Hi,

If you have managed to have a listen, I hope you enjoyed the HKT Podcast about the RocketMAX and how we go about developing the bikes. Today I want to talk about our other UK made bike; the Flare. The Flare is our 27.5" wheel trail bike. It's a lively, fun, "can I get up that?" kind of bike. It's also both Paul and Hannah's bike of choice.
The Big 50
When we launched the Flare it came with 125mm travel. It won a group test and a Singletrack Reader Award, so it's been a hit! Guy Kesteven said during his video review that the Flare was like "bringing a knife to a gunfight, just to get a better battle".

As part of our ongoing developments and evolution we introduced the 132 edition FlareMAX last summer using a 50mm stroke shock. It was such a hit that we got thinking that you might also like to bump the capability on the Flare, whilst keeping that infectious, fun and interactive feel.

We have now done just that. You can now get your Flare with a beautifully controlled Cane Creek DB Air IL 190x50 shock giving 135mm travel, to match up with those 140mm forks on the front. It's still very much a Flare; think of the new option as bringing a bigger knife!
The 135 option is available now, and we have all sizes and colours in stock. You could have your Flare frame by the end of the week if you order now.
We even have a swanky ex-show display brand new medium Flare Gold Eagle bike covered in blue Hope parts and brakes over on the Outlet page for 10% off.
Cheers,

Cy

Founder and Director
Cotic Bik es - A Truly Independent Bike Company Since 2003
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