Moots Routt 45 UDH Frame and Kit - Di2

Moots' Routt 45 Disc Frame with Di2 is the ultimate gravel and dirt frame. With utterly unequalled build quality and stunning looks, the Routt 45 is hand built at Moots' HQ in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, from US made, seamless titanium. The Routt 45 is an investment that will last a lifetime from one of the world's most prestigious bike manufacturers.

It has clearance for up to 700c x 50mm tyres. Even though the frameset can fit such large tyres, offering excellent comfort and control over the rough terrain that it is intended for, from deep forest tracks to chunky gravel roads, Moots has managed to create a geometry with short rear stays, creating a lively ride feel and snappiness that aids climbing and cornering agility. This is a frame that in many ways resembles an endurance road machine, in terms of feel and performance, more than a typical gravel specific bike.

Moots has been manufacturing titanium frames since 1991 and its name has become synonymous with the material. Confidence in its manufacturing is such that Moots offers a lifetime warranty against any defects in material and workmanship.

The Routt 45 is the latest in a long line of Routt frames from Moots, named after the county in which its headquarters sits, which features numerous, highly varied gravel tracks, incorporating everything from smooth surfaces to sand and large stones. It embodies many of the characteristics of its earlier iterations, developed by Moots' small staff of 17 craftsmen, but also features a new 3D-printed, flat-mount disc mount and dropout.

3D printing this vital part of the bike has various benefits. Due to the precision of this process, the part ensures perfect wheel alignment and brake mounting. It is also incredibly sustainable. To machine the dropout from a billet would result in 85% waste, whereas 3D printing it results in less than 10% waste. This brings the machining process in line with Moots' overall ethos of responsible business practice and minimising waste.

3D printing also allows the dropout to be hollow, creating a “tunnel” for Di2 cabling. The Routt 45 uses internal cabling for Di2 throughout, creating a clean aesthetic. The Routt 45 also features a third bottle mount on the underside of the downtube, meaning you can go further without a refill stop, or carry tools and spares in a tool bottle.

Available in seven different sizes, with specific tubing diameters and wall thicknesses for every frame size, it offers the best performance standard for riders of all weights and sizes.

Customisation is also central to Moots' work, with the frame being available in custom geometry and with a choice of finishes, including etching, anodising, and polishing. All of this means your Routt 45 can be totally unique a one-off bike, from a one-of-a-kind bike producer.

Kit includes: Titanium Cinch seat post, Chris King headset, head set spacers (20, 10, 5mm) and 2 titanium bottle cages.

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