Hey everyone, I'm Chris Hall and this is the downtime podcast where we're going to be taking you

deeper than ever into the gravity-based side of mountain biking. Before we get stuck into this week's

episode, a quick thank you to our supporting partner Cotic Bikes. Sy Turner's dream bike didn't exist.

So it went out and made it and that's basically how Cotic began.

They design and build their dream bikes and then they make them available so you two can own

your dream bike. When Sye moved to the Peak District, his riding changed and so did his

dream bike. Soon after, the Rocket Max was born, a UK-made steel-framed enduro chassis that exudes

confidence, letting you know that it's got your back. I've been lucky enough to be riding a Rocket Max since 2020 as it was a dream bike for me too. The steel frame brings a level of compliance that really helps the bike breathe with the terrain, and it means that it's going to stick to rough off-cambor sections like nothing you've ever ridden before. At speed, the long-shot geometry brings the stability that just breeds confidence. Yet, the bike still retains a fun, poppy personality that means you don't have to be going at warp speed to have fun. To ensure that you really are getting your dream bike, Kotick not only have multiple complete build options, but they'll let you choose any components that you want for your dream build. Cotic now have a brand new showroom in Chesterfield in the UK, where you can see the bikes and meet the people who design and build them. You can also arrange for a factory collection where one of the team will set up the bike for you and your riding style. Add to that, regular owners rides and events and a company ethos that strives to operate in a low-impact way when it comes to the environment and gives back a good chunk of both their time and profit to the riding community.

If that all sounds like your dream, then you can check them out over at cotic.com.

We've got a recent podcast episode with Sci2 where you can hear more about Cotic and the Rocket Max.

Just head to downtimepodcast.com for slash Kotick slash Rocket Max.

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