HD6

(Current)

HD6: Traffic Cone Orange
Ibis Cycles HD6 Orange
HD6: Enchanted Forest Green
Ibis Cycles HD6 Green
HD6: Lavender Haze
Ibis Cycles HD6 Purple

The HD6 is the evolution of one of the most successful enduro bikes in history. Designed with input from our Enduro World Cup team and building upon our award-winning Ripmo and HD lines, the HD6 features increased travel, a completely redesigned suspension layout, and mixed wheels.

Version HD6
Frame Material Carbon front and rear triangle
Frame Weight A size large HD6 frame with an X2 weighs 7.7 lbs / 3.5kg
Wheel Size 29/27.5” mixed wheelsize, up to 2.5" tire clearance
Front Travel 180mm
Rear Travel 165mm
Shock Specs 230 x 65mm
Shock Eyelet Hardware 25mm x 8mm front / 15mm x 8mm rear
Boost Axles 148mm rear / 110mm front
Seatpost Diameter 34.9mm
Rear Brake 180mm Post mount / 220mm max rotor
Chainstay Length 435mm
Bottom Bracket Threaded (73mm BSA)
Chainline 55mm chainline
Chainring 30T - 34T
Derailleur Hanger SRAM UDH
ISCG 05 Compatible ISCG 05 Tab Mount available separately
Headset ZS44 upper / ZS56 lower
Colors Traffic Cone Orange, Enchanted Forest Green or Lavender Haze
Sizes SM (1) /MD (2) /XM (3) /LG (4) /XL (5)
Frame Warranty Lifetime
  • Standard Shock
Ibis Cycles HD6 frame angle, orange
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Ibis Cycles HD6 frame angle, orange
Ibis Cycles HD6 frame angle, green
Ibis Cycles HD6 frame angle, purple

HD6 Specific FAQs

Yes, all Ibis bicycles ship with a Traction Tune rear shock. The compression and rebound tune is lighter compared to an off the shelf Fox Float X2.

The HD6 is rated for 180-190 mm suspension forks.

The HD6 is optimized around a 44mm offset fork. A 51mm offset fork shortens the trail (the distance between the contact patch and the steering axis), which can cause the front end to feel less stable.

The HD6 has a 55mm chainline.

55mm chainline cranksets include:

  • Sram Dub Wide Cranksets.

  • Shimano 120 Series Cranksets, or 125 in the case of XTR

  • A variety of other manufacturers offer 55mm chainline cranksets. Verify with your preferred crankset manufacturer before purchasing and installing.

Check out our Bottom Bracket installation guide for 55mm chainline cranksets here.

No, the HD6 is a dedicated mixed wheel bike. A 29” wheel will not fit. The use of a 29” rear wheel will void the frame’s warranty.

Yes! Our new upper link driven suspension design supports any 230 x 65mm coil shock.

Most 27.5” x 2.5” tires will fit on the HD6. Always verify there is a minimum of 8mm of clearance between the frame and tire at the tightest point before riding.

The maximum round chainring on the HD6 is a 36T. The minimum round chainring on the HD6 is a 30T.

Yes, the max size oval chainring we recommend is a 34T. Not all oval chainrings are the same, so we recommend double checking clearance before installation.

26 oz Purist water bottle (with an Arrundale Side Loader Cage, available on our webstore) fits on all frame sizes, except the size 1 / small, which can accommodate a 22 oz Purist bottle.

A size large HD6 frame with an X2 weighs 7.7 lbs / 3.5kg. Our complete builds (size large) begin at 31.66 lbs (14.54 kg) with all frame protection installed and sealant in the tires.

You can find torque specs for the HD6 in the tab on the right.

The HD6 uses a 180mm post mount rear brake mount.

To run a 180mm rotor, you'll use the shimano caliper bolts. No adapter is needed.

To run a 203mm rotor, you'll use the following Shimano part number: SM-MA-F203P / P

For more information, the following is a link to the adaptor chart:

https://productinfo.shimano.com/#/com?cid=C-460&acid=C-193

Yes it does. Pork Chop Frame Bags are available here.

Many of our paints are available online via Rotaris (for 2024 onward) or My Perfect Color (for most previous models). Some automotive retailers have the ability to custom-match paint.

The PMS color codes for our frames are:

  • Lavender Haze:
    • Front: PMS 7446, Gloss
    • Rear: PMS 2379, Matte
  • Emerald Forest Green:
    • Front: NA, this is a custom matte paint
    • Rear: PMS Black, Matte
  • Traffic Cone Orange:
    • Front: PMS 172, Gloss
    • Rear: PMS 446, Matte

General FAQs

To see our general FAQs click here.

