While looking at the Moots website and dreaming about a new frame, I was wondering are there really two different frames? I only see pictures of the Mooto-X YBB.........is the plain old Mooto-X and hardtail? If not, what are the differences? Pictures?

Thanks for answering my dumb questions.

Steve

While looking at the Moots website and dreaming about a new frame, I was wondering are there really two different frames? I only see pictures of the Mooto-X YBB.........is the plain old Mooto-X and hardtail? If not, what are the differences? Pictures?

Thanks for answering my dumb questions.

Steve
Yup. mooto-x is a plain old hradtail, and the mooto-x ybb is the softtail.

I'd take either of them:-)

B

I'd take either of them:-)

B
Thanks for clarifying that and for sure either one would do.

I put in a few hours a week during the summer months at a LBS and we order Moots frames for customers. They are absolutely beautiful works. Once I get back to work (out-sourced in May), I will have to save my sheckels or maybe sell off one of my kids!

Steve

Just wanted to drop in and off my $.02 FWIW.
Got my Mooto-X YBB in 2000 and it is my most cherished ride. They didn't offer the hard-tail then so it's nice to have the option...but I'll tell you that the YBB (combined with my WB CX-1) is about as smooooooooth as you could want and sticks to the trail like glue. You've already mentioned the quality of the work (outstanding!) but my middle-aged body likes the YBB more & more everytime I throw a leg over it -not that that was the reason I got it or that you should but it is sweet. I'm sure the HT is too (have ridden a kiddie wheel version -very nice...for a 'little" ride but never the two-niner HT).

I'm sure you'll be happy with either -hell, get both :D

Also, if you haven't already check out MikeSee's Great Divide Race Reports and corresponding equipment profiles...not that I needed validation on my bike but hearing his comments and incredible results were gratifying. Amazing stuff.

Best of luck,
ssRR

I'm sure you'll be happy with either -hell, get both :D

On the side of the shock unit of the YBB, there is a very small allen key bolt. When tightened, it locks the unit out, making it a hardtail, and therefore the same thing as the straight Mooto X.

Said another way, if you want both, just buy the YBB version and carry a micro allen key.

On the side of the shock unit of the YBB, there is a very small allen key bolt. When tightened, it locks the unit out, making it a hardtail, and therefore the same thing as the straight Mooto X.

Said another way, if you want both, just buy the YBB version and carry a micro allen key.
That's good to know. Actually, since I am in the same "middle-aged" boat as ssRR, the YBB might just be the ticket. At age 48, I still feel strong with lots of good years left (one of my long distance riding buddys is my dad who is 71), but a little cushion on the tush might feel fine.

Steve

That's good to know. Actually, since I am in the same "middle-aged" boat as ssRR, the YBB might just be the ticket. At age 48, I still feel strong with lots of good years left (one of my long distance riding buddys is my dad who is 71), but a little cushion on the tush might feel fine.

Steve


I would love to see you on a moots ybb--it could match the one that I am dreaming about. I'll be at TRTP on sunday am. hope to see you and Gary there although charlie is talking about a road ride.

I would love to see you on a moots ybb--it could match the one that I am dreaming about. I'll be at TRTP on sunday am. hope to see you and Gary there although charlie is talking about a road ride.
Will be at TRTP for sure. Maybe 7 or 7:30.