[itsmikejoyce]

Me too!

Also curious if the Special Blend comes with the xFusion Sweep RL2. Ibis spec sheet says "Sweep RL". I assume they mean RL2.

After my bike arrived, my girlfriend decided to ordered the Special Blend build kit, but upgraded the following:
Pike 150
CCDBA

I'll post a few pics when it arrives (1st / 2nd week of Feb estimated).

 

[Thustlewhumber]

The customer decided to not go with the Onza with gumwall sidewalls. What do you guys think?

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Oh my... very nice.

I have those exact same tires on my bike and I literally cannot break traction with them.

 

[buggymancan]

absolutely unreal.
have you ever checked your scale with a (higher) known weight?
ultimate scales are prone to be way off. the more weight you put on them the worse it gets.

I didn't post my build to stir up controversy or envey. Rather, to share w/ fellow Ibisans what is possible in the way of a light build! I am a lifelong MTB'er who enjoys the best of the best. This is a practical, albeit lighter build that I am enjoying thrashing and is destined to become my daily driver. This bike truly rocks, and I thank Ibis for doing their homework in refining the Mojo design! I live in the Sierra Nevada where you have to go up twice as long in order to come down and that means earning the turns. That said, every ounce counts when you are dragging it uphill. Pounds and ounces are saved by counting every gram (sum of the parts). Since I also enjoy a few cold beers afterwards, the weight has to come off somewhere else! For me this is a very practical build, leaning on the AM side where the HD3 certainty can be build much differently in a FR,DH burlier fashion, but overkill for my particular riding preferences. That's the beauty of building a bike from the ground up!

Yes , I have checked my Ultimate scale, as well as weighing it on a friends Park hanging scale. The numbers are accurate (as displayed at sub-25) and it is not that tough, frankly to build a light bike from the ground up with a judicious parts selection, (just expensive!). The bike actually weighed 23.9 prior to the addition of the dropper post and heavier tires. Both worthy trade offs, IMO. The reality check for me is that the Ultimate scale pictured weighs +- 1-2 gms within my Park table scale, as well as all the sub-component actual weights agreeing very closely with those stated by manufactures (actual frame for example at 5.83 lb , consistent as stated by Ibis). Totaling the sub weights, I get the same answer +_ 50 gms , or so. It is what it is. As I said, the biggest weight savings in my build are probably the Carbon Crank, I-9 wheel set and Formula RO brakes. Pike fork helps too, being lighter (and importantly better performance than Fox, IMO) and Fox Shock also being a fair bit lighter than DB inline. Sum of the parts. Whatever your build preference, ride it until you can't anymore and enjoy the journey !

 

[m3the01]

Frame: HD3, Large, Blue,
Shock: CC DBInline,
Fork: Pike RCT3 Dual Position 160/130mm,
Wheels: Ibis 741s, DT Rear,
Tires: Bontrager XR4 2.35 teams,
Brakes: Magura MT-8 Next 180F/160R,
Cranks: RaceFace Next SL 32T,
BB: RF Cinch BSA,
Rear Derailleur: XX1 Type 2.1,
Shift Lever: XX1,
Cassette: XX1,
Headset: Chris King I2,
Grips: ESI Chunks,
Handlebars: ENVE Riser,
Stem: Syntace MegaforceII 40mm,
Seatpost: KS Lev Integra 125mm,
Saddle: WTB Volt SLT ti,
26lbs 14 ounces.

There's my build, only places I see any a big difference is wheels and tires, (0.8lbs), frame and shock (0.3lbs, likely?).. Rest is the same, maybe I need to try a new scale ;-)

Like u said, ride it.

 

[challybert]

Frame: HD3, Large, Blue,
Shock: CC DBInline,
Fork: Pike RCT3 Dual Position 160/130mm,
Wheels: Ibis 741s, DT Rear,
Tires: Bontrager XR4 2.35 teams,
Brakes: Magura MT-8 Next 180F/160R,
Cranks: RaceFace Next SL 32T,
BB: RF Cinch BSA,
Rear Derailleur: XX1 Type 2.1,
Shift Lever: XX1,
Cassette: XX1,
Headset: Chris King I2,
Grips: ESI Chunks,
Handlebars: ENVE Riser,
Stem: Syntace MegaforceII 40mm,
Seatpost: KS Lev Integra 125mm,
Saddle: WTB Volt SLT ti,
26lbs 14 ounces.

There's my build, only place I any a big difference wheels and tires. (0.8lbs), frame and shock (0.2lbs, likely?).. Rest is the same, maybe I need to try a new scale ;-)

Nah, while the bike's on the scale, just put your hand under the back wheel and lift a tiny weenie bit. It's good for about a pound. Need to do it before your first cup of coffee as steadiness is critical. With practice that sucker will weight under 26lbs

 

[Trackho]

yep, 30+ years in the US and run them the RIGHT way (right hand->front) Motocycles and physics can't be wrong... one thing I don't get either.

