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An Attempt of the Sawatch Circle
The slightest inspiration is all that is needed when there are people who are hungry for an adventure. Deep winter, near Christmas time, I can remember working on my
An October Adventure: Moots + Artu
Welcome to Girona, Spain – a centerpiece of cycling in Europe… Inspired road cycling, gravel cycling center of Europe, professional riders everywhere in the off season and more coffee shops
New Bike Day – Moots Trade-Up Program!
It’s true, we build bicycles to last a lifetime. There’s no doubt that many of the beloved products we’ve produced since 1981 still make riders smile, 20 and 30 years
The Moots Route – Bogota to Bucaramanga
This story is presented by Brent Whittington of Moots. I met my friend, Tobias Franz, in 2018 on a Rapha Travel trip to Colombia. We shared a lot of
IMBA AND MOOTS TEAM UP FOR SWEEPSTAKES GIVEAWAY
1980’s Moots script logo…..a destined classic. Mountain biking is at the heart and soul of our brand. Moots pioneered some of the earliest mountain bikes that date back to the
BESPOKE CYCLING X MOOTS CYCLES LONDON EVENT AND UK-FIRST DEMO DAY
Calling all Moots curious riders and Moots fans alike! Join us at BESPOKE CYCLING in London!
NEW FINISH! GROUNDSWELL
Meet GROUNDSWELL! We teased this finish out during the MADE BIKE SHOW in August of 2023.
INTRODUCING THE EXPRESS
You have probably seen the NEW Express Gravel eBike and you may have questions about where Moots is headed
MOD SERIES (Moots Own Design)
When the NEW ROUTT CRD came to life and along with it came 3 noticeable components that made it all possible. Our 3 NEW MOD Components. (Moots. Own. Design.)
MOOTS AT SBT GRVL 2023 THAT’S A WRAP
We’ve been burning the candle at both ends so to speak. Closing out SBT GRVL 2023 late into that Sunday evening and surfacing just long enough to load the van
THE MOOTS ROUTT GRAVEL FAMILY
The Routt gravel family is 5 strong now and that can make it hard to pick the right model for you. In this piece we’ll dive into all 5 models
MOOTS + SBT GRVL WEEK 2023
The big week is almost here. SBT GRVL week that is! We are excited to have the cycling community descend on Steamboat and we’ve got a slew of activities planned
THE MOOTS PROLOGUE BUILD
What is it? It is a build kit that features the same quality Moots frame as our other
MOOTS RANCH RALLY 2023 The perfect day? We think yes.
MOOTS RANCH RALLY 2023. THE PERFECT DAY? WE THINK YES. Better look behind you…..the views are everywhere. We are still reeling from the 8th annual Moots Ranch Rally that was
Just one story of Unbound Gravel 2023–This year is redemption
Many of us have been there…..riding an event and feeling like we just had something more to get out of it. If it was a higher placing, fueling better, having
MOOTS FACTORY TOURS ARE BACK!
MOOTS FACTORY TOURS ARE BACK! We are proud to announce that our much loved and insightful factory tours are back! When the
Just what the Dr. Ordered: White Rim in a Day
It’s been a long, yet amazing winter in Steamboat and after a ton of time playing in the snow,
GRAVEL NOTES FROM THE MID SOUTH 2023
It’s been a BIG winter in Steamboat Springs Colorado. The snow has been non-stop and the drought winters we have gotten use to over the last 5 years seem a
MOOTS MAGICAL MAKEOVER
We might be biased, but we believe there are many redeeming qualities of owning a MOOTS titanium bike. Those qualities run the gamut
ASK MR. MOOTS–“WHAT’S THAT WELD ON MY SEAT TUBE?”
