On sunday I took it to the North York Moors without really checking the weather forcast – the wind was blowing so hard it was difficult staying upright!
1st climb (a deejay one 😉 ) and the front end was in the air – not what i expected at all but sliding forward onto the nose of the saddle kept the front end down and the rear gripped really well so I actually cleaned a bit I had not managed before so score 1 for the Mojo. Handling was fast and light but it felt really steep at the front going down hill and in fact was disconcerting – if I had the pressure in the fork set for my weight it was to steep and then too harsh with more air – not good. -2
I had it for monday as well so I decided to swap the fork over and fit my Rev 150 – the axle to crown was only about 15mm longer but I hoped it would do the trick – Went to Dalby (still windy!) The difference was amazing – it felt better immediately – even just riding in the car park.
Turned out to be an excellent bike – the Kenda El Moco tyres were very good and by the end of monday I was really enjoying it. Refitted the Fox 140's last night and had a quick spin before I took it back and it just did'nt feel right for me.
Mine weighs 12.36 kg, about 27lbs. Large painted standard frame, qr15 Float 140’s, Ignitor 2.35’s/Arch/ProII, Xt drivetrain and brakes, Joplin post and CB Acid pedals.
Potential to lose a pound or so by swapping out the post/pedals/tyres
Lots of builds and weights on the MTBR forum.
c_g, did you buy the small frame off the classifieds?
I use ibis’ own one. I also stuck a frame protector patch (lizard skins one) on the underside of the chain stay just behind the metal plate as this seemed to get a bit of damage from the chain.
Weight wise mine comes in about 29lbs with a Pace RC41 fighter, standard frame, XTR kit, hope on 719 rims and a maverick speedball.