![]() Monotonous climbs will have you reaching for the climb switch to suppress the slight pedal bob. The suspension responds sensitively and offers loads of traction on technical terrain, thanks also in part to the voluminous tires. Helmet Fox Dropframe | Glasses Fox Vue | Jersey Fox Ranger Fox Head | Shorts Fox Ranger | Knee pads Fox Launch Pro The Ibis Mojo HD5 on the trailĪs on the Ripmo, the pedalling position on the Mojo HD5 is central, upright and super comfortable. We were struck by the long head tube and the resultingly high stack, which makes you feel at one with the bike. We loved the very short saddle and the low slung top tube, both of which allow for maximum freedom of movement on the bike. ![]() The reach is longer, the head angle is slacker and the seat tube angle is steeper. Geometry and size of the IbisĬompared to its predecessor, the geometry of the new Ibis Mojo HD5 has been brought up to date in every respect. Too bad, because otherwise, the bike is nice and quiet. The brake pads in the XT four-piston brakes rattled loudly on the Ibis as well as the SCOTT Ransom. The 2.5″ MAXXIS ASSEGAI tires inflate very wide on the 35 mm rims, offering tons of grip and traction. This instils you with confidence on the steep descents where the Mojo feels most at home. The 185 mm BikeYoke REVIVE together with the short seat tube means that you have all the freedom of movement you need. The Mojo HD5 lives up to its premium claim and impressed us with its outstanding build quality and lots of attention to detail. The only thing that annoyed us was the rattling brake pads in the Shimano XT four-piston brakes, which we encountered on several of the bikes in the test field. The frame protectors and other hardware make a strong impression. On closer inspection of the Mojo HD5, you’ll see the attention to detail Ibis are renowned for. The 2.5″ MAXXIS ASSEGAI WT EXO+ tires inflate very wide on these wheels, promising to offer a lot of traction and comfort. Our Ibis Mojo HD5 came specced with a Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain, a FOX Factory GRIP2 fork, a 185 mm BikeYoke REVIVE dropper post and wide Ibis S35 carbon wheels. This allows you to configure the bike to suit your preferences and budget. Ibis leave the build for their customers to choose. The shock features an extra light compression and rebound damping tune to offer maximum traction, but more on that later. ![]() As with all of Ibis’ full-suspension bikes, the rear end features a virtual pivot point DW linkage, which is controlled by a FOX X2 Factory shock on our test bike. The new Mojo HD5 offers 153 mm travel at the rear and is paired with a 170 mm fork. The seat tube angle is a whole 2° steeper, which promises a relaxed pedalling position on the climbs. The reach has grown by 20 mm compared to its predecessor and the head angle has been slackened by 0.7°. However, the geometry is on-trend as the Californian brand has made the bike significantly longer and slacker. We have to admit, we were quite surprised to see Ibis continuing with smaller 27.5″ wheels on the new Mojo. ![]()
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