In this edition of “Ask Mr. Moots” series, our question comes from Moots dealers and customers alike. Dear Mr. Moots……
ROUTT 45 FEATURED BUILD–LTD SHIMANO GRX
During the summer of 2022 Shimano released a Limited Edition GRX groupset. The limited group came in one configuration of mechanical shifting
MOOTS–COMOOTER FROM 2009
In early November we had the privilege to visit @pfbikeshop and @pedalersfork They are a standout Moots Dealer and demo center. Along
GCN–INSIDE THE MOOTS FACTORY; BIKE BUILDER FOR A DAY
Right around SBT GRVL we had the pleasure of playing host to GCN and presenter Manon. Join her and a cast of characters at the Moots factory to get a
MOOTS AT SBT GRVL ’22—WRAP UP
It’s Tuesday after SBT GRVL 2022 as I write this, and the electricity (not the lightening type) is still coursing through our nerves. Even though the event is a
MOOTS + SBT GRVL 2022 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SBT GRVL is less than two weeks away and we could not be more stoked to host the gravel community in Steamboat Springs! Moots has a slew of events going
ASK MR. MOOTS—HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR MOOTS FINISH
We are asked several times a month; “How do I wash & care for the finish of my Moots”? So, in this thrilling installment of the Moots Blog (straight from
MOOTS RANCH RALLY 2022–LUCKY #7
A gravel event back story- After putting our event on hold for the past 2 years, we were excited to host the 7th Annual Moots Ranch Rally. The event started
REGGIE MILLER RIDES 2022 MOOTS RANCH RALLY
The 7th Annual Moots Ranch Rally concluded on Saturday, June 11th right around 7:00 pm at the Moots building. As the sun set on a beautiful day, many concluded
REGGIE MILLER’S CUSTOM ROUTT RSL
We are proud to partner with NBA Legend and Hall of Famer Reggie Miller on his quest to bring more diversity to cycling and raise money for underfunded HBCU cycling
Cycling the Annapurna Circuit Trek–On a Moots!
File under; Where in the world will your Moots take you? This week we’ve got a guest entry into the Moots blog by Alex Monroe. Have a read and let
A six pack of Routt ESC’s landing now
That’s right. When we laid the groundwork for the ROUTT ESC to join the line up of Routt gravel bikes, we internally ordered 6
MOOTS APRIL SOCIAL CONTEST/GIVEAWAY
We just escaped from the snow in Steamboat to ride bikes in the desert of Grand Junction- We’re stoked for the coming summer – lets celebrate through a giveaway!
Moots and DPS Skis–two companies with a shared passion for perfection
More often than not, our travels take us to cycling events around the US. We get to ride with our owners, share
The Mid South Gravel–A spring gravel classic and so much more
This may be a bit more of a personal take (so bear with me) on the event that has (in my opinion)
GRAVEL– A LOVE LETTER
Pearl Izumi set out to capture what “GRAVEL” means to a wide variety of riders across this beautiful community
Moots at Mid South 2022
We are gearing up for a great year of events and social/ride opportunities to reconnect with our Moots owners and the cycling community at large.
RANCH RALLY REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
WHAT IS IT? Moots is excited to relaunch the world-renowned Ranch Rally. This year’s Rally will use the gravel roads right outside the Moots factory doors
The Red that Remains….An Arkansas High Country Adventure
Arkansas has been getting loads of attention for the push to make it a cycling destination, with trails being built, races being
RANCH RALLY IS BACK FOR 2022!
SAVE THE DATE! JUNE 11TH, 2022! Moots is excited to relaunch the world-renowned Ranch Rally. This year’s Rally will use the gravel
ROUTT 45 & CIRCLE THE ZIRKEL; GRAVEL EDITION
This goes down as one of our/my favorite rides of 2021. It started out as an Instagram post, but wanted to post it here
MOOTS GRAVEL LOOK BACK 2021–ROUTT YBB
We have had the good fortune to participate, organize and support some fun gravel events & rides over 2021. In what has been a very strange two years, it felt
#RIDEWITHREGGIE WRAP UP
Wow! That was a sight to see on Saturday November 6th. Thousands of riders lining up on Zwift all decked out in the special jersey
SHARED TERRITORY AUZANGATE–PERU
We have had the honor of being a partner in all three Shared Territory films; starting with a hair-brained idea of riding across ICELAND in 2018, to the lockdown release
#RIDEWITHREGGIE + MOOTS
Starting several years ago a connection was made with Reggie Miller and Moots. Reggie was getting into cycling
MOOTS + VISTA VERDE GUEST RANCH
Vista Verde is a guest ranch located in North Routt as the locals call it….and as you might have guessed, the ranch lies at the northern end of our county
MOOTS ROUTT RSL + GCN + SWISS GRAVEL EPIC
Global Cycling Network (GCN) may have gotten our location wrong, but they say the next round of beers is on Ollie when we come visit them in the UK! Check
RAD DIRT FEST AND THE MOOTS CLUBHOUSE-TRINIDAD
Have you ever been to Emporia Kansas? You know, the place where the world-famous Flint Hills roll on forever, the gravel is just a bit chunkier, and the towns people
Trinidad, Colorado: Heavenly Gravel and So Much More
Words and images by: Micah Ling Rad is definitely the word to describe the Rad Dirt Festival in Trinidad, Colorado. Fall weather in Colorado is always tough to predict, and
MOOTS RETRO 1983 MOUNTAINEER
When you’ve been building bikes for 40 years you are bound to get some incredible stories of where a Moots has taken people and the places they have
Moots `Rad Dirt Fest schedule of events
Are you ready to get `RAD? We have 4 days of events planned around The `Rad Dirt Fest presented by Wahoo in Trinidad, Colorado. Social gatherings, pre-rides,
ROUTT RSL—THE PERFECT RACE BIKE FOR the`Rad Dirt Fest
ROUTT RSL—THE PERFECT RACE BIKE FOR the `Rad Dirt Fest? We think so and here’s why:
MOOTS TO HOST PRE-RIDE AND HAPPY HOURS at RAD DIRT FEST presented by WAHOO
Q: WHAT ARE WE DOING AT RAD DIRT FEST? A: Moots will be in Trinidad supporting the event and interacting with riders from all over the US.
