Moots Scrambler Adventure Bike: Mountain bike or gravel bike? The main thing is titanium!

The new Moots Scrambler breaks down the boundaries between gravel bikes and MTBs. The bike manufacturer based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is expanding its product range with an "adventure bike". The Scrambler is aimed at bikers who are travelling on particularly challenging backcountry routes. According to the manufacturer, the new model has been designed for the roughest backcountry routes. The geometry of the bike is designed around drop bars to allow riders different grip positions. In addition, the frame offers sufficient space for 29-inch and 2.4-inch wide tyres and combines this with Moots' typical titanium processing. The Scrambler is a direct successor to the Moots Routt ESC and the Baxter, but differs in the integration of a 100-millimetre suspension fork.

Moots Scrambler in detail

• Price complete bike: 8195 - 9490 Euro
• Price frameset: 4660 Euro
• Frame material: Titanium
• Wheel size: 29"
• Maximum tyre clearance: 2.4"
• Suspension travel: 100 mm
• Special features: at least 3 bottle cage options, various mounting points, Boost rear triangle, geometry for drop bars, dropper post compatible, limited offer

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Titanium frame with built-in comfort

For the rear triangle of the Scrambler, Moots relies on the brand-typical Wishbone seat stay construction and uses a tube set similar to that of the Routt 45 gravel bike. The front triangle of the Scrambler consists of double-butted titanium tubes, which in turn are similar to those of the Moots MXC mountain bike. This combination of gravel and MTB elements is intended to create a particularly versatile bike. Ultra-distance athlete and Moots rider Kyle Richardson is certain that the Scrambler has enabled him to ride further than would have been possible with a conventional gravel bike.

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As an adventure bike, the Scrambler has numerous mounting options for bottles and equipment. There is space for three bottle cages in the main frame. There are also mounting points on the underside of the down tube for additional bottles or luggage, a mounting option for a frame bag on the top tube and mounting points on the underside of the top tube for a screw-on frame bag. The transport options are rounded off by eyelets for a pannier rack on the rear triangle. For riders who don't shy away from trails, the Scrambler offers an integrated guide for a mechanical dropper post. The Shimano GRX lever on the left-hand side, which is fitted as standard on the complete bike, can be used to operate the dropper post.

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Geometry

Limited availability

The Moots Scrambler will only be produced for a limited period. Both the complete bikes and the framesets are only available until the end of January 2026. The bike is offered in a standard brushed finish, but can also be ordered in all of Moots' premium anodised finishes. Exclusively for Scrambler customers, there is also a very limited "Topo" anodisation, which includes the entire frame, stem and seat post. This special colour variant underlines the exclusive character of the bike and is likely to be particularly coveted by collectors. The complete bike in brushed finish costs 8195 euros. The version with premium anodising costs 9060 euros. The exclusive topo anodising is available for 9490 euros. If you are only interested in the frameset, you can purchase this in the brushed version for 4660 euros.

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The Moots Scrambler Adventure complete bike

• Suspension fork: RockShox SID SL Ultimate
• Shift group: Shimano GRX RX22 / XT M8100
• Cassette: Shimano XT 10-51 teeth
• Crank: Shimano XT 36 teeth, 170 mm
• Wheels: Chris King MTN30 AL 29 inch Boost
• Tyres: WTB Macro 2.4 inch
• Stem: Moots Titanium
• Seatpost: Moots Titanium
• Handlebars: Zipp XPLR Service Course
• Price: 8195 Euro

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