Moxie Mx3
£795.00
Mox·ie (mŏk′sē) n. | Courage; guts | Aggressive energy; initiative | Skill; know-how.
“The Moxie inspires confidence and makes you want to push it further and faster…This bike isn’t just a great descender; it can be ridden all day, trail centres, a razz in the woods, uplifts at your local DH track and all-mountain adventures. Nothing is out of bounds for the Pipedream Moxie!” – IMBikemag
The ride.
We set the benchmark and painted it hot pink!
The Moxie gives you that raw, authentic, riding experience. Feel connected to the trail in a way that’s only possible on a hardtail, safe in the knowledge that our signature Drop Optimized Geometry® is designed to put you in control. This is a hardtail ready for anything you can throw at it, and if you want to try and find the limits of the Moxie’s capabilities be our guest, but don’t say we didn’t warn you…
“These go to eleven.”
The evolution has continued and this latest version of the Moxie is even more capable whilst keeping the unmistakable style that made the original Moxie so special.
“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” – Pablo Picasso
Useful things to know.
The Moxie Mx3 is the most current model. Compared to the previous Mx2, it has a longer head tube and uses the same top tube as The Full Moxie so is it can run the latest, long-travel 29er forks. The chainstay yoke has also been widened for more tyre clearance.
- Frame-only (includes sliders, bolts and guides)
- Optimised for 140-170mm travel fork
- 29er, 27.5+, 27.5 or ‘mullet’.
- 64-degree head angle.
- 77.5-degree seat angle for easier climbing.
- Our signature, optimised, dropper-specific seat tube.
- 3 sizes to fit riders from approx’ 4’11” to 6’3” (1.5-1.9m).
- Custom butted, heat treated CrMo 4130.
- 44mm head tube (fits all steerer tubes).
- CNC CS/BB yoke for compliance and more tyre clearance.
- 1 set of bottle bosses on DT.
- Sliding dropouts give +16mm of chainstay length adjustment.
- Includes M12xP1.75 Boost™ rear axle.
- Metal headbadge.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Most questions about sizing, component choice or shipping are answered in the section at the link below.
F.A.Q.Quality in design.
It takes moxie and a no-compromise approach to design and develop a bike this capable and the Moxie has redefined what’s possible from a steel hardtail. Our goal was to build the ultimate all-mountain hardtail, engineered to avoid the use of any external reinforcement but compromising nothing in strength or performance.
The only way to do this was to design and make custom, multi-butted tubing that’s redefined the possibilities and set a new benchmark. In addition, we use custom CNC yokes to not only enhance the performance and strength but give a distinctive aesthetic, contrasting beautifully with the clean lines and organic curves of the frame.
Our signature Drop Optimized Geometry® is a core element of our design philosophy and allow riders to spec the longest dropper post possible on their frame size. Get low, get stable, and get confident.
“Embrace modern, forward thinking sizing and open up a new world of performance.” – IMBikemag
With the best tubing, inspired geometry and exceptional manufacturing, the Moxie is the result of our dedication to making the highest performance bicycle frames.
Colours.
![](https://www.pipedreamcycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/moxie-2020-vvd-pink-300x150.jpg)
![](https://www.pipedreamcycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Sirius-Silver-Fox.jpg)
![](https://www.pipedreamcycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Desert.jpg)
![](https://www.pipedreamcycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/moxie-2020-vvd-blue-300x150.jpg)
For 2023, Long/470mm frames are offered in Neon Pink, Silver Fox and Jet Black.
- Neon Pink: the original, iconic, ‘eye-burning’ colour that’s the epitome of Moxie.
- Silver Fox: a metallic silver that’s often mistaken for Ti.
- Jet Black: a classic, dark, gloss black.
Unpainted frames.
The unpainted Moxie frame is not bare unfinished metal: there’s no visible colouring at the heat-affected zone (HAZ). It has a black EPD corrosion-resistant surface finish (internally and externally). The frames are supplied with a pack that includes a metal self-adhesive head badge, HRWT (Heat Resistant Water Transfer) decals and the standard frame hardware (sliding dropout inserts, bolts, rear axle, clips and guides).
For a ‘factory finish’, we recommend you have the frame professionally painted: the decals should be clear-coated or lacquered for durability and protection. If you require the decals file in SVG format (or similar), contact us.
