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The Loop build is for those who steep mountains and need a fast efficient road bike that is comfortable on the long haul. We offer three styles of handlebar to suit your needs and preferences; drop, flat or mustache bar. With a Moots Psychlo-X or a Serotta or Lynskey CX frame, you can have the option to go off-road on a whim. Suited up with a Serotta Classique, Moots Vamoots or Lynskey Cooper frame (Lynskey is the choice for the budget conscious), you will end up with a bike that can handle the steepest mountain passes. The kit is flexible, allowing combinations of a select group of road bike components. We will combine mid-level parts such as SRAM Apex and Campy Chorus with upper level parts from the SRAM Red and Force or Campy Super Record and Record groups. For mustache builds we use Shimano Dura Ace or SRAM barcon shifters. For flat bars we use SRAM grip shifters. For drop bars we use any of the current upper end SRAM or Campy ergo shifters. Cranks can be triple or compact; FSA, Campy, SRAM. Lower gearing offers relief from relentless steep climbs, saving your knees and lungs for help with even longer distances. This build was inspired by La Sal Mountain Loop Road, a nasty pavement ride that heads up into the La Sal Mountains just outside of Moab, skirts the peaks at almost 10 thousand feet, then drops down into Castle Valley. There are sections of dirt road and chip seal, cattle guards and random potholes. The road twists like Chubby Checker and gets brutally steep on the up and down. This build not only works for keeping you fresh during mountain rides, it builds a perfect casual century bike, especially if the century involves climbing. This build is similar to our Dirt Road Flyer (DRF) build for rigid 29ers, using custom Moots titanium stem and post. The wheels are Dreamride-built with a choice of Mavic road rims combined with Campy Record black or Chris King hub colors (SRAM and Shimano compatible). Each wheelset is built specifically for the client's body type and weight.
Moab Rental Clone (MRC) Parts Kit
The MRC parst list is based on our Moab fleet, obviously EXTREMELY well-tested. This is where budget considerations come into play, but performance and durability must not suffer. It is a "workman" parts list including XT, X-9 and specific chosen lower level parts designed for hard work. Anyone who rents bikes in Moab knows the drill. Things below a certain level of quality fall apart. Shit happens, so you must replace drivetrain parts on a regular basis. The MRC is specifically manipulated to enhance the performance and affordability of Ventana and Lynskey frames. These individual (and customized) parts are chosen to be compatible, solid, reliable and easy to maintain. The rough trail version of a MRC grouppo starts with a mid-range Marzocchi, Magura, Rock Shox or Fox fork and includes Shimano Deore trigger shifters, XT rear derailleur, FSA Mega K-Force Afterburner cranks (outboard bearing). Wheels are XT disc hubs-Mavic XM321 rims-DT spokes. Brakes are Magura Louise. WTB Pure-V saddles. King headset (or for the same reliability and ease of service at a lower price, WTB Greaseguard). Thomson seatpost and stem. FSA XC-190 bar or equivalent. If you want a great deal on a complete bike with the MRC group, consider one of our MOAB FLEET BIKES new or used. For updates on bikes available, click on SEASONAL SALES
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