Cotic Solaris XC / Silver SLX 2023
2023 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,773$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Steel -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox SID Ultimate
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Groupset SLX -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
C1
162cm - 172cm
C2
170cm - 178cm
C3
176cm - 184cm
C4
182cm - 190cm
C5
184cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox SID Ultimate reduced to 100mm Black
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SLX M7100 1x12 Drivetrain
Cassette
SLX 12spd 10-51 Cassette
Crank
SLX M7100 Chainset with 32t chainring
Bottom Bracket
Shimano MT800 XT Bottom Bracket
Wheels
Rims
Shimano MT620 Wheels Boost 29 12spd
Tires
Wolfpack Trail/Cross 29x2.25 Lightweight Pack
Brakes
Brakes
Pair of Shimano rotors 180/180 centerlock
Cockpit
Stem
Cotic SHORTERSTEM - 35mm
Handlebar
Cotic Calver Bars - 780 x 25 rise, 5deg up, 9deg back (black)
Headset
Cane Creek Headset 40 Series ZS44/EC44
Seat
Seatpost
CC Alu 31.6 350mm seatpost
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | C5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.36 mm | 1.32 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.27 mm | 1.22 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 299 mm | 299 mm | 299 mm | 299 mm | 299 mm |
| Front Center | 726 mm | 748 mm | 770 mm | 792 mm | 810 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 112 mm | 112 mm | 112 mm | 112 mm | 112 mm |
| Stack | 613 mm | 622 mm | 632 mm | 641 mm | 641 mm |
| Reach | 452 mm | 470 mm | 488 mm | 506 mm | 524 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 607 mm | 627 mm | 648 mm | 668 mm | 686 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.7 ° | 75.7 ° | 75.7 ° | 75.7 ° | 75.7 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 390 mm | 417 mm | 444 mm | 471 mm | 495 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.7 ° | 66.7 ° | 66.7 ° | 66.7 ° | 66.7 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1167 mm | 1189 mm | 1211 mm | 1233 mm | 1251 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 162 cm | 170 cm | 176 cm | 182 cm | 184 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 172 cm | 178 cm | 184 cm | 190 cm | 195 cm |
About this model
Solaris XC / Silver SLX is a Cotic Solaris model. There are 20 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Cotic Solaris bikes models from 2023, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Cotic Solaris Downcountry / Silver SLX 2023 has a starting price of 3040$. Cotic Solaris XC / Platinum XTR eeWING 2023 on the other hand is the most expensive at 7540$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
This bike was released in 2023 and its price was 3429$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 80% higher.
Solaris XC / Silver SLX components
Fork
The Solaris XC / Silver SLX comes factory-installed with the RockShox SID Ultimate fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Solaris XC / Silver SLX bike is equipped with the 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Cotic Solaris XC / Silver SLX has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Cotic Solaris XC / Silver SLX bike has 5 sizes, in the range of 162 cm – 195 cm (5.31 ft – 6.4 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.