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Cotic droplink Flare Gen2, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...ter the first two rides to ensure safe operation Your Cotic droplink Bike Your Cotic is a full suspension mountain bike for technical trail use It uses the best materials for maximum strength and durability in hard riding situations Its carefully developed geometry ensures confident handling and fun Your Cotic is equipped with Cotic droplink suspension This is a linkage driven design which combine...

Page 3: ...es Whilst we have endeavoured to check clearances for shocks we can t check all products or products which come to market after the designs are completed therefore it is the responsibility of the owner of the bicycle to check safe clearances are maintained through the travel droplink Model Wheel Minimum Fork Maximum Fork production date Size Length Travel mm Length Travel mm Rocket Gen4 539mm Stat...

Page 4: ...mes are equipped with International Standard IS rear disc mountings In order to maximise suspension performance under braking the disc mount is positioned forward of the top centre of the disc rotor The placement distributes the forces in a neutral direction In order to achieve the best position for the brake caliper the top bolt of the disc mount also forms the shaft of the left side seatstay swi...

Page 5: ...on the front of the seat tube above the bottom bracket but below the droplink Feed your remote cable hose through by anchoring it to the outer cable pre installed in the frame and install as per the seatpost manufacturer instructions Once installed wrap the supplied Jagwire routing grommet over the cable hose and push into the seat tube hole until firmly in position This will prevent water ingress...

Page 6: ...fe to use The bearings and bushings are press fitted into the frame housings Old bearings should be knocked out carefully using a drift and a hammer New bearings should be pressed in square using a large vice with soft jaws into the housings to prevent frame damage and ensure accurate alignment If you do not have the equipment to press the bearings in DO NOT attempt to install them using a hammer ...

Page 7: ...DROPLINK PIVOT ASSEMBLY ...

Page 8: ...MAIN PIVOT ASSEMBLY ...

Page 9: ...SEATSTAY PIVOT ASSEMBLY ...

Page 10: ...PARTS LIST 608 2RS ...

Page 11: ...eload to remove any slack in the pivot but still allows free turning Just like pre loading a headset Once at this point tighten the droplink pinch clamps to the recommended torque to hold the assembly together This ensures safe operation of the frame Failure to install the spacers and pivots correctly or to tighten the bolts sufficiently will lead to premature frame failure If you re at all unsure...

Page 12: ...r on board the bike Sag is the amount the shock compresses with a rider on board The suspension works at its best when set with between 25 and 30 of the available travel as sag You should be looking to set up your bike between the following amounts of sag measured on the shaft of the shock droplink Model 25 Sag 30 Sag Rocket Gen4 16mm 19mm RocketMAX Gen3 16mm 19mm Jeht Gen1 14mm 16mm Flare Gen2 45...

Page 13: ...u must still only use 3 turns of preload Your Cotic frame warranty is void if you use more than the manufacturer suggested preload or the 3mm limit specified here whichever is the smaller If you need more than 3 turns of preload you need a stiffer spring anyway For example 3mm of preload on a 500lb in spring is 59lb of preload At that point you would need the 550lb spring The progressive nature of...

Page 14: ...30 shock sag and going for a couple of rides to see how this feels This is a good middle ground for tackling the trails with an active plush feel combined with a low bottom bracket height for confident handling If you feel that you re catching your pedals too often or the steering isn t as fast as you d like or you re not getting the climbing position you want then add more air to the shock and re...

Page 15: ...your bike by playing around with things a little We re always happy to help if you want advice Just drop us a line at info cotic co uk Our service doesn t stop when you order a frame We want to help you enjoy your new bike to its full potential ...

Page 16: ...d S17 4LZ Tel 07970 853531 info cotic co uk www cotic co uk SET UP NOTES Shock Shock Shock Fork Fork Fork Fork Bar Stem Pressure psi Sag mm Rebound clicks Pressure psi Sag mm Travel mm Rebound clicks Width Length MADE FROM 100 RECYCLED PAPER ...

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