Originally Posted by
Pendergast
For those who may not know, Kent Eriksen was the founder of Moots. The name Moots comes from an alligator shaped pencil eraser Eriksen had when he was a kid. The eraser would make a sound like "moots" when squeezed. I think Eriksen sold the company because it became bigger than he wanted to deal with then started up Kent Eriksen Cycles. Both companies are still located in Steamboat Springs, CO.
I would not recommend Eriksen unless you are sure you will love your bike.
My SO had a very bad experience with Kent and a poorly built frame.
A friend of mine lives in Steamboat and she said that she heard that Kent got bought out and forced out of Moots.
My SO later got an Independent Fabrications Steel Crown Jewel, that he is very happy with.
If he goes titanium next it will be another IF bike.