Ibis hopes to redefine ‘wide’ with new mountain bike wheelsets

[Capricorn]

looks like Ibis stole the march on Enve's take on the wider-is-better bandwagon...

 

Ride Tuned

Each model in the ENVE M Series is designed with a specific rider profile in mind. In the past we had classified riders into three general categories in a one size fits all XC, AM, and DH designation that worked well for some but left others wondering where they fit. The ENVE M Series features four completely new models that classify riders by the ride style that they most closely identify with. Each rim model is designated by a style ratio that represents a rider’s inclination towards descending vs. ascending. Tuning each rim to a specific application meant creating a rim that is fittingly light, stiff, and durable for its intended application. As such, each rim in our next generation M Series is lighter and stiffer than its comparable first generation predecessor. Developing laminates that cater to a specific ride application is only part of the story. Each rim is optimized to perform within a range of specific tire widths that are most prevalent for the intended application. By refining the interface between rim and tire we create more precise and predictable handling characteristics and thus a more efficient wheel system.

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10787331/p4pb10787331.jpg

 

 

Pinksauce

[straatvark]

No bead? Curiouser and curiouser.

 

Also scratching my head why the removal of that would add strength.

[ThePubSA]

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10787333/p4pb10787333.jpg

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10787331/p4pb10787331.jpg

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10787324/p4pb10787324.jpg

[ThePubSA]

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10787330/p4pb10787330.jpg

http://es.pinkbike.org/sprt/f2/s/0.gif dirtstar59 (5 mins ago)

Enve makes nice product. Damn expensive but nice....however I wonder if Enve and Ibis are exceeding (aka larger circumference) ETRTO rim standards in order to make the hookless bead work. Hookless designs are actually quite ancient and are of course used in moto and auto..in theory they should work very well but ..if there is any type of malfunction due to tire rim incompatibility then there is a concern with the rims not following international standards...

Edited April 8, 2014 by 2Nutz

[(Deon)]

looks like Ibis stole the march on Enve's take on the wider-is-better bandwagon...

 

 

 

Pinksauce

Actually I have a problem with their designation.. it's been done before. What that table shows is: from left, xc/trail/freeride/dh. Not that different when you add normal words.

 

But, the colours! Now that changes everything.. Pantone references to boot. Hmm, very technical.

 

Hookless beads, must surely rely on a tighter fit.. expect a new standard of tyres soon.

[ThePubSA]

Slight HI jack.............

 

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10776857/p4pb10776857.jpg

The data is in. In a straight line, on a smooth surface, in a laboratory environment, 559 is the fastest. Hands down.

 

 

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10776233/p4pb10776233.jpg

Because the jump in size between 559 EnduRAD and 650b is so small relative to the jump between 650b and 29", 559 is ideally positioned to help 650b riders find that extra edge. 559's size positions it to excel in the aggressive, long-travel enduro market, and when you get on 559 we think you'll feel the difference immediately. Can you feel it yet? It feels like Enduro.

 

 

 

http://es.pinkbike.org/sprt/f2/s/193.gif jackiead (Apr 1, 2014 at 10:10)

Everyone realises that 559, is 26" right?

[(Deon)]

Slight HI jack.............

 

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10776857/p4pb10776857.jpg

 

The data is in. In a straight line, on a smooth surface, in a laboratory environment, 559 is the fastest. Hands down.

 

 

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10776233/p4pb10776233.jpg

Because the jump in size between 559 EnduRAD and 650b is so small relative to the jump between 650b and 29", 559 is ideally positioned to help 650b riders find that extra edge. 559's size positions it to excel in the aggressive, long-travel enduro market, and when you get on 559 we think you'll feel the difference immediately. Can you feel it yet? It feels like Enduro.

 

 

 

http://es.pinkbike.org/sprt/f2/s/193.gifjackiead(Apr 1, 2014 at 10:10)

Everyone realises that 559, is 26" right?

 

BWAHAHAHAHA, that's flipping hilarious!

[ThePubSA]

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10776403/p4pb10776403.jpg

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10776402/p4pb10776402.jpgLots of fandangles

[Capricorn]

Actually I have a problem with their designation.. it's been done before. What that table shows is: from left, xc/trail/freeride/dh. Not that different when you add normal words.

 

But, the colours! Now that changes everything.. Pantone references to boot. Hmm, very technical.

 

Hookless beads, must surely rely on a tighter fit.. expect a new standard of tyres soon.

 

nope: UST beads already cover that.

[Capricorn]

Also scratching my head why the removal of that would add strength.

I think what they've done is make the rest sidewall of the rim as thick as rim bead was, and then to save weight, decrease the sidewall height. Effectively, the sidewall got thicker, but shorter. It being thicker means its less prone to bending under impact.

[Spoke101]

[(Deon)]

I can see the advantage in that!

[braailegend]

I have been having that! my rims are 35mm, haha... doesnt say #Enduro though, which probably means it doenst count

 

http://youtu.be/75fk-xoEt98

[LazyTrailRider]

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10776403/p4pb10776403.jpg

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10776402/p4pb10776402.jpgLots of fandangles

 

 

Oooooo, it's "Enduro Specific"! This *has* to be good!

[Tumbleweed]

In the run up to Sea Otter I had the chance to meet up with Scot Nicol and the Ibis crew (notably Hans Heim and Tom Morgan) to check out their new wheels and give them a go on the trail.

 

http://www.nsmb.com/ibis-wide-rims-ride-review/

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Right. That settles it. That's my next upgrade...