Submitted by
FastDDS
a Racer
from san diego Date Reviewed: October 11, 2009
Favorite Trail:
pct
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$6000.00
Purchased At:
calcoast
Strengths:
5 inches of travel at hardtail weight.
Weaknesses:
water bottle location.
relatively short top tube relative to height of head tube.
difficult to mitigate frame wear from shifter cable near seatpost (yes I have the fancy tape applied).
Similar Products Used:
ellsworth truth
Bike Setup:
fox 140 rlc fork/ manitou minute mrd fork
dt swiss air shock
xtr group, hope mini brakes, stans 6000 wheels, lopes link.
Bottom Line:
I have been racing xc/endurance for two seasons on this bike. I have broken/had to replace the front triangle, rear shock, many manitou mrd forks, rear derailleur, head set, drivetrain, egg beaters. The original frame cracked inside the headtube which was discovered while lbs was replacing the headset. Ibis replaced the front triangle. The DT swiss works well for me but has been replaced x2 due to leakage and noise. Looks like the latest is wearing out as the anodization has worn off the sliding part.
This is a great all day fun MTB. So much so I don't like riding my other mtbs, even for racing. The bike is light enough for competition and I feel an advantage in endurance racing. The Achilles heel of this bike is the water bottle location.
If you are looking for one bike to do it all, I don't know of a better choice. The new Blur LT carbon is appealing, but I hear there is no water bottle at all.
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Submitted by
MultiRider
a Racer
from Colorado Date Reviewed: August 31, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Dakota Ridge
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$4000.00
Purchased At:
Adventure Cycles in
Strengths:
I own an Ibis Mojo SL but posted under the regular Mojo category. Please see my review in the regular Mojo category.
Weaknesses:
Please see my review in the regular Mojo category.
Similar Products Used:
Please see my review in the regular Mojo category.
Bike Setup:
Please see my review in the regular Mojo category.
Bottom Line:
Please see my review in the regular Mojo category. Hopefully it doesn't come across as too harsh -- I really like and highly recommend the Mojo and Mojo SL. But it's not a perfect bike and I thought I should point out some of the realities.
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Submitted by
James
a Weekend Warrior
from Salt Lake City, Utah Date Reviewed: May 28, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Slickrock, Moab
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$6000.00
Purchased At:
Wild Rose Sports, Sa
Strengths:
Climbing, plush ride, but it does everything well. Looks pretty good too.
It just doesn't get any better. I'm not getting any frame flex. I'm thinking people are feeling tire roll and blaming the frame. It feels little short and twitchy after riding the Stumpjumper or my 29er, but this bike rocks. I've crashed, hard, a couple times. No damage to the bike, no concerns about the carbon frame.
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Submitted by
tonyfan
a Cross Country Rider
from Rocklin Ca Date Reviewed: March 9, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Forest Hill Divide Loop
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$5000.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle Engineering
Strengths:
Climbs awesome,rides awesome and well..... does it all awesome!!! GREAT BIKE!!!
Weaknesses:
Takes 20 min to get it out of my truck, everyone looking at it and asking questions
Similar Products Used:
Blur Lt
Bike Setup:
Mojo sl,rp23,rlc,xtr wheels,xt cranks and derails,avid elxir cr brakes
Bottom Line:
Just buy it!!!! The bike can do no wrong. Its light, fast and rides great!!!
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Submitted by
DirtyRottenScoundrel
a Weekend Warrior
from Dallas, Texas Date Reviewed: February 17, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Oak Cliff Nature Preserve
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$6000.00
Purchased At:
Dallas Bike Works
Strengths:
This thing handles great. It is quick in & out of the corners. Jumps with ease. Climbs like a goat. Descends smoothly and as fast as your guts will allow. The first time I took it out on a trail, felt like I'd been riding it for years.
