Moots Routt CRD Frameset Info

Moots has been building titanium bikes by hand in Steamboat Springs, Colorado since 1981, and the Moots Routt CRD Frameset is the sharpest expression of what those four decades produce. CRD stands for Complete Race Design — a name that means exactly what it says. Built around Moots' RSL (Race Super Light) double-butted titanium tubeset and specced with Chris King components at every structural position, the Routt CRD brings Moots' renowned titanium ride quality into genuinely race-ready territory. It's the fastest frameset in the Routt gravel lineup, designed for riders who want a traditional geometry with performance-first intent and no visual clutter.

The RSL tubeset is Moots' lightest in the Routt family. Each tube is internally butted — thinner through the center to shed weight, thicker at the weld zones where structure demands material. This variable wall profile is what separates a race-oriented titanium frame from a heavier one: the 3al/2.5v titanium alloy goes where it's needed and nowhere else. The geometry reflects the CRD's purpose: seat angles ranging from 75° in the 50cm to 72.75° in the 60cm keep the rider over the pedals on climbs, while head angles spanning 71° to 72.25° across the size run provide steering that's precise without being nervous. Chainstays hold at 430mm across all seven sizes. Maximum tire clearance is 45c — enough for most gravel terrain, sized to keep the chassis responsive.

The rear end features precision 3D-printed titanium dropouts with flat-mount disc brake tabs and UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger) compatibility. The 3D printing process achieves tolerances that conventional machining struggles to match, resulting in exact brake rotor and axle alignment regardless of frame size. The T47 threaded bottom bracket shell is a deliberate choice over press-fit alternatives: a threaded interface resists the serviceability problems and creaking that press-fit designs can develop under hard miles. Up front, the Moots Gravel Fork (carbon) connects to a Chris King Aeroset 3 headset and the Moots MOD integrated cockpit — bar and stem in one unit with full internal cable and hose routing, a clean profile, and reduced flex compared to conventional two-piece setups. Three water bottle mounts and optional fender eyelets at the lower stays, mono stay, and bottom bracket give the CRD practical capability beyond pure race use.

The frameset includes the Moots Gravel Fork, Chris King Aeroset 3 headset with Moots CRD integrated spacer, Chris King T47 30i bottom bracket, and titanium spacers. Available in seven sizes from 50cm to 60cm. Finish options range from brushed titanium to full anodized colorways and premium etched designs. Every Moots frame is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Design Benefits

RSL Double-Butted Titanium: Moots' lightest titanium tubeset in the Routt lineup. Internally butted walls concentrate material at the weld joints and thin out through the center — removing weight where the frame doesn't need it without touching the structural zones that determine ride feel and durability.
3D-Printed Titanium Dropouts: Precision manufacturing that achieves tighter tolerances than conventional machining. Flat-mount disc tabs and thru-axle alignment are exact across the full size run, and UDH compatibility means long-term compatibility with current and future rear derailleurs.
T47 Threaded Bottom Bracket: A threaded shell that resists the creaking and press-fit frustrations that accumulate over hard gravel miles. Easier to service, more durable long-term, and compatible with a wide range of crankset standards via Chris King's T47 30i shell.
Moots MOD Integrated Cockpit: Bar and stem as a single unit with full internal routing. Cleaner aerodynamically, stiffer at the front end, and cleaner aesthetically — no external cables, no hose loops, no exposed hardware.
Handbuilt in Steamboat Springs: Every CRD is welded and finished by hand at Moots' Colorado facility by builders who ride. That's not a marketing detail — it's the reason Moots' titanium ride quality is consistent across decades of production and thousands of individual frames.

Final Take

The Routt CRD is what Moots builds when the brief is simple: make the fastest, lightest gravel frameset in the Routt lineup, and don't compromise on what makes a Moots a Moots. The RSL tubeset, 3D-printed titanium dropouts, T47 bottom bracket, and fully integrated cockpit represent considered engineering decisions, not spec-sheet upgrades. The Chris King headset and bottom bracket are included because they're the right components for a frame at this level. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty and available in seven sizes with an extensive finish menu, the Routt CRD is a frameset built to be ridden hard and kept for a long time. Starting from $8,799, it's the right investment for riders who plan to keep it that way.

Moots Routt CRD Frameset - Specifications

Frame Material:

Double-Butted Titanium

Fork:

Carbon

Headset:

Chris King

Seatpost:

27.2mm Required

Bottom Bracket:

Chris King T47

Stem:

Moots MOD

Handlebar:

Moots MOD

*Specifications are subject to change.

Moots Routt CRD Frameset Geometry

Size:

50

52

54

55

56

58

60

B. Seat Tube (c-t)

460

480

510

520

530

550

570

C. Top Tube Length

520

530

545

555

565

590

605

D. Head Tube Length

120

130

140

150

160

170

190

E. Chain Stay Length

430

F. BB Drop

71

69

68

G. Seat Tube Angle

75

74.25

74

73.5

73.25

73

72.75

H. Head Tube Angle

71

71.5

72

72.25

I. Stand Over Height

749.3

762

782.3

792.5

802.6

815.3

861.1

J. Wheel Size

700c

K. Stack

575

585

594

603

615

624

644

L. Reach

362

372

374

379

398

405

The RA Perspective

The Routt CRD is the bike we point people toward when they want the full Moots experience without any compromises in the build. The RSL tubeset is genuinely lighter than the rest of the Routt lineup — you feel it when you pick the frame up, and you feel it on the first climb. Moots titanium has a particular liveliness to it that's hard to describe without sounding vague, but riders who've been on carbon for years consistently come back surprised by how responsive it is. The CRD is the version of that feeling with the sharpest edge.

The integrated cockpit and full internal routing are details that matter more over time than they do on day one. A cleaner front end is easier to live with, and the MOD bar-stem unit is noticeably stiffer than a conventional two-piece setup — you notice it most on fast descents and out-of-the-saddle efforts where front-end flex becomes an annoyance. The Chris King T47 bottom bracket is the right call for a frame this good; threaded interfaces just don't cause problems the way press-fit can.

What we tell customers is this: if you're choosing between the Routt RSL and the CRD, the CRD is for riders who want the lightest option and value the integrated cockpit. If you're comparing to carbon gravel framesets at this price, the titanium ride quality, lifetime warranty, and handbuilt provenance shift the calculus considerably. This is a frame people ride for decades, not cycles.