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It's finally here, my long awaited custom S&S coupled Hampsten Titanio (Moots Vamoots) and I am thrilled with the result. Working with Steve Hampsten has been an absolute pleasure and a Masters class in frame design. Although I thought, and my LBS owner agreed, that I was a candidate for a custom frame (long torso, short legs), I was a little leery of going custom (I was afraid I'd get what I asked for without really knowing what I needed). So for me, working with Steve on this frame was the way to go. He walked me through the relationship of head and seat tube angles as well as explaining the importance of BB drop, front to center and trail in designing my frame. After working with Steve I felt much more likely to get the bike I wanted and needed.
As for the frame itself...art. As all who've owned Moots before me have said, the welds are phenominal; I really don't know how Chris, Jason, Brad and the rest of the Moots team do it. And I am pleased with the little things, like the Hampsten Cinghiale/War Pig vs. Mr. Moots on the rear brake bridge. A truly custom touch by people who obviously love what they do.
Many thanks to those on the forum (Terry, Phat, Alien, Wayne and others) who have helped either knowingly or unknowingly in getting me to this point. A few frame pics for now, updated build pics and details when complete.
As for the frame itself...art. As all who've owned Moots before me have said, the welds are phenominal; I really don't know how Chris, Jason, Brad and the rest of the Moots team do it. And I am pleased with the little things, like the Hampsten Cinghiale/War Pig vs. Mr. Moots on the rear brake bridge. A truly custom touch by people who obviously love what they do.
Many thanks to those on the forum (Terry, Phat, Alien, Wayne and others) who have helped either knowingly or unknowingly in getting me to this point. A few frame pics for now, updated build pics and details when complete.
