Moots bikes
Shop Moots titanium road, gravel, and mountain bikes made in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Moots is known for smooth ride quality, durable titanium craftsmanship, and premium bikes built for long-distance road riding, gravel adventures, bikepacking, cross-country racing, and technical singletrack.
For gravel and all-road riding, compare Moots Routt 45, Moots Routt CRD, Moots Routt RSL, and Moots Routt YBB. These Moots Routt titanium gravel bikes span fast mixed-surface rides, rough-road comfort, endurance events, and loaded backcountry routes.
For road riding, explore Moots Vamoots CRD, Moots Vamoots RCS, and Moots Vamoots 33. These Moots Vamoots titanium road bikes balance crisp handling, comfort, and timeless titanium durability.
For trail and mountain riding, compare Moots Womble titanium hardtails, Moots MXC cross-country bikes, and Moots Mountaineer YBB mountain bikes. Contact Contender for help choosing the Moots model, size, frame option, and build kit that fits your riding goals.
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Taking Titanium to new heights and all roads
What truly separates Moots is their commitment to craftsmanship and rider experience. Carefully handcrafted from premium titanium tubing in their Colorado facility, every frame is a stunning work of art that blends lightweight performance, incredible durability, and unmistakable ride quality. Moots are more than just high-end bicycles—they are long-term investments built to deliver precision, reliability, and the joy of the ride for decades.
MOOTs Road Bikes
Moots’s road bike lineup blends handcrafted titanium construction with modern performance, offering refined ride quality across everything from pure pavement riding to all-road exploration. The Vamoots CRD stands at the top of the range as a lightweight, race-focused machine built for speed, responsiveness, and all-day efficiency. The Vamoots RCS expands capability with wider tire clearance, delivering a fast, smooth ride that confidently transitions between pavement, chip seal, and rough backroads. The Vamoots 33 pushes even further into mixed-surface territory with generous tire clearance for riders seeking one titanium bike capable of handling nearly every road condition. Across every model, Moots road bikes combine precision titanium craftsmanship, timeless durability, and exceptionally smooth ride quality built to elevate every mile.
MOOTs Mountain Bikes
With modern trail geometry and titanium construction, Moots’s mountain bikes prioritize ride quality, durability, and pure trail enjoyment. The MXC delivers lightweight titanium responsiveness and confident handling for fast singletrack and long cross-country rides. The Womble pushes deeper into aggressive hardtail territory, pairing progressive geometry with a longer-travel fork and modern 29er capability to create a lively, confidence-inspiring ride for technical trails and all-day adventures. The Mountaineer emphasizes versatility and comfort with generous tire clearance and stable handling built for downcountry riding, bikepacking, and rugged backcountry terrain. The Scrambler blends mountain bike capability with drop-bar adventure design, offering massive tire clearance and adaptable geometry for riders exploring rough gravel, singletrack, and multi-day off-grid routes. Across every model, Moots mountain bikes deliver precision titanium craftsmanship, timeless durability, and a uniquely smooth ride feel.
MOOTs Gravel Bikes
Moots’ gravel bike lineup brings their peerless titanium ride feel to everything from gravel racing to remote backcountry exploration. The Routt CRD is a lightweight, race-oriented gravel machine with fully integrated routing and aggressive geo for fast-paced riding and competition. The Routt RSL balances high-speed capability with long-distance comfort, delivering a responsive titanium ride that excels on gravel races, endurance events, and mixed-surface adventures alike. The Routt 45, with larger tire clearance, stable handling, and relaxed geometry, is built for rough roads and bikepacking routes. For riders seeking maximum comfort and traction, the Routt YBB incorporates Moots’ legendary micro-suspension system, smoothing washboard roads and technical gravel while maintaining efficient power transfer and classic titanium feel. Across the entire Routt lineup, Moots gravel bikes emphasize precision craftsmanship, timeless durability, and refined ride characteristics.
