Ibis last made the Mojo HD5, the smaller-wheeled, bigger-travel counter part to the Mojo in 2021. The bike had 27.5″ wheels front and rear, 153mm of travel, and was made for 160-160mm forks. Lastly, it had the signature curved Ibis top tube with a front triangle split into two.
Ibis’s latest bike, the HD6 is a glimpse into how we may see the brand re-vision its bikes for a new era. It’s also the first full-suspension bike they’ve released since rebranding.
The new Ibis Mojo HD6 comes on a mixed-wheel platform with 165mm of rear travel, a 180mm fork, and a brand-new frame profile, sans the curved top tube.
About the new Ibis Mojo HD6
The past Mojo HDs have seen a lot of track time on the world-level enduro circuit and Ibis is applying that R&D to the new version.
The Mojo HD6 gets new suspension kinematics with less shock damping that Ibis says improves traction and lets the bike fly through chunky rocks. The bike is compatible with all coil shocks.
To make maintenance easier, there are torque specs that have been laser etched on the shock hardware.
As far as the frame design goes, the brand says the new frame aesthetics have “straighter, sharper lines that give it a burly, fast look.” The frame weighs under 6lb without a shock and has a lifetime warranty. One complete build still weighs under 32lb, Ibis says.
Ibis also moved the seat tube diameter to 34.9mm to fit more robust dropper posts. Most Ibis bikes have short standover heights and riders are using longer droppers. “To support this shift, we’ve transitioned to a 34.9mm seat tube. These posts boast greater strength, enhanced stiffness, and expanded room for internal hydraulics, resulting in better reliability,” Ibis said in their press release.
Other Ibis Mojo HD6 frame notes include clearance for 2.5″ wide tires and a 21-26oz water bottle inside the frame, depending on size.
New geo and sizing
New geometry is also a part of the HD6. On a size medium, the bike has a 64° HTA, a 76° STA, a 1,228mm wheelbase, 454mm of reach, and 435mm chainstays (across sizes). Seat tube angles steepen as the size increases.
The bike comes in five sizes, from S-XXL, though Ibis is now using “numbered sizing” similar to other brands, “to encourage riders to delve into our geometry charts…We encourage riders to choose their bike size based on their desired reach and top tube measurement.”
Build kits and pricing
Ibis starts pricing off with a frame only option at $3,899. A SRAM GX build with SRAM Code RSCs, Fox suspension, and a mix of SRAM GX and NX drivetrain components sells for $6,099. Ibis offers Shimano SLX, XT, and SRAM XX Eagle Transmission builds for up to $11,199. For more info, see the Ibis website.
