Cotic droplink Flare Gen2, Owner'S Manual

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Coil Shocks
Coil shocks may also be used if desired, but please seek advice from Cotic for spring rate. Our bikes are progressive in
nature and require stiffer springs than usually suggested by 3rd party suppliers and online spring calculators. If using
a spring without the advice of Cotic it will void your warranty. Too soft a spring leads to frame damage.
When using a coil shock, preload applied to the spring should be minimum 1 turn (to prevent the spring rattling loose),
and REGARDLESS OF THE SHOCK MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS no more the 3 turns of preload should be applied
to achieve the Cotic recommended sag for your model. If you require more than 3 turns of preload, you need a stiffer
spring. If you use more than 3 turns of preload, your warranty is void. Using more than 3 turns of preload can result
in coil binding before bottom out which will overload and damage your frame. Cotic is not responsible for this.
Brakes
Cotic
drop
link frames 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/swingarm pivot. The bike must
therefore never be ridden without a brake installed as the
seatstay pivot will not be fastened.
Minimum rear rotor size: 160mm.
Maximum rear rotor size: 203mm.
Front brake rotor size should be no larger than the maximum
recommended by the fork manufacturer and should not exceed
203mm diameter.
Tyres
Tyres larger than stated above could contact the frame whilst the bicycle is in use causing frame and/or tyre damage
which could lead to rider injury.
drop
link
Wheel ISO Maximum Maximum
Model Size Rim Size Tyre Width Wheel Diameter
Rocket 27.5”/650B 584 2.6” / 66mm 28.34” / 720mm
RocketMAX 29” 622 2.5” / 64mm 29.53” / 750mm
Jeht 29” 622 2.5” / 64mm 29.53” / 750mm
Flare 27.5”/650B 584 2.6” / 66mm 28.34” / 720mm
FlareMAX 29” 622 2.5” / 64mm 29.53” / 750mm