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Moots Zirkel MAX
Best in Category! ~ Short Travel Cross Country/Mountain
"Goodbye Smoothie. Hello Zirkel. We miss the full titanium Smoothie, but Moots does what Moots does and they do it well. For the 2008 model year Zirkel begins to make serious inroads into our lives here due to the ability to customize front triangles to match with a 9er or 6er Zirkel rear end which allows us to offer the Zirkel in three different formulas: The standard 26" wheeled Zirkel; A 29" wheeled version at no additional charge; AND a custom-sized Dreamride 69er version with 26" rear wheel and 29" front wheel for an additional $500. In 2009 the Zirkel will go up to 4" of travel, a welcome change. So here we have the Zirkel, listed with the other fantastic frames we have chosen to offer. Like the Smoothie before it, the Zirkel fills the short travel exotica position in our line-up. The XDreamMAX kit remains the same with basic model upgrades for 2008 and some really interesting changes for the 2009 model year. The geometry of the Zirkel remains the same as the Smoothie, which is why we are still with the program in a big way. Smoothie geometry is awesome! The chainstays on this bike are just right. Sizes are still wide ranging and the intent of the Zirkel is spot-on as it relates to its predesessor." ~ Lee Bridgers, Dreamride owner
Top dog Moots Zirkel build.
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Moots Zirkel Frame Sales
Dreamride's best-selling Moots bike, the Smoothie, has morphed into the Zirkel, still providing over three inches of travel from a Moots articulated arc rear suspension design that eliminates the need for a dropout pivot. The new placement of the shock eliminates stress on the downtube, an improvement for larger riders, for sure. Large sealed bearing pivots keep the frame just about maintenance free, and further enhance lateral stiffness. Zirkel comes in seven stock sizes.
Zirkel frame only: $3275
Add $500 for custom Dreamride geometry and 29 inch front wheel compatibility. All MSRP frame sales come with a Chris King headset and free shipping in the contintental United States, no tax out of Utah.
The MAX grouppo was originally formulated in 2004, specifically for the Moots Smoothie to produce the absolute ultimate cross country classic, a maxed-out version of the very best full titanium suspension frame. Over the years the group has retained the high end Shimano and SRAM drivetrain choices, but forks have really seen a drastic improvement with the addition of top end choices from Fox and Magura. With the MAX, a Zirkel is framed by a refined, elegant, and detailed state-of-the-art build. A traditional cross country bike for the gearhead with taste, the Zirkel MAX is best under an experienced rider with a level of smoothness and finesse to match the abilities of the bike. The Zirkel MAX is a way for a titanium hardtail rider to appreciate suspension without loosing touch with the ground, a way for a rider accustomed to All Mountain or freeride equipment to get back in touch with classic mountain biking. Each individual bike is suspension-tuned to your needs, from stable and smooth to hot and quick, but it will always reflect the frame's best attributes. There are no compromises in time it takes to build to achieve a balanced ride, smooth operation and a smart looking package. We lavish love onto your Zirkel as we would our own, outfitting each to balance one rider's body with the terrain at hand. Magura Marta SL disc brakes are the best ever for a bike like this (Marta SL Magnesium is now offered, as well), and if we didn't believe that, they wouldn't be on the bike. As for the Moots stem and bars, a collectable Moots looks out of place without them. If we didn't make you get them now, you would have to get them later. They lighten, strengthen and enhance the value of the complete bicycle. We use complete Shimano XTR drivetrain components (sometimes substituting an FSA carbon crankset, by choice of the client--looks great with carbon bars, derailleurs and details within the kit), combined with our handbuilt "SuperEgo" wheelset based on color-matched Chris King ISO hubs and Mavic rims tuned to your weight, tire choice and riding style. Even derailleur cabling is a cosmetic flourish set to the climate where you will be riding. The result of all this obsession is a light and strong parts kit that works hard to lessen maintenance costs and warrantee worries. As with all Dreamride parts formulas, each MAX bike is completely unique to the individual. Parts, modifications, frame construction and finish vary based on fit, needs and wants. An 18" Zirkel MAX weighs 25 pounds, complete with stainless steel Eggbeater pedals and water bottle cages. Examples of color coordination linked below on past Smoothie builds.
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$7995 for Shimano XTR MAX
7425 for MAX with Shimano XT drivetrain substitution
Add $500 for custom frame geometry and 29 inch front wheel.
Travel adjustable Marzocchi XC600SL (deduct $100 from listed price) or Fox F-series fork (29er or 26er) and Fox RP23 air shock.Immaculately built in Moab, Utah.
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Below are are a series of photos taken during a personal skills clinic performed by Dreamride staff for a Zirkel custom 69er client. You can combine the purchase of any Dreamride custom with a package of rides in Moab. There are special pricing advantages when reserved by someone coming from foreign shores. Email for details.