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Wheel size: 700c | Tire clearance: up to 50mm
The Moots Routt CRD represents the pinnacle of titanium gravel performance, blending race-level efficiency with the legendary ride quality Moots is known for. Designed for riders who demand speed without sacrificing comfort, the Routt CRD excels on everything from smooth gravel roads to remote backcountry routes and long-distance endurance events. Its lightweight titanium frame delivers a uniquely smooth, fatigue-reducing ride while maintaining the stiffness and responsiveness needed for aggressive climbing and fast group riding. With generous tire clearance, modern gravel geometry, and integration-ready design for today’s electronic drivetrains, the Routt CRD is equally at home lining up at a gravel start line or disappearing into multi-day bikepacking terrain. Whether chasing podiums or horizon lines, the Routt CRD delivers quiet confidence, efficiency, and all-day capability in true Moots fashion.
Want the smoothness and performance of titanium on paved roads? Take a look at the Moots Vamoots CRD.
Wheel size: 700c | Tire clearance: up to 50mm
The Moots Routt RSL is the brand’s most performance-oriented gravel bike, engineered for riders who want race-level responsiveness without giving up the smooth ride quality titanium is famous for. Built around Moots’ lightweight double-butted RSL titanium tubeset, the Routt RSL delivers exceptional efficiency on climbs, precise handling at speed, and a remarkably compliant feel across rough gravel and broken pavement. Designed and refined over more than a decade of gravel riding in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the Routt RSL blends modern gravel geometry with generous 50mm tire clearance, confidence-inspiring handling, and thoughtful details like 3D-printed UDH dropouts, hidden fender mounts, and multiple bottle mounts for long-distance adventures. Whether lining up for competitive gravel races, fast group rides, or all-day mixed-surface missions, the Routt RSL offers the lively acceleration and refined ride feel that make titanium bikes feel special mile after mile. Widely regarded as a true “forever bike,” the Routt RSL combines premium craftsmanship, timeless aesthetics, and modern gravel capability in one of the most versatile high-performance gravel platforms available today.
Riders looking for a slightly more race-focused gravel platform should also consider the Moots Routt CRD. For riders prioritizing comfort on ultra-long rides, rough backroads, or bikepacking adventures, the Moots Routt YBB is an excellent option.
Wheel Size: 700c | Tire Clearance: Up To 50mm | Rear Suspension: 20mm YBB Microsuspension
The Moots Routt YBB is a premium titanium gravel bike built for riders who want to push deeper into long-distance adventures and demanding terrain without sacrificing comfort or efficiency. At the heart of the Routt YBB is Moots’ legendary YBB microsuspension system. This refined soft-tail design smooths washboard gravel, trail chatter, and repeated impacts while preserving the responsive pedaling feel of a traditional gravel bike. Handbuilt in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the Routt YBB combines Moots’ timeless titanium craftsmanship with modern gravel geometry, generous 50mm tire clearance, and thoughtful adventure-ready details like multiple bottle mounts, fender eyelets, and compatibility with modern gravel drivetrains. The result is a bike that feels remarkably composed and controlled over rough terrain while maintaining the lively acceleration and smooth ride quality that titanium bikes are known for. Whether tackling huge gravel races, all-day backcountry rides, or multi-day bikepacking adventures, the Routt YBB delivers a level of comfort and confidence that encourages riders to stay out longer and explore farther.
Riders looking for a more race-oriented gravel platform with sharper acceleration and lower overall weight should also consider the Moots Routt RSL. For riders wanting a more traditional titanium gravel bike without microsuspension but with exceptional versatility for mixed-surface riding and bikepacking, the Moots Routt 45 offers a great choice.
Wheel size: 700c | Tire clearance: up to 50mm
The Moots Routt 45 is a modern titanium gravel bike built for riders who want one bike capable of doing everything well. From smooth dirt roads and rugged gravel to all-day mixed-surface adventures and loaded bikepacking trips, the Routt 45 blends confident handling, premium craftsmanship, and unmatched ride quality into a single platform. Its progressive gravel geometry pairs a longer front end with a shorter stem for added stability and comfort on rough terrain, while Moots’ handcrafted titanium frame delivers the smooth, responsive ride feel that has made the brand legendary. With clearance for up to 50mm tires, multiple bottle mounts, discreet fender eyelets, and compatibility with both 1x and 2x drivetrains, the Routt 45 adapts easily to everything from fast endurance rides to remote backcountry exploration. Built in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the Routt 45 is the kind of forever bike that feels equally at home chasing gravel miles, commuting through changing seasons, or disappearing down the road less traveled.
Want more race-focused gravel performance? Consider the Moots Routt CRD. Or take it the other direction with the rugged and fast Moots MXC.
