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Return of the legend...

The Tomac Cortez hardtail is based off the original Manitou hardtail, but improved as a result of new advances in tube specifications. The Cortez is true work of art, with CNC-machined chain stay and seat stay yokes, beautiful hand-made construction and an aesthetic simplicity that screams high end. With geometry that mimics the original bikes that brought John Tomac the rainbow jersey, it's a weapon that all bike geeks must add to their arsenal..

"The Tomac Cortez is such a cool hardtail. Its modern retro design and super responsive performance make it the standout on our group rides."
David Parrett, L.H. Thomson Co

The Tomac Cortez is a state of the art aluminum hardtail with CNC detail not seen on modern bikes.

• Designed for 80 or 100mm travel fork
• 3.4lbs/1542gram frame weight, medium size
• Custom butted AN-6 aluminum
• CNC yokes and aluminum dropouts
• Short chain stays and longer front end
• Accepts dual water bottles on all size frames
• Available in small, medium, large and extra large

Spec

Geometry

Technology

Named after Johnny's home town in Colorado, the Cortez is a throw back to Johnny's XC racing days. Built with butted AN6 aluminum and featuring a bevy of CNC parts, the Cortez isn't your run of the mill aluminum XC hardtail. It has traditional geometry, with a 70.5 degree head angle and a 72 degree seat angle, which with combined with short chain stays and a long sloping top tube for more stand-over clearance, give the Cortez and relaxed and comfortable feel.

When we designed the Cortez, we looked at every detail of the bike, from the CNC machined chain and seat-stay yokes that butt into box section stays to the shaped top, down and seat tube. You will notice this attention to detail even at a glance. The Cortez is stiff, perhaps one of the stiffest hardtails ever made, and it's a climber. Nary a hint of flex can be felt when you hammer the pedals and with a taller head tube, which when fitted with a standard headset provides more upright rider positioning. Dual water bottle mounts on the top and down tube ensure you can take the Cortez on your all day adventure.

Setup Guide -Suspension Setup
One of the best ways you can maximize the performance of your bicycle is by ensuring correct sag. This is the amount the suspension settles into its travel under normal body weight.

To set sag, sit on the bike in a normal riding position near a wall to steady yourself. Without bouncing on the saddle or pedals, distribute your weight on the saddle and pedals in a normal riding position while holding the handlebars. Make sure you already have an o-ring on the fork leg. If not, attach a zip tie around the stanchion tube.

The fork on the Cortez should have about 25 to 35% overall sag. This means the o-ring or zip tie should compress 25 to 35mm on a 100mm travel fork and 20 and 25mm on an 80mm travel fork.

Spring Adjustment-Air Shocks
To install air pressure in the main air spring, remove the air cap from the Schrader valve located above the large air spring canister. Attach the pump to the Schrader valve. The hiss you hear when unscrewing the pump is only the air left in the pump itself and not from the shock. This does not affect your pressure setting in the shock. Likewise, when you install the pump, the shock will fill the pump and reduces the registered pressure previously installed in the shock. This usually is a 10-15 psi difference between what was in the shock and what the pump is reading. This is all normal procedure when adjusting the air spring pressure. After removing the pump, be sure to reinstall the Schrader valve cap.

FAQ

Which Bike is Right for Me?
We love bikes and would love to hear from you, so if there's even a question about which bike is right for you, please contact us via e- mail or phone so we can talk bikes.

Which Fork Travel Should I Use on the Cortez?
We designed the Cortez to be compatible with either an 80 or 100mm travel fork. With the 80mm fork, you have a 71 degree head angle and with the 100mm travel fork you have a 70.5 degree head angle. If you just want the Cortez for all around XC riding, we recommend a 100mm travel fork. This gives you a longer travel feel to the bike of course, and slightly more relaxed handling. You can also run a 120mm fork on the Cortez, which gives you an even more relaxed 70 degree head angle.

What is AN6 aluminum?
AN6 is a high end 600-series aluminum with proprietary properties that allow for the use of lighter weight tubes without sacrificing stiffness or strength.

Why do most Tomacs have full Derailleur Housing to the Front Derailleur?
Simply put, we want to keep the muck away from the front derailleur cable so shifting remains precise over the long haul. There is no better way to do this than enclosing the cable completely, especially in grimy areas like under the down tube.

Can I Get a New Derailleur Hanger?
The derailleur hanger is made out of 7075 aircraft grade aluminum, and is mounted with stainless steel bolts, should it should be more stout than most derailleur hangers. Should a mishap cause damage to it, simply contact the reseller in your country to purchase another one.

What is the seat post size?
30.9 on all Tomac bikes.

Where Do You Test the Bikes?
In the winter, we spend the majority of our test time at South Mountain outside of Phoenix. In the summer months, we test near Salida, Colorado. Between seasons, we ride at Platte River State Park about an hour from Omaha, Nebraska.

Why and How Did You Choose the Spec on the Complete Bikes?
When we set out to spec the complete bikes, we wanted to accomplish three major goals. 1) Use all high quality parts from brand name manufacturers including complete wheel sets, folding bead John Tomac Signature Kenda tires, FSA headsets, Thomson stems, etc) We didn't want to have cheap hidden parts on the frames. In the bike industry, it's common to spec low end stuff in places when you wouldn't easily see it (for example the cassette and bottom bracket). 3) We wanted to use parts that we had ridden and knew would provide high performance and high durability.

Who is the Greatest Mountain Biker of All Time?
John Tomac, of course! No single rider has been more competitive in all disciplines of our sport, including XC, Dual Slalom and DH. A former World Champion, National Champion in both XC and DH, and one of the icons of our sports, there's no denying John Tomac's impact on mountain biking.

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