Amgen tour of California 2012

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2012 Moots Psychlo-X RSL - First look

  • Jon Cariveau with Moots’s new Psychlo-X RSL

    Jon Cariveau with Moots’s new Psychlo-X RSL

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha

  • The fork offers massive mud clearance.

    The fork offers massive mud clearance.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha

  • The new fork with TRP hanger and Avid Shorty Ultimate brakes.

    The new fork with TRP hanger and Avid Shorty Ultimate brakes.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha

  • The new fork is designed to accommodate a crown mounted cable hanger; Moots choose a model made by TRP.

    The new fork is designed to accommodate a crown mounted cable hanger; Moots choose a model made by TRP.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha

  • Indents behind the brake pad holders allow 2.5mm more splay for better tire clearance.

    Indents behind the brake pad holders allow 2.5mm more splay for better tire clearance.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha

  • The new Moots-designed fork.

    The new Moots-designed fork.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha

  • Ti stem and spacers on top of the 44mm head tube.

    Ti stem and spacers on top of the 44mm head tube.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha

  • Moots’s dropout and plugged weld purge hole.

    Moots’s dropout and plugged weld purge hole.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha

  • Another look at the chainstay bridge option.

    Another look at the chainstay bridge option.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha

  • A Psychlo-X RSL without the chainstay bridge, which is an option for the bike; going without offers more mud clearance but the bridge stiffens the rear end for larger riders.

    A Psychlo-X RSL without the chainstay bridge, which is an option for the bike; going without offers more mud clearance but the bridge stiffens the rear end for larger riders.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha

  • Another look at the flattened top tube.

    Another look at the flattened top tube.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha

  • The heavily manipulated top tube is formed by Reynolds in the UK.

    The heavily manipulated top tube is formed by Reynolds in the UK.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha

  • Press-Fit 30 bottom bracket and a chainstay bridge on this model.

    Press-Fit 30 bottom bracket and a chainstay bridge on this model.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha

  • All the details; notice the nylon plug in the weld purge hole.

    All the details; notice the nylon plug in the weld purge hole.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha

  • Moots also provided the frames for Shimano’s neutral service at the US cyclo-cross nationals; though it’s the standard Psychlo-X, it’s still a darn nice ride, should a one-bike rider need a rig during their race.

    Moots also provided the frames for Shimano’s neutral service at the US cyclo-cross nationals; though it’s the standard Psychlo-X, it’s still a darn nice ride, should a one-bike rider need a rig during their race.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha