History
Straight From Mr. Moots' Mouth
History
The first Moots, a custom steel road frame, rolls out the front door in Steamboat Springs, CO.
Moots introduces “road handles” (modern-day bar ends).
The first YBB (Why Be Beat), the industry’s first soft-tail design, is built, becoming our signature bike. It becomes one of the most copied suspension
The first titanium Moots is displayed at Interbike and the magical material quickly becomes our material of choice. We expand the factory.
Chris Miller purchases Moots from Kent Eriksen, Trip Harrelson and Mike Sanders.
The Psychlo X cross frame is introduced.
Pro racer Ruthie Matthes wins the ’97 National X-Country title on her Moots YBB in Park City, UT.
Our first 29er, the Mooto X YBB becomes part of the fleet, nearly a decade ahead of the 29er craze. Steamboat Springs, CO.
The Moots Tailgator is introduced and is an early precursor to modern day bike packing set ups.
We move into our current, state-of-the-art factory. Super Light (SL) Road and MTB models introduced.
A year after moving into our new building we are able to increase capacity while holding our quality as high as ever.
Utilizing a butted, seamless 6/4 tubeset from Reynolds Moots adds 2 SL or "Super Light" models to the line.
Moots forges ahead offering variety and individualty to our customers. Road, Mountain, Cross and custom.
Moots celebrates 25 years with a Silver Anniversary event at the factory! exclusively for Moots.
"Our mission is to create a bike that will make you smile"....that was our leading copy from the 2007 catalog. Bikes are fun, don't forget that.
The MootoXz joins the line as a 4'' travel dual suspension 29er. The CINCH Post seat post is introduced.
The Mooto X YBB 10th Anniversary Edition 29er is released. Moots’ own Jon Cariveau tops the podium at CrossVegas’ Wheelers and Dealers race.
The Moots road Line is completely revamped with the unveiling of the new Vamoots RSL. Keeping things light and stiff, the RSL stem comes to market.
Moots adds the Mooto X RSL to the mountain line making this the second model in the RSL family. Fall sees the addition of the third RSL model in the form of the Psychlo X RSL…
The Psychlo X RSL is crowned Best Cyclocross Bike at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show and receives CX Magazine’s “Dream Bike” Award.
Pedaler’s Fork opens as the first-ever Moots boutique shop in Calabasas, CA. Jon Cariveau scores the Silver medal (45-49 masters) at UCI Cyclocross World
Moots ROUTT & ROUTT 45 are introduced into the line addressing the popularity of gravel riding.
Gage Hecht wins U.S. 17-18 Junior National Cyclocross Championships and also places 4th at the UCI Cyclocross Junior World Championships on a Psychlo X
Moots is one of the first frame builders to integrate 3D technology into a flat mount brake mount.
Adding to the Moots gravel line the ROUTT RSL is released.
35 years handcrafting bicycle frames. A milestone by any account.
Moots introduces anodized finishes to allow customers to personalize their ride.
Moots brings a gravel/cx and road disc fork to market. Flat mount, thru axles and ride matched to our frames.
The 5th Annual Moots Ranch Rally gravel event is held, raising 5K for the Ag Alliance.
Gage Hecht at age 20 races his Psychlo X RSL to a 3rd place in Elite US Cyclocross Nationals.
Moots hosts the 6th Annual Moots Ranch Rally, the original Steamboat Springs Gravel event raising another 5K for the CAA
The legendary YBB soft tail joins the Moots gravel line up.

Named "Routt County Special" this high volume tire/modern day road bike is something we've been riding for years.
Moots turns 40 years old and places a special head badge on each bike built during 2021!
The 4th bike in the Routt family of gravel bikes. Rough, big, adventure on gravel. Escape!
Only 50 made for this once-every decade build. 20 years of fat bike experience in the Forager.
The Vamoots CRD is fully integrated and the pinnacle of the Vamoots heritage of road bikes.
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.





































