Need your advice

[nikobimmer]

I'm a long time Ibis fan. Still kicking myself for selling my Mai Tai and Bow Ti years ago.

I have been riding a Ibis Mojo carbon (since 2007) and loving it. But I've gotten the itch to upgrade again.

Mojo SLR or HD? I want the plushest ride I can get. In my mid-40's now and need to take care of my back. I don't do anything crazy, just trail rides (no jumping) and an occasional weekend race (not interested in winning as much as just finishing). I'm leaning towards the HD.

Thoughts? Setup ideas?

Thanks!

[benja55]

Both are fantastic.

But the Ripley is about to drop too and I have a feeling 2013 will be a big Ibis year... Why not wait a bit?

[benja55]

But if plush is the key, gotta be HD...

[Salespunk]

HD, no question

[Pelly_NH]

If you're not doing jumps or anything crazy, I'd opt not to gain the extra pound or more of the HD and would opt for the SL-R. You'll still get the big increase in rigidity (and a host of other great features) but will have a frame that is actually lighter than your original Mojo.

[redmr2_man]

is it lighter? I remember when the slr came out, people were mad that it was the same weight, or more, than an sl.

I wouldn't bank on a pound lighter, but the slr does sound good for you. I don't think you'd go wrong with either choice.

[Pelly_NH]

is it lighter? I remember when the slr came out, people were mad that it was the same weight, or more, than an sl.

I wouldn't bank on a pound lighter, but the slr does sound good for you. I don't think you'd go wrong with either choice.

He's coming from a 2007 Mojo (non-SL). Frame weight was claimed to be right under 6lb I believe.

Comparing the new options, he has the SL-R (5.2lbs) and the HD (6.5lbs). Weights from Ibis website.

IMO, he's not riding any terrain that would justify the extra 1.3lbs of the HD. Instead, he could drop a half a pound or so over his original Mojo by going for the SL-R and still reap the benefits of the extra stiffness, Kashima shock, etc.

[DRSpalding]

He's coming from a 2007 Mojo (non-SL). Frame weight was claimed to be right under 6lb I believe.

Comparing the new options, he has the SL-R (5.2lbs) and the HD (6.5lbs). Weights from Ibis website.

IMO, he's not riding any terrain that would justify the extra 1.3lbs of the HD. Instead, he could drop a half a pound or so over his original Mojo by going for the SL-R and still reap the benefits of the extra stiffness, Kashima shock, etc.

Agreed. I picked the SL-R ultimately because of the weight savings, the better climbing ability, and the fact that I try to keep both wheels on the ground except for minor drops.

However, if you can wait and see what Ibis brings in 2013 with the Ripley and maybe a true 650b option from the factory, I would. If you are already committed to purchase an Ibis, the price difference from an SL-R or HD to a Ripley is probably going to be (hopefully) relatively small compared to the price. The extra wheel diameter does make a big difference in how your body feels at the end of a ride.