MootoX RSL built up with Shimano XTR and Easton EC90 XC wheels, RockShox SID
Neil at Palo Alto Bicycles built up this beautiful Moots MootoX RSL 29er using the build kit and wheels I obtained from BikeBling.com.
The red frame accents tie into the red accents on the wheels, a nice suggestion from Neil.
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Moots 2011 MootoX RSL Titanium Hardtail 29er by WindInMyFace.com Moots Ti seatpost Shimano XTR drivetrain and brakes Chris King headset Schwalbe Rocket Ron tubeless tires King titanium cages (temporary) Thomson X4 stem (temporary) Bontrager aluminum handlebar RockShox 2012 SID 29er fork Bontrager Affinity InForm seat Easton EC90 XC 29er ballistic carbon fiber wheels
Moots 2011 MootoX RSL Titanium Hardtail 29er by WindInMyFace.com
Main triangle with shock, seatpost and rear triangle and cranks Moots 2011 MootoX RSL Titanium Hardtail 29er by WindInMyFace.com
Oblique view of main frame triangle.
Note the curved bottom tube, a necessity for 29er forks and wheels.
Main triangle showing curve of bottom tube Moots 2011 MootoX RSL Titanium Hardtail 29er by WindInMyFace.com
head tube and front of triangle
Note the curved bottom tube, a necessity for 29er forks and wheels.
Head tube Moots 2011 MootoX RSL Titanium Hardtail 29er by WindInMyFace.com
Rear end construction, rear stays
A very strong-looking rear-end with good tire clearance.
Rear end construction, rear stays Moots 2011 MootoX RSL Titanium Hardtail 29er by WindInMyFace.com
Top tube, seat tube, rear stays Moots 2011 MootoX RSL Titanium Hardtail 29er by WindInMyFace.com
Hardtail rear end Moots 2011 MootoX RSL Titanium Hardtail 29er by WindInMyFace.com
Hardtail rear end Moots 2011 MootoX RSL Titanium Hardtail 29er by WindInMyFace.com
Rear 2/3 of bike with drivetrain and wheel and water bottle cages
The balance of shape and tone is quite elegant.
Rear 2/3 of bike with drivetrain and wheel and bottle cages Moots 2011 MootoX RSL Titanium Hardtail 29er by WindInMyFace.com
Rear 1/2 of bike with drivetrain and wheel and bottle cages Moots 2011 MootoX RSL Titanium Hardtail 29er by WindInMyFace.com
Rear 1/2 of bike with brake and brake rotor Moots 2011 MootoX RSL Titanium Hardtail 29er by WindInMyFace.com
Frame triangle, oblique view
The 29er frame has a bend in the bottom tube for reasons of clearance, at least on the 18" frame. This is done as elegantly as it can be, and there really aren’t any other better options with metal.
Frame triangle showing bend in bottom tube Moots 2011 MootoX RSL Titanium Hardtail 29er by WindInMyFace.com
Frame triangle showing bend in bottom tube Moots 2011 MootoX RSL Titanium Hardtail 29er by WindInMyFace.com
RockShox SID 29 XX
The 2012 RockShox SID 29 XX suspension fork is almost as light as some forks for 26" bikes.