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I wouldn't have believed a bike could be so different...

56 posts & 37 voices | Started 3 months ago by ltheisinger | Latest reply from ltheisinger

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ltheisinger - Member

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!

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

Before the first ride...

Part way through todays ride...

Posted 3 months ago #
transapp - Member

Got to say, that is a great looking bike. U know nothing about ibis other than I want one!

Posted 3 months ago #
xc-steve - Member

Looks good, only thing I personally would change would be that those brakes look quite overkill? Enjoy the ride!

Posted 3 months ago #
shredder - Member

Very nice enjoy

Posted 3 months ago #
snaps - Member

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 3 months ago #
ltheisinger - Member

snaps - Member

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 3 months ago #
cynic-al - Member

How is it different to your H?

Posted 3 months ago #
Holyzeus - Member

Now THAT is true bike porn.......

Posted 3 months ago #
ltheisinger - Member

cynic-al - Member

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 3 months ago #
Del - Member

i also spotted haldon, but now he's ^ said it, it doesn't count, does it?
waved at you Mark, at the zebra crossing, but don't think you recognised me.

Posted 3 months ago #
skywalker - Member

How is it different to your H

Lighter (although that makes no difference ), different suspension, different geometry, and different material.

Couldn't really get more different.

That stem is offensively long!

Posted 3 months ago #
snaps - Member

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 3 months ago #
davidtaylforth - Member

Your stem is too long

Posted 3 months ago #
Kryton57 - Member

Nice.

But isnt the rear tyre the wrong way around?

Posted 3 months ago #
xcneil - Member

That's a nice bike

Posted 3 months ago #
montylikesbeer - Member

No that is tidy , hats off

Posted 3 months ago #
crikey - Member

Lovely.

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

Posted 3 months ago #
jmenorton - Member

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 3 months ago #
skywalker - Member

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

Posted 3 months ago #
ltheisinger - Member

davidtaylforth - Member

Your stem is too long

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

Kryton57 - Member

Nice.

But isnt the rear tyre the wrong way around?

Nope - but you did make me go and check!

Posted 3 months ago #
cynic-al - Member

skywalker - Member
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

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

Posted 3 months ago #
timmys - Member

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 3 months ago #
International Richard - Member

lol good answer

what's it weight in at?

Posted 3 months ago #
ltheisinger - Member

timmys - Member

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.

Posted 3 months ago #
boltonjon - Member

Awesome bike buddy

Makes wanna abuse the credit card!!!

Posted 3 months ago #
igorl - Member

Very nice, although I would never put those tires on 160 travel bike

Posted 3 months ago #
xcentric - Member

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 But it does flow well, I find. Oh, and their customer service is second to none.

Posted 3 months ago #
milkyman - Member

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 3 months ago #
milkyman - Member

by the way, great looking bike cant fault it one bit, I hope you enjoy it to the max

Posted 3 months ago #
crotchrocket - Member

What effect will a shorter stem have

It'll make it handle better.

Posted 3 months ago #
crispy bacon - Member

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 3 months ago #
ltheisinger - Member

crispy bacon - Member

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 3 months ago #
dreednya - Member

I went from a Heckler (cracked the down tube nearly all the way round ) 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

Posted 3 months ago #
rickmeister - Member

Is that the elusive SLR.. ?

Posted 3 months ago #
mikey74 - Member

That is an amazing looking bike, although that triple chainset does not suit it at all, IMO.

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