MOOTS + SBT GRVL WRAP UP 2021—
More than just a one-day race. All eyes were on our little part of Colorado this past week with the 2nd installment of SBT GRVL. Since holding the first edition
THE THINGS YOU DON’T SEE
Many have drooled over our welds which you can see on any Moots frame. They have been referred to as
41.5 HOURS IN TRINIDAD, CO –SCOUTING THE RAD DIRT FEST PRESENTED BY WAHOO
Location: Trinidad, Colorado USA Las Animas County: 37° 10′ 15″ N, 104° 30′ 23″ W Earlier this week we made a trip to Trinidad, Colorado. Sitting at 6,000ft above sea level, Trinidad is tucked up against the
MOOTS CAMP OUT TOUR 2021—MOOTS GRAVEL WEEKEND
Our year of crew campouts continued this last weekend with a big one. We called it Moots Gravel Weekend and it consisted of
MOOTS + BLACK MAGIC PAINT
Moots bikes and paint go way back….waaay back to the era of 1981-1991 when we built out of steel and paint was needed to keep the frames from rusting away.
MOOTS & MRP SUSPENSION
In May we made a trip down the road to Grand Junction, Colorado and more specifically MRP SUSPENSION. We’ve been long time fans of their forks and with the global
MOOTS DEALER SPOTLIGHT–OBST & GEMUSE, BASEL SWITZERLAND
For our featured Moots Dealer this week, we are taking a trip to Basel, Switzerland and a shop called OBST & GEMUSE. Which in translation means FRUITS & VEGETABLES.
OLIVIA DILLION’S ROUTT RSL–THE SET UP FOR BIG MILES
Back in the “before times”, when close gatherings were a thing and we blissfully lived in a non-COVID-aware world, we met Olivia Dillion on a two-day
MOOTS + SBT GRVL PRE-RIDE 2021
We are pleased to announce that MOOTS is working with SBT GRVL to host a pre-ride on August 13th, just two days before the big race takes place. Our community
ROUTT RSL HOT SAUCE CUSTOM BUILD–PEDALERS FORK + RYAN STEERS
Standing at 6’10” Ryan Steers is not the tallest rider we’ve ever built a custom bike for but ranks up there in the top handful. Of note, we’ve built
A ROUTT RSL & MAUNA KEA
Words & images by: Micah Ling The summit of Mauna Kea – the highest volcano on the Big Island, and one of the biggest climbs in the world – reaches
MOOTS WINS COLORADO MANUFACTURING AWARD-BEST CONSUMER BRAND
As we celebrate out 40th year anniversary in 2021 we are grateful. Grateful for our supportive owners that love our bikes, grateful for the Moots fans worldwide, and grateful for
MOOTS CAMPOUT TOUR 2021–VERNAL
An early spring trip to the desert is somewhat of a rite of passage for folks that live at high elevations that can see an unthinkable amount of snow and
MOOTS DEALER SPOTLIGHT– BICYCLE SPORT
Our featured dealer this month is Charlotte, North Carolina’s Bicycle Sport; one of the best-loved Moots dealers
BUILD OF THE WEEK; ROSSI’S ROUTT RSL + HUNTER ANO
This week we are taking a look at Nick “Rossi” Resignolo’s Routt RSL adorned in the NEW HUNTER finish. This build goes
MOOTS DEALER SPOTLIGHT–ANGRY CATFISH BIKE SHOP + COFFEE BAR
Our featured dealer this month is a long-standing Moots dealer Angry Catfish located in
REGGIE MILLER: UPPING THE GAME WITH A CUSTOM VAMOOTS DISC RSL
Words by: Micah Ling Images by: Moots + Pedalers Fork Basketball legend Reggie Miller has been upping his biking game for more than a decade now. And most recently, he
WOMBLE VIDEO–MR MOOTS AND THE DREAM HARDTAIL
Mr. Moots finds himself out roosting around on the the WOMBLE while be chased down by
SHARED TERRITORY-BORDERLANDS
For Justin and Remi the landscape looks much different for this mission compared to their last exploration when Iceland
