Cotic Roadrat (at last!)

[Matty]

It took forever to turn up, then it snowed since it arrived, but here it is. Shown here in 'fresh-from-shop' form, not 'littered with lights/guards etc.' form. It is to be the full time commuting machine, hope it is as quick as it looks!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/matt_lisa_fuller/4281048261/in/set-72157622040464798/

Matt

 

[Matty]

It took forever to turn up, then it snowed since it arrived, but here it is. Shown here in 'fresh-from-shop' form, not 'littered with lights/guards etc.' form. It is to be the full time commuting machine, hope it is as quick as it looks!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/matt_lisa_fuller/4281048261/in/set-72157622040464798/

Matt

 

[andrew-the-tortoise]

Nice.

I have just took delivery of 'Roadrat' frame & forks will be assembling as a flatbar tourer when the weather gets better [spring].
Will post some pics when done [it probably will look a bit cluttered compared to the single speed option].

 

[andrew-the-tortoise]

Nice.

I have just took delivery of 'Roadrat' frame & forks will be assembling as a flatbar tourer when the weather gets better [spring].
Will post some pics when done [it probably will look a bit cluttered compared to the single speed option].

 

[amnesia]

Oooh I like the look of that

 

[amnesia]

Oooh I like the look of that

 

[Matty]

It's good. First commute today, like it. Need to get fully used to the handling and need to take a hack-saw to the bars, far too wide!

 

[Matty]

It's good. First commute today, like it. Need to get fully used to the handling and need to take a hack-saw to the bars, far too wide!

 

[Muddyfox]

Looks Awesome Matty

Enjoy

Simon

 

[kyuss]

I'd love a Roadrat. Looks gorgeous Matty, nice job!

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Very tidy looking bike - lovely.

See you've been having fun in the snow on the mtb - I did the same!

 

[andrew-the-tortoise]

Flatbat Tourer/Commuter ROADRAT.

Just built mine up; still needs a few tweeks, but took it for a 10 mile test spin this morning.

Without mudguards

With mudguards

Probably end up shortening [or changing] the rear guard - will be a b@stard to get rear wheel off due to horizontal drops.
Gears are a bit relaxed, may swap for road cassette when I get used to riding it.

And looking at photo's the seat may need a tweek backwards!

 

[Matty]

Nice too. Loving mine. Quite a few teething issues, no real point contacting Cotic, but LBS have been excellent.

I had to trim the bars back - bit too cow horn for me. Must take another more recent picture now it's all dirty and used!

 

[bad boy]

stunning bike mate I thought my bad boy 700 was a looker but that is lovely.

Can I ask what wheels and hubs you got on there

 

[betty swollocks]

youtube video of my Roadrat

It's nearly two years old now and still going strong.
Transmission - chainring, sprocket, chain have all been replaced, but the frame and everything else is as good as new.