stumpy or mojo sl

smitty
smitty Posts: 125
edited October 2008 in MTB buying advice
right guys a few months ago i posted that i was looking to buy a top spec carbon bike ,now ive finally whittled it down to my final two (x factor STYLE) the sworks stumpy and the ibis mojo sl and know im needed some advice on the pros and cons of theses bikes if anybody owns any of these bikes let us know what ya think
cheers smitty

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  • stumpyjon
    stumpyjon Posts: 3,983
    Sorry

    don't any direct experience of either (I doubt many others do either), but I do have a stumpy elite. The Mojo is a beautiful bike but I've read pretty mixed reviews about how good it is to ride. The stumpy on the other hand is nice bike and rides very well.

    If it was me I'd probably play it safe and go for the Stumpy (unless I had more money than sense then I'd buy the Mojo in addition to my other bikes just for looks).
    It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

    I've bought a new bike....ouch - result
    Can I buy a new bike?...No - no result
  • gbrnole
    gbrnole Posts: 395
    hmmm... haven't had a ride on the s-works but when i was choosing the s-works didn't make the short list. I was put off by the 120mm travel of the stumpy and wanted a more do it all bike.

    Anyway, ill write post a review when ive finished building it, fingers crossed my headset should be arriving tomorrow:

    ibis.jpg
    Ibis Mojo SL-r
  • twebeast
    twebeast Posts: 10
    They're both carbon, so if you're still learning I'd recommend looking at an Alu frame like the Blur LT or Tracer VP. Carbon's great, if you're good, but when treated clumsily, bonding between sections and metal bits tends to take a beating.

    The Mojo looks beautiful. The S-works looks like a bling Specialised.

    The stumpy's an XC bike. The Mojo is a little more all-mountain. I've taken mine down Innerleithen and Cwm Carn and it's mixed it up fine (though a bit skittish at times!). I doubt I would have been so comfortable on a 120mm bike (except maybe Blur 4X) with steeper geometry.

    You get S-works two-a-penny on the trails where I come from. You rarely see Mojo's anywhere. So if you are self-conscious, get the Stumpy; if you don't mind being asked about your bike every time you stop, get the Mojo.

    Ibis offer just unbelievable customer service. Probably the best. But they are based in the US so you will probably have to work with Stif too, which gets more mixed reviews. Can't say I'm familiar with Specialised's.

    The Mojo has also won MTBR's all-mountain bike of the year (reader's ratings) for a second year running. The MTBR forums for Ibis are popular aswell as being well supported by Ibis.

    If you go for the Mojo, hang around a few weeks until the Lopes Link is out. This will give you better lateral stiffness than the current links. Get the Fox shock and not the DT one too, it gets much better ratings.

    The Mojo has a relatively low bottom bracket which means you can rail corners, but you do need to get used to pedal clearance. I've a Pike 454 on mine and rarely use the travel adjust. It doesn't really need it and on technical climbs I find myself clouting the pedals. It could happily take a Fox 36.

    The Stumpy comes with a "Specialised" fork. So Specialised that it has zero resell value shoudl you feel like changing it.

    The Specialised has a platform shock up front and back. Probably good for XC racing. The DW Link on the Mojo climbs most efficiently without the platform engaged, so even the the RP23 comes with pro-pedal I only ever bother with it on Tarmac.

    The Mojo's aren't without their faults, I've had a few warranty problems (mainly relating to my opening comments I suspect) though I am under the impression it is fairly unusual.

    I have seen comments about the SL being slightly more flexible than the Carbon. I haven't bothered looking in to them since I've the Carbon, but if you're seriously considering the SL you may want to nose around MTBR and check it out.

    To sum it up: how adventurous are you feeling? I believe, in my probably biased opinion, that the Mojo is the more fun, do-it-all bike here. The Stumpy probably wins it for all-out racing pace.
  • smitty
    smitty Posts: 125
    cheers for the help was kinda heading in the mojo way as like you said it has more travel ,plan to build it up myself just dont know what forks to get when i finally get round to building it maybe a set of pike or a set of fox ,which set have you got on it
  • gbrnole
    gbrnole Posts: 395
    Hi, I've gone for the Fox Float RLC 32's with the 15mm thru axle, they feel good and think they look pimp with the blue hub. However you may want to consider the new RS Revelations with the 20mm thru axle also which have been bumped up to 140mm.

    Here she is all built up - definately a fun bike, only clocked about 30 miles but enjoying it so far. I just need some new pedals! :roll:

    ibis2.jpg
    Ibis Mojo SL-r
  • smitty
    smitty Posts: 125
    got the revos on my bike at the mo ,do you know if hope do a 20mm con for the pro3 hubs
  • gbrnole
    gbrnole Posts: 395
    No, Pro 3's cannot be converted to 20mm thru axles.

    http://www.hopegb.com/voir_whpr3.html
    Ibis Mojo SL-r
  • stumpyjon
    stumpyjon Posts: 3,983
    That Mojo is one sexy looking bike, especially in the black, if only I had the money (and a bigger garage)..........
    It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

    I've bought a new bike....ouch - result
    Can I buy a new bike?...No - no result
  • oomidamon
    oomidamon Posts: 37
    What about the normal Mojo? The Fox shock is supposed to be better (I've only ridden the Fox so can't comment from experience) and is only slightly hevier - hardly anything in it if you fit the ti bolt kit. It would also give a few more pennys to spend on other bits, and still look the absolute business.

    One thing which might have an influence - you can buy a £200 Specialized.....

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