My LBS owner told me right before I ordered this bike that it is the worst time he’s ever experienced getting a bike. It’s not just having the frame made but getting all the components, especially the Shimano components. As I’ve been told, they will only stick to the same production schedule regardless of what demand dictates. He actually had just gotten a new bike in for himself, dismantled some components, just to put them on a bike one of the customers was waiting for. Now he’s waiting for those components himself.

On another note, I knew that as soon as I mentioned Moots, someone was going to comment on the cost. I’m just looking forward to getting my bike.