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Monday
Jun102013

Ibis HDR Announced

The Mojo HDR continues in the very capable footsteps of our popular and highly regarded Mojo HD, taking its technology and versatility a few steps further. The "HDR" and the "HD" feature identical travel (160mm), the same suspension (the incomparable dw-link), and the same proven geometry.

The HDR adds even more diversity to its menu.

You're currently looking at the 26" wheel 160mm travel version of the bike. You can set it up with 160mm or 180mm front forks.

Over on this page, you can see the HDR 650b, featuring 27.5" wheels (that's why we called it the HDR 650b) and a ton of ways to set it up.

Maybe the best place to start would be the galleries tab, where we've got a few videos showing the bike in action along with some lovely big studio shots.

Features

  • 160mm of rear wheel travel
  • dw-link Suspension
  • 2014 Fox Float CTD Adjust Factory Series with Kashima Coat, 8.5" x 2.5"
  • 26" Wheels
  • Weight for the frame and shock, size medium, matte finish: 6.2 lbs (~.1 lb difference between sizes and for painted frame)
  • