
The Moots Routt RSL: This Could Be the Last Gravel Bike You Will Ever Buy
The titanium Moots Routt RSL is the most speed-oriented geometry in the Routt lineup. But is it the last gravel bike you’ll have to buy?
Title: Contributing Editor
Email: graepel@loladigitalmedia.com
Location: Biose, Idaho
I love to play outside. As a writer and gear tester for GearJunkie and Lola Digital Media, I get to play in the biggest sandbox with the best toys.
I submitted an article to Patagonia’s The Cleanest Line where I met a great mentor and editor, Mike Colpo. Mike graciously shared his time to help me hone my rough skills into a passion of storytelling.
My personal interests include Trail Running, Camping, Cycling, Skiing, Fly Fishing, Parenting.
May 25, 2022 | By Steve Graepel
The titanium Moots Routt RSL is the most speed-oriented geometry in the Routt lineup. But is it the last gravel bike you’ll have to buy?
May 25, 2022 | By Justin La Vigne and Steve Graepel
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