Long Termers: Chipps’ Ibis Mojo SL
There does seem to be a fair number of Ibises (Ibii?) in the office at the moment.
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Posted on: March 24, 2010
want one
Sort out those headset spacers for heaven’s sake! Lots of spacers are forgivable for the reasons given but two different colours is shameful. At least pop the black one next to the stem so it does not stand out. Some people…tut.
Inflate tyres to 80psi – wait for a terrifying “pop” and bingo – tyres seated. Easier to fit and remove after that too….
2Pure ain’t half pushing these things….
The Mojo SL actually came from Ibis just before the Jungle/2pure changeover.
As for the spacers – it’s easy to annoy the aesthetes, isn’t it?
Don’t worry, the forks are coming off shortly and I’ll look at the spacer/steerer tube arrangement then.
What a glorious machine. What happens after you have abused it? does it go back for analysis, do you get to keep it….or per chance is there a comp in the offering.
Would love to win one.
and the weight is ?
26.5lbs I think as is.
Wayne, the bike will be here until mid-summer, then it’ll return to 2Pure and probably enter their demo fleet – so your wish of getting to ride it will be granted.
demo fleet creation is imminent!
I must say I really do like the look of that frame, especially in white.
go on McQ – you know you want to!
what a thing of beauty the ibis frame is
2pure if you can get a Large frame demo bike to Llandegla there will be a purchase
This is the only bike I’ve seen that could tempt me to play away from home behind my LTc’s back. Bootiful! Having never ridden a DW link frame, how do they ride compared to the latest VPP?
Chips how does the SL compare to the standard mojo ? .. I have the standard mojo sometimes wonder if it’s worth upgrading but wouldn’t for the sake of shedding a few lbs.
agree with legin lovely looking thing
I LIKE SPACERS ABOVE THE STEM!!!AAAHHHH, there i’ve said it. a weight has been lifted … Chipps, my brother went to school with you i think. Sexeys in bruton. a spectacular fact. he organises the reunions or summat.
you know, I normally HATE white bikes with a passion but that is absolutely lovely
[quote]13: pedalhead – March 26th, 2010
This is the only bike I’ve seen that could tempt me to play away from home behind my LTc’s back. Bootiful! Having never ridden a DW link frame, how do they ride compared to the latest VPP?
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I’ve just gone from a 2010 mojo SL to a blur LTc – the dw handles small bumps better and seems a but plusher but doesn’t seem as snappy when accelerating – the LTc is much more direct/stiff plus I’ve got more confidence in the frame when hitting big drops and doubles.
Also the mojo rolls over square edges better….. All this mojo love is making me wonder why I changed frames!?
cheers oxnop
I had on of these for 6 months and then it just had to go, too flimsey and sketchy for me. Loads of movement in the rear end even with the Lopes link, not convinced that Carbon is the way forward for longer travel bikes, is it just another marketing ploy to get us to part with our hard earned money. Now gone back to a 09 Nomad with solid build/ride and only weighs 3 lb more than the Ibis and thats with proper springs front and rear. (Not tempeted by the new plastic Nomad due to the above experience).
Can’t believe you have Bontranger tyres on it, broke my collar bone due to those tyre’s being on a Demo bike last Friday.
flippinheckler are you sure you dont mean you broke your colloar bone to due to your riding?
Wow great “in depth” review – The way you regurgitated all the spiel off the ibis website – and brilliant “long termer” insight and feed back of how it handles and rides , really helpfull for those trying to make up their minds before parting with 4K , My 4 year old could have written better – Twenty whole lines of writing – you must be knackered man – Go and have a lie down. ……..pref on a busy motorway. – tosser.
Glad to help there Twedspeed. I was going to post up a review of how the bike is after 18 months of continual use, but given your enthusiasm, I shall reserve it for people who ask nicely.
“Go and have a lie down. ……..pref on a busy motorway. – tosser.”
Crikey.
So is there a upto date review?