Submitted by
Will
a Cross Country Rider
from Silicon Valley, CA Date Reviewed: May 19, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Where to begin? Sleek welds and shapely tubing. Bulletproof and oh so lite!
Weaknesses:
Haven't found any and likely will not find any!
Similar Products Used:
Merlin Echo, Merlin Ti Fat, Dean Duke Ti
Bike Setup:
XTR, Arch Supremes, Chris King Speed Dreams, Mars CL, Race Face, Moots stem/post/bar
Bottom Line:
Where to begin...Tested the competition for 2 long months before breaking the bank (read: $$$). The Echo was a little too soft and notto mentionthe welds weren't as clean IMO. And if I wanted a 'dale I would have bought one. The closest (read: long shot) was the Dean, but the craftmanship just wasn't there. This is THE most neutral handling ride I have thrown a leg over...just and point and go. The short rear wheel travel is perfect for the mid to long rides in the saddle and eats up the roots, rocks, washouts for breakfast. Important point: Ride the SL if your weight is at >/= 165lbs, if not, then the frame may flex a little to much for you. But don't fret, just get the YBB instead :) Just ride one, that is, if someone will let you, and then save up the $$$; you get what you pay for :)
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Submitted by
Daniel Smilkstein
a Racer
from Steamboat Springs, Colorado Date Reviewed: March 3, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Nipple Peak
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At:
Sore Saddle
Strengths:
I have raced on the Moots YBB for 7 years including 7 Leadville 100's, 2 Vail 100's, 1 White Rim 110, Moab 24 solo times 2 and never had a mechanical related to the bike.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Diamond Back Titanium
Bike Setup:
All XTR, Mavic tubeless, Moots stem and seatpost
Bottom Line:
I'm totally monogomous. I won't even look at another bike. For people who like to do long distance cross country it is outstanding. I even think it is a pretty good descending bike, but if you are a serious downhiller you would do better to get a full suspension (but then no one needs to tell you that). There has never been a broken frame on a moots.
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Submitted by
Scooter
a Cross Country Rider
from S.F. Bay Area Date Reviewed: January 13, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Wilder/Gray Whale/UCSC loops
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Where to start? The welds are a work of art by themselves. Ya gotta see 'em to believe how tiny and symmetrical they are. The ride is just supple enough to take the sting out of sharp bumps, particularly on seated climbs or fast big-ring power spins through chop (can you say Rocktoberfest??), without making full-on anaerobic charges out of the saddle a waste of energy. This bike really works well as a XC racer.
Weaknesses:
None. None at all that I could find after riding and racing the bike for the last 11 months. Okay, there's one weekness (but also a blessing): the wait for a frame was excruciating for some friends who ordered theirs at the same time as did I. Fortunately, my size was in stock (18.5") and shipped within a few days. This is what happens with a small manufacturer that makes only so many frames at a time, but also cares enough about the quality to ensure each is done to perfection. Quality cannot be rushed.
Similar Products Used:
None even come close, and I have an obsessively-full quiver of bikes with which to compare!
Bike Setup:
Moots "Team Issue" specs: full XTR, 747 pedals, RockShox 63 mm SID, King HS, Mavic 517 Ceramic rims w/ DT Revo spokes, Moots Ti stem and post, Moots carbon bar, Serfas Moots logo saddle, etc.
Bottom Line:
Although certainly not the (gulp) cheapest high-end bike I have owned, it is by far, without doubt, the finest. I would buy another in a heartbeat.
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Submitted by
Tom
a Weekend Warrior
from Marin County Date Reviewed: December 21, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Boggs Mountain State Forest
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Unquestionably the best designed, engineered and crafted product I've ridden. This bike is super-springy, efficient and wicked fast. The softness in the tail is just right (not too spongy) and makes for a super comfortable and controllable ride. Congratulations to the gang at Moots - they ought to be proud of their accomplishments.
Weaknesses:
Soon you too will be sacrifice the bone to save the bike during your falls.
Similar Products Used:
Tried the Ibis (ti mojo), Merlin, and Litespeed. Hands down, da Moots beat them all.
Bike Setup:
XTR - SID - Time Atac Carbon (awesome pedals) - C King
Bottom Line:
This is not just a bike, it is a feat of transportation genius. Should we supply the world with Moots, we'd see an end to the automobile.
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Submitted by
Erik Mickelson
a Racer
from St. Paul MN Date Reviewed: September 14, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Tipperary Creek
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Holds the ground on downhill singletrack.Climbs effortlessly
Weaknesses:
Too light & Too Freakin Fun!!
Similar Products Used:
Lightspeed Tsali
Bike Setup:
YBB SL/Superfly fork/Chris King 517 wheels/
Bottom Line:
Fine craftsanship.Potential buyers need to evaluate if they deserve to ride fine jewlery.
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Submitted by
Luciano
a Weekend Warrior
from Sao Paulo, Brazil Date Reviewed: April 10, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Jordan Fields, Sao Paulo
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Lightweight, craftmanship, details, durability.
Weaknesses:
A little twisty; Very, very expensive; Long, long wait for a frame (the SL).
Similar Products Used:
Richey Soft Tail.
Bike Setup:
XTR, SID, Crossmax.
Bottom Line:
Cheaper alternative for a soft tail could be a DeKerf (I own a hard tail one)
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Submitted by
MR. POOR
a racer
from COLO Date Reviewed: February 11, 1999
Bottom Line:
Worth every penny I spent. This is the bike of all bikes. 21 pounds without even trying just solid xtr that works and a sid. The bike loves to climb. And tracks very well down hill. The workmanship is incredible the welding is amazing and the attention to detail is awesome. This is the bike to buy if you like to earn your down hills.
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