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If you've got a Ripmo V1 you'll know the issue of stones getting flicked up, getting trapped in the linkage and crunching the carbon in that area. Ibis have just released the Ripmo Carbon V2 where they addressed the issue with some kind of protector that was spotted in the first reviews. I emailed Ibis and asked about the issues and what V1 owners were supposed to do. Straight away they said to send on the warranty conformation email and they will send out a kit from the US to install which will solve the problem. Nice work fellas. So If you have a V1 drop them a mail to them on askchuck@ibiscycles.com and they will sort you out.

Hey Everyone, I've been riding a 2016 Giant Trance 2 (140 travel trail bike) for a few years since it was released in 2016. Stay in Cape Town (Southern Suburbs) and ride everything from greenbelts, Table Mountain to Tokai. Also venture out to Stellenbosch, Boschendal, Durbanville, Elgin. So terrain from XC to a little bit more chunky. I've done XC races on it (not for time but more for enjoyment). I do enjoy the downhills and the rougher terrain, want to get better at jumping and drops and technical features as the excitement for me far exceeds racing and Xc type trails. I would like to start doing some Enduro as the uphills don't matter and I can keep improving on the downs. My plan for the next year is where this question comes in. I would like to get a hardtail or shorter travel FS bike eventually for the XC races that exceed 50km and lots of climbing although the Trance for me managed pretty well on races like Fedhealth and such. My main focus would be getting a slightly longer travel bike with better suspension ( not that mines bad but current fork is - fox 32 performance ) , better wheelset as I'm running stock Giants and more focused on the downs. I could upgrade the Trance with a better 140mm travel fork fox 34/36 or similar and get another wheelset on one hand. On the other If I had the money the Ibis Mojo HD4 looks incredible. Unfortunately it's a hard one to get hold of for a test ride so I'm going on reviews and geo which i understand is not the best way to go about it. I see it as a bike that will far exceed what I'm capable of now and I wont have to upgrade anything on it for a long time to come. I do ride smaller jumps, drops and stuff on the Tokai DH lines so not a complete novice but there is always lots of room for improvement. Lots of the reviews are based overseas and the terrain there is a lot different. I'm just wondering if I would still be able to take the bike on more mellow routes (kirstenbosch trail) out climbing, farm rides of 50/80km without it being way too much bike and sucking on anything but the downhills. I like to spend a lot of time on a bike so would like to be able to ride it anywhere. I know it wont climb as well as others but could it be too much bike for local trails and more chilled weekend rides. Any other bikes to look at, comments, advice.. feel free! here to learn from those who have test ridden, raced and tried brands I perhaps have not. Thanks in advance!

Adventure Inc recently announced their appointment as exclusive distributors for Ibis Cycles in South Africa, venturing further into the cycling market and adding to the premium sports and outdoor brands already in their stable. The current growth strategy of Adventure Inc takes the stable to a total of 20 sports and outdoor brands, each specifically selected to support the evolution of the South African market. Click here to view the article

MOJO HD GENERATION 3 http://www.ibiscycles.com/bikes/mojo_hd3/ The new Mojo HD (HD3 for short) is the third act in the Mojo HD/Mojo HDR trailbike trilogy. Everything is new from the ground-up, notably featuring the latest and greatest refinement of the famed dw-link suspension. Geometry is fully modern: longer, lower and slacker, with 6” of plush rear wheel travel. We’ve built in versatile internal routing and updated the frame design, allowing us to put a water bottle on top of the downtube. We also achieve a drop in weight and pedaling performance on par with the Ripley, so the bike is very fast going up, and scary fast going down. FEATURES OF THE MOJO HD 650b (27.5") wheels The most advanced version of the dw-link suspension on the planet 6” of rear wheel travel Weight for the frame and shock, size large, matte finish: 5.9 lbs 67 degree head angle with a 150mm fork (66.6º with 160 fork) Shock specs: Fox Float CTD Adjust Factory Series with Kashima Coat, 7.875" x 2.25", 175lb boost, med velocity, med rebound, LV can, .92in3 volume spacer, Optional shock: Cane Creek DBinline ISCG 05 compatible with removable adapter Threaded bottom bracket Super versatile internal cable routing including internal dropper routing. Optional polycarbonate down tube cable guard Chain stay length: 16.9" 12 x 142mm Maxle rear axle 160mm post mount left dropout, carbon fiber Tapered Head Tube and Steerer Up to 2.4" rear tire depending on brand and height of cornering knobs Dual row angular contact bearings on the drive side of the lower link that have less play than standard sealed bearings. Preload adjustment is not necessary. Large 28mm x 15mm x 7mm radial bearings on the non drive side for stiffness and long wear Bottom Bracket height 13.4" Removable direct mount front derailleur mount for a clean 1X look http://s3.amazonaws.com/ibiscycles.com/galleries/Mojo_HD3/Mojo-HD3-Head-Tube-Green-REVISED.jpg http://s3.amazonaws.com/ibiscycles.com/galleries/Mojo_HD3/Mojo-HD3-Rear-Green-REVISED.jpg http://s3.amazonaws.com/ibiscycles.com/galleries/Mojo_HD3/Mojo-HD3-Top-Tube-Blue.jpg http://s3.amazonaws.com/ibiscycles.com/galleries/Mojo_HD3/Mojo-HD3-Rear-Blue-REVISED.jpg