I switched mine over a year ago--since Im very used to using a front brake on a m/c--was a HUGE improvement for me--in power, modulation and instinct

 

[buggymancan]

Off hand, I would say the difference in our two builds, most of the weight difference is in the wheels (1741- Ibis vs. 1473- I9), Tires (Schwalbe Rock Razor and RaRa= 1295 vs. Bonty Xr4 =1560)- I assume you are running tubeless and frame (large vs med (.2 lb+-?). Totaled up that's a difference of 1.4 lbs. So there you go, probably not your scale.

 

[doismellbacon]

Yeah, I'm not sure why some are giving buggyman a hard time.... nearly a pound in wheels/tires, nearly another pound in Med. unpainted no rock guard frame w/ Fox vs. painted large CCDB w/ rock guard....you're pretty much there... then if he's shaving just 20 gm each with stem, bars, brakes, etc etc.

But how do you get 1475 gram I9 wheels? Is that the standard spoke type and number? What rims are you using?

 

[challybert]

Yeah, I'm not sure why some are giving buggyman a hard time.... nearly a pound in wheels/tires, nearly another pound in Med. unpainted no rock guard frame w/ Fox vs. painted large CCDB w/ rock guard....you're pretty much there... then if he's shaving just 20 gm each with stem, bars, brakes, etc etc.

But how do you get 1475 gram I9 wheels? Is that the standard spoke type and number? What rims are you using?

Hard time, hell it has me smiling from ear to ear. A 6inch travel bike that CAN weigh 25lbs with a dropper and reasonably hearty build...wow. My medium weighs about 26.5lbs (w/Inline, RS dropper, XX1, Pike, Enve M60s, Spec Butcher/Slaughter Control, Thompson X4 stem, carbon bars, XTR brakes). The lightest it'll ever get for me might approach 26lbs with some lighter tires in the drier summer months. Not to concerned about it as I'd probably get more mileage, weight wise, simply cleaning all the caked on mud off the frame.

 

[Salespunk]

I didn't post my build to stir up controversy or envey. Rather, to share w/ fellow Ibisans what is possible in the way of a light build! I am a lifelong MTB'er who enjoys the best of the best. This is a practical, albeit lighter build that I am enjoying thrashing and is destined to become my daily driver. This bike truly rocks, and I thank Ibis for doing their homework in refining the Mojo design! I live in the Sierra Nevada where you have to go up twice as long in order to come down and that means earning the turns. That said, every ounce counts when you are dragging it uphill. Pounds and ounces are saved by counting every gram (sum of the parts). Since I also enjoy a few cold beers afterwards, the weight has to come off somewhere else! For me this is a very practical build, leaning on the AM side where the HD3 certainty can be build much differently in a FR,DH burlier fashion, but overkill for my particular riding preferences. That's the beauty of building a bike from the ground up!

Yes , I have checked my Ultimate scale, as well as weighing it on a friends Park hanging scale. The numbers are accurate (as displayed at sub-25) and it is not that tough, frankly to build a light bike from the ground up with a judicious parts selection, (just expensive!). The bike actually weighed 23.9 prior to the addition of the dropper post and heavier tires. Both worthy trade offs, IMO. The reality check for me is that the Ultimate scale pictured weighs +- 1-2 gms within my Park table scale, as well as all the sub-component actual weights agreeing very closely with those stated by manufactures (actual frame for example at 5.83 lb , consistent as stated by Ibis). Totaling the sub weights, I get the same answer +_ 50 gms , or so. It is what it is. As I said, the biggest weight savings in my build are probably the Carbon Crank, I-9 wheel set and Formula RO brakes. Pike fork helps too, being lighter (and importantly better performance than Fox, IMO) and Fox Shock also being a fair bit lighter than DB inline. Sum of the parts. Whatever your build preference, ride it until you can't anymore and enjoy the journey !

Very well thought out build for your intended use. Obviously did your homework.

 

[Salespunk]

Frame: HD3, Large, Blue,
Shock: CC DBInline,
Fork: Pike RCT3 Dual Position 160/130mm,
Wheels: Ibis 741s, DT Rear,
Tires: Bontrager XR4 2.35 teams,
Brakes: Magura MT-8 Next 180F/160R,
Cranks: RaceFace Next SL 32T,
BB: RF Cinch BSA,
Rear Derailleur: XX1 Type 2.1,
Shift Lever: XX1,
Cassette: XX1,
Headset: Chris King I2,
Grips: ESI Chunks,
Handlebars: ENVE Riser,
Stem: Syntace MegaforceII 40mm,
Seatpost: KS Lev Integra 125mm,
Saddle: WTB Volt SLT ti,
26lbs 14 ounces.