1st of the 40th–ROUTT YBB by STUDIO VELO
In early January of 2021 Moots kicked off its 40th year anniversary by introducing a new head badge that will adorn every bike we ship in 2021. A beautiful piece
MOOTS TURNS 40! 1981-2021
Our entire team at Moots couldn’t be more excited to ring in the New Year in 2021 knowing what we have planned. MOOTS began building bikes 40 years ago in 1981
BIKE COMMUTING AT -3F
“Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” —Eddy Merckx
THE METEOR—MOOTS DEALER HIGHLIGHT + A PROTOTYPE CALLED “ACID TIGER”
We get stoked when a new Moots Dealer enters our family and this fall we were fortunate enough to have THE METEOR in Bentonville, Arkansas come onboard as a stocking
ROUTT 45 AND ROUTT RSL ON GCN’S THE KING ALFRED’S WAY GRAVEL EPIC
What to do when you are limited on your travel, must stay close to home AND you have two dialed gravel machines at your disposal? Well, in this case GCN
BUILD OF THE WEEK; SCOTT’S FLAT BAR ROUTT YBB
In this week’s installment of our build of the week, we look at Scott’s flat bar, flat pedal gravel bike. Scott runs our parts program which entails sourcing
VICTORY BICYCLE STUDIO VISITS MOOTS
We are fortunate to have amazing dealers backing our product in their stores across the world. We make efforts to see each and everyone of them at least once a
WHITE RIM IN A DAY–BAXTER FTW
It has been an amazing summer with lots of riding and time with family. And if this virus has given us anything, it’s the appreciation for just staying local, enjoying
MOOTS & ENVE – BETTER TOGETHER
A small crew from our team here at Moots made a trip to Ogden, UT this past week to meet with a brand we love
ROUTT AND ABOUT—ODENWALD ODYSSEY HEIDELBERG GERMANY
Building bikes in the small quantity that we do, we often if not always know the end customer, we know where they ride, the reason they chose to have us
Social Distancing on the Mountaineer–Tour Divide Style
Our west coast inside sales rep, Michael Loomis has been setting his sights on interesting routes over the last few years. A few years ago he found himself on the
MOOTS BUILD OF THE WEEK—ERIC’S WOMBLE
WOMBLE The WOMBLE launched in April amidst what can only be the strangest of times we’ve seen in
MOOTS DEMO CENTER
Welcome to the Moots Demo Center! We are stoked to add onto our rider & dealer experience to help you find your dream bike. In the Moots Demo Center you
ALPHA BICYCLE/GROOVE SUBARU CX TEAM CAMP 2020
Last week we had the pleasure of having the ALPHA BICYCLE/GROOVE SUBARU CX TEAM visit (at a distance) Moots. Yes, #cyclocrossisnotcoming and there may not be
ROUTT GRAVEL FAMILY GETS WIDE
Gravel riding, componentry and rider needs have been evolving at a blistering pace since we first introduced the Routt in 2014. We are lucky enough to have front row seats
7th ANNUAL MOOTS COLORADO RANCH RALLY 2020
Update as of April 27th, 2020—-please read below…..
MOOTS MOUNTAINEER FROM BIKEPACKING ESP
Javier Banon Izu takes and in-dept look at the Mountaineer
MOOTS MENTION–GCN DEBATES THE MOST DURABLE BIKE IN THE WORLD
GCN Tech Show debates The Most Durable Bike in the World. Moots gets
ROUTT 45 ~ FROM BIG BEND TO MID-SOUTH
We love seeing the different ways our bikes get built out. It varies from owner to owner depending on
MOOTS DEMO DIRECT
MOOTS DEMO DIRECT—- Just like everyone else in the US currently, our team and van are quarantined here in Steamboat. Given that riding
WHAT IS EXPERIENCE + TRUE + FREEDOM all ABOUT?