Weaknesses:
Try walking into a gas station, grocery store, restaurant, or any place with this thing loaded up in the bed of your pick-up truck. Even with it locked up, you just fell uneasy. I guarantee if there is a window you be staring out it making sure your bike is still there.
Similar Products Used:
Owned - GT, Novara
Ridden but not owned - Iron Horse, Trek, Marin, Specialized, Gary Fisher
Bike Setup:
Fox Float RLC fork, Fox Float RP23 shock, WTF Set up, Lopes Link. Swapped out the XTR Shifters to X0 grip shifters, the Magura Martas to Juicy Ultimates, XTR Cog to the Sram PG 990, as well as the Hutchinson Piranhas for some Kenda Nevegals.
Bottom Line:
Bike does what it is supposed to do, and it does it well. I have knocked 1 minute off a 2.25 mile trail - that's going from 12 minutes to just under 11 minutes on a 2.25 mile trail. That's just nuts. Here is a true story - I busted my shoulder yesterday while on a new trail, I mean head on with a tree, tree didn’t budge. On my way to the doctor to get some ex-rays done; I stopped off at a trail I ride often and shaved 5 seconds off my best lap time. I haven't even come close to my best lap time since I set it. Went back today and spanked my best time by an additional 32 seconds. This is injured, taking it easy on the rough spots, and still managed to knock off 32 seconds. INSANE!
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Submitted by
kingsx
a Cross Country Rider
from wasatch, usa Date Reviewed: February 8, 2009
Favorite Trail:
crest
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Design, Strength to weight ratio, Efficient Dave Weagle link, Ease of maintenance, Communicative and friendly staff
Weaknesses:
Cable routing works fine but could be improved, rubberized PU paint not as durable as I'd hoped, (still needs judicious spots of protection) Attracts ogling CF nutjobs (and they all want to pick it up)
Similar Products Used:
others
Bike Setup:
09 Mojo SL, light AM w/ 150mm Talas, Float RP23, ZTR 355's, 600 gram tires that can still handle rocky mountains. (I built mine and the frame was 5.2 lbs with seat collar and shock in L) Total bike weighs 23 lbs and change with pedals.
Bottom Line:
I wanted to enjoy the downhill sections of my favorite trails more so I started looking for a new ride. I was merely surviving before on a 21 lb HT. I rarely ride lifts or do shuttles and really enjoy the exercise of "earning my turns." I'm a light guy but I still wanted to enjoy the climb and figured at 160 lbs, a 30 lb rig would be less fun, no matter how efficient the design.
Almost everything has it's limits and less is not more, but optimal is best. Can you build up an 18 lb fully? Absolutely. Would a 35 lb porker be more fun on the DH? I think it would, as a bit of weight helps hold your line, as opposed to getting bounced around. This bike adeptly handles the stuff I most prefer to ride. For me, it's the "one" bike because I don't do gnarly DH and I don't race XC so it perfectly serves the middle ground for my riding style. There's too much hyperbole in these reviews, rendering most of them useless. Any fanboy can come on here to spray and justify his purchase. The bike won't magically pull you uphill and it certainly doesn't promise to rocket you down unscathed. It does, however, strike an excellent balance. Other bikes do the same, but there are but a few.
My biggest complaint... all this carbon fiber seems to attract lots of attention. Obviously the weight weenies, of which I am a recovering member. But you also get golfers coming up to you to ask if they can pick it up. Anyway, WW see CF and apparently begin salivating. Some have built these up as fragile, flyweight XC rigs with a component spec that compromises the geometry/travel of the bike. Reminds me of trucks with giant wheels and low profile tires. Methinks they don't actually ride the bike though, as most of these examples are built with a kit that was chosen based on it's light weight or, believe it or not, appearance. Have a look at some of the ridiculous color coordinated showpieces on the Ibis forum. Way too many examples of form over function, but always good for a laugh. (Chris King headset cap on another manufacturers integrated headset to match their linkage... King has NEVER made an integrated headset.)
