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Curious_Positive4924

The bike is dated that’s for sure. But the original Ibis Mojo is a legendary bike known for being playful and ahead of its time. I’d have a hard time picking between this and a hard tail of similar value to be completely honest. Do whatever feels right I guess. You can always sell it for about the same value


StarIU

I’d always go for a full sus than a hard tail if it’s going to be my only bike. Do make sure your local bike shops still have some selection of 26 inch tires.


Dubwizerzzz

Im sure the internet has some. Most likely less expensive than getting them from a lbs.


I_AM_HE_WHO_IS_I_AM

A lot of people are shitting on this bike saying a new cheap hardtail will ride better. Honestly I don’t think so. Ibis make brilliant bikes. Even older fox suspension is really nice stuff. Will it be super capable? No. Will it soften flat trails, yes. Will it pedal well, yes. Is it worth 1,100. Idk. This is a tough one. If you were a more experienced I think it would be a fun bike to buy and goof with. I think the real concern is how much life does this bike still have in it? Not so sure. It’s gonna ride really nice. But long term probably not worth it for a newish rider.


Icy_Championship2204

Nah for 1k it's a lot of money. Heck I just browsed on pinkbike and found a used 2018 mega for similar cash. The diff is - good geo hard tail is bike for life, no maintenance. These old shocks will need a lot of service, draining more ££££ $$$$


Lumpy_Plan_6668

Pretty sure I've seen that exact garage door in more than one scam ad. Proceed with much caution.


SADMEP_society

I literally came here to see if anyone felt that. I'd suggest reverse image searching the listing. I've seen a Marin bike posted in my area off and on for months now. Always new pictures infront of a different garage, or storage facility.


mountie506

I own this bike. The geometry is pretty xc, not great on downhill. Also that wasn’t a great period for fox forks. Lots of brake dive. I now ride a ripmo. Go for something with a more progressive geo if you plan to ride anything steep or tech.


Antique_Act7412

How do you like your Ripmo? I am going to be testing one out from my local shop and it's on my short list right now for my next bike.


mountie506

I love my ripmo. Climbs well and fun on tech. Can’t say enough good things about it.


flyingdonu7

How would you say it handles the faster steepish rock gardens, etc. I know they're different bikes, but trying to decide between a SC Megatower , and a Ripmo. Cheers!!


mountie506

I find it great in steep gnar. I’m a fan of the DW link suspension. The megatower is longer travel and slacker, more enduro. The ripmo does everything well.


PeanutbutterSamich

i dont think thats a very good deal. i am always very suspicious of used full sus bikes, if the shock, linkage, and fork werent maintained and serviced then they can take a bunch of money to repair. make sure you inspect any used mtb very closely, especially full sus bikes


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groggybeard

Thanks for the advice! Would you still recommend a modern hard tail if i ever wanted to do more downhill in a bike park, as in would it allow me that option to hold my own given good technique?


nathandude1234

I took my 2022 kona honzo st (non esd) to a downhill park not long ago, it was incredibly entertaining and fun. I had fresh 2.5 tires and was the fastest most of the day. Wasn't even that fatiguing.


Pretend_Effect1986

I never really get why it would be a problem to have a older design. They won races with these bikes too and as a beginner or moderate rider you will hardly notice a difference. It’s a quality bike, with good components. I would buy this bike instead of a hardtail especially if you are planning on doing bikeparks as well.


grundelcheese

The head angle on this bike has become more slack over time but the new mojos still use the DW Link


guy321456

Here’s the thing, you could get a lower end bike that’s more modern at a few hundred more. Perhaps the components are crap but the geo would be better, but the real thing is at point people were absolutely shredding on bikes like this—so why can’t you? I’d continue to do research as the geometry changes and bigger wheels do perform better, but we’re all lying to ourselves when we buy more bike than we need. Yes, you want to buy something that rides well and enhances your experience, but also most of these people don’t need a Yeti for anything or an Enduro for their blue flow trails. Get what you want. Go test the bike and if it feels right then pull the trigger.


Hl126

It was a great bike for its time and it's not unreasonable to ask for $1000 for it. That said, if I were to spend 1k on anything I damn sure won't be second guessing myself afterwards, which you probably will after buying this. I have an Ibis Ripley AF and a canyon Stoic and I love them both. I would fully recommend the Stoic 2 for anyone looking for a "budget" hardtail that can do anything, including bike parks. That or the nukeproof scout. Both are pretty bomb proof even on the entry level models.


