Ibis unveils the new Mojo HD3

The Californian high-end manufacturer Ibis presents the third generation of its successful "Mojo HD" model. It has been developed from scratch and meets today's requirements in terms of geometry and weight. The HD3 is also an eye-catcher in terms of design.

The new Mojo HD is the third act in the Mojo trail bike trilogy from Ibis. The entire frame is new from the ground up and the tried-and-tested DW-Link suspension has been refined once again. The DW-Link controls just over 150 millimetres of suspension travel on the Mojo HD3.

The geometry of the HD3 has also been modernized. This includes a lower bottom bracket, a longer top tube and a slacker steering angle. Ibis doesn't go too slack: 66.6 degrees with a 160 millimeter suspension fork and 67 degrees with 150 millimeters of travel at the front are good middle values between high smoothness and agility, the latter of which is often required in the all-mountain and enduro sector.The new frame design is based on the old one, but optimized to allow the rider to mount a water bottle holder that is easy to reach. After all, hydration packs are not everyone's cup of tea. Ibis has also minimized the weight of the Mojo HD3. The Californians claim 11.79 kilograms for their lightest configuration. The frame kit with a Fox Float CTD shock weighs 2.66 kilograms.

The power transfer to the 27.5-inch wheels is just as good on the HD3. In these respects, it is almost equal to the twentyniner model "Ripley" - except that it can be ridden downhill much faster with the Mojo.

The details of the Ibis Mojo HD3 at a glance

27.5-inch wheels
the latest and most advanced version of the DW-Link suspension system
15.3 centimetres of rear suspension travel
2.7 kilogram frame weight incl. suspension strut, frame size L in matt black
67 degree steering angle at 150, 66.6 degree steering angle at 160 millimetres front suspension travel
Suspension specifications: Fox Float CTD Adjust Factory Series with Kashima Coat, 7.875" x 2.25", 175lb boost, med velocity, med rebound, LV can, .92in3 volume spacer
optional rear shock: Cane Creek Dbinline
ISCG 05 compatible with removable adapter
bolted bottom bracket
versatile, internal cable routing, also for the dropper post
optional polycarbonate cable protection for the down tube
chainstay length 42.9 centimetres
12 x 142 millimeter rear wheel axle
160mm post-mount carbon brake mount
Tapered headset and steerer tube
Up to 2.4 inch tire width possible, depending on the outer lug width
two-row angular contact ball bearings on the drive side of the lower bellcrank for less play than with normal sealed bearings. Spring preload is not required. Large 28 x 15 x 7 millimeter radial bearings on the drive side for rigidity and long service life
Bottom bracket height 34 centimetres
Removable direct mount for the front derailleur, for a no-frills 1x look