Readers Rides : Brien’s Moots

Model

Moots – Vamoots CR – 2010

Mileage

5,000 per year

Price when new

Frame only : $3,000

Specification

SRAM Red groupset, Reynolds Wheels, Ritchey Finishing kit

Memorable Moment

The Windy 500 – an annual 4 day 500 mile ride here in Wisconsin organized by a good friend.

Owners Description

When I turned 45 a friend suggested it was time I bought my dream car, but I hate cars, so thought my dream bike would be better. I tried just about every frame material I could and like the ride of titanium the best…and fell in love with the timeless look of the Moots. The welds are off the charts in terms of precision and quality. When I built the bike I tried to keep it simple. Black, white and grey…and not get too cute with fancy colors I would get tired of. Two years with her and still love every mile. Rating out of 10? 9.5