Surprise for Brian Lopes: after many years with GT, the multiple Four Cross world champion is now riding for the small cult brand Ibis. Ibis has made a name for itself for high-quality and elegant carbon bikes and racing bikes and is considered a small, cult, exclusive brand in mountain biking. Their involvement in racing has been almost non-existent until now, but now they have landed a "big fish" in Lopes. Lopes' knowledge will also be integrated into the development of new Ibis bikes.