Just in case you thought the Moots Routt CRD wasn’t exclusive enough, the Steamboat, Colorado, titanium specialists have been busy working on this ultra-limited-edition version.
Based on the ‘standard’ Routt CRD, the limited-edition bike gets Moots' lightweight RSL titanium tubing, along with 3D-printed Universal Derailleur Hanger dropouts, a T47 bottom bracket, an all-new integrated cockpit and Moots' carbon gravel fork.
The California Dreamin’ Routt CRD isn’t your average gravel bike, though – it comes with another layer of exclusivity and a price tag of $15,899.
Even more exclusive
The California Dreamin’ Routt CRD is a collaboration with Chris Johnston of Outdoor Bros.
The finish of the bike is inspired by Johnston's ride along the west coast of California, from the Pacific Coast Highway to the gravel routes in the Sierra Nevada.
"I wanted a bike that could adapt seamlessly to whatever terrain I encountered," Johnston explains. "It needed to have both capability and personality, capturing the essence of California style and performance."
Fine-art finishing
What that means is a Moots CRD with a massively labour-intensive finish. Moots told us it takes three full working days to complete the finish alone.
The finish involves a meticulous anodising treatment that shifts from a high-voltage blue to a vibrant pink. It is paired with hand-finished checkerboard graphics and subtle skull details.
Moots' in-house specialist Richard Jara completes each frameset by hand, meaning no two frames from this limited run are alike.
"The anodising process is like painting with voltage, and Jara is Michelangelo,” says Johnston. “Every frame will have nuances, subtle colour shifts, and intentional imperfections that add character and depth. It’s raw, refined and thoughtfully detailed."
A frameset or complete bike can be ordered from Moots, but the run is limited to 25, so it won’t be around for long.
The complete bike includes:
- Moots Routt CRD titanium frame
- SRAM Red XPLR drivetrain
- Zipp 303 XPLR SW wheels
- Premium components from Chris King and WTB
