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Following my thread last week with pics of my new frame... Now I have finally finished the build and was able to take it out for its first shakedown today.

If someone had told me how different it would have been to ride over my Santa Cruz Heckler (which I have been riding in various guises for 5 years) - I wouldn't have believed them!

I had so much fun today, my new bike is amazing to ride! ๐Ÿ˜€

Very happy indeed. Anyway, here are some pics of the bike for those of you that are interested.

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Part way through todays ride...
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Posted : 29/01/2012 5:17 pm
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Got to say, that is a great looking bike. U know nothing about ibis other than I want one!


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 5:22 pm
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Looks good, only thing I personally would change would be that those brakes look quite overkill? Enjoy the ride!


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 5:26 pm
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Very nice enjoy


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 5:36 pm
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Nice - I nearly bought a Mojo but the 1/2 price 5 spot frame was a no brainer.
Haldon I see - I was there today, weather man said rain at 3pm & got exactly right!


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 6:16 pm
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Haldon I see - I was there today, weather man said rain at 3pm & got exactly right!

Good spot from a fence and mud! Haldon is a great place to go on the first ride out....not too far to walk if something goes wrong with the bike!

I had an early morning spin and I was gone again by 11am, so missed the weather. Now sat at home up on Dartmoor and the white stuff is falling (slightly).


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 6:20 pm
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How is it different to your H?


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 6:21 pm
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Now THAT is true bike porn.......


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 6:22 pm
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How is it different to your H?

The only way I can explain it is...'it was less hard work'...not sure if that makes sense?

I handled better, it gripped better, it flowed better, it worked harder.

In another few rides I might be able to put a finger on it, but that's the only way I can explain it at the moment.


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 6:26 pm
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i also spotted haldon, but now he's ^ said it, it doesn't count, does it? ๐Ÿ˜ณ
waved at you Mark, at the zebra crossing, but don't think you recognised me.


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 6:41 pm
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How is it different to your H

Lighter (although that makes no difference ๐Ÿ™„ ), different suspension, different geometry, and different material.

Couldn't really get more different.

That stem is offensively long!


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 6:46 pm
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waved at you Mark, at the zebra crossing, but don't think you recognised me.

Sorry mate, me not paying attention - I was trying to do the red in under half an hour but I start the clock from the top of the climb up the old A38 so the hub isn't the start/finish.

I thought it was colder up there today than it was riding through icy puddles on Exmoor yesterday

Did you get wet?
It just started sleeting lightly as I got to St Andrews.


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 6:54 pm
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Your stem is too long


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 7:01 pm
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Nice.

But isnt the rear tyre the wrong way around?


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 7:08 pm
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That's a nice bike


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 7:15 pm
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No that is tidy , hats off


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 7:22 pm
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Lovely.

I'd half the travel, flip the stem and lose the uppydowny post were I lucky enough to own it!


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 7:23 pm
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Nice bike, Slightly off topic, always wondered what that little elastic band looking thing round the left side of the fork is, guessing its used to measure something? Got a Suntour Epicon fork that doesnt have one.


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 7:25 pm
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always wondered what that little elastic band looking thing round the left side of the fork is, guessing its used to measure something? Got a Suntour Epicon fork that doesnt have one.

Its for measuring sag ๐Ÿ˜†


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 7:28 pm
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Your stem is too long

Yep, ran out of money. ๐Ÿ™ Should have a shorter one on there in the next couple of weeks.

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Nice.

But isnt the rear tyre the wrong way around?

Nope - but you did make me go and check!


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 7:31 pm
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Lighter (although that makes no difference ), different suspension, different geometry, and different material.

Couldn't really get more different.

Thanks but my Q was in what way was it different, which the OP managed to figure about and answer.

Keep reading the magazines ๐Ÿ™„

Oh and I've never said weight didn't matter.


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 7:54 pm
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I feel there's something very perverse about bikes that cost multiple thousands of pounds having Superstar logos visible on them. Kinda like throwing a dead octopus at the Mona Lisa .


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 8:03 pm
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lol good answer

what's it weight in at?


 
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I feel there's something very perverse about bikes that cost multiple thousands of pounds having Superstar logos visible on them. Kinda like throwing a dead octopus at the Mona Lisa .

For as long as they keep the hand cramps away (excel grip), then the logo's will stay. ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 8:08 pm
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Awesome bike buddy

Makes wanna abuse the credit card!!! ๐Ÿ˜€


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 8:12 pm
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Very nice, although I would never put those tires on 160 travel bike ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 8:19 pm
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great bike choice. But I'm biased as I have one, and I love it. But mine replaced a fully rigid Trek, so almost anything would have been an upgrade ๐Ÿ™‚ But it does flow well, I find. Oh, and their customer service is second to none.


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 8:21 pm
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why is the stem to long, I have a longer stem on my bike and I feel it handles just fine, now wondering what effect a shorter stem would make make,


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 8:24 pm
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by the way, great looking bike cant fault it one bit, I hope you enjoy it to the max


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 8:27 pm
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What effect will a shorter stem have

It'll make it handle better.


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 8:29 pm
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very nice Leon, wonna get it dirty again on our Tuesday night ride?

Give me a txt if you're interested 6.30pm from my place.


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 8:47 pm
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very nice Leon, wonna get it dirty again on our Tuesday night ride?

Give me a txt if you're interested 6.30pm from my place.

Thanks Les.

Mmmm? Might do? I'm in Bristol working all day, but if I can get back on time then I probably will join you.