There's my build, only places I see any a big difference is wheels and tires, (0.8lbs), frame and shock (0.3lbs, likely?).. Rest is the same, maybe I need to try a new scale ;-)

Like u said, ride it.

If it makes anyone feel better my build is 28.5 with as high end a build as you can get. I like my girls to have a little cushion for the pushin...

BTW can we sticky this post?

 

[doismellbacon]

Widda motion of da ocean

 

[buggymancan]

Yeah, I'm not sure why some are giving buggyman a hard time.... nearly a pound in wheels/tires, nearly another pound in Med. unpainted no rock guard frame w/ Fox vs. painted large CCDB w/ rock guard....you're pretty much there... then if he's shaving just 20 gm each with stem, bars, brakes, etc etc.

But how do you get 1475 gram I9 wheels? Is that the standard spoke type and number? What rims are you using?

The custom I9 wheel set utilizes Nextie carbon Rims 40w x35i.d. x30 deep.
Carbon Fiber 650B/27.5" MTB Rim 40mm width Clincher Hookless Tubeless Compatible Mountain Bike [NXT650BH01]

They rims weighed in at a tad under 400 gms. each. I-9, (32) 2.8 aluminum spokes. I re-weighed the complete wheel set, actually 1486 gms. for the pair w / tape, valves and w/ xx1 driver ( 809 R, 677 F).

 

[Rick Draper]

How tall are you? Bike looks a little under size, with the seat so far back and the long stem (not meaning to be rude or anything just trying to work out sizing)

This. The titanic has just called, they want the rudder back!

 

[wilks]

Normally people running so many spacers under the stem are either old, have bad backs or are running a bike that's too small. Not everyone wants the new school longer reach geometry.

 

[Rick Draper]

Normally people running so many spacers under the stem are either old, have bad backs or are running a bike that's too small. Not everyone wants the new school longer reach geometry.

But it's very long when you look at the saddle set back its running (on a offset post too) and the massive long stem.

 

[doismellbacon]

The custom I9 wheel set utilizes Nextie carbon Rims 40w x35i.d. x30 deep.
Carbon Fiber 650B/27.5" MTB Rim 40mm width Clincher Hookless Tubeless Compatible Mountain Bike [NXT650BH01]

They rims weighed in at a tad under 400 gms. each. I-9, (32) 2.8 aluminum spokes. I re-weighed the complete wheel set, actually 1486 gms. for the pair w / tape, valves and w/ xx1 driver ( 809 R, 677 F).

That's pretty awesome... about 300 grams lighter than my Derby / Hadleys....but I do love my titanium cassette body and otherwise indestructible hubs and rims. I've trashed one carbon rim in the past, and just don't think the Nexties and LB's would hold up to the constant rock strikes like my Derbies have.

anyway.....carry on....

 

[buggymancan]

That's pretty awesome... about 300 grams lighter than my Derby / Hadleys....but I do love my titanium cassette body and otherwise indestructible hubs and rims. I've trashed one carbon rim in the past, and just don't think the Nexties and LB's would hold up to the constant rock strikes like my Derbies have.

anyway.....carry on....

Yes, I have run the Hadley hubs in the past but can' t live without the I-9 3 degree instant engagement. I too considered the Derby Rims but with the weight penalty and double the cost, I decided to give the Nexties a go. I have had good success and zero issues with 6-8 pairs of cheap carbon rims over the past 4-5 years. The nice thing is the Nextie and Derby have the same ERD so are interchangeable in terms if spoke length (the big expense w/ I-9) Ride on!

 

[buggymancan]

But it's very long when you look at the saddle set back its running (on a offset post too) and the massive long stem.

I don't consider a 70 mm stem to be massively long. As for the saddle position being slammed all the way back, that setup was transplanted from my Mojo Hd with a short TT. As to the headset spacers , better to cut long and go from there ( can't lengthen cables or steerer tube once cut). Keep in mind the steer tube on the HD 3 is a fair bit shorter than the HD. Still dialing in the fit, doesn't mean I am old or have a bad back or that the Med frame is the wrong size for me (at 5'7"). Those if us who opt for a frame/ custom build are willing to experiment w/ fit as opposed to buying the stock build and compromising on components. A work in progress, which is the fun part. At least I'm riding mine, while some of us don't yet own one. Gotta go ride my HD3 now, I'll keep all the nice build comments in mind on the trail. Ride On!

 

[MSH]

Finally received my large frame in yesterday from Comp Cyclist, which I had placed back on 12/2. Final piece of the puzzle to still arrive is the Derby/I9's from Chad at Red Barn.
Anyway, large black w/ DBinline, Rear Maxle and with the Cane Creek 40 cups installed on my scale = 3038g (6.7lbs)...