The Icon Returns – The magic of the original trail bike returns with the Ibis Cycles Mojo V4. Up, down, sideways, and always in control. It’s not an illusion; it’s just a Mojo. Only better. And available now.
When the Mojo Carbon came out almost 15 years ago, I became an instant convert, and this latest iteration gets advanced geometry, clearance for longer droppers, internally molded cable tunnels, a Ripmo style lower link for reduced maintenance, and added frame protection. The upgraded fully carbon Mojo V4 features 130mm of rear travel utilizing the excellent dw-link suspension system and has 140mm upfront that combines to offer a robust ride and snappy quick maneuvering that is home on almost any terrain.
It has a steep 76.7° seat tube angle and a slacker 65.4° head angle, 425mm chainstays, a 37mm fork offset, accommodations for 2.6″ tires, and 175mm dropper posts. The Mojo V4 is 1x specific, has internal cable tunnels for the routing with an improved all internal dropper post design. It features IGUS bushings in the lower link, bearings in the upper link, a Boost 148 rear axle, a threaded bottom bracket, a tapered headtube, and the ability to hold a large water bottle.
Details
- 27.5” wheels with 2.6” tire clearance
- 140mm front travel and 130mm dw-link rear travel
- Carbon front and rear triangle
- Available in four sizes S-XL fits riders between 5’ and 6’6
- Frame weight of 5.9 lbs w/ Fox DPS • Complete builds starting at 26.7 lbs
- Frames from $2,9999, and kits from $4,499 to $10,699 with multiple kit dependent upgrade options such as wheels, shocks, forks, etc.
- One degree slacker head angle, improved lower link protection.
It will come in S-XL sizes, with a frame weight of 5.9 lbs. (w/ Fox DPS shock), and comes in Blue Dream and Dirty White Board color schemes. It will be available as a frameset with a FOX Float DPS shock ($2,999), and an DEORE ($4,499), SLX ($5,399), GX ($5,699), XT ($6,099) and XX1 AXS ($10,699) kits. Depending on the kits, there are upgrade options for forks, shocks, carbon wheels, and carbon handlebars.
For additional information, refer to ibiscycles.com.
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Press Release
The word Mojo refers to a magic spell or charm, and—more broadly—a magical power. Since its introduction in 1994, the Mojo has delivered a wicked combination of fun and all-mountain prowess. When Ibis was reborn in 2005, we conjured the first Mojo Carbon. Carbon in a time of aluminum, 5 inches in a time of 3 to 4, unheard of efficiency, all with the uncanny ability to flutter over roots, undisturbed. It was magic. That iconic form and the do it all performance laid the parameters for the modern trail bike. Now the Mojo V4 materializes with advanced geometry and features proven across our product line.
- Slack 65.4-degree head angle
- 37mm fork offset
- Steep 76.7-degree seat tube angle
- Threaded BB (73mm BSA)
- ISCG 05 compatible with removable adapter
- In-frame molded cable tunnels
- 22oz bottles fit inside the front triangle
- Size M-XL compatible with 170mm+ droppers, 125-150mm for smalls
- Polycarbonate downtube protector and molded rubber swingarm protectors
- IGUS bushings in the lower link, bearings in the upper link
- Metric 210×55 shock
- 203mm max rotor size
- 1x specific design
- Boost spacing
- Tapered headtube and steerer: ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower
- Seven-year frame warranty and Lifetime replacement on bushings
The newest Mojo has 140mm of travel up front, 130mm of cloudlike dw-link efficiency outback, and is every bit the all-rounder it’s always been. But we’ve added Traction Tune to keep the instantaneous, ever-recovering flow of an enduro bike, along with the explosive acceleration of an XC bike. Magic has evolved.
Since 2005, we’ve partnered with suspension guru Dave Weagle on the dw-link suspension platform. It provides an unparalleled combination of climbing efficiency and downhill performance, which has been proven repeatedly at the high est levels of racing.
Add to that evolved geometry: A 76.6-degree, get-you-up-that-hill seat tube angle, our shortest chainstays, and a spacious reach with a 65.4-degree headtube angle. This enchanting combination rolls on 27.5” wheels, to deliver that hoverbike feel with on-trail confidence.
Available in four sizes now with lower standover heights and shortened seat tubes for longer dropper posts. Now you can choose your frame based on reach—riders 5-feet tall easily fit on a small and still enjoy a 125mm dropper, while most medium and up riders can enjoy a 185mm.
All sizes fit a water bottle, and those looking to go packless can run our aftermarket Pork Chop bag.
We couldn’t forget our big-mountain education, so we added a rock guard to the lower link plus a metal guard on the upper link pivot, to keep that Roxy Lo frame design beautiful for years to come. Speaking of which, the Mojo 4 carries our same 7-year warranty.
And with a new bushing lower link, we’ve ensured the right combination of bearings and bushings to make this renowned linkage go the distance, reducing maintenance intervals while increasing stiffness.
The magic of the original trail bike returns with the Mojo 4. Up, down, sideways, and always in control. It’s not an illusion; it’s just a Mojo. Only better. And available now.
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