Ibis' new SL-R is the Mojo, rebooted. It shares the name, but really that's about it. Everything here is new. It's like all the best features of the classic Mojo, the SL, and the HD rolled into a single chassis. Amazingly lightweight, incredibly stiff, and the foundation of the ultimate cross country/ trail bike. The Mojo SL-R features bountiful amounts of suspension, yet still climbs like a mountain goat. The stiff carbon frame produces immaculate power transfer, and is just begging to prove it’s self.

The SL-R has a cornucopia of technology built into it. To start, the carbon layup has been optimized to produce an extremely stiff frame. The tapered headtube adds noticeable front end stiffness while adding very little weight to the frame.  The DW-Link Suspension set up features phenomenal small bump compliance, and swallows big hits without a hiccup.

Ibis utilizes DW-Link suspension for their Mojo SL-R. There are many great advantages for choosing this suspension type. DW-Link has a rearward path only near sag, which is enough to counter- act pedal bob. DW- Link also creates a balancing force to eliminate squat caused by load transfer. This force is tuned for a balanced anti- squat in the first two positions of the travel, which reduces pedal feedback. It allows the suspension to feel efficient without the need for excessive low speed compression damping.

The Ibis SL-R features high end componentry including Factory Series Fox Shocks suspension. The Fox Float suspension fork features Fox’s 2013 CTD technology. CTD stands for Climb, Trail, and Descend. This technology allows you to quickly adjust your fork to the terrain, without having to pull- over. The Float also features Trail Adjust which provides added adjustability while in the Trail mode. To compliment the front shock, Ibis paired it with the Fox Float CTD with Boost Valve. The Ibis Mojo SL-R XT build features a Shimano ten speed drivetrain. Shimano XT shift levers control the Shimano XT front and rear derailleur. Shimano XT cranks are as strong as an ox yet surprisingly lightweight. The stiff arms allow maximum power- transfer to propel you through the mountain.

Frame Features:

• 140mm rear wheel travel, DW-Link suspension
• Carbon fiber monocoque frame and swingarm
• Kashima coated Fox Float with CTD and Boost Valve
• Tapered head tube, makes the bike feel very close in stiffness to an HD140
• Carbon fiber post- mount rear brake mounts
• 142mm maxle rear axle provides high axle stiffness
• Chain suck plate has more coverage
• Geometry is unchanged from the Mojo SL
• Titanium fasteners abound

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Weight: 25.19lbs

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