Wheel Size: 700c | Tire Clearance: Up To 32mm
The Moots Vamoots CRD is a modern titanium road bike built for riders who crave the speed and responsiveness of a race bike without giving up the smooth ride quality that makes long days in the saddle feel effortless. As the pinnacle of their road lineup, the Vamoots CRD combines Moots’ lightweight RSL double-butted titanium tubeset with refined road geometry, fully integrated cable routing, and beautifully executed 3D-printed dropouts for a ride that feels equally fast, refined, and enduring. Pencil-thin seat stays and Moots’ handcrafted titanium construction help reduce road chatter while maintaining the lively acceleration and precise handling riders expect from a premium performance road bike. Built around modern road standards with a threaded T47 bottom bracket, electronic drivetrain compatibility, and clearance for wider 30–32mm tires, the Vamoots CRD delivers confident performance whether attacking mountain climbs, rolling through endurance miles, or joining fast group rides on smooth pavement. Handcrafted in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the Vamoots CRD blends timeless titanium craftsmanship with modern road performance in a bike built to be ridden hard for decades.
Riders looking for a slightly more endurance-oriented titanium road platform should also consider the Moots Vamoots 33, which offers additional tire clearance and a more all-road personality for rough pavement and mixed-surface riding. For riders interested in a lighter, more race-focused feel with maximum responsiveness, the Moots Vamoots RCS delivers a sharper performance edge while preserving the signature Moots ride quality that has made the brand legendary.
Wheel Size: 700c | Tire Clearance: Up To 35mm
The Moots Vamoots RCS is a modern titanium all-road bike built for riders who want the speed and efficiency of a performance road bike with the versatility to explore rough pavement, dirt roads, and mixed-surface adventures. Known as the “Routt County Special,” the Vamoots RCS blends classic road-bike responsiveness with increased tire clearance, stable handling, and the unmistakably smooth ride feel that has defined Moots for decades. Built around Moots’ lightweight RSL double-butted titanium tubeset, the Vamoots RCS delivers lively acceleration and precise handling while helping reduce fatigue on long rides and imperfect roads. Fastback seat stays, a purpose-built carbon all-road fork, and beautifully executed 3D-printed dropouts add stiffness and control without sacrificing comfort, creating a bike that feels equally at home on fast group rides, mountain descents, and quiet gravel detours. With clearance for modern 32–35mm tires and geometry designed to encourage bigger days in the saddle, the Vamoots RCS bridges the gap between traditional road performance and modern all-road capability better than almost any titanium bike on the market. Handcrafted in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, it’s a true forever bike for riders who refuse to limit where a road ride can lead.
Riders looking for a more road-focused titanium machine with sharper race-bike handling should also consider the Moots Vamoots CRD, which emphasizes pure pavement speed and modern endurance road performance. For riders wanting even greater gravel capability and larger tire clearance for rougher terrain, the Moots Routt RSL delivers a faster, more aggressive take on high-performance gravel riding while preserving the same refined Moots ride quality.
Wheel Size: 700c | Tire Clearance: Up To 38mm
The Moots Vamoots 33 is a modern titanium all-road bike built for riders who want the efficiency of a road bike with the freedom to explore beyond perfect pavement. Named after County Road 33 near Moots’ headquarters in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the Vamoots 33 is designed to handle everything from fast group rides and endurance road miles to rough chip seal, dirt detours, and mixed-surface adventures with confidence and comfort. Its handcrafted titanium frame uses size-specific straight-gauge 3/2.5 titanium tubing to deliver the smooth, balanced ride quality Moots is known for, while modern geometry and generous tire clearance for up to 38mm tires create a stable, capable feel across changing terrain. A carbon all-road fork, threaded bottom bracket, and refined disc brake integration add reliability and long-term serviceability to a bike designed to be ridden for decades. Positioned as the most approachable model in the Vamoots lineup, the Vamoots 33 blends timeless titanium craftsmanship with real-world versatility, making it an ideal choice for riders who want one bike capable of handling nearly every kind of road ride imaginable.
Riders looking for a more performance-focused road machine should also consider the Moots Vamoots CRD, which delivers a lighter, sharper ride feel aimed at high-speed endurance riding and modern road performance. For riders who want similar all-road versatility with a slightly more premium tubeset and refined ride character, the Moots Vamoots RCS offers increased responsiveness while maintaining the smooth, confidence-inspiring handling that defines the Moots experience.