Ultimately it's an outstanding bike for what it's designed for, hence the 5 chilis overall. You can certainly get a lighter XC fully, but there is no lighter bike currently in production that offers 5.5 hot inches of rear travel. This also makes it a great value, hence the 4 chilis there. Weight isn't everything. If I were a Clyde, I might consider other bikes— ones that may cost less and wouldn't make up such a great percentage of my bodyweight. Durability is always a concern but the more you weigh... well, you get the idea. The Mojo will do anything ranging from epic XC, 24hr marathons to light DH but it's true niche seems to fall right in the "All Mountain" middle, which seems to represent a large percentage of riders. Probably has something to do with the demand exceeding the supply for two years now.
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Submitted by
martin heffernan
a Weekend Warrior
from New Zealand Date Reviewed: January 6, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Rotorua/Woodhill
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70000.00
Purchased At:
Planet Cycles
Strengths:
This machine does everything superbly.Uphill, downhill,drops,singletrack,cross country.
Weaknesses:
It looks so good ,it has to be kept locked up.People want to steal it.Price.
Similar Products Used:
I had an 06 GT idrive 5.1. I have trailed the Nomad,Ellsworth Epiphany and Moment.
Bike Setup:
A complete XT build kit
Bottom Line:
This bike is simply sensational.The DW link suspension is unbelievable.I am probably an ok rider at best,but riding the SL has made me feel like I could mix it with the elite riders.It almost feels a part of you.It climbs like a goat,accellerates like a Lamborghini and decends like a rocket. When it corners you would think it is on rails.The bike is far better than my riding skills .You simply do not need any other bike.The guy who gave it only 3 Jalapenos is way of the mark. I have already knocked 2 minutes of my 8k trail lap times,riding this. Here is a warning though! If you ride one make sure you have the money to buy it.....Because you will!
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Submitted by
elvysborges
a Cross Country Rider
from Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil Date Reviewed: January 5, 2009
Fox Talas RLC, DT 240 wheelset, XTR, Avid brakes, Fizik Gobi Ti, Nevegal 2.35, DT XR Carbon
Bottom Line:
I bought only frame and fork. The Ibis is wonderful! I had never though that I can go down so fast! Talas and rear DW link transformed trails in paved road! And Mojo SL climbs very weel too! But the Mojo SL is shorter than Turner Bikes.
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Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Meridian, ID, USA Date Reviewed: January 4, 2009
Favorite Trail:
All of 'em
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$6200.00
Purchased At:
Idaho Mtn. Touring
Strengths:
Light, fast, climbs great, screams downhill.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Stumpjumper Pro, GT Idrive 1.0
Bike Setup:
Crank Bros. Cobalt wheels, SRAM XO deraileur & shifters, XT brakes and crank, Bontrager bar and seatpost, Talas fork, RP23 shock
Bottom Line:
I tested a bunch of bikes and nothing came close to performing like the Ibis. It fits my riding style perfect and has improved both my climbing and descending speed. Plus the blue anodized DW Link with the Cobalts looks pretty cool.
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Submitted by
upupandaway
a Cross Country Rider
from Marburg, Germany Date Reviewed: January 4, 2009
Favorite Trail:
single
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$3500.00
Purchased At:
tri-cycles
Strengths:
light, beautiful, versatile, plush, easy and smooth to jiggle around on a trail, bearings are not too much exposed to dirt
Weaknesses:
none so far; it´s certainly expensive, but there are much "worse" frames out there
Similar Products Used:
simplon stomp, specialized epic / SJ, cube stereo
Bike Setup:
EXC150, XTR, 180/180 discs, no clickies (!)
Bottom Line:
erm, love at first sight ;)
even though the chassis itself incorporates no overcomplicated technology, it can fit everybody´s needs.
certainly an extraordinary bike.
