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Missing since 2020, the full carbon Ibis DV9 hardtail mountain bike is back in the lineup. Despite a familiar looking frame, the geo is dramatically updated, and it gets a few new shapes and features down low.
The DV9 remains a 29er only, and is built around 120mm forks, but you can run 100mm to 140mm travel forks if you want. Geometry is based on the World Cup-winning Ibis Exie short travel full suspension XC bike, the head angle is 2º slacker than the prior model – 66.5º across all four frame sizes. Chainstays are 14mm shorter at 425mm. Combined, they should give the bike a bit more pop in the corners and climbs, and a bit more stability on the descents. Despite tightening up the rear end, there’s still room for 29×2.6″ tires. And if you wanna get really shreddy, it can handle massive 203mm brake rotors and four-piston calipers. Seat tube angles are 2-4º steeper, depending on size, putting riders in a more ergonomic and powerful riding position when needed, and with dropper seatposts making it easy to get off the back, too. Reach gets a bit longer to compensate, and the top tube keeps its bend to provide a lower standover height (great for smaller riders). Small frames can clear a 22oz and 26oz bottle inside, and larger frames fit two 26oz bottles. It has downtube and chainstay protection, with full […]
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