ibis mojo

smep

Hello thanks for all the previous advice re full sus bikes.Don't know if I did the right thing here but have bid on an ibis on e bay from the states.The whole bike build looks great but are there any views here on the frame please.Thanks,Steve.

supermonkey

From what I've heard the frame is superb. Have a look on MTBR... There are loads of reviews on there.

smep

Thanks it comes with an xtr groupset/pace fighter forks/spinergy x cyclone wheels and hayes anniversary chrome brakes ..which all sounds impressive but I am no expert.

ratty2k

Be prepared for the import duties and handling charges etc if you win it...

smep

Yes a bit worried about the tax but are there any opinions re the parts on the frame ie wheels/forks and brakes.Thanks Steve.

papasmurf.

did you get good photos of the whole frame etc...long way to send somehting back if its cracked or what ever carbon does.

The forks can be tempermental..no idea on the wheels..the xtr stuffs good.

have you tested a mojo? lots of people tried them at the demo days and weren't overly impressed with them

smep

Thanks I have won the bid something of a risk I know plenty of pics and bought off a guy who works in a main ibis shop but it looks pretty special with what to me appears to be high quality components but I may be wrong as I am entering into a biking field which I am uncertain of. ie hayes chrome brakes 8 " galfer wave rotor ..all mysterious to me so I will need to start learning about all this tech stuff.

smep

Interested in any other views re the ibis and the components listed while I have taken an e bay risk ie not seen or tried the bike cost a lot would appreciate any expert opinions.Regards,Steve.

supermonkey

I think all the parts you've listed are quite high end so it may be difficult to finds lots of people with first hand experience of them. I know from things I've read that the frame is meant to be very good. If you don't know anything about the frame at all then look up "DW link".

I've also read (Mixed) things about the Spinergy wheels. It seems there were a lot of complaints about spokes snapping and not being able to get replacements that easily or cheaply because they're not standard spokes. I think it would also be harder to find a shop that knows how to work on them. These complaints seem to be mostly surrounding the earlier wheels. Later versions seem to be a lot better with a lot of people saying they're some of the strongest wheels they've used (mainly because of the construction of the aforementioned spokes).

If you want to know about each and every part you've got then the best thing to do would be to Google for them with the word "review" in your search terms.

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for your Mojo? Do you have a link to the eBay listing?

smep

Thanks for the advice I will try and find a way of forwarding pics and details.I read reviews on the wheels which seem generally positive not so sure about the front pace forks though.It is not to late for me to change my mind but it does seem to be a really good all round package for an almost new bike 2008 parts etc ..but then again what do I know.....!! Regards,Steve.

The Crow

I received my Mojo just over a week ago and can't stop smiling. Like most okes out there I was looking for the PERFECT do-it-all bike. Really. I've owned a Titus Racer X and loved it's agility and aggressive sharp handling, but it was WAY short on travel. I tried and demo'ed and owned a lot of bikes and just get a bike that did most of it well enough.

Some manufacturers try do design a do-it-all bike, but they only succeed in designing a bike that does most things mediocre.

In comes the Mojo. It handles twisty, technical single track at full throttle. It soaks up drops and roll-offs with ease. Bottomless comes to mind. It steers accurately, is easy to lift and all this while still light enough to race. I went for a All Mountain built (Industry Nine AM wheels, Manitou TA fork, Joplin Seatpost and mine still weighs under 12kilos! That's freaking light! It weighs only 200g more than my XC Racer X!

To give you some background, I've owned:
Titus Racer X
Titus Moto Lite
Merida AM3000
Scott Scale

I've ridden/demo'ed: (only bikes that I've done a full trail ride on)
Yeti 575
Giant Trance
Titus El Guappo
Tomac Snyper
Felt Virtue
Specialized Stumpjumper
Cannondale Prophet
Stevens Fluent
Santa Cruz Nomad
Santa Cruz Heckler
...the Mojo kills them all!

The Crow

The components you've listed are all top end stuff. None of it should give you hassles if it's been looked after. Mojo's are expensive bikes and usually the owners are people who look after their stuff. It's an elite brand after all.

Pace Fighter is one of the lightest AM forks on the market. Recently Pace has been taken over by DT Swiss. They look freaking killer with their carbon lowers and black stanctions...I almost put one on my bike, but the steerer was cut too short. They can be a little temperamental so make sure to look after it and keep a service kit spare in your toolbox.
You can view my bike here:
http://www.thehubsa.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=27888[/url]

smep

Thanks I am beginning to get excited about the bike sounds really good not sure about the mixed reviews re the forks and brakes but I guess they are generally ok.Steve.

smep

Thanks for the advice please see bike pics









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