MootoX RSL 29er review and hi-res images

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MootoX RSL 29er review and hi-res images

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Started 1 year ago by diglloyd
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diglloyd
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I am building a 2011 Moots MootoX RSL this week.

3-page initial coverage, along with hi-res image gallery of the frameset:
http://windinmyface.diglloyd.com/Moots-2011MootoX_RSL-gallery-frame.html

Will be using 26 X 38 Shimano XTR. I'm told that 28 X 40 just *barely* clears and is not advised, and I want the lower gearing anyway for rides like the Trek to the Summit of White Mountain Peak:
http://windinmyface.diglloyd.com/index_topics.html#WhiteMountainPeakChallenge

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Posted 1 year ago #
diglloyd
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See also my 5-page review of the Moots YBB 26, and its image gallery all built up:
http://windinmyface.diglloyd.com/Moots2011-YBB-gallery.html

Posted 1 year ago #
boots2000
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I just recived my custom RSL29er yesterday. Hoping to finish build today.

Posted 1 year ago #
boots2000
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Just finished mine. 21 lb 4 oz complete. Built with 100mm Fox. SRAM XX, Formula R1 brakes, cannondale cranks, and Stans crest/DT hub wheels With Racing Ralphs-

Posted 1 year ago #
diglloyd
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I'm building mine with the new 2012 RockShox SID and Easton EC90 XC 29er wheels:
http://windinmyface.diglloyd.com/Moots-2011MootoX_RSL-build.html

"complete" is *with* pedals and bottle cages, fully ready to ride?

Given that the frame saves maybe 0.6 lb or a YBB 26, a 21.4 build sounds a bit dubious, but I'll hold out hope for my build.

Posted 1 year ago #
diglloyd
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Here’s frame weight on the Moots MootoX RSL 18":
http://windinmyface.diglloyd.com/Moots-2011MootoX_RSL-weight.html

pedal weight adds 2/3 of a pound. I know people like to weigh bikes without pedals, but that's so silly since I need pedals to ride my bike. :)
http://windinmyface.diglloyd.com/gear-mtb-pedals-ShimanoXTR.html

Posted 1 year ago #
boots2000
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Mine is including king ti cages and xtr 980 pedals. Also- it is not 21.4 lb. It is 21 pounds and 4 ounces. That is 21.25 lb.

Posted 1 year ago #
diglloyd
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Posted a note on tire choice with the MootoX RSL, VERY big difference in how the bike performance is veiled by heavier tires, and revealed by lighter ones.
http://windinmyface.diglloyd.com/Moots-2011MootoX_RSL-tires.html

As far as bike weight, mine should drop to about 21.5 with the lighter tires (with two tubes of Stan's each) and the carbon crown SID XX World Cup (to be confirmed shortly, installing the fork).

The sealant alone totals about 246g (123g per tire), so one has to specify all such details for weight figures to have meaning for comparison. I also verify my weights on two different scales.
http://windinmyface.diglloyd.com/gear-mtb-tires-StansNoTubes.html
http://windinmyface.diglloyd.com/Moots-2011MootoX_RSL-build.html

When I add the Moots Ti handlebar and stemp (using temporary ones now), weight might increase slightly.

Posted 1 year ago #
29ner
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Enjoy your write ups and photos. Informative, articulate, and obviously someone who rides (and has some money). I am not a weight weenie, so I skip through some of that stuff, but nice builds and sharp looking bikes. You gotta get on some the 700c bikes......

Posted 1 year ago #
boots2000
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What are you using for chainstay protection? I like the look of your solution. does it deaden the "ting-ting" from the Ti?

Posted 1 year ago #
woody
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Yeah it kind of looks like handle bar tape with electrical tape on the ends, but it's a pure guess. Great photos of a great looking ride.
Woody

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