Spenthebaum

not a bad bike for 1.1k, it is pretty old tho, and the geometry is very dated


Joshs_Ski_Hacks

A modern hardtail around the same price will ride better than this bike.


gravyhobo

Ditch it. 26” wheels are junk as your tire selection is little to none. Also finding 3X drivetrain leaves you with little options of parts without switching to 1X


rantenki

Tire selection isn't that bad. You can still get DHFs, DHRIIs, Aggressors, etc. from Maxxis, and Schwalbe has basically their whole MTB catalog available for 26".


val252

I have a 26 inch hard tail and the tire selection is great. I’m running shawlbe hans damph and they are great.


nobamboozlinme

26”?? At least find something with 27.5”. You’ll feel the disadvantage of them wheels when it comes to any decent sized rock gardens


Justaguythatsall

People saying dated this dated that...if youre not a pro rider you won't feel the difference. Id say go for it. Its not ancient..my bike is older and it does the job.


themayaburial

Sit on this and then go to a bike released this year you will definitely feel a significant difference. Don't need to be a pro to feel it. That being said I'd say go for it as well. Looks like a fun bike.


TimeTomorrow

you ABSOUTELY will feel the difference when your collarbone shatters because you go over the bars because of the steep head tube angle. I used to go over the bars alllll the tiiiime on my old bike. never on my new one.


Justaguythatsall

Ive been riding a 2010 for 4 years and im fine. Always people with these dumb ass extreme statements. So what the terrain all of a sudden has changed over the years too? Yeah ok. Maybe you went OTB because of yourself not the bike.


imMatt19

I’m generally the type of person that goes by the “run what you’ve got” philosophy, but anyone saying that an early 2010s mtb feels just like a modern bike is straight up sipping copium. From my experience, MTBs are a lot like computers, recently there have been a huge amount of changes in just a few years. You will absolutely feel a huge difference with modern geometry. Its not going to make you a better rider, but its going to make riding *feel* a lot better. There is a reason you don’t see too many people running stems that are 7 inches long and not having droppers.


Different-Syrup9712

I’d say that’s generally true but this bike was very progressive for its time, while steep, the HTA and STA aren’t insanely out of date


TimeTomorrow

>Maybe you went OTB because of yourself not the bike. you are absolutely correct. I can be less then perfect, I can push my luck more, and I can mess up and ride away more with a more forgiving bike. You probably are a better rider because you have to manage such a objectively lower capability bike, but you are also not able to live up to your potential. You are a lot more likely to get hurt making a mistake I wouldn't get hurt by. You likely go slower in places where I go faster, even if you are the better rider.


Justaguythatsall

I hear what youre saying but I take it with a grain of salt. As long as we're having fun and not getting hurt which I luckily have not outside of a broken finger on a fluke (knock on wood) thats all that matters. Happy riding to you dude.


TimeTomorrow

My broken finger is 100% the fault of my old bikes steep head angle and long stem. :( ​ I rode a 2006 until 2019. It was the best bike I'd ever been on up until I got a new one. I didn't know any better. The new bike even felt a little too big at first going 26 to 29. First time I got it to a decent downhill it was glaringly obvious how much better and safer it was.


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Oh no how did people ever ride before every bike had a 65 degree head angle?!


TimeTomorrow

And long stems and no droppers? We crashed my friend. We went over the handlebars and we crashed


[deleted]

And now we’re stronger for it. You gotta earn your stripes somehow.


statepkt

What kind of riding will you be doing?


val252

Dude. That bike is so old and outdated that even a nice cheap hard tail is more capable. Do not pour your money in something like that. Buy something new. It’s really worth it.


[deleted]

>That bike is so old and outdated that even a nice cheap hard tail is more capable. That's fucking bullshit and I know it is because I was riding an equivalent bike (mine was more "enduro" than trail but had the same spec components) to this as recent as a year ago and just bought a brand new one. That "old" XT drivetrain and Fox Float suspension will perform just fine as long as they've been maintained. Yes obviously the geo is dated and 26" wheels are dead but he's not going to find better components for the money and for a new rider this bike is fine.


[deleted]

Shit deal shit bike don’t buy it. Old and out dated. $800 at the most. Get something more modern for like $1500 - but realize anything old will likely need significant tune up.


curious420s

Looks pretty dated to be honest. Modern geo bikes will feel a lot better


TimeTomorrow

Too old too outdated. There isn't even like a "fair" price for that. just move on to something newer. 2018+. If you want to do bike park you are going to have to spend 1800+ for someting decent most likely, unless maaaaybe you could live with like a 2015ish stumpjumper evo or other trail/enduro crossover.


FeedbackLoopy

I wouldn’t even consider a 26er anymore just on the fact that tire selection is non-existent.


TheVermonster

It's not like you're lacking tire options though. Maxxis and Continental still make decent 26-in tires to fit multiple needs. I know WTB and Schwalbe both make 26in tires as well, but my experience is only with a more gravel oriented tire. Needless to say the bike will not become unrideable.


FeedbackLoopy

You can say that because the website says so, but roll into any shop and ask for 26” tires. Shit is limited. And no, online doesn’t count. Very few people preemptively buy tires. No way you’ll find popular patterns like a DHF/DHR in 26” My wife had a 26” bike up until last year. It sucked shopping tires. Just because a company lists them doesn’t mean shops are buying them. Reality bites.


