Why Cotic won't build a titanium bike — and why their new trail bike isn't a full 29er

Cy Turner is the founder and owner of UK-based Cotic Cycles. The Cotic brand got its start in 2003 and is known for high-quality, handcrafted steel bikes, ranging from hardtails to full-suspension bikes to gravel bikes.  What were you looking for in a hardtail in 2001 that you couldn't find back then? Where does the Cotic name come from? Why build mountain bikes from steel? Why did you stop using titanium? Why does it seem like so many British bikes made from steel? Are most of your buyers located in the UK, or do you see a decent amount of demand internationally?  Why move away from matched 29" wheels for the recently updated Cotic Jeht trail bike? Do you see mountain bike geometry continuing to evolve, or is it pretty well optimized at this point? Have you ridden a bike with 32-inch wheels? What's your perspective on the bigger wheel size? The Cotic Rocket is one of the few high-end electric bikes with a steel frame. What made you want to design an e-bike?  What's next for Cotic?