Our team at Moots recently embarked on an effort to freshen up the brand and continue
Moots Experience + True + Freedom Ponca, AR 2019
This past week Moots held our first Experience + True + Freedom event, kicking off in the home state of Moots Owner Brent Whittington. Along with The Bike Route, District
PREVENTIVE MAINTENACE
Only a full on house fire brought this Moots down. Personally I was brought up to always take good care of the things I owned.
ALPHA CX TEAM UPDATE 19/20 SCHEDULE
We are in the heart of the North American Cyclocross season with 6 or so weeks under the belt at this point. (Ross Ellwod charges the mud at Day 1 of
THE GRAVEL RIDE PODCAST–LIVE FROM MOOTS
Jon Cariveau of Moots had the chance to sit down with THE GRAVEL RIDE PODCAST to talk gravel, the Moots line up and how the brand has evolved. Have a
HOW A TITANIUM BIKE IS MADE–GCN MOOTS FACTORY TOUR
During the week of the SBT GRVL RACE we had the pleasure of hosting The GLOBAL CYCLING NETWORK for a factory tour of our place. On top of that we
RANCH RALLY 2019 RECAP—THE BEST OF TIMES AT #6
On June 15th we held our 6th Moots-Colorado Ranch Rally that benefits our local Community Ag Alliance (CAA). This partnership
THE BIKES WE RACED AT THE DK100
We are thankful for all the customers that came out to the DK200 last week to show us their bikes and test themselves against the Flint Hills that
EXPERIENCE TRUE FREEDOM IS WHAT MOOTS IS ALL ABOUT
I’ve never been more excited about all we have underway at Moots and I believe
ADVENTURE IN THE OZARKS–GRAVEL TRAVEL
Image above: Hawksbill Crag in the Buffalo River National Park, near Ponca, AR. Gravel Ride in Ponca, AR The idea of doing a community group ride of Moots owners and
WHERE YOUR ROUTT MAY TAKE YOU–COLOMBIA ON A ROUTT 45
After meeting Tobias on a cycling trip in Colombia, he is now a Routt 45 owner and just for starters he did a “little” trip in Colombia. He wrote
STUDIO VELO//BLACK MAGIC ROUTT RSL NAHBS BUILD
Over the weekend there was a little hand built bicycle show out in Sacramento, California.
GRAVEL FIELD NOTES–HICKMAN COUNTY, TN
GrassMoots rider Tom Duncan shares his local riding area with us; Hickman County, Tennessee. And as Tom puts it,
BIKE RADAR–FIRST LOOK AT THE ROUTT YBB
Our friends at BIKE RADAR have a Routt YBB in their hands this week and have produced a nice “FIRST LOOK” video. This runs down the highlights of this gravel
EP BIKE OF THE MONTH FEBRUARY: JON’S MX YBB “WOODY”
The “Woody” MX YBB is my go-to mountain bike, bike packing and all around fun machine. I’ve spent
BAXTER PROJECT BIKE WITH THE RADAVIST & SRAM AXS
We live in a pretty amazing time of bicycle technology. Disc brakes, thru-axles, tire choices and bikes
EP BIKE OF THE MONTH: BRETT’S MX RSL–JANUARY
The deep winter of Steamboat can leave a bicycle fanatic longing for warm
36 HOURS IN STILLWATER, OK–DISTRICT BICYCLES HOME OF LR100
Our outstanding dealer partner DISTRICT BICYCLES had some visitors
ALPHA CX UPDATE–RUTS N GUTS//NATIONALS CYCLOCROSS TUNE UP
This last weekend marked the final UCI races of the season including the extremely valuable C1 on Saturday. It sufficient to say that
KATIE CLOUSE EARNS HER FIRST UCI ELITE WIN!–
It’s a #mootsmonday and we’ve got a bit of insight into this past weekends races. With nationals only two weeks away
HANDBUILT IN THE ROCKIES, RACED WORLDWIDE–ALPHA BICYCLE CO-GROOVE SUBARU CX TEAM
It’s our weekly check in with the Alpha Bicycle Co–Groove Subaru Cyclocross Team that is hot off the Pan American Cyclcross Championships in
-2018 CHRIS KING SHOW BUILD–ROUTT RSL
Famous for their bearings, colors and precision machining, Chris King is also getting to be known for their Open House weekend.
