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TIME MACHINE
The us-cult-brand Ibis combines tradition and modernity with the new Mojo

tradition is often founded on legends and even more on special personalities. like scot nicol and his ibis-bikes for example. 25 years ago the first ibis left their first marks on californian ground and since that time its followers generated lust and a great deal of discussions. extravagances have been created like the the ti-bow, which is one of the most desirable classic full-suspension bikes. or evergreens like the mojo hardtail, that still could excite wearing steel like it does in its indestructible titan version. however it became quiet around ibis at the end of the 90's. Now that.

the year 2005, the whole world speaks of carbon and its constructive freedom that is possible using the modern fabric. anyhow many constructors mold their fibers around classical triangular frame-shapes - sculptures similar to lava-lamps like the blessed magma? died out. admittedly the flowing, apparently organic grown forms are back - on the frame of the new ibis mojo it is very hard to find a straight, but an amazing synthesis of floating lightness and compact strength. and a lot of constructive tidbits: nicely arranged sheets of t700 carbon-fiber, decals under clear-coat, extensively glued dropouts or a stainless protector against chainsuck on the swingarm. just a few of many reasons to praise the expert knowledge of the fathers of the mojo - and to line it it up with its legendary ancestors right away. elegant, minimalistic and not a bit exaggerated, it calls up one of the erring attributes of mankind: greed [ed-not really sure what this means!].

The Mojo - A playground for bike-voyeurs
whereto its function strongly contributes: facing real 140 mm of travel, the 2560 grams for the frame and 11,4 kg complete sound unbelievably light - that's 81 grams per millimeter. because of the fox f 32 talas and the dw-link swingarm, licensed from iron-horse, the test-mojo uses its travel effectively against roots, edges, jumps and smaller drops. and even there are highlights: the big bearings are placed in aluminum links, elongating the stresses towards the outside while preserving the carbon frame. on the trails, you hardly think about that, because the mojo rushes quick like a race-bike through corners, it bunny-hops as ease, like a cat of prey in the local woods. again the frame needs to be praised, this time for its low stand-over height. with this minimal distance between bottom bracket and the top of the top-tube - its 40 centimeters are 10 cm below the end of the seat-tube - the mojo offers in combination with its continuous seat-tube - keyword saddle adjustment - a lot of freedom in movement doing trail gymnastics. doing so - thanks, engineers - you won't beat your legs blue on the frame, or hit the slim swingarm with your feet. the swingarm itself offers enough space for wider tires - generally the mojo can be upgraded: you can get frame-kits with dhx-air shock, and ibis itself refers, that a new fox 36 would fit the mojo as well - to convert it into a super-light enduro. for an all-mountain or alpine usage, the suspension and geometry of the test-bike with shorter talas, gains the title 'very adequate'. the extraordinary ride abilities complete the feather-light setup, that will resist abrasive usage as well. carbon fiber handlebar and seat-post for example, or the complete xtr-group with its wide tubeless wheel-set, a 180 mm disc at the front or beauties like the organic shaped quick-release at the seat-tube. parts with chassis and the seating position, mix up simultaneously into the advance- and play instinct of a special bike. a limited one of course. and one, that will become a classic for sure. a real ibis.