Talk to me about Moots Compact SL

[huck*this]

Hi Guys. Interested in a Moots compact SL. How do I tell if it actually and SL? I have a picture of the derailleur hanger. Was the Breezer dropouts an option? Solid one piece drop out with cut outs and this was the stock one? Or is the only way to tell if it is an SL is from the Breezer dropout.

Cheers and thanks in advance.

[kppolich]

If you can get the serial #to moots they should be able to tell you model/year/size.

[LJohnny]

Is this the one that was listed in DC Craig’s?

[huck*this]

Originally Posted by LJohnny

Is this the one that was listed in DC Craig’s?

It is.

[LJohnny]

I saw this bike in a couple of rides around rock creek pkwy but don’t know the previous owner

Well kept, I’d say. And a nice acquisition! Congrats!

[huck*this]

Originally Posted by LJohnny

I saw this bike in a couple of rides around rock creek pkwy but don’t know the previous owner

Well kept, I’d say. And a nice acquisition! Congrats!

PM sent.

[beeatnik]

Not an SL.

Solid non-replaceable hanger on the SL.

[huck*this]

Originally Posted by beeatnik

Not an SL.

Solid non-replaceable dropout on the SL.

Speak to me Al. I know you had one.

We posted at the same time.

[beeatnik]

Meant hanger not dropout.

As for my SL, back in the stable:

[madsciencenow]

Not trying to hijack your post, Justin but I am curious about the difference between the SL and RSL w/ 44mm HT. How different is the ride. Anyone want to comment?


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[beeatnik]

Details

6/4 Ti seems to have a more durable Champagneish finish. Less smudges and dullness after hitting it with Pledge than the RSL and Compact/CR:




2 cut outs in the dropout and the non replaceable hanger:


In terms of ride quality, stiffness and handling at the front end, there's no discernible difference between the 1 1/8 RSL vs the 44mm RSL (2.5% less planted than a high end carbon climbing bike). As for the Compact SL, I think it's a frame that offers more range in terms of tuning the ride quality and stiffness. Oh, and it planes (I'm serious).

Here's the stiffest incarnation of my SL

[huck*this]

Thanks for the awesome right up Al. I know you love talking about your Moots. With that being said. If it is not an SL is it a deal breaker if it is just a Compact? Was going to trade my Madone 9 for it.

[huck*this]

Here is a link to a bunch of pictures also in more detail of the frame.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folde..._gA_2k8McufWhk

[happycampyer]

Originally Posted by huck*this

Thanks for the awesome right up Al. I know you love talking about your Moots. With that being said. If it is not an SL is it a deal breaker if it is just a Compact? Was going to trade my Madone 9 for it.

If you are looking for a Moots of this vintage, I wouldn't be dissuaded by the fact that it's not an SL. SLs generally sell for a premium, so I would make sure that you are not paying the SL premium for a non-SL frame. Also, looking at the photos in the linked album, you can see the sticker that says 3/2.5 (vs. the 6/4 Reynolds badge that was affixed to SL frames). The non-SL frames were approximately .3lbs heavier than the SL counterpart but, according to Moots, the tubing was selected for the bikes to have a similar ride quality (the 6/4 tubes of the SLs were slightly smaller in diameter than those on the non-SL counterparts).

[huck*this]

Very well said and I do love the look of the paint on the moots. Unique. I’m actually trading my madone for it and we are due to chat this weekend about it. So we will see. Thanks for everyone pointing out the details and differences.

Cheers