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Submitted by
Dr Red
a Weekend Warrior
from Llandybie, Wales, UK Date Reviewed: December 30, 2008
Favorite Trail:
July - Glyncorrwg
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Stif Mountain Bikes
Strengths:
Light, responsive, fantastic downhill and even makes those climbs more fun (less painful)
Weaknesses:
Perhaps price but what can you expect with performance like this?
Similar Products Used:
Ellsworth Moment; Cove Stiffee
Bike Setup:
XTR gears; Ritchey WCS Stem, Bar and seatpost. SDG Bel Air titanium saddle. Fox 32 (09) Fork; Mavic 717 Wheels; Kenda Nevegal 2.1 tyres
Bottom Line:
Difficult to believe the difference this bike has made to my riding. It is 10lbs lighter than my other bikes and that makes all the difference both up and down the hill.
Evade the credit crunch and buy one :-)
Must mention the fantastic and responsive service from Stif in Leeds - many thanks to them.
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Submitted by
Drapper
a Weekend Warrior
from Dublin Ireland Date Reviewed: December 6, 2008
Favorite Trail:
3 Rock
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Strengths:
This bike is light, fast and reliable! it out performs my stumpjumper and etsx in all areas! uphill/downhill and xc!
If your seriuos about your riding and got the cash! splash it out you won't regret it!
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Submitted by
rickbgard
a Weekend Warrior
from Mission Viejo, CA Date Reviewed: November 19, 2008
Favorite Trail:
San Juan
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Bike Company
Strengths:
Climbs well, Goes down even better, handling, design and weight.
Weaknesses:
???? None that I'm aware of.
Similar Products Used:
SC Blur classic
Bike Setup:
XT Build, Hope Brakes, Talas 15mm, Custom wheels
Bottom Line:
I never thought I would want to get rid of my beloved Blur until I demoed the Mojo for a couple days. Climbs great and descends even better. It's amazing how you can build an all mountain bike at cross country weight. I find myself riding a lot more and having more fun. Isn't that what the sport is all about? Some people say it's expensive, but if you compare it to Specialized @ $7700, it's a bargain!! I built mine beefy and it only weighs 26lbs.. Thanks Bike Company !!
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Submitted by
MojoRisen
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego Date Reviewed: November 12, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Amasa back
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$4500.00
Purchased At:
calcoast
Strengths:
Very plush and smooth. Bike absorbs shock on rocky setions/trails better than Yeti 575 by far! On a long tough ride this bike will minimize fatigue. Climbs like a champ, minimal bob, fun on downhill.
Weaknesses:
Rubberized paint is still a question mark. No others...I can identify.
Similar Products Used:
Yeti 575, Intense Spider
Bike Setup:
Mojo SL, XT Kit, Fox Float RLC, RP23.
Bottom Line:
F.....ing Awesome ride. I had considered an ellsworth then rode the Ibis. Very lucky I did as this bike is FUN.
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Submitted by
bmeston
a Racer
from Evergreen, CO USA Date Reviewed: November 9, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Gooseberry Mesa
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$4100.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle Pedal'r in L
Strengths:
Low weight, great handling, amazing DW Link suspension.
Although winter is approaching and I have only ridden the bike 5 times so far, this bike simply smokes my 4-year old Stumpy on all the terrain I have ridden so far. I took it to Moab the weekend after I bought it and I was able to easily climb and descend technical terrain. On my Stumpy, it was always sketchy, and a lot more work. The DW Link suspension is far more stable and plush that the FSR suspension. I can't wait until race season begins next summer!!
This bike is definitely worth 5 habaneros.
This bike weighs almost 5 pounds less than my 4" travel Stumpy, yet is has over 5" of gorgeous, silky-smooth suspension. Although I am not a weight-weenie, I am looking forward to hauling 5 less pounds up the big climbs around Colorado.
And I want to give a shout out to Bicycle Pedal'r. They offered me a great deal and their customer service was fantastic.
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Submitted by
Crash
a Cross Country Rider
from escondido, ca, usa Date Reviewed: November 4, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Noble Canyon
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$4500.00
Purchased At:
calcoast
Strengths:
Light, smooth, and very stable.