Ibis Cycles HD6 geometry diagram

180mm Fork (593.7mm axle to crown)

Nominal Size   SM (1) MD (2) XM (3) LG (4) XL (5)
Seat Tube Length A 400 15.7 400 15.7 406 16 450 17.7 470 18.5
Top Tube Length B 585 23 610 24 630 24.8 655 25.8 685 27
Head Tube Length (4mm stack of lower cup not included) C 81 3.2 86 3.4 91 3.6 100 3.9 115 4.5
Chainstay Length D 435 17.1 435 17.1 435 17.1 435 17.1 435 17.1
Seat Tube Angle E 76° 76° 76° 76° 76.5° 76.5° 77° 77° 77.5° 77.5°
Head Tube Angle G 64° 64° 64° 64° 64° 64° 64° 64° 64° 64°
Wheelbase H 1202 47.3 1228 48.3 1256 49.4 1288 50.7 1328 52.3
BB Height (with 2.5WT Maxxis Assegai tires) 345 13.6 345 13.6 345 13.6 345 13.6 345 13.6
BB Drop K 30 1.2 30 1.2 30 1.2 30 1.2 30 1.2
Stack I 621 24.4 625 24.6 630 24.8 638 25.1 651 25.6
Reach J 430 16.9 454 17.9 480 18.9 508 20 541 21.3
Saddle height for seat tube angle F 650 25.6 700 27.6 745 29.3 790 31.1 830 32.7
Standover L 725 28.5 735 28.9 752 29.6 765 30.1 769 30.3
Trail 136 5.4 136 5.4 136 5.4 136 5.4 136 5.4
Fork Offset 44 1.7 44 1.7 44 1.7 44 1.7 44 1.7

Sizing Guide (Rider Height)

s (1)
158–168CM5'2"–5'6"
m (2)
165–175CM5'5"–5'9"
xm (3)
173–183CM5'8"-6'
l (4)
180–191CM5'11–6'3"
xl (5)
188–201CM6'2"–6'7"

Dropper Post Saddle Height Calculations

Do not try to insert your post deeper than these measurements. Forcing the post can result in a seat tube failure.

IMPORTANT: Before riding, check the saddle to tire clearance with the dropper post fully dropped and the air out of the shock with frame compressed to bottom out.

Frame measurement 1 2 3 4 5
Maximum Seatpost Insertion (mm) 250 280 290 300 300

Bike Yoke Revive

Measurement from center BB to center of saddle rail (mm)

Drop Min/Max 1 2 3 4 5
125 Min 567 567 573 617 637
  Max 685 685 691 735 755
160 Min 602 602 608 652 672
  Max 735 735 741 785 805
185 Min 635 626 632 676 696
  Max 755 755 761 805 825
213 Min 700 670 666 705 725
  Max 820 820 826 870 890

KS RAGE-i

Measurement from center BB to center of saddle rail (mm)

Drop Min/Max 1 2 3 4 5
125 Min 581 581 588 631 651
  Max 678 678 684 728 748
150 Min 606 606 612 656 676
  Max 718 718 724 768 788
170 Min 627 627 633 677 697
  Max 751 751 757 801 821
190 Min 661 647 653 697 717
  Max 781 781 787 831 851

Reverb AXS

Measurement from center BB to center of saddle rail (mm)

Drop Min/Max 1 2 3 4 5
125 Min 590 590 596 640 660
  Max 710 710 716 760 780
150 Min 615 615 621 665 685
  Max 760 760 766 810 830
170 Min 635 635 641 685 705
  Max 800 800 806 850 870
Hardware Torque Spec (Nm) Thread Treatment / Notes
Suspension
Forward Shock Mount Bolts 10 Loctite 243 on threads, grease on the shaft
Rear Shock to clevis bolt 20 Titanium Bolts: Loctite 243 on threads, Ti anti-seize on the shaft and underside of the bolt head
Linkage
Upper link to front triangle 20 Loctite 243 on threads (if no green threadpatch), grease on flange
Upper Link to Clevis 20 Loctite 243 on threads, grease under bolt head
Upper link to rear triangle 35 Loctite 243 on threads, grease under bolt head
Lower Link 4mm Side Preload Bolts 2 Loctite 243 on threads, grease under bolt head
Lower Link 5mm Pinch Bolts 10 Loctite 243
Misc
Rear Brake Caliper 6 Loctite 243
Seat Binder 6 Grease
Derailleur Hanger Bolt 25 Dry (reverse thread!)
Rear Axle 12 Grease