2005 Moots Compact SL - Updated Build on Page 4

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zachary
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I just picked this up a few weeks ago. Finally got all the bits swapped over from my Tarmac Pro SL . Full build details here and more pictures here. 6.8kg as pictured with changes to come...

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by Rumsas

Nice thing you got there. But how about a Moots stem? or is that only for 25,8mm bars? Love the handlebar though, looks so deep. Sweet bike

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Those welds are pure sex.

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really nice frame, really nice components. how does it ride campared to your tarmac?

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Great build, Moots is the best in the biz with their welds for sure! How do you like those C4 hubs? Gonna be building up an Enve wheelset and was planning on using Extralite hubs but have been hearing good things about these C4's. :beerchug:
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keep it simple, non screaming wheels, great bike.
diversity.....

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Rumsas wrote:Nice thing you got there. But how about a Moots stem? or is that only for 25,8mm bars? Love the handlebar though, looks so deep. Sweet bike


I think I'm going to stick with the 3T stem for awhile. I'll probably get the Moots Cinch seatpost when one comes along though!

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dcj9 wrote:really nice frame, really nice components. how does it ride campared to your tarmac?


The ride feels better than my Tarmac. It actually weighs exactly the same as my Tarmac how I last had it built. Descending on the Moots is solid and it feels great in a sprint. With some choice components this bike could be taken way down in weight. I think the frameset itself is actually lighter than the Tarmac Pro SL frameset.

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LiveFastRideHard wrote:Great build, Moots is the best in the biz with their welds for sure! How do you like those C4 hubs? Gonna be building up an Enve wheelset and was planning on using Extralite hubs but have been hearing good things about these C4's. :beerchug:


The C-4 hubs are amazing. Super lightweight and durable. Another plus is that they are fully serviceable with no tools needed. Also, they come with Phil Wood bearings which is always a plus!

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by RichTheRoadie

Why change anything? It's stunning and classic just as it is! Nicest bike I've seen on here in ages IMHO.

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zachary wrote:I think I'm going to stick with the 3T stem for awhile. I'll probably get the Moots Cinch seatpost when one comes along though!


I think that is a good call. Great looking bike, by the way.

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by AshesDust

That bike is pretty bad ass.

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Rich-Ti wrote:Why change anything? It's stunning and classic just as it is! Nicest bike I've seen on here in ages IMHO.

Actually, I've realised that stem is a de-logo'd 3T - get a Thomson to match the post and your sorted. Oh, and maybe a carbon railed saddle to lose the shiny rails that are currently there...

Then my comment will stand true! :thumbup:

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I actually had a Thomson X2 before, but the angle was too aggressive. I have Thomson on all my other bikes, so it's time for a bit of a change to mix things up.

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