I've been toying with the idea of a long travel, steel hardtail mountain bike for quite some time. Somehow I've always ended up heading in a different direction but not this time. Click here to view the article

In order to give you better sales and workshop service we have moved to bigger, better premises. We can now be found in Peter Park on the corner of Montague Drive and Marconi Road in Montague Gardens. It is just down the road from where we were and for your convenience all our contact details stay the same. We will have our grand opening soon, but for now pop in to say hello ( we won't make you carry boxes!), drink a coffee and stock up on some gear. As always we are open Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm and Saturdays & Public Holidays from 9am - 2pm. CFS Team (021) 552 8285 | sales@cyclefactory.co.za | www.cyclefactory.co.za A = Where we were B = Where we are

From Ibis: http://www.ibiscycle...bikes/tranny29/ At Ibis we try to make bikes that are versatile, bikes that blur the lines between categories, bikes that create fun in a multitude of settings. That’s what it’s all about, right, having fun? Bikes don’t get a lot more versatile (or fun) than the Tranny 29. WHAT IS A TRANNY? First, it’s a lightweight, nimble 29er hard tail. It also converts to a single speed with surprising ease. And in single speed guise, you can run a smooth and quiet running Gates Carbon Belt Drive. Finally, it’s easy to break apart for travel if you need to fit it into a confined space (like a suitcase or an apartment in New York City). The Tranny is a playful bike. The stock setup comes with a 100mm travel front fork, giving the bike a super lively feel (yes, we said lively 29er). A 120mm fork option is available, which mimics the Ripley’s highly regarded front end geometry, only with a lower bottom bracket height and the confident handling that inspires. Here are a few of the features, and check out the details tab for a lot more information. FEATURES OF THE TRANNY 29 3.08 lb Carbon monocoque frame Designed to work with 100mm suspension forks at 44mm rake Also designed to work with 120 mm forks with 51mm rake Geared or Singlespeed compatible Gates Carbon Belt Drive compatible Internal routing for dropper posts Clean, versatile multi-option internal cable routing Tapered head tube (suitable for various Cane Creeks & Chris King InSet 3) BB92/Press GXP style integrated BB 142mm Maxle rear axle 160mm carbon fiber post mount rear brake mounts Headset: IS ZS44/28.6 | EC49/40 BB height w/ 2.25" tires: 302mm (11.9”) Geometry measured with 500.8mm axle to crown fork http://www.ibiscycles.com/images/uploads/bikeGallery/14-0612-Ibis-Tranny-29-Hero-2-Overall.jpg http://www.ibiscycles.com/images/uploads/bikeGallery/14-0612-Ibis-Tranny-29-Hero-1-Drk.jpg http://www.ibiscycles.com/images/uploads/bikeGallery/14-0611-Ibis-Tranny-Belt-Drive.jpg http://www.ibiscycles.com/images/uploads/bikeGallery/14-0611-Ibis-Tranny-Cable-exit-for-dropper-seat-post.jpg http://www.ibiscycles.com/images/uploads/bikeGallery/14-0611-Ibis-Tranny-Head-tube-top-tube.jpg

So Brian finally saw the light :ph34r: :devil: First he parts ways with Ibis (mutual decision with both parties on good terms): http://www.vitalmtb.com/news/news/Brian-Lopes-and-Ibis-Part-Ways,727 And it seems like he will be riding Intense from now on (use translate in chrome): www.endurotribe.com/2014/03/mercato-brian-lopes-quitte-ibis-pour-intense/#toparticle