FALL BREAK–TOM DUNCAN || GRASSMOOTS
One of our GrassMoots riders made the trip to Steamboat and beyond for a Fall break. Tom Duncan lives in the Nashville area and is and avid rider as well
WHICH BIKE? GCN DIVES INTO MOOTS ON A TRIP TO ICELAND
The lines blur between road, all road, gravel, cyclocross and mountain bikes lately. Progress in components, tires and gearing have
ALPHA CYCLOCROSS–CINCYcx 2018
The Alpha Bicycle Co-Groove Cyclocross Team is really making a mark on the Cyclocross season thus far. Over this past weekend they raced CincyCx
MOOTS GOES TO GRINDURO 2018
In late September a couple of us at Moots made the mad dash of 927
ALPHA BICYCLE COMPANY GOES BIG AT US OPEN CX-BOULDER
This past weekend the Alpha Bicycle Co. – Groove Subaru CX Team had a pretty surreal weekend at the US Open of Cyclocross in Boulder.
KELLY B ON FALL RIDING
Riding to the summit of Mt. Werner on my MootoX RSL. I’m certain I’m not alone when stating that fall riding is
ROUTT RSL~ CUSTOMER BUILD AND LOVE LETTERS
We (Moots) could not be more proud to get our customers on the bike they have dreamt about. Have a read and look at the Routt RSL Jay Butler has
EXPEDITION ICELAND
We have teamed up with Justin Balog and Remi McManus to provide a couple of special BAXTER builds to help them pursue thier quest
BUILDING A SPECIAL CUSTOM MOOTS
As a frame building that has been in the business for 37 years we’ve seen a few things and have been asked to do a number of special builds.
BAXTER–THE SHINING
THE BIKE: During Eurobike we will be showing the above BAXTER to the cycling industry. It’s built out with SRAM Force 1 and a few tricks
MX YBB–A CLOSER LOOK
We are headed over to Eurobike at the end of this week and German customs willing we will be arriving to a nice stack of booth parts and amazing show
A SPECIAL MOOTS BUILD STORY
We get the chance to build many special bikes throughout the year. This one is no exception. Fueled by a passion of climbing peaks,
GRASSMOOTS–LOOKING FOR MOOTS STOKE
Mostly it’s about bikes and smiles. WHAT IT IS ABOUT Our GrassMoots Team has been with us for a number
PREPPING FOR DIRTY KANZA 2018
Brent’s ROUTT RSL ready to roll. THE BUILD:
ROUTT RSL INSIGHT-FROM NAHBS TO BERGS AND COBBLES
In February we showed 6 bikes at NAHBS (the North American Handmade Bicycle Show). One of those bikes was a new build for Nate Bradley here at Moots. Nate
THE BIKE–THE RIDER–THE ROUTE–LANDRUN 100
Land Run 100…….. Not because its easy, but because its hard. The Bike- This is my Routt RSL single speed.
THE BAXTER–FIRST IMPRESSIONS
A nice little look into the BAXTER by Chris McGrew of CYCLEOGUE. If you’ve been
24 HOURS IN THE OLD PUEBLO-
Field report from GrassMoots rider Dave Gensch: I am often asked, “Why do you do 24 hour bike races?”
5TH ANNUAL RANCH RALLY–2018 EDITION
2018 MOOTS-COLORADO RANCH RALLY REGISTER HERE: 2018 RANCH RALLY REGISTRATION EVENT DATE: June 16th, 2018
MOOTS SIGNATURE FINISHES
Building on our Premium Anodized finishes, we are proud to introduce Moots Signature Finishes.
5 REASONS YOU’LL LOVE THE VAMOOTS DR
1. The Standards are settled – After a period of much change with new technology and standards, we feel our new Vamoots DR captures all of the cutting edge technology
The 2017 25 Hours of Frog Hollow
As the soft pastel colors of the late autumn desert touch the crisp blue sky, the cold wind bites with the faint scent of winter…
BAJA DIVIDE 2018-MOUNTAINEER YBB AT THE READY
The Baja Divide is a rugged 1,700 mile off-pavement bikepacking route down the length of the Baja California peninsula, from San Diego
Gravel and a perfect couple of days in Arkansas
Mark Satkiewicz is a newly converted Routt RSL rider and has found that this bike has brought him to discover new places near and far……he write in this week about
JENSIE GRAN FONDO OF MARIN-RECAP
The 2017 Jensie Gran Fondo of Marin has come and gone, but by no means has it been forgotten. Moots signed on to be the official bike
PHILLY BIKE EXPO RECAP-MOOTS HEADS EAST
We had heard through several industry friends that the Philly Bike Expo was a great show. It had all the right ingredients; great
PAN-AM CYCLOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2017
Above: Gage Hecht (center) takes the top step and a new jersey. 2nd went to Eric Brunner and 3rd to Copper Willsey. The ALPHA BICYCLE COMPANY-GROOVE SUBARU TEAM lands a
THE CYCLING HOUSE–MOOTS OWNERS CAMP AND NEW FOR 2018, A STEAMBOAT BASED GRAVEL CAMP
As the dark cold months of the year start to settle in, we have to remind ourselves there is light at the end
ALPHA BICYCLE COMPANY/GROOVE SUBARU CX UPDATE
The Elite ALPHA BICYCLE COMPANY/GROOVE SUBARU Team (L-R) Brannan Fix, Gage Hecht, Turner Ramsay, Katie Clouse (photo credit: Dejan Smaic/Sportifimages) When was the last time you saw a handmade titanium
12 HOURS OF PENITENCE
GrassMoots rider Dave Gensch has the enegy of a man half his age. He just never seems to stop racing and riding no matter the season. Just when we think
WHY WE CHOOSE CHRIS KING COMPONENTS
WHY DO WE CHOOSE CHRIS KING? For as long as we have been producing frames the goal has been to do the best we can possibly achieve in each step.