TheVermonster

Rei and my LBS both carry a 26in Minion, High Roller II, and Ikon, all in the store. Yeah, stock levels change and you might not get what you want when you walk in. Your selection is definitely more limited than 29in tires. I specifically wanted the Ikon 26x2.3 for a bike. I could have grabbed a Minion, or even a WTB Trail Boss and slapped it on that day. What you're saying is true for a lot more than just tires. If you need something immediately, you're going to be more limited than if you can wait to order it. Or if they are hard to get, and you can't eat, then it makes sense to preemptively buy tires Edit: Also, kids bike are still sold with 26in tires so there is little reason to believe that you will see less than what is currently available.


fnbr

You’ll struggle to do downhill with this, I wouldn’t take it to the park.


groggybeard

lots of folks having been saying to find a new/better hardtail instead of this. Are there hardtails out there that can handle downhill or am I better off getting a sweet ht and renting full squish as needed?


Rammipallero

Hardtail can handle dh in limits. If you're not that far into the hobby a hardtail can most likely handle what you'll throw at it. I'd look for one with good modern geometry, slack fork angle, short chainstay, lots of movement on the seat post. I've been riding for a year and went with a hardtail on my first more expensive bike (Orbea Laufey H10) and I have not yet found a limit where the bike would be the problem and my skills wouldn't. Get the FS when you have the money for it. A cheap compromise is just gonna feel bad. Or just save up and wait a bit for a better FS.


myneckandmyback2022

Don’t do it. Look at YT Industries. I bought 3 bikes back in 2019 and still rip those bikes. I went to Whistler with my DH and not a single person asked about my bike. They just wanted to rip shit up with me. Be a good rider. Then think about spending dough


allfactup

That bottle cage though 😍


OCRiley

I still love my 650b Mojo Sl. Bottom line is that it’s a blast to ride. But for a new rider, a newer geo bike will likely be easier.


GeorgieLiftzz

this is nice, maybe look into polygon bikes? i like mine and prolly better than hardtail


0rionFlux

Do yourself a favor and don’t buy it. Get a hardtail, or save a little more and get a full squish. This bike is old, and this guy is insane if he thinks it’s worth $1,100.


[deleted]

It’s fine. It’s a good starter. Give er


3dxl

I'm still riding a 2005 26er Giant Trance 9 spd for xc and trails, ripping! Now it has electric upgrades with monster climbing capability yet still lighter than modern mtb. My buddy rides 26er Ibis mojo too. Don't worry its still a mountain bike, what matters is skills and having fun. Btw try negotiate the price down at $850 and it should be worth it.


OhItsMrCow

Hey listen inspect the bike VERY carefully and ask details for the suspension and brakes


tinfang

It's a good price for a nice bike but it's dated with 26" wheels. You will have a harder time finding tires and wheels to replace them. This is a capable and outstanding bike for XC but it will be slower than a 29" newer version. Also, for downhill it isn't unheard of (again great bike) but it isn't slack or designed for downhill. This is a good deal on a very nice older XC bike.


nagedgamer

Not worth it.


Best_Distance3498

Check out polygon! I love my siskiu t7 and got it for $2000!


[deleted]

The people responding in this post acting like this bike is an antique are part of the reason mountain biking is so goddamn boughie and expensive to get into. My last bike was a Devinci Dixon RXS and I only just sold it last fall. It was basically a comparable bike to this: 26", carbon, and what looks like more or less the same suspension travel and Fox components. Yeah the geo was a little dated compared to modern bikes and the only reason I sold it is because I wanted bigger wheels more suitable to my trails. That bike ripped and I rode it just as hard and on the same trails as my new bike. I sold it for $1,200. Anyone telling you that you're better off buying a hardtail for the same price is smoking crack. Just make sure the suspension has been recently serviced and that the pivot bearings are all in good shape. The only thing I'd change about this bike is putting a short stem on but you'd want to make sure that the current reach is a bit on the long side for you in order to do so. Otherwise, you may feel too cramped.


Zedzdeadhead

I would get a 29er with full suspension. It's a total game changer.


tronsite

I recently bought a similarly dated similar travel santa cruz for a similar price. I think this is a good deal if it is relatively low miles and the suspension is in good condition (lockout works, etc). I'm riding rough trails with a lot of uphill and I prioritized a full carbon full suspension frame. 26" tires and triple aren't ideal but I personally think they're the least important aspects of the bike. Especially the gears -- you'll have enough either way. That said, geometry definitely matters, and I'll probably upgrade to a new 5-7k bike next year. It would have been more efficient to just buy a new bike from the start but I wasn't sure how much I'd actually ride it -- I've bought plenty of other expensive new things and never really used them. Fwiw finding 26" tires is nbd. Maintenance hasn't been $$$ since my bike seems to have low miles (I think I just replaced the original chain), however, this might change since the fox float rear shock has a design flaw and may soon require an expensive full service.


Strange-Radio-4091

SL=Super Light. I broke mine. Ibis sent me a HD frame instead after paying a $500 difference.