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h2otaco
a Cross Country Rider
from Tulsa, OKDate Reviewed: March 5, 2012
Strengths: Handles beautifully on smooth to moderately technical trails. Cornering. Climbing. Efficient pedaling. Build quality. Looks.
Weaknesses: A little sketchy on extremely technical sections... rear end tends to want to deflect and jump around. Weight is a bit much for such a minimalist ti design.Bottom Line: If you like riding hardtails then you will LOVE this bike. It's like a hardtail with a touch of magic. If you like full suspension, then this bike will feel harsh and unforgiving. The YBB suspension just takes that initial shock out of a bump, but it doesn't eat the bump up like a real shock would. You also cant feel the shock at all while pedaling. You can look back and see the tiniest bit of movement when pedaling, but it is absolutely undetectable and the bike accelerates as any hard tail would.
It handles amazingly well in flowy single track, better than any bike I have ever ridden. The only situation where I feel that a full suspension bike would outperform it is when carrying a lot of speed through extremely technical terrain (i.e. terrain where there really is no good line).
Asthetics and build quality on the Moots is second to none. There is not a single flaw on this bike. Craftsmanship is outstanding.
I'm going with 4 on value because it is CRAZY expensive... but I won't go any lower than that because it will probably outlast every bike I've ever had. So in 5-6 years when I haven't bought another bike to replace it... it will have proven itself to be a good value.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$3300.00
Purchased At: Orangpeel
Similar Products Used: Owned: Soul Cycles Dillinger, Specialized Epic 29er. Demo: Fisher Superfly 100, Superfly Hardtail, Rumblefish.
Bike Setup: Sid 100, Hope/Crest wheels, Middleburn/X9 1x9.
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signalMTB
a Racer
from Chattanooga, TN (USA)Date Reviewed: November 10, 2011
Strengths: highest quality craftsmanship you expect from Moots, super light build capability, excellent geometry (except for TT length), control and balance are perfectWeaknesses: nothing really except price compared to most others, but if I had to say anything...the top tube length is too short for the stand-over height on a medium. can mitigate with a setback just fine thoughBottom Line: This was my first 29er purchase and one that I would do again. It corners better than any 26" ever made, climbs great, big wheels and ti just take all the fuss out of anything. Chainstays are perfect length/balance for technical riding, manuals, etc. The YBB has just enough travel that takes the thud out of the trail without any climbing compromise. These bikes are crazy expensive, and my build was pushing $9k but I can honestly say that I'll actually save money in the long run because this is the last bike I'll ever buy and I'm only 37 (and I have another 26 ti hardtail for my SS)...well maybe I'll get a Mooto XZ next but that would happen regardless of my current rides. I'm 5'11" with a 34" sleeve length and 32" inseam. Standover is good, but TT length at 23" is a bit short for a frame of this size. I mitigate this with a 110mm stem and setback post and the setup is perfect, perfectly balanced. Consider custom geometry before purchasing. But if you have all your finances in order, kids have food and clothes and the wife is happy...then go for it, you won't regret it.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$8000.00
Purchased At: BikesPlus
Similar Products Used: Nuke Proof titanium hardtail, Lynskey 29er3
Bike Setup: full XX 2x10 group, Reba XX, I9's laced to Crests, Moots stem and post, 660mm carbon bar
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klabick
a Weekend Warrior
from Ambler, PA, USADate Reviewed: October 14, 2011
Strengths: All-around efficiency, superb handling, gorgeous looks.Weaknesses: Price.Bottom Line: Feels worlds apart from anything else I've ever ridden. Faster, more efficient and cuts like a frickin scalpel. I immediately was a better technical rider and faster rider. It is as comfortable if not more comfortable on rocky descents as my Rip 9. It is faster up hill than my One 9. Selling my Rip ASAP. Upgrading my One 9 to give it a chance against the Moots.
If only it cost $2k less...
Favorite Trail: Wisahickon
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$6000.00
Purchased At: Evolution Pro
Similar Products Used: Niner Rip 9 and One 9
Bike Setup: Reba XX, American Classic Hubs, Stans ZTR Crests, SRAM x-9 (2x10), Elixir 9 brakes, truvativ stylo bars & posts, FSA headset
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