Steel mountain bike philosophy: An interview with Cotic founder Cy Turner

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Cy Turner is the founder and owner of UK-based Cotic Cycles. The Cotic brand got its start in 2003 and is known for high-quality, handcrafted steel bikes, ranging from hardtails to full-suspension bikes to gravel bikes. What were you looking for in a hardtail in 2001 that you couldn't find back then?Where does the Cotic name come from?Why build mountain bikes from steel? Why did you stop using titanium?Why does it seem like so many British bikes made from steel? Are most of your buyers located in the UK, or do you see a decent amount of demand internationally? Why move away from matched 29" wheels for the recently updated Cotic Jeht trail bike?Do you see mountain bike geometry continuing to evolve, or is it pretty well optimized at this point?Have you ridden a bike with 32-inch wheels? What's your perspective on the bigger wheel size?The Cotic Rocket is one of the few high-end electric bikes with a steel frame. What made you want to design an e-bike? What's next for Cotic?Learn more about Cotic at cotic.co.uk.An automated transcript will be available at Singletracks.com later today.This episode is sponsored by Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce.If you’re looking for your next mountain bike destination that offers just about everything, put Sandpoint, Idaho at the top of your list! The Lower Basin trail system serves up world-class riding through towering timber and across massive granite rock slabs, with trails for every rider — from technical black diamond descents to fast, flowy cross-country loops.For excellent park-style riding, head up to Schweitzer Mountain Resort with dedicated downhill trails and e-bike access to more than two dozen trails. Or pedal from town to the Pine Street Woods trail system where the trails range from flowy to technical.When you’re ready to take a break from the trails, Lake Pend Oreille is right there for camping, boating, swimming, or even standup paddleboarding. And after a big day outdoors, head into the town of Sandpoint where you'll find a great selection of bars and restaurants to relax and refuel. Get all the details to plan your perfect getaway at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visitsandpoint.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The trails and the good times are waiting for you when you Visit Idaho!

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