Moots has rolled out a significant refresh to its Routt titanium gravel platform, bumping tire clearance from 50mm up to 57mm, giving the carbon fork a wider stance, and routing cables internally through a proprietary alloy stem. These updates reflect the growing trend toward broader rubber, quicker riding, and increasingly technical gravel routes. According to Moots, the philosophy behind the Routt remains unchanged—what’s different is the range of terrain it can now tackle.
The Routt is built around 50mm tires, which Moots points to for their ability to run at lower pressures, deliver extra traction, and maintain momentum across chunky surfaces. Even with the added capability, the brand insists the Routt stays versatile enough for racing, bikepacking, and long-distance endurance efforts.
It’s becoming clear that 57mm is the new benchmark for gravel clearance. Canyon’s latest Grail and Factor’s Elara both arrived with similar room for wide tires, and Specialized’s new Crux offers 55mm. Cross-country mountain bike tires are showing up more often on gravel bikes, and tire manufacturers are steadily expanding their wider offerings.
To accommodate the extra volume, Moots reworked both the frame and fork. A 3D-printed chainstay yoke now allows a 1x drivetrain with a 48-tooth chainring while preserving 2x compatibility. The bottom bracket uses a BSA threaded standard, and chainstays stretch to 437mm.
The redesigned fork features a D-shaped steerer that lets brake hoses run through the head tube. Combined with Moots’ in-house titanium stem, this creates a fully integrated cockpit. Head tube angles range from 70 to 70.75 degrees depending on frame size, and fork rake measures 57mm on smaller frames and 50mm on larger ones.
Riders can opt for mullet drivetrains or SRAM Full Mount XPLR groupsets, both supported by the brand’s own UDH dropouts. Internal routing makes the Routt electronic-only, though it remains compatible with both electronic and mechanical dropper posts.
Two Frame Tiers
What were once separate models—the Routt and Routt RSL—are now positioned as base and premium versions of the same platform. The standard Routt uses straight-gauge 3/2.5 titanium, while the RSL is built from double-butted tubing. Moots says the RSL upgrade sheds weight and delivers a snappier, more responsive ride under pedaling load. The standard frame suits all-around riding, while the RSL is aimed at performance-focused riders.
The Routt RSL frame is expected to ship in early 2027.
The standard Routt frame includes three bottle cage mounts, a top tube mount, and—on the non-RSL version—mudguard mounts plus the option for rack mounts.
Pricing for the updated Moots Routt starts at $5,499 for the base frameset. Complete builds run $9,999 for Force XPLR AXS, $10,199 for a Force/X0 12-speed mullet setup, and $12,499 for Red XPLR AXS. All builds come with Nobl Far 50 wheels laced to either DT Swiss 350 or Chris King R45D hubs, wrapped in Vittoria Terreno T30 50mm tires.
The Routt can be ordered now, with Routt RSL pricing to be revealed closer to its launch.