Wheel Size: 29" | Front Travel: 100mm
The Moots MXC is a lightweight titanium hardtail built for riders who value efficiency, precision, and all-day speed on everything from smooth singletrack to demanding backcountry climbs. Designed around modern cross-country geometry and Moots’ proprietary double-butted titanium tubing, the MXC delivers sharp acceleration and responsive handling while maintaining the smooth, fatigue-reducing ride quality that has made Moots legendary among endurance riders and mountain bikers alike. A 69-degree head angle paired with a 100mm suspension fork gives the MXC confident stability at speed without sacrificing the quick, lively feel riders expect from a true XC machine. Clearance for up to 2.4” tires, Boost 148 spacing, a T47 bottom bracket, and space for up to three water bottles make it equally capable for marathon racing, long-distance adventures, and fast everyday trail riding. Handcrafted in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the MXC blends timeless titanium craftsmanship with modern mountain-bike performance, creating a hardtail that feels fast, refined, and ready for huge days on the trail.
Riders looking for a more aggressive titanium hardtail with additional descending capability should also consider the Moots Womble, which pairs longer travel and more progressive geometry. For riders prioritizing added comfort and traction on rougher terrain and long backcountry rides, the Moots Mountaineer adds Moots’ signature YBB microsuspension system for a smoother, more forgiving ride.
Wheel Size: 29" | Tire Clearance: Up To 29 x 2.4" | Front Travel: Up To 100mm
The Moots Scrambler is a titanium adventure bike built for riders who see gravel roads, rugged doubletrack, and technical singletrack as part of the same ride. Designed around progressive “adventure geometry,” massive tire clearance, and suspension-corrected handling, the Scrambler pushes far beyond the limits of a traditional gravel bike while preserving the smooth, responsive ride quality Moots is known for. Handbuilt in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the Scrambler combines Moots’ proprietary double-butted titanium tubing with modern mountain-bike-inspired features like Boost spacing, UDH dropouts, stealth dropper routing, and compatibility with up to a 100mm suspension fork for added capability on rough terrain. Multiple cargo mounts, rack compatibility, and room for large-volume 29x2.4” tires make it equally suited for technical bikepacking routes, multi-day exploration, and backcountry adventures far from pavement. Despite its off-road confidence, the Scrambler still delivers the lively acceleration and all-day comfort that make titanium bikes feel fast, composed, and endlessly rewarding to ride. It’s a bike built for riders who want one platform capable of handling remote adventures, rough terrain, and the kind of rides where the route evolves as you go.
Riders looking for an adventure-ready gravel platform should also consider the Moots Routt YBB. For riders who want a similarly capable titanium platform with a more trail-focused adventure personality, the Moots Mountaineer with YBB microsuspension system is worth a look.
Wheel Size: 29" | Front Travel: 120mm | Rear Suspension: Moots YBB Microsuspension
Originally released in 1983, the Moots Mountaineer has evolved into a modern titanium trail hardtail designed for riders who want XC efficiency and responsiveness with a little added comfort for ambitious rides. Built around Moots’ signature YBB Microsuspension system, the Mountaineer smooths out trail chatter and small impacts without sacrificing pedaling efficiency, creating a ride feel that stays fast, composed, and remarkably comfortable over rough terrain. Oversized seamless 3/2.5 titanium tubing and Moots’ proprietary double-butted construction, deliver a lightweight, durable platform with precise handling and exceptional ride quality. Paired with a 120mm suspension fork, progressive trail geometry, and clearance for up to 29x2.6” tires, the Mountaineer feels equally capable on technical climbs, flowing descents, and all-day (or multi-day) backcountry adventures. Designed and built in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the Mountaineer blends timeless titanium craftsmanship with modern trail-bike capability, creating a mountain bike that feels lively, efficient, and built to last a lifetime.
Riders looking for a more aggressive titanium trail bike with greater descending capability should also consider the Moots Womble, which adds longer travel and slacker geometry for modern trail riding. For riders interested in a lighter, more XC-oriented titanium mountain bike focused on speed and efficiency, the Moots MXC delivers a racier feel while preserving Moots' smooth, fatigue-reducing ride quality.
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