Iwan Kemp Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 I'm fortunate enough to be in the process of building a new Ibis Mojo HD. For those of you who haven't heard or seen, have a look here: http://www.ibiscycle...ountain/mojohd/ Admittedly up to now I haven't held on to a bike for too long. I like riding all sorts of bikes - live and learn they say. But I am tired of my ways and have decided to buy a bike that I will hang on to for as long as it and me will/can keep going. That in turn motivated me to grace it with parts that I won't feel need upgrading any time soon. Obviously as far as budget allows! The brief for the frame was easy: light but stiff and strong, 6" travel, 12mm maxle rear axle and at least 67 degree HA. Now there at lots of bikes that foot most of the bill, but the light is the problem. So I was over the moon when Ibis finally announced the release of their 160mm beast. Under 3k's for a large frame (medium should be around 2.9 with shock), 67 Degree HA, 160mm of DW-goodness, maxle...it's all there. Anyway I'm making a longer story than Bos! Most of the parts have been ordered and are either on their way or waiting in the shed for the frame to arrive. Like my fellow HD addict (http://www.thehubsa.....asp?TID=80878) I have decided to get the thread going for the simple reason that I cannot wait any longer! My name is Iwan and I am an Ibis bike porn addict. So here we go...
Iwan Kemp Posted March 31, 2010 Author Posted March 31, 2010 My build looks like this: Size:.............Medium Fork:.............RS Lyrik Solo Air DH with Tapered Steerer Shock:..........Fox RP23 (Stock) Wheelset:.....Industry Nine Enduro laced to Flow rims Headset:......Chris King Handlebar:...Spank Spike 777 (cut to 740mm for now) Stem:...........Spank Oozy 60mm Brakes:.........Formula The one with 180mm rotors Grips:...........ODI Shifters:.......SRAM XO GripShifts Front Der:....SRAM X9 Rear Der:.....SRAM X0 Redwing Crank:...........??? Cassette:......SRAM X0 Redwing Chain:...........SRAM X0 Hollow Pin Seatpost:......KS Kobra i950 with remote lever Saddle:.........Chromag Lynx Tires:............Maxxis Minion DHF front and rear / WTB Weirwolf / Lots of other stuff Pedals:..........Superstar Components Mag with Ti Spindle Weight:..........? Should be somewhere mid to heigh 13k's Need to do some more thinking about the cranks...
Iwan Kemp Posted March 31, 2010 Author Posted March 31, 2010 Inspiration for the color choices come from these:
Cyclewizz Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 I'm a roadie but I think an IBIS frame looks awesome. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress. Don't worry too much about your porn addiction most of us have exactly the same addiction
Wernervdmerwe Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 Need to do some more thinking about the cranks... But we've been over this?! There is only one logical and correct answer, ok, maybe not one but sixc (the C is silent hey)
Wernervdmerwe Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 Just a pity the chainrings are not black as well - but I think the concept works
Wernervdmerwe Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 Also heard very good things about the e*thirteen bash.....
Iwan Kemp Posted March 31, 2010 Author Posted March 31, 2010 He he. So the little voice has a face!!! Black middle with red inner will look KILLER!
Wernervdmerwe Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 There we go upgrading already! no... pimping - entirely different ballgame
Dirtbreath Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 Puhlease! What a load of sentimental BS! You sound like one of those Hollywood couples that pledge their love and promise to be together forever and everyone is surprised when they bust up. We all know where this is going to end up dont we. In FOR SALE in under a year. Good luck and I look forward to your next build as well.
Wernervdmerwe Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 You say potatoe' date=' I say tomatoe...[/quote'] Feel free to call your steed what you want, but I prefer not to name mine after a vegetable. Enjoy your potato!
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