Weaknesses:
None yet!
Similar Products Used:
Yeti 575, Intense Spider
Bike Setup:
Mojo SL, XT Kit with some CK additions
Bottom Line:
I thought the Yeti and Ellsworth were tops...then I rode the Mojo. I am very excited to that the performance seems to be a no-compromise design. Definitely more than I wanted to spend--but a lot of bike. Very happy so far.
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Submitted by
kleinmantra
a Weekend Warrior
from Long Island, ny, usa Date Reviewed: October 4, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$4500.00
Purchased At:
Sids
Strengths:
Very smooth feels lighter then it is. rode the base model 08 sx. was heavier then expected on the mojo base model, but ordered the mojo sl xt 2009 model
Weaknesses:
could not find any... I guess just limited availability
Similar Products Used:
klein mantra, test rode the trek fuel ex, yeti
Bike Setup:
xt
Bottom Line:
don't try this bike. you will buy one. I did and went over my budget.. I am replacing my old klein and a lot has changed in the last 10 plus years. I mean there is a bike for everything. I am not a one type rider so this bike makes the most sense for me.
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Submitted by
John
a Racer
from South AFrica Date Reviewed: September 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Eden
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
Demo
Strengths:
Fast as hell
Light
Stiff
Comfidence inspiring
Mind-blowingly good
Weaknesses:
None that I could figure out
Maybe the fact that it's a mighty good bike and I own one...yet.
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale Rush, Specialized Stumpjumper Expert. Scott Spark, couple of others.
Bike Setup:
Top end kit. Bit heavier than what I'm used to but the bike is still light
Bottom Line:
Makes my SJ looks stupid and feel clumsy. The DW-link should be entered into the MTB Hall of Fame. Took (The Crow's) Mojo SL out for a ride or two and couldn't believe just how good a bike COULD be. This bike does anything short of full on free ride and downhill beyond good yet still manages to be agile through single track. I will build mine lighter s I can use it for races yet still have fun on the trails.
After this I'm too afraid to try their Silk SL! Sorry Spec, but your bike going on sale Monday.
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Submitted by
Iwan
a Weekend Warrior
from Cape Town, South Africa Date Reviewed: September 27, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Tokai / Harkerville and Jonkers at night
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At:
William's Bike Shop
Strengths:
Light
Stiff
Freaking beautiful
Long Lasting Finish
DW-Link
Support, cusotmer service and back-up
Not often that you own a bike where you almost know all other owners in your area by their name!
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Owned:
Titus Moto Lite
Demoed/Rode extensively
Titus El Guappo
SC Nomad
Giant Trance X
Spec Stumpjumper Expert
Yeti 575
Tomac Snyper
Felt Virtue
Bike Setup:
Started out with a 130 RS Revelation, then 140mm Manitou Elite TPC with TA and now a Fox 36 Talas R
Easton EA 70 stem and handlebar
XTR Cranks, cassette, chain
SRAM X0 Grip Shifts, rear der
Formula Oro K24 brakes
CB Joplin R seatpost
Prologo Vertigo Saddle
Industry Nine All Mountain Wheelset
Look Quartz Carbon Pedals
A2Z Bolts and bits
Bottom Line:
After riding, testing and depating all the bikes mentioned above I got to test ride a Mojo Classic. Test was a Large and I ride a Med so I was a bit sceptical. Boy oh boy was I blown away! Bike was a little too long, but not way too much so at least I could enjoy the ride and sample the DW-link and geo of the bike.
WHAT AN AWESOME BIKE. It is a true do-anything, go-anywhere bike. Funnily enough the bike has exposed my lack of riding tech big time as I've been carrying LOTS more speed and momentem trhough and into corners. It soaks up rogh stuff like they were never there and still climbs like a XC racing bike. Absolutely brilliant. Sure for heavy rocks the BB can be a bit higher, but for sgl track and trail riding it is spot on! I was afraid that I will never find a bike that can cope with bigger drops and jumps yet still be as fast and agile as a Racer-X and I've long given up on the dream. People told me a bike like does not, can not exist.
