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, I want to say thanks to our supporting partner and this month, that's Cotic.

Cy Turner had a dream for a bike that didn't exist, so he made it, and that's basically

why Cotic exists. They designed their dream bikes and then make them available so that you

two can build your dream bike. When Si moved to the Peak District, his riding changed and so did

his dream bike. As a result, the Rocket Max was born, a UK-made steel-framed enduro chassis that exudes

confidence letting you know that it's got your

back. The Rocket Max also fitted my dream and I've been lucky enough to be riding one since

2020. The steel frame brings a level of compliance that helps the bike breathe with the terrain,

meaning it sticks to rough off canvas sections like nothing else have ever ridden. At speed

the long-shot geometry comes into its own, bringing a stability that allows you to really go for it. Somehow, though, the bike still retains a fun personality that means that you don't have to be going at warp speed to have a good time. To ensure that you're really getting your dream bike, Cotic not only have multiple complete build options, but they'll let you choose any components that you want for your 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 their time and profit to the riding community.

If all that sounds like your dream, then you can check them out over at cotic.co.uk. We've got a recent podcast episode with Sci2 where you can hear more about Kotick and the Rocket Max. Just head to downtimepodcast.com for slash Cotic dash Rocket Max. If you're enjoying the podcast, then there's a few

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