The Moots Womble is a versatile titanium hardtail with progressive XC geometry which can accept up to 140 mm forks and up to 2.6" tires. Now, the new Womble Slider offers the same package but with sliding dropouts for singlespeed use. The Colorado-based company say it's "for the ultra-purist rider that wants a simplified connection to the bike and trail... Single speeding strips away all distractions other than pedal, coast, and carry momentum. Read the trail, and find the flow; the smiles will follow!"
The interesting/ironic thing about the Womble Slider is that it's compatible with SRAM's Universal Derailleur Hanger with the purchase of an optional dropout. That means it can accommodate gears, including SRAM's direct-mount Transmission, making it even more versatile as it should be able to accept any conventional chain-driven drivetrain.
If you think the lack of gears (in its stock form) will make it cheaper, bad news. The full build as shown goes for $9,999 USD. For those who like to make good use of the things they can find (in their parts collection), there is a frame-only option for $4,975.
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"Well, if your Moots frame is showing too may character marks for your liking, we can help".
I suspect established companies like Moots have some experiences they just won't go back on. On some level I get it, but I have not figured out how to benefit from it.
I'd really just like to make $30 an hour consistently.
… and don’t shoot so low, $30 and hour looks good to a twenty something, but goljs with family aspirations need double that just to make ends meet.
Tires $175
Tape $25
Valves $30
White industries m30 $350
Xx1 chain $90
Grips $30
Bars $200
Stem $100
Brakes $500
Carbon wheels $2000 plus
Cog $50 stainless
Charger 3 pike $1050
Axs dropper $850
Saddle $150
$5600
Substitute Nextie or light bicycle hoops on Hydras for $1600
Drop in a cable actuated post for $550 savings
Already down to $4,650 for the group...
Take a chance on a custom TI frame through Alibaba who probably builds moots' frames anyway, save another $3500 or so...
"Where are your products made?
100% of our frames, stems, seatposts and titanium accessories are crafted by hand in Steamboat Springs, Colorado."
$4,000 for a hardtail is flat out a dumb business proposition. Most people live paycheck to paycheck, and the people who ride all day for a living don't have the means to cover it. On top of that, this really isn't a good value for the groupset either
Please, do continue to explain to us why you don't know what you don't know.
Moors is whacked! 5k for a stock frsme?
They’re asking premium for a Ti bike that isn’t custom, in a day and age when custom Ti bikes are a dime a dozen.
That's all we wanna be, watch us walk
Current bike is a Solace OM-1 built with new school geometry - the front half of this thing is pretty similar to my backup bike (and Ibis Ripmo with this weird thing called a wireless shifter).
The main problem with this Moots is no Gates Carbon Drive. I want UHD for my next backup bike, but a titanium singlespeed, no belt drive equals non-starter...
Just so we are all clear though, 5k for a hardtail...I would never.
In a blind test, can you tell the difference between Moots vs. (carver, Desalvo, china build, seven cycles, Lynski, Salsa, etc.)
Think the wheel set are more of a factor in ride quality than frame.
I do remember my first time seeing a Moots price tag when window shopping there. I'll learn TIG and make my own, thanks
Love this “For those who like to make good use of the things they can find” be looking out for you in Wimbledon on one of these.
just send this pic to waltly and get the frame for $800
I can't see any cable gudie there :-(
Zip tie?
But singlespeed……… Singlespeed is for BMX.-