So what does everyone think about the curved tubes on the MootoX and Divide for '12?
Now I am rock'in (for me :))my RSL :).....
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Mark M
MemberI'm trying to keep an open mind and realize that I don't always like change at first, but my initial impression is not favorable. I was fine with the bend near the head tube for clearance issues because there was a valid reason for it but that second bend serves no purpose and reminds me of an old Schwinn Stingray. I know others will love it but I would suggest Moots offers the buyer a choice so as to not alienate potential buyers. They obviously have the specs all figured out on the MootoX since they were just building them.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Cusco
MemberI like the sencond bend in the downtube and especially like the fact that the MootoX RSL is now spec. for a 100mm fork. Unlike other frames (for example Black Sheep) that have bends in all their tubing it is just the down tube for the RSL and it is pretty subtle. I have a '12 RSL on order and can't wait to get it built up. Should be on the trails by late October / early November. My Enve / CK UST wheelset is being ordered this week (3 week lead time from Wheelbuilder).... psyched!! Will be mated to a set of Nobby Nics (2.25 R / 2.35F)
Posted 1 year ago # -
My wife absolutely loves the curved tubes. She was upset when my 18" Rigormootis Slider came in and didn't have the curved top tube of the 16" pictured in the 09 catalog. When she gets her Moots it'll have every tube bent that Moots offers, I'm certain.
Me, I'm happy I have the MX RSL I have, mostly as I ride it rigid, so the 100mm change might mess up angles with my current fork, and I dig the single bend look. However, the smaller sizes like Kelly Boniface's bike look dead sexy with the double curves.
As for the Divide, I like the curved tubes on it a lot. The MX RSL will take some time to grow on me.
Posted 1 year ago # -
kalamath
MemberI like em curvy! Only reason I haven't ordered up a MX RSL is I'm on the fence between the regular MX's standard BB & headtube and the RSL's PF30 & 44mm inset. The fact that the regular MX now has the first bend + formed chainstays for more clearance further muddies the waters for me. What to do, what to do...
Nino
2010 Ibis Mojo SL
2005 Moots CompactPosted 1 year ago # -
Thanks for the input. There is another reason that was a byproduct of the double curve down tube...it brings the bottle just a touch closer to your reach. Yes, the first reason we did the double curve was to differentiate the MX RSL from the MX Ybb and MX....as a normal 29er the down tube comes off the head tube at a very steep angle and will typically put the bottle location lower and for some, harder to reach. It's a small thing, but we sweat those things.
Thanks,
Jon@Moots
Posted 1 year ago # -
Solution to rigid forks for the new 100mm travel, White Bros is adding a longer a/c rigid fork to the line up, as well as a sweet fat fork. http://www.bikerumor.com/2011/09/21/new-rock-solid-rigid-forks-from-white-brothers-plus-color/
Posted 1 year ago #
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