Moots Vamoots DR Custom Dream Build!

Many people know that Moots is synonymous for performance and high quality. These beautiful frames have been handcrafted of titanium with love in Colorado for decades. I can now personally attest to this quality and pride in workmanship and I am excited to announce Ride-a-Bike as a Moots dealer.

To make a splash with our newly found relationship with Moots, I decided to build a disc road bike focused on comfort and endurance. I wanted this build to not only be a showcase to the limitless possibilities of custom bike building we can do here at Ride-a-Bike, but to also show off the NoGas custom wheel program with a lovely set of turquoise R45 centerlock, thru axle hubs. All the while, this bike will be put through the rigors of Western and Piedmont North Carolina scenic AND rough roads. 

I'll let the build spec and pictures do the talking. If you would like to check this bike out in person or you have any questions about building a custom road, mountain or gravel bike AND/OR wheels, please do not hesitate to contact me at calvin@rideabike.com.

Build list:

Moots Vamoots DR 56cm with 10mm extra length added to head tube

Moots/ENVE collab disc road tapered 12mm thru axle carbon fork

Chris King Inset headset

ENVE SES Aero 44cm handlebars

ENVE SES 100mm stem

ENVE layback 27.2 seat post

Brooks Cambium C17 cutaway carbon saddle

Dura-Ace 9100 shifter/brake

Dura-Ace 9100 hydraulic calipers

Dura-Ace 160/140 rotors

Dura-Ace RD-9100 rear derailleur 

Dura-Ace FD-9100 front derailleur

Dura-Ace CS-R9100 11-30t cassette

Rotor 3D+ 172.5mm cranks 50/34 with elliptical rings

Chris King R45 28-h 12x100 centerlock front hub

Chris King R45 28-h 142x12 centerlock rear hub

HED Belgium Plus 28-h rims

Sapim CX-Ray black spokes

Sapim Polyax alloy spoke nipples

Continental Gatorskin 700x28c tires

Jamis Defcon 1 - Bike of the Week 2018-04-23

The Jamis Defcon 1 is a serious bike for a serious rider! 160mm of travel will soak up nearly everything! Other highlights include a Fox 36 fork, NoTubes wheels, Shimano XT 11 speed drivetrain, MP4 suspension technology, Enduro bearings, 10mm shock hardware, and 15mm thru axles, and more!

You can see all the details on the Jamis website. 

Jamis Trail X - Bike of the Week 2018-04-02

This new Jamis Trail X Expert mountain bike is a great choice for the trails in the Gastonia and Charlotte areas. The light aluminum frame, 1x Shimano Deore drivetrain, and 100mm air fork will have you smiling for the entire ride! :) 

Full spec list can be found on the Jamis website. Stop by Ride-A-Bike in Gastonia, NC and take a look and test ride. 

2018 Tune Up Packages in Gastonia, NC

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Salsa Timberjack GX1 27.5+ - Bike of the Week 2018-03-05

The Salsa Timberjack GX1 hardtail mountain bike is a trail machine! The aluminum frame is designed around 27.5x3.0 (27.5+) or 29x2.6" tires and 120mm of fork travel. The alternator dropouts allow for many wheelbase options or as a single speed. This particular bike features the SRAM NX drivetrain. Take a look at Salsa's website for detailed specs. 

Interested? Stop by the shop and let's talk or give us a call at 877-574-0656.

Jamis Ventura Comp - Bike of the Week 2018-02-20

The refined Ventura series has won Bicycling’s coveted Editor’s Choice award numerous times. This Jamis Ventura Comp offers a sporty, yet comfortable ride at a great price. Notable features include an aluminum frame, disc brakes, a full monocoque carbon fork and steer tube, tapered head tube, and the Shimano Sora R3000 group.

Stop by the store today for a test ride or call 877-574-0656 with your questions. 

Marin Rift Zone 2 29 - Bike of the Week 2018-02-12

The 2018 Marin Rift Zone 2 is a fast rolling bike that is ideal for adventures of nearly any type in our region! The highlights include 29" wheels, 120mm of travel with RockShox suspension components, boost spacing, a dropper post, SRAM NX 1x11 drivetrain, and Shimano hydraulic brakes.

A full list of specs can be found on Marin's website. Stop by the store or give us a call (877-574-0656) if you're ready to step up your mountain bike game!