Everyone has a story … the Vamoots Disc RSL is helping to rewrite mine.
Today we have a story from a Moots customer that like many of us, loves to ride. His love of riding found him digging deep to recover from serious injury
SUMMER STOKE
GrassMoots update from Kelly Boniface and something that got most of us into cycling….pure stoke to ride. She writes……
WHAT’S NEW AT MOOTS 17/18?
What’s New at Moots? Since we are hot off showing bikes at Eurobike and within the items that we showed are some very note worthy changes to
26th COURAGE CLASSIC–GRASSMOOTS UPDATE
GrassMoots rider Dave Gensch checks in with a summary of the 26th Annual Courage Classic bike ride, a fund raiser for the Children’s hospital of Denver.
EUROBIKE CONFIDENTIAL
Eurobike continues to hold on as the pinnacle event for the global cycling industry. Being held typically a month before Interbike, it’s the first unveil for the new model
WEEKEND UPDATE —AUGUST 15
Wow. Was that a weekend or what? Not sure about you, but to say it was great would be an understatement. Summertime in full swing, events
24hr. in the Enchanted Forest 2017
Long-time GrassMoots rider Dave Gensch files this report on the 24hrs in the Enchanted Forest, insights from the race are only a side note, life balance and appreciation for those
KEN’S BIG RIDE
I’ve spent 11 years in Steamboat, ridden thousands of miles around Routt county, and yet still there are dirt roads untouched and interesting routes schemed up but yet to be
WHY I LOVE THIS BIKE…….VAMOOTS RSL
SIMPSON—The Classic Edition 2017 words// AUGUSTUS FARMER photography// IAN WALTON With Le Tour in full swing this is a pretty timely piece on the simple machine that is a traditional
2017 RANCH RALLY ROUNDUP
Butch Boucher president of Moots (r) presents Marsha Daughenbaugh president of the CAA (l) a check for $5,000.00 raised by the Ranch Rally. A few photos here and links below
IMBA/MOOTS TRAIL MAINTENANCE BIKE–WHERE IS IT NOW?
If small frame builders do one thing really well, it’s build stunning show pieces that grab loads of attention on the showroom floor and social media outlets. Concept bikes, one-offs
FARWELL–BUILD OF THE WEEK–WAITING OUT THE MELT
The FARWELL—Ready and waiting for mud season to pass. Most that might read our blog likely don’t live in Steamboat. They live in other areas that don’t have a long
45 MINUTES OF ADVERSE ADMIRATION–DAVE GENSCH
GrassMoots rider Dave Gensch writes in about the ride window……we all know it well……
#GLOBALGRAVEL
The week has come and gone and after last weekend I started thinking about how as cyclists there are phases of riding this that and the other…..road bikes, mountain bikes,
TOUR DIVIDE TRAINING—COMING OUT OF WINTER
Andrew Carney one of the longest standing GrassMoots riders we have and this year he is tackling The Tour Divide. The challenges of that alone will make most weak in
RANCH RALLY COURSE CONDITIONS UPDATE-APRIL 2017
Towards the end of Fly Gulch is a cow pond that is home to the “other” Northwest Colorado gator. Mr. Moots loves to visit this spot….you know….”family time”. We’ve just
BELGIUM IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Cobbles, wind, bergs, cheeseburgers and Moots titanium. What do all of these have in common? BELGIUM. Our International Sales Director Matt Alford……..
