kit, including:
- Your choice of handlebar:
- Cotic Calver Bars - 780 x 25mm rise
- Burgtec RW Carbon - 800 x 20 rise (+£100)
- Your choice of Stem from the following options:
- Cotic 35mm Stem
- Cotic 45mm Stem
- Hope AM Stem 35mm (+£50)
- Hope AM Stem 50mm (+£50)
- X-Fusion Manic dropper seatpost, 125mm drop
- Cotic Cromo Rail Saddle
- Cane Creek 40 Series Headset
- Pedals not included
- Price: £3199 including UK mainland delivery
- Use the framebuilder to spec your bike
As well as being able to spec the post, bars and stem for the best possible bike fit, and upgrade the rear shock, our builds can additionally be customised by changing any of the following:
- Headset: upgrade your Silver build to a Hope headset
- Discbrakes: choose between 2 Shimano and 2 Hope options
- Wheels: upgrade your Silver build to Hope 29 Wheels
- Tryes: Go Tubless with WTB Vigilante 29x2.5 TCS Light Fast Rolling, Judge 29x2.4" Tough Fast Rolling
- Gearing: Upgrade to a Hope 10-44 or 10-48 cassette for wider range gears
- Many more options...
NOTE: Specifications subject to change without notice. Because of this, bikes shown in videos and photos are likely to feature a different spec to that currently offered.
The chart is a guide to frame size. Longshot Geometry means that the frames are low and long, with plenty of standover room. You can take this two ways: We recommend going for the size suggested for your height on the chart, and getting all the benefits of running a super short and responsive 30-35mm stem. If you prefer a more conventional setup, you could go for the next size down with a long dropper post to keep pedalling height, and run a 45-50mm stem. Make sure you consider your leg length as well. If you upsize you might not be able to fit a dropper post with 150mm drop due to the collar hitting the seat tube top or the dropper post bottoming out on the seat tube droplink pivot. If you are unsure about that or anything else, drop us a line at size@cotic.co.uk and we'll be happy to discuss set up based on what you're riding at the moment and what seatpost you are planning to use.
160mm travel forks
| Frame Size | Small | Medium | Large | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 390mm | 425mm | 460mm | 495mm |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 604mm | 631mm | 657mm | 686mm |
| Head Angle | 63.5° | 63.5° | 63.5° | 63.5° |
| Seat Angle | 75.3° | 75.3° | 75.3° | 75.3° |
| Chainstay Length | 448.2mm | 448.2mm | 448.2mm | 448.2mm |
| BB Drop | -27mm | -27mm | -27mm | -27mm |
| Head Tube Length | 100mm | 110mm | 120mm | 130mm |
| Reach | 443.0mm | 467.0mm | 490.0mm | 515.0mm |
| Stack | 620.4mm | 629.3mm | 638.3mm | 647.2mm |
| Wheelbase | 1234.3mm | 1262.3mm | 1290.3mm | 1319.3mm |
| Usual Height Range | 165cm - 172cm | 169cm - 180cm | 178cm - 188cm | 186cm - 195cm |
| Stem Length | 25-45mm | 25-45mm | 25-45mm | 25-45mm |
| Frame Wheel Travel | 150mm | 150mm | 150mm | 150mm |
| Wheel Size | 29" or 650B+ (275 PLUS) |
29" or 650B+ (275 PLUS) |
29" or 650B+ (275 PLUS) |
29" or 650B+ (275 PLUS) |
| Max Tyre Size | 29 x 2.5" / 27.5 x 2.8" | 29 x 2.5" / 27.5 x 2.8" | 29 x 2.5" / 27.5 x 2.8" | 29 x 2.5" / 27.5 x 2.8" |
| Maximum Seatpost Insertion (including actuator mechanism) | 164mm | 199mm | 235mm | 270mm |
| All measurements are static based on 160mm travel fork/571mm static length. Seatpost Maximum insertion is guidance based on leaving 25mm clear below the actuator for any hose or cable to route through our frames. Your post may need less, or more, or if you use an externally routed dropper you won't need this margin at all. | ||||
6 ¼" travel forks
| Frame Size | Small | Medium | Large | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube (centre-top) | 15.35” | 16.7” | 18.1” | 19.5” |
| Top Tube Length (Effective) | 23.75” | 24.85” | 25.85” | 27.05” |
| Head Angle | 63.5° | 63.5° | 63.5° | 63.5° |
| Seat Angle | 75.3° | 75.3° | 75.3° | 75.3° |
| Chainstay Length | 17.7” | 17.7” | 17.7” | 17.7” |
| BB Drop | -1.06" | -1.06" | -1.06" | -1.06" |
| Head Tube Length | 3.9” | 4.3” | 4.7” | 5.1” |
| Reach | 17.5" | 18.4" | 19.3" | 20.3" |
| Stack | 24.4" | 24.8" | 25.2" | 25.5" |
| Wheelbase | 48.6" | 49.6" | 50.8" | 51.9" |
| Usual Height Range | 5ft 5in - 5ft 8in | 5ft 7in - 5ft 11in | 5ft 10in - 6ft 2in | 6ft 0in - 6ft 5in |
| Stem Length | 25-45mm | 25-45mm | 25-45mm | 25-45mm |
| Frame Wheel Travel | 5.9" | 5.9" | 5.9" | 5.9" |
| Wheel Size | 29" or 650B+ (275 PLUS) |
29" or 650B+ (275 PLUS) |
29" or 650B+ (275 PLUS) |
29" or 650B+ (275 PLUS) |
| Max Tyre Size | 29 x 2.5" / 27.5 x 2.8" | 29 x 2.5" / 27.5 x 2.8" | 29 x 2.5" / 27.5 x 2.8" | 29 x 2.5" / 27.5 x 2.8" |
| Maximum Seatpost Insertion (including actuator mechanism) | 164mm | 199mm | 235mm | 270mm |
| All measurements are static based on 160mm/6.3" travel fork/571mm static length. Seatpost Maximum insertion is guidance based on leaving 25mm clear below the actuator for any hose or cable to route through our frames. Your post may need less, or more, or if you use an externally routed dropper you won't need this margin at all. | ||||
Seatpost diameter: 31.6mm (get 380mm long minimum)
Front Mech: Not applicable - 1x drivetrains only.
Fork: Minimum 150mm. Maximum 160mm travel, 573mm axle-crown (without sag)
Bottom Bracket width: 73mm
Bottom Bracket thread: Conventional English/BSA
Chainring: Single only, boost chainline
Chainguide Mounting: ISCG05 bottom 2 tabs. Integrated Cotic x OneUp Components Top Guide (included with frame or bike)
Headset: 44mm for Taper Steerer forks: Hope 2H, Cane Creek ZS44 Top/EC44 Bottom, Chris King Inset I7
Rear Hub: Boost148 x 12 bolt through
Rear Axle: Syntace X-12
Rear Mech Hanger: Syntace X-12 Type 1 (Conventional or Shimano Direct Mount)
Shock: 200 x 57
Shock Fittings: 15.75 x M8 Down Tube End, 24.0 x M8 Seatstay End
Dropper Post Routing: Stealth via the down tube
Rear Brake Mounting: I.S. Compatible with up to 203mm diameter rotors