They've obviously never ridden a Mojo.
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Submitted by
Jimmy
a Cross Country Rider
from Golden, Co Date Reviewed: September 10, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Great cross country to all-mountain bike. Wonderful new-age suspension design. Carbon frame absorbs shock like crazy front and back.
Weaknesses:
Long wait.
Similar Products Used:
Yetis, Treks, Turners, Ellsworths, Santa Cruise bikes, etc.
Bottom Line:
This bike replaces my 4" travel Santa Cruz Blur. It really is a bike that can be built up for cross country riding as well as narly downhill riding.
It depends on how you set it up !
Simply put, I use a Talas 3 stage fork and an RPL rear shock.
I lock it out front and back and hammer the climbs. The full carbon frame design absorbs shock and feels like a 3.5 to 4" travel bike. Then, if the descent is long and rough I can extend the fork and the back of the bike handles itself like a 5.5 " travel bike. Not many xcountry bikes can do that.
On long rocky flat stretches you can set it up like and all mountain bike and just rail.
Also, I recently raced it in a 50 miler and it was awesome. The amount of reduction in body shock at the end of the event was just amazing.
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Submitted by
JOE2465
a Cross Country Rider
from Irvine, Ca Date Reviewed: September 3, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Aliso Woods Canyon to Laguna Woods
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$6500.00
Purchased At:
Bike Company
Strengths:
Super light for 5.5 inches of front and rear travel. Mine was built to 22.8 lbs w/out pedals. Very fast and predictable on down hills.
Weaknesses:
A little flexy in the rear. Not the best climbing bike I've ridden and I've ridden a lot of bikes.
I owned the bike a little over a month. I sold my 08 stumpjumper s-works to by the ibis. I could not seem to get the bike set up to climb like I wanted. A friend I was always able to out climb was now suddenly leaving me in the dust. I played with the air pressure in the front and rear shocks and just could not get that quick acceleration like my stumpjumper. Needless to say the bike was great on the downhills. I would recommend this bike to somebody who is not looking to ascend fast. it's a little sluggish in the climbing area. I would recommend this bike to a person who does more of all mountain riding. I ended up selling the bike and bought another s-works stumpjumper. Bottom line, if you are a cross country rider like me, this bike might be a little much. I found out the hard way by paying a lot of money.
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Submitted by
AMR1372
a Weekend Warrior
from Faro, Algarve, Portugal Date Reviewed: August 30, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Very light bike for a 140mm travel, my bike is 10.6Kg (23.36) with tyre sealant, and the talas is not the lightest. It´s a very comfortable all day bike.Very fast accelerations.
Climes very well, even better on very ruff up hill´s.I am riding more and wanting to get out more, in crest my confidence going down also.
Ibis is AAA+++ sent e´mail asking questions and got reply the same day.
Weaknesses:
The rear flex is noticeable, that may be prise to pay for a light frame. Hope new like dose the job.
Bike Setup:
WTF w/Fox talas RLC
Bottom Line:
Very happy, wold get it again and recumend.
Very, very good do it all bike and very sexy.
If you think this is the bike for you, just try to test one and get ready to spend the $$$$ on one.
Like I said I am a very happy customer
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Submitted by
squid
a Cross Country Rider
from Berkeley, CA, USA Date Reviewed: July 2, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Coastal trail, GGNRA
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$5100.00
Purchased At:
paradigm cycles
Strengths:
Amazing bike, lightweight, handles very well. Will elevate your riding technique and speed
Weaknesses:
Water bottle mounts, just get rid of them basically useless. Top tube cable routing. Grabs attention and you worry about theft.
Similar Products Used:
IBIS TI mojo, American breezer. The mojo sl is the first full suspension bike owned.