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 8:54 pm
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I went from a Heckler (cracked the down tube nearly all the way round ๐Ÿ™ ) for a Mojo SL two and a half years ago (HD didn't exist then). Totally agree with you, better climber, better on flawy single track and better descending :). I had the Heckler built up light to 28 lbs for enduros, now have the Mojo built up heavy to the same weight, more robust and a far better bike for it. Two and a half years later I still get the stupid grin on my face as I wheel it out of the back of the van ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 9:42 pm
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Is that the elusive SLR.. ?


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 9:46 pm
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That is an amazing looking bike, although that triple chainset does not suit it at all, IMO.


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 9:51 pm
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How long until the wheels explode - sweep stake?


 
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Is that the elusive SLR.. ?
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Nah, Mojo HD.

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That is an amazing looking bike, although that triple chainset does not suit it at all, IMO.
POSTED 6 MINUTES AGO # REPORT-POST.

Triple only on there until next week. Order 2x10 set. Only using the bottoms two rings anyway at the moment as its a 10spd front mech and it won't go over the 44t. So at present im running 26 & 36 on front.

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How long until the wheels explode - sweep stake?
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Had them on the old bike for 12 months with not a single issue?


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 10:04 pm
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"New Bike Syndrome" is why it rides better.. ๐Ÿ˜‰
And the fact he's parted with "loads a money" innit !


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 10:33 pm
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That tyre is on backwards. Should be the same way round as the front ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 10:35 pm
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Lovely bike, enjoy it!


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 10:42 pm
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Nice bike, looks better in Vitamin P though 8) . Here's my HD set up as a 140mm rear/160mm front - bloody brilliant bike, totally agree with you. Currently residing in a shipping container somewhere off the coast of China as it wends its way from the UK to Oz (where we've just moved back to), really want her back in my possession! ๐Ÿ™

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Worth getting the downtube cable protector thingy as well I reckon, bit of an annoyance that Ibis don't just include it with the frame really...


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 10:42 pm
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Nice bike by the way !! :mrgreen:


 
Posted : 29/01/2012 10:56 pm
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How did you find the wheels ? I've just bought some today for my bike.... Get em on Tuesday. Can't wait, there sooo cool. LOL


 
Posted : 30/01/2012 12:07 am
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Nice bike mate....enjoy it!


 
Posted : 30/01/2012 12:13 am
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My fault, spotted the Limbo Chips... not looking properly...

Nice bike.. natural carbon looks good...


 
Posted : 30/01/2012 12:34 am
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Lovely bike OP.
Lucky fella.


 
Posted : 30/01/2012 12:58 am
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Nice bike. I'm still in the process of adjusting to mine (purchased last November). Just gets better and better... ๐Ÿ˜€

You have lots of fun ahead. Buy the way, did I spot a sheath for your Reverb? Interesting idea. Where did you get that?


 
Posted : 30/01/2012 7:09 am
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That tyre is on backwards. Should be the same way round as the front

The newer Nics don't have separate directional arrows - they both run thee same way. The older ones have separate directions.

Looks good. Never ridden Any of the Mojos, but I'd really like an SL-R.


 
Posted : 30/01/2012 8:46 am
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Think its a Gravity Dropper on cycle's psychle....

The actuator jobbie is just above the seatclamp facing backwards...


 
Posted : 30/01/2012 8:51 am
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Buy the way, did I spot a sheath for your Reverb? Interesting idea. Where did you get that?

Took the words out of..........etc

Where did you get that sheath thang to protect the Reverb ?

D.


 
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Buy the way, did I spot a sheath for your Reverb? Interesting idea. Where did you get that?

Took the words out of..........etc

Where did you get that sheath thang to protect the Reverb ?

It's a Lizard Skin chain stay protector - but make sure you get the jumbo one - the standard one won't go around it. I then cut down to size and zip tie top and bottom.


 
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Currently residing in a shipping container somewhere off the coast of China as it wends its way from the UK to Oz (where we've just moved back to), really want her back in my possession!

Worth getting the downtube cable protector thingy as well I reckon, bit of an annoyance that Ibis don't just include it with the frame really...

I bet you can't wait to get it back! And I have considered the protector, I wanted to so one really on the bike to make my mind up??

adi66 - Member

How did you find the wheels ? I've just bought some today for my bike.... Get em on Tuesday. Can't wait, there sooo cool. LOL

I have had no problems whatsoever with the wheels, but I know others haven't been so fortunate (or that's what the web feedback leads you to believe).

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Think its a Gravity Dropper on cycle's psychle....

The actuator jobbie is just above the seatclamp facing backwards...

And a zip tie guide. ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 30/01/2012 7:44 pm
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Ithesinger - Was it you on Sunday at Haldon helping your mate (on a red Spesh i think) out of the ditch after he'd got the short sharp rise wrong just off the road?

He looked a little confused to be where he was to be honest! ๐Ÿ˜†

Nice bike by the way!


 
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Ithesinger - Was it you on Sunday at Haldon helping your mate (on a red Spesh i think) out of the ditch after he'd got the short sharp rise wrong just off the road?

He looked a little confused to be where he was to be honest!

Nice bike by the way!

Hey Burchy1 - Yep, that was me. My mate took a right old tumble in to that ditch! He bruised up his leg, arse & hip pretty bad actually after hitting the tree stump on his way down...but he'll survive I'm sure. Thanks for checking he was ok. What were you riding? Were you part of the group or the guy on his own?


 
Posted : 31/01/2012 7:54 pm
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I was in the group of 4 (2 girls, 2 guys) on a green Dialled Alpine. Glad he got out alive its quite deep there. ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
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I was in the group of 4 (2 girls, 2 guys) on a green Dialled Alpine. Glad he got out alive its quite deep there.

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I remember. Thanks for slowing to ask though! Appreciated.


 
Posted : 31/01/2012 10:13 pm