Ibis Bikes Buyer's Guide
Find the Ibis model for you
Ibis designs and builds some of the most intriguing mountain bikes on the market and has been doing so since it began in 1981. Among their mountain bike models are hardtails and full-suspension bikes that are loved by professionals and weekend warriors alike. Find the Ibis MTB for you.
Ibis Ripmo & Ibis Ripmo AF
Ripmo Specs:
Frame Size: S, M, L, XL
Rear Travel: 147mm
Front Travel: 160mm
Wheel Size: 29", up to 2.6" tires
Head Tube Angle: 64.9°
Seat Tube Angle: 77°
Chainstays: 435
Why you'll love the Ibis Ripmo
The Ripmo is more than just a trail bike, it is built to dominate steep trails whether climbing or descending flowy singletrack.
While not Ibis' bike designed for enduro mountain bike riding, the Ripmo still handles technical trails with competence. As you can see when looking at the specs, its geometry is lengthy, yet progressive which allows the Ripmo to speed along flat trails just as well as switchbacks and tight trails. Additionally, with the short seat tube, riders of the Ripmo can get low on the descent of technical trails.
The Ripmo is available in a carbon or a more-affordable aluminum frame. Although heavier, the Ripmo AF carries itself very similarly to the pricier carbon model.
Ibis Ripley & Ibis Ripley AF
Why you'll love the Ibis Ripley
An Ibis Ripley is a nimble trail bike, designed with a short travel and a steep seat tube for efficient climbing. Given that the bike's geometry isn't too slack or steep, the Ripley can grind on all types of terrain.
Like most of Ibis' bikes, the Ripley utilizes a dw-link suspension platform that provides stable pedaling and added stability at higher speeds. Despite the length present in its geometry, the Ripley feels light and lively on most trails. Overall, the Ripley is game on any trail you want to tackle, performing best as a snappy singletrack bike and a fleet climber.
The Ripley is available in a carbon or a cheaper aluminum frame. Although heavier, the Ripley AF handles all trails nearly identical to its lighter counterpart.
Ripley Specs
Frame Size: S, M, L, XL
Rear Travel: 120mm
Front Travel: 120-140mm forks
Wheel Size: 29", up to 2.6" tires
Head Tube Angle: 66.5°
Seat Tube Angle: 76°
Chainstays: 432
Ibis Mojo
Mojo Specs
Frame Size: S, M, L, XL
Rear Travel: 130mm
Front Travel: 140mm
Wheel Size: 27.5", up to 2.6" tires
Head Tube Angle: 65.4°
Seat Tube Angle: 76.6°
Chainstays: 425
Why you'll love the Ibis Mojo
The Mojo is described as the "all-mountain playbike" for good reason. It's designed with a geometry that feels like you are hovering over any mountain trail you are shredding.
When looking at the Mojo's specs, it's clear this mountain bike's standout characteristic is its climbing prowess. With a dw-link suspension platform, lightweight chassis, and Ibis' Traction Tune philosophy, any rider can tackle steep ascents on a bike that hugs the ground even over rough terrain. With the shortest chainstays among Ibis' product line, long reach, and slack head tube angle, the Mojo corners on a dime without sacrificing stability.
Ibis Exie
Why you'll love the Ibis Exie
The Ibis Exie is a race-ready XC mountain bike built to shred technical race tracks at the World Cup-level. The 29-inch MTB is Ibis' foray into a lightweight, but sustainably-designed machine that checks in just above an impressive 22 pounds.
When looking at the Exie's geometry, Ibis bucks the common trend of an upright seat tube angle by a small margin in the hopes of giving riders the ability to conserve more energy on extended ascents and to maintain back tire traction on less steep climbs. On top of this, the carbon frame build of the Exie aims to be future proof in the world of cross country mountain biking as it balances between maximum strength and the weight limit Ibis placed on themselves.
Exie Specs
Frame Size: S, M, L, XL
Rear Travel: 100mm
Front Travel: 120mm forks
Wheel Size: 29", up to 2.4" tires
Head Tube Angle: 67.2°
Seat Tube Angle: 73.8-75.9°
Chainstays: 435
Ibis Hakka MX
Hakka Specs
Frame Size: 49, 53, 55, 58, 61
Rear Axle: 142mm x 12mm thru-axle
Front Axle: 100mm x 12mm thru-axle
Wheel Size: 700c or 650b/27.5"
Head Tube Angle: 70.5-72°
Seat Tube Angle: 73.5°
Chainstays: 430
Why you'll love the Ibis Hakka MX
The Ibis Hakka MX is a versatile, stiff, fast, and efficient gravel bike built to be a swiss army knife for cyclists who switch between road, cross country, and gravel trails often.
This high-performance gravel bike is designed by Ibis to give riders a race-inspired feel that prioritizes speed, weight-savings, and surgical handling. One look at the specs of this bike and you can see the geometry of the Hakka MX allows for comfort on any length ride or race. Whether you're more interested in backcountry routes or casual gravel, the Hakka comes in either a 650b or 700c wheelset.