2011 Cove Gspot Bike
(discontinued)

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G-spot, Bringing the pleasure
Rating:
The Good
Built in BC by people who ride the trails I dream about. Burly, rugged, designed for an aggressive rider. Low standover height and long feeling, but with a higher bb than most in its class.
The Bad
No exit hole for a dropper stealth, 2.4 max rear tire clearance.
Overall Review:

I've put 6 months of riding on this bike, from Shuttle DH and Black Rock kickers to 30 mile backcountry epics. This is my one bike that I use for everything and it does everything asked of it. I have a single ring in the front and climb it everywhere I would climb an XC bike. When you do reach the downhills, it opens up a world of opportunities. It is more nimble than a Downhill rig, but can still mow down obstacles with authority. The 1.5 headtube allows you to achieve 65.5 at the head angle which really helps with cornering and keeping it on the trail when things get hairy. The first ride on this bike, it felt like it wanted to gallop down the trail, rocks and roots became just more opportunity for traction. When things get really chundery, it feels like a magic carpet.

I love that cove has long term reliability down to a science, something really missing in the industry today. I feel like the frame will last through many seasons without having issues because Cove did three years of proto testing before releasing it. The pivots utilize common bolts and bearings too, so they are easy to find if something fails. The back end is 135mm, with a traditional clamp secured hanger. Too many of the newer hanger designs have fatal flaws that can ruin rides and even frames. I wanted a bike that I could own for a decade or more, and I found it.

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very capable am/fr bike
Rating:
The Good
Fast, stable and efficient pedaler. Corners well. Feels bottomless.
The Bad
Stock head angle is a bit steep
Overall Review:
This bike handles steep, rough and fast terrain like a mini dh bike at the weight of an all mountain bike. You will not find a more capable all mountain bike anywhere.

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Specifications

Product
Cove Gspot Bike
Model Year
2011
Riding Type
Cross-Country
Trail
Freeride / Bike Park
Rider
Unisex
Sizes and Geometry
Small
Medium
Large
Wheel Size
 
Frame Material
Aluminum
Frame Material Details
Custom Drawn Easton 7005 Tubing
Rear Travel
152.4mm
Rear Shock
 
Fork
 
Fork Travel
 
Head Tube Diameter
1.5"
Headset
 
Handlebar
 
Stem
 
Grips
 
Brakes
 
Brake Levers
 
Drivetrain
 
Shifters
 
Front Derailleur
 
Rear Derailleur
 
ISCG Tabs
Tabbed BB
Chainguide
 
Cranks
 
Chainrings
 
Bottom Bracket
 
Pedals
 
Chain
 
Cassette
 
Rims
 
Hubs
 
Spokes
 
Tires
 
Saddle
 
Seatpost
 
Seatpost Diameter
 
Seatpost Clamp
 
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions
 
Max. Tire Size
 
Bottle Cage Mounts
 
Colors
 
Warranty
One Year to original purchaser.
Weight
9 lb 1 oz (4,111 g)
Miscellaneous
 
Price
$2,669.00
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