Ghost Death Project

cotic bfe max: calver death project

My first love...gone. But love is fleeting...

**UPDATE**

On August 9, 2020, Chaotic death project is now gone! On a whim, sold the frame...I'm sure it'll come back around sometime...

So...I get a text one day "so how much for your bike?" Now mind you, I know who this is, but not sure what they are talking about. So I run with it

Me: "what bike?"

Them: "Your Solaris Max...how much?"

Me: "ummm...it's not for sale"

Them: "Well, if it was, how much?"

*heck...if I can get what I need from it, I guess everything is for sale?

Me: "This much......$$$

Them: "Done!"

WTF just happened!? Anyway...someone got a great bike! An amazing bike! My first hardcore build. The best of the best...almost. But...such a damn nice bike! It will be missed.

But no sooner than the money was sent to me, the next day the new "Death Project" was ordered. The ALL NEW COTIC BFe MAX! And best of all? Bright blue! The color I always wanted in a bike!

Meant to be? Maybe. Sure. YES! There is already going to be some sick stuff on this bike! Stay tuned..it's going to be wild!

cotic bfe: calver death project

COTIC BFe frame

Beast Carbon Bar (Germany)

COTIC is the bomb! I've had 2, now 3 and they are amazing! So when this one came out, I love long travel and this beast is it! 160mm of fun!

Beast Carbon Bar (Germany)

My buddy online mentioned BEAST, along with Candy Ray, so I got both and put the Beast on the Beast! Made in Germany!

e*thirteen enduro wheels

Beast Carbon Bar (Germany)

e*thirteen enduro wheels

Got a good deal on them, and they are pretty highly rated.

Magura MT7 Pro brakes

e*thirteen enduro wheels

I went back and forth, but then wound up putting Magura on this build.

DRM Deathgrips

Magura MT7 Pro brakes

DMR OiOi Saddle

Because...DMR!!!

DMR OiOi Saddle

Magura MT7 Pro brakes

DMR OiOi Saddle

Well, again, DMR! And the best saddle out there!

DVO Diamond29 160mm fork

TRP TR12 Derailleur and shifter

Well, the MRP lasted one ride. Great fork, but...just a DVO guy. So just picked up another DVO! My favorite brand by far!

TRP TR12 Derailleur and shifter

Supposed to be state of the art. And I like "new stuff". So why not! I love their brakes, so we'll match the drivetrain.

e*thirteen carbon cranks

TRP TR12 Derailleur and shifter

e*thirteen carbon cranks

I liked the last one, and they are super light!

e*thirteen BB

Continental der Baron/der Kaiser

e*thirteen carbon cranks

I wanted to keep it simple...cranks and BB

e*thirteen chainring

Continental der Baron/der Kaiser

Once again, for simplicity sake, a 30t e13 ring.

Continental der Baron/der Kaiser

THE best rubber I have used so far...but, I never got a chance to really try the Maxxis on Enduro Death Project, and have yet to build my Carbon Death Project with the Goodyears..so til then? These rock!

Magura HC3 levers

brand X external dropper

Magura HC3 levers

You can adjust these every which way to Sunday! And they look...amazing to boot!

Steel is Real cap

brand X external dropper

Magura HC3 levers

I got this on holiday in Wales last year from Jonah, the Steel is Real guy! LOVE THIS!

brand X external dropper

e*thirteen bashguard/chainguide

I ran external this time just for fun. And it's easier to adjust vs internal. I'm sure I'll replace it, but just wanted something a bit different.

e*thirteen bashguard/chainguide

I like running these and this is the best I've come across in a while! And it's the mid-level one to boot! They make a carbon version as well...

DVO Diamond D1 160mm

e*thirteen bashguard/chainguide

DVO Diamond D1 160mm

I use DVO on a lot of builds. This one replaced the MRP Coil...just didn't care for it. DVO...smooth and supple! Love you guys!

cotic bfe: chaotic death project

Start date: 6/3/2020

End Date: 6/12/2020

First ride: 6/17/2020

Chaotic Death Project

COTIC BFe Frame XL

DVO Diamond 29 160mm fork

e*thirteen enduro wheelset

Beast Carbon bar

truvativ Husselfelt stem

e*thirteen LG1 Carbon Race cranks

e*thirteen BB

e*thirteen bashguard/chainguide

DMR Deathgrips

DMR OiOi saddle

Magura MT7 Pro brakes

Magura MD-R rotors

Continental der Baron Projekt 2.4 (f)

Continental der Kaiser 2.4 (r)

Nukeproof ARD Tire inserts

Wolftooth Seatpost clamp

TRP TR12 derailleur

TRP TR12 shifter

SRAM GX Eagle Cassette

SRAM GX Eagle chain

brandx dropper (external)

Wolftooth dropper trigger

e*thirteen pedals