Technical information data sheet.
Custom tubing.
The long readFrame-only. Images of bike for illustration only. Specification of frame is subject to change without prior notice.
Geometry Data
Longish | Long | Longer | |
A: Head Angle | 64° | 64° | 64° |
B: Seat Angle (effective) | 77.5° | 77.5° | 77.5° |
C: ST C-T | 395 | 420 | 420 |
D: TT Length (effective) | 580 | 610 | 650 |
E: HT Length | 105 | 105 | 105 |
F: BB Drop | -64 | -64 | -64 |
G: Chainstay Length | 425-441 | 425-441 | 425-441 |
H: Wheelbase | 1198-1214 | 1224-1240 | 1264-1280 |
X: Reach | 440 | 470 | 510 |
Y: Stack | 642 | 642 | 642 |
Geometry Schematic
Drop Optimized Geometry®
This is our philosophy, a combination of what we believe to be the best possible geometry for mountain bikes. A balanced blend of confidence, comfort and efficiency, Drop Optimized Geometry® gives you all the encouragement you need.
“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” – Pablo Picasso
Optimize v. (used with object), op·ti·mized, op·ti·miz·ing.
to make as effective, perfect, or useful as possible.
to make the best of.
to take the full advantage of
Still with us and want to go further? Then read on…
DOGLong, Longer and now Longish…..what does that even mean?
When we launched the Moxie, it was only available in 2 sizes as we were confident that our Drop Optimized Geometry® could fit most riders between 5’5”/1.65m and 6’4”/1.93m. QED.
However, with only 2 sizes the normal monikers of small (S), medium (M), large (L) and extra-large (XL) didn’t seem appropriate so we chose Long and Longer instead. S/M and L/XL might have been more recognisable but really, they’re not that much more informative without ‘numbers’: one brands’ medium might be another brands’ large and herein lies the problem with labelling. With the addition of smaller sizes to our line-up, Longish was the natural choice. Confused?
This is one of the reasons why geometry tables are provided. But, how do you use this data?
If you compare our geometry to the data for your current bike (or some other reference frame), this should give you some indication of fit.
Designed for dropper posts.
Our Drop Optimized Geometry® can accommodate most riders between 4’11”/1.50m and 6’4”/1.93m with the selection of the appropriate length dropper post.
Current dropper posts offer around 100-215mm of adjustment allowing a wide range of riders to fit a frame with a 16.5″/420mm seat tube. Maximum usable length of seat tube is 260mm.
The table below illustrates recommended frame size for rider height.
“The ultimate do-anything hardtail?” – Mountain Biking UK
“A beautifully-finished, feature-rich steel shredder with fantastic ride quality.” – Mountain Biking UK
“Excellent ride that suits both aggressive blasts in the woods and all-day missions in the hills.” – Mountain Biking UK
“Impeccably-built frame, with neat welds and lovely finishing touches.” – Mountain Biking UK
“Bang-on geometry gives the [Moxie] a lovely balance between high-speed stability and agility in the turns.” – Mountain Biking UK
“…a simply beautiful frame, and super-versatile too…” – Mountain Biking UK
MBUK
“The Moxie inspires confidence and makes you want to push it further and faster…This bike isn’t just a great descender; it can be ridden all day, trail centres, a razz in the woods, uplifts at your local DH track and all-mountain adventures. Nothing is out of bounds for the Pipedream Moxie!” – IMBikemag
“This is the most competent and confidence inspiring hardtail I’ve ever ridden. If you’re interested in hardcore hardtails, then this should definitely be on top of the shortlist. Embrace modern, forward thinking sizing and open up a new world of performance.” – IMBikemag
“…a point ‘n shoot n’ hang the **** on superstar…” – enduro-mtb
“…the Moxie sings like Jimi Hendrix’s guitar.” – enduro-mtb
“…phenomenally capable and brutally fast…the Moxie is the most potent hardtail we have ridden.” – enduro-mtb
“The Pipedream Moxie is a beautiful bruiser of a bike…For aggressive riders who want a hardtail to winch and plummet enduro style trails the Pipedream Moxie is a great bike: the attention to detail is fantastic, it climbs like an eMTB and descends like a runaway steam train.” – enduro-mtb
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