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So, new hardtail time, which boiled down to a choice between the new Pace RC529 and the Cotic Solaris Max. Not much to choose between them, both Reynolds 853 with similar geometry and prices, but the Cosmic Black paint of the Cotic (and my love of Cotic having owned a couple previously and a Roadrat currently) swayed it.
The majority of the build has been taken from the Titus, with a few bits from the YT too. Running a 130mm Fox 34, self built wheels and Shimano XT 11speed. Had a first ride today at Grenoside Woods near Sheffield and it's something else! Reach is 482mm, considerably longer than any previous mtb I've had, which took some adjusting too. It rides incredibly smoothly for a hardtail and is very stable both jumping and when pointed down steep stuff, plus I think it looks great!
Next step will be to get some rigid carbon forks to occasionally swap out for bikepacking trips.