July Build of the Month - Ibis Mojo

PeterD — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:34:00 +0000

This month’s bike of the month is an Ibis Mojo, one of the new lines we are carrying.

I guess you could say that the owner of this bike is a connoisseur of bikes. He has a couple of other bikes (including the Maverick ML-8 we featured last year), and gets to choose the one that best suits the riding he is going to do. Below are some of his comments comparing the two bikes…

Compared to the ML-8, the Ibis feels lighter and rides like more of a race/XC bike. This may be due to the fact that I have a shorter fork on the Ibis (a 140mm 32 Vanilla RLC on the Ibis, versus a 160mm Fox 36 Van on the Maverick). Despite being a “Large” (like the Maverick), the Ibis is overall a smaller bike, with a shorter cockpit and lots of seat post, compared to the ML-8.

Handling wise, the Ibis is almost telepathic on twisty singletrack, effortlessly carving the exact line you select. When climbing, I feel I am going faster and working less hard on the Ibis compared to the ML-8. The rear suspension of the Ibis has less initial plushness compared to the ML-8.

The contrast in “feel” of these two bikes influence where I prefer to ride them: if I am going to UC or the demo with lots of jumps, I’ll pick the ML-8. But if I am going to ECDM or doing two loops at the Demo (i.e., a ride with lots of hard climbing), I’ll take the Ibis. Overall, however, they are both great bikes and either way you can’t go wrong.

Highlights from the Build List
Frame	Ibis Mojo
Fork	Fox Vanilla 32 RLC
Headset	Cane Creek S-6
Stem	Thomson X4
Handlebar	Answer Pro Taper Alloy
Brake Levers	XTR M975 Dual Control
Shifters	XTR M975
Brakes	XTR M975 6”
Grips	Rougue Lock On
Saddle	WTB Laser V SLT
Seatpost	Easton EC70 Carbon
Crank & BB	XTR M975
Derailers	XTR M971
Cassette	XTR M970 12 – 34
Rims	Mavic XC 717 Disc
Spokes	DT 14/15 Black
Rear Hub	Chris King Black ISO
Front Hub	Chris King Black ISO QR
Skewers	Salsa Stainless Black
Front Tire	Kenda Nevegal 2.35 Stick-E
Rear Tire	Kenda Nevegal 2.35 DTC

Carrying another bike brand

PeterD — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 02:24:00 +0000

Ok, when you are a new shop (as we are), you almost have to beg to get bike manufacturers to let you carry their lines. Most manufacturers already have dealers in place, who they don’t want to annoy by adding another dealer.

Charles had an advantage, being well known in the industry (which he got for working at shops for over 20 years now). And Berry, John, Sterling, Patty, and (most recently) Brett have been building on this rep, and it is paying off…

The first sign of this was how well we have been reviewed on MTBR, Yelp, and in other places. Thanks to everyone who posted a review.

This was added to when Park Tools awarded us a Distinguished Service Award (and special thanks to “blue bling” Stuart for nominating us).

I am sure this all was considered by Santa Cruz when they agreed to come on board in the spring.

And now we have another exciting new addition (check out the “Bikes Carried” section on the right hand menu bar to see who it is).

Passion Trail Bikes, Belmont, CA - specialists in quality bike service and custom-built mountain bikes: Tag Ibis

July Build of the Month - Ibis Mojo

Carrying another bike brand