[stripes]

It was my first carbon bike. Ibis has a great CS reputation, so if I did something to break a frame, I wasn't worried.

They also fit. Roxy, being a designer, has been very good to make sure that everyone can ride their bikes.

I won't answer the other questions, because they are irrelevant if the OP is actually looking to buy an Ibis

Go ride one.. Make the decision for yourself.

 

[budgie]

For me it's all about ride/suspension quality. On a whim I demo'd a Mojo C in 2010, and no exaggeration knew within the first 10-15 seconds that I had to have one: hadn't even made it out of the parking lot. There's a sensation of an invisible hand pushing you along, that just makes me fired up to ride every time. Seven years later and I've gone Mojo C --> HD --> HD3.

 

[Bones2]

I Was looking to upgrade from my 2006 stump jumper in 2009. Demoed a santacruz blur and was shocked that it could both descend and climb better then my stumpy. I Wanted something that could handle more rocky technical terrain in Arizona like Sedona but could still pedal well. Read all about the HD then rented one in Sedona and was sold. I was such a better rider even on a rental. I wanted a bike that was better then me on the technical riding. Also really liked the idea of supporting one of the smaller companies with outstanding Customer service - the fact that Hans and others regularly answer questions on this forum and over the phone is so impressive to me. And of course it was the best looking bike around. Like a good woman substance is most important, but a little bit of sex appeal helps a lot. After a few years my desire to pedal more and do les technical took over I got the original Ripley (surprisingly enough my DH times improved with the Ripley.) I demoed a Pivot 429 but bought the Ripley unridden and did not regret it. Now I have the Mojo 3 - this is the sweet spot for me, more fun and better looking the Ripley, but still pedals great. The pivot, yeti, and santacruz all have close geometry but I wanted to continue to support ibis, and the Mojo is just so damn sexy I just cans stop wanting to ride her.

 

[hvc]

Coming form Trek Fuel Ex and Stumjumper. Picked HD3 because treaded BB, full size water bottle.
Great communication, got some questions about the Frame, talked to LBS and got answer right away. Went to Sea Otter 17, stopped by Ibis booth and did bring up the concern again and they already knew my name even i never meet them - Thank you Josh at Ibis
Ibis for life now.

 

[805MTB]

I went with the LS. Great bike as an all-around ripper, yet light enough at 25.4 lbs on race day for me to get on the podium with a 4th at the Whiskey 30 last week.
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Nice finish, cool photo. Pretty much livin' the dream there, bud.

 

[MarkMass]

Remember when Lopes was a factory rider and cleaned-up at Whistler on a Mojo? I had doubt about carbon initially, but the Mojo was race proven on gnarly terrain. Ibis' support is second to none so I was confident any issue would be taken care of promptly. I'm in the Bay Area, CA so that's even better.

One test ride and I was sold. :thumbsup:

I really like VPP bikes so I was looking at Santa Cruz's offerings. I've purchased more bikes from both Santa Cruz and Ibis after my Mojo SL.

I'm curious about how you decided to get your Ibis?

• What first interested you in an Ibis bike?
• What other brands did you consider?
• Why did you choose the Ibis over the other brands you considered?

 

[Jc5326]

I'm curious about how you decided to get your Ibis?

• What first interested you in an Ibis bike?
• What other brands did you consider?
• Why did you choose the Ibis over the other brands you considered?

Saw a bunch of Mojo's hanging in a San Diego LBS; love at first sight. Saved, funds redirected, saved again, funds redirected again, and repeated that cycle for about 7 years and a move to NorthEast until finally pulled trigger on a Ripley LS...... I ride with lots of Pivots, some SC's, Spesh's, and a Yeti; I'm on the only Ibis and it was so worth the wait!