Bike Setup:
Large frame, 100 mm stem and the basic factory XT set up with an RP23 rear shock.
Bottom Line:
Have to agree with other reviewers, the bike rocks. The original ti mojo is a great bike as well. It has a shorter wheelbase for the same frame size and loved tight single track but became pretty sketchy at speed on a fast fire roads. The new mojo has lengthened the wheelbase and now you just want open it up and let'er fly. Hands down it will be the best bike you have ever owned. You will want to ride it all the time. The bike came with a swiss dt shock. I rode it for about 100 miles with that shock and it worked OK but I am 210 lbs and gimble/loose set of the shock made the back end pretty flexy, especially on rocky descents. Saw in a forum about failure of the swiss shock and other problems and called the shop to see if I could swap to the RP23. No problems, Ibis shipped a new shock the next day! The bike is much better with the fox shock. It adds about .25 lb to the bike. It installs on the frame with a much better and more solid link. It changed the feel of bike and dramatically reduced the flex and made the bike feel way more solid. Love the propedal. Word is on street is alot of the new sls especially special order ones are being spec'd with the RP23. I believe that original Mojo was designed with the RP23 in mind. It doesn't look as cool as the carbon swiss shock but who cares. If you are a bigger rider, it is the only way to go in my opinion. Add to fact that you can send the shock to Push industries and have it revalved and tuned specifically for the mojo and you got a great combination. The only thing left is to figure out new excuses for your riding flaws because you can't blame the bike anymore. At least its something to do while you wait for your riding buddies to catch up.
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Submitted by
Skyhook
a Cross Country Rider
from Grass Valley, CA Date Reviewed: May 27, 2008
Favorite Trail:
S. Fork Yuba and American River Canyons
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$4700.00
Purchased At:
Spokesman, Santa Cruz
Strengths:
Climbs and descends amazingly well. Excellent geometry and rear suspension design. Soaks up bumps, is nimble, and very fast. Practically no pedal bob, yet suspension is very compliant. Positive feedback from the trail surface coupled with tight handling yields a bike that allows you to push the limits. Very nice finish, and downright sexy frame design.
Weaknesses:
I can't stop riding it!!!
Similar Products Used:
LT XC/Enduro: Intense 5.5 EVP, SC Blur LT; AM: Intense 6.6, SC Nomad, Spec Enduro SL, Rocky Mountain XC70, Trek Fuel, Kona Dawg Supreme, too many others...
After test riding many bikes in the Enduro (aggressive XC) and AM categories, and doing a lot of research on frame design and geometery, I came full circle back to this bike. I was initially afraid of having a carbon MTB. Fear no more, this bike is very tough. Carbon aside, the bike is an excellent design and is reason enough to get one of these.
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Submitted by
Steve
a Cross Country Rider
from San Jose,CA,U.S. Date Reviewed: May 20, 2008
This bike is "strong" at everything except for maybe "huge" jumps which I don't care for. It carves thru singletrack,climbs super-efficient, and descends with confidence. Bottom line "It is the best bike I've ever owned!" Does it all!
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Scott
a Cross Country Rider
from Monterey, CA Date Reviewed: May 8, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$6500.00
Strengths:
DW-Link is as close to flawless as you can get; carbon monocoque is fantastically strong and rigid, yet light; rubberized paint is beautiful and wicked durable; Ibis customer service is legendary; price performance for the frame is fantastic; the bike turns heads
Weaknesses:
crazy expensive as built; the bike turns heads
Similar Products Used:
What else is in this league?