WEEKEND UPDATE APRIL 17TH
Back to our normal programing…..Our Weekend update resumes and finds us encountering a Colorado spring…..warmer temperatures, rising rivers, dry dirt roads and trips west to find open single track. A
NICK STILLWELL ONBOARD THE FARWELL~~~GRASSMOOTS UPDATE
After a long day in the saddle Nick is greated by his family. Nick Stillwell is a member of our GrassMoots Team and writes in this week about his 4th
DIRT ROAD JAM
Late last week we got out for a little dirt road jam during lunch. Shot with a new GoPro Kama gimbal stick…makes for smooth shooting on rough surfaces. The Airport
ROBBIE’S CACTUS GREEN MOUNTAINEER YBB PROJECT
While at The Cycling House + Moots Owners Camp in February, one of the guest (he’s also a Moots dealer) brought his freshly completed Mountaineer YBB to ride during his
BAXTER INSIGHT~ MAT BARLOW // VECCHIO’S
Mat Barlow has been in and around the bike industry since he was in diapers and is now partner in our Boulder, Colorado dealer, VECCHIO’S BICICLETTERIA. He was kind enough
NAHBS FARWELL BUILD BY ORANGE PEEL BICYCLES
Revisiting the 2017 North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) and this FAREWELL that we featured in our display. We asked Orange Peel Bicycle Service to build up a bike for
NAHBS–BAXTER + FROST BLUE ANODIZED FINISH
From show floor to under the rider in 24 hours— As we look back a the North American Handmade Bicycle Show…….
NAHBS–MOOTS/CHRIS KING EMERALD GREEN BITS
EMERALD GREEN KING LTD….and Moots green bits— Flashing back to the past weekend and NAHBS-Salt Lake City. Whew…..what a trip.
MOOTS OWNERS CAMP 5.0 REWIND
The van is unloaded, the bikes cleaned and my sunburn is fading into what I call a tan. Just a few weeks ago now and The Moots Owners Camp 5.0
MOOTS MARCH SE DEMO TOUR ’17
We are hitting the road right after NAHBS for an awesome South East kick-off-to-spring demo tour. The Moots van will be loaded with current models such as…….
#REFURBMYMOOTS–WINNER ANNOUNCED
A couple of Fridays ago I went out for a lunch ride. We had some “warm” weather with highs in the upper 40’s. That’s warm for us mountain people. I
WEEKEND UPDATE FEBRUARY 21ST
Blues Break Week. Yep, we get so much winter that come February you kinda get a little, let’s say, sick of winter. So, this week every year the kids are
ACME BICYCLE CO.–MOOTS DEALER PROFILE
ACME Bicycle Co. based out of Brooklyn, New York came on board as a Moots Dealer in 2015. Since then they have hosted Moots social nights and demos from their
WEEKEND UPDATE FEBRUARY 6TH–OR SO
A little off the back for the Moots Weekend Update this week….but none the less, we have it for you here:
#REFINISH MY MOOTS!
Does your Moots need some finish love? (before) MOOTS REFINISH CONTEST 2017 For the month of February Moots is holding a contest for a FREE refurb on your Moots! We
WEEKEND UPDATE~JANUARY 30TH
Monday……that day we go back to “work”, recovery day if you have played/trained hard, a day when you bump into your work mates,
WEEKEND UPDATE~JANUARY 23RD
Sometimes bikes are not all that consume our lives here at Moots. I know that is hard to believe, but it’s true.
MOOTS MIDWEST DEALER TOUR ’17
We are hitting the road in early February for a mid-west Moots Dealer Tour. We have several social evenings planned, a return to the CABDA show in Chicago and special
MOOTS TI STICKS 2017
Over the past few years we have built our “Moots Ti Sticks” each Cyclocross season so you can cheer on your favorite racer. These “Ti Sticks” are made from our
—2017 CX NATIONALS—ALPHA BICYCLE/VISTA SUBARU CX TEAM
If you follow the disipline of Cyclocross in the US, then you just came off an exciting week of racing or race watching as it might be. It really was
—MOOTS 2016 YEAR IN REVIEW—
Where did 2016 go? What did we do? We have assembled a couple of photos from each month of this passing year to see just what we did……we hope you
HOW WILL YOU #FESTIVE500 ?
The holidays approach, the weather could be bad, you’ve got vacation days to burn before the turn of the calendar and you just might need a break from all
NOT SURE WHICH BIKE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Contact us directly here at Moots, or find a dealer near you, to help you discover which bike is the right fit for you.