Bike Setup:
SRAM X0, Easton carbon bars and seatpost, FSA carbon cranks and stem, Magura Marta SL brakes, Mavic Crossmax ST wheels, Fox TALAS fork, DT Swiss shock
Bottom Line:
For any bike to be able to do a lot of things, there must generally be compromises. If it climbs well, it probably won't descend as well. If it's light, it probably won't be as strong. This bike throws this general principle out the window. This one bike does everything that I am capable of throwing at it, and it does so extremely well. I had a stable of five bikes when I bought the Mojo SL. I'm now selling all the others, because this one is better than them all, in every way. But don't take my word for it. Be skeptical. And go demo one and see what you think. Just take your credit card. Kudos to the Ibis crew for creating a bike without compromise, for making it the absolute best possible bike that you can.
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Greg Rides
a Cross Country Rider
from Trabuco Canyon Date Reviewed: February 3, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Sketchy ones
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
The Bike Co.
Strengths:
Suspension design, full shimano gruppo set up, climbing ability, weight, vibration dampening, aesthetics.
Weaknesses:
In my opinion, there are none but I will say the frame design makes it hard to shoulder over any hike-a-bike sections, however it is easy to work around. This thing can make it up just about anything if you've got the skill and the legs.
Full Xt gruppo. The XT wheels are impressive as well as the servo wave disc brakes. Also went with the Talas 140RLC mated with the RP23. A smart choice for this bike. I went with the nude but almost bought the brown (we tossed a coin at the shop).
Bottom Line:
After a trip to Moab in '05 where I was "underbiked" for most of the rocky trails, it took me two years of saving $, researching and testing different bikes before I finalized on the Mojo SL. I bought it in late Dec '07. Coming from the "pogo" Trek fuel, the Mojo instantly elevated my riding abilities. The DW link is incredible! It only took one ride down Trabuco trail to realize this bikes amazing rear suspension design. Brake jack? What brake jack? I swear Dave Weagle must've come out and riden all these trails before figuring this out. There are times where I would've crashed and burned on my other bikes but the Mojo grabs the trail like no other bike I've ridden in my 10+ years of riding. I won Sea Otter '06 expert so I have some miles and experience in these legs. Also, the people at Ibis are cool. I had a simple question and received a quick answer from Scot Nicol himself. Thumbs up to the guys at the Bike Co. (Joe & Ryan), you rock! Buy your bike from there, these guys actually ride. If you buy this bike, you will not be disappointed. I strongly suggest the RP23 and the adjustable Talas. I could go on and on about this bike. It is no slug up the climbs, and just floats over rock gardens. Seriously. Be careful b/c it is highly addictive. The bike calls my name and gets upset if I don't ride it! 5 chilis from me, undoubtably.
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guy
a Cross Country Rider
from san diego Date Reviewed: January 19, 2008
Favorite Trail:
pct
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
calcoast
Strengths:
climbing traction and balance, unbelievable weight for this much travel, downhill suspension characteristics, minimal bob when pedaling out of the saddle.
Weaknesses:
1. water bottle location. 2. top tube is relatively short for height of steerer tube.
Similar Products Used:
ellsworth Truths, fisher HiFi, Trek fuels, other lightweight XC hardtails.
Bike Setup:
WTF kit, stan's system with crow tires- 20.9 lbs without pedals. I am a 150lbs rider.
Bottom Line:
the short answer- 5 chilis- awesome.
This bike is an anomoly- trailbike geometry/suspension but lighter than your 80mm race hardtail. To produce a bike this light and responsive you might think the suspension is flimsy, suffers from brake jack, or relies on a lockout. This is not the case for the Mojo. If this isn't the best all around bike $ can buy I would like to see it. The DW link is truly amazing- 5.5" of useable rear wheel travel with minimal bob. I equipped with the DT swiss shock thinking I would really like/need the lockout because of my XC/hardtail background- but it is not necessary. The sturdy manitou minute ABS fork has a lockout and I do use this on the pavement. Ibis was smart spec'ing the NoTubes wheelset as they are the lightest yet wider than other rims. The extra width makes the tires behave like wider tires (bigger contact patch). Though this bike sits up higher than my XC bikes (ellsworth truth...) of the past, I am going to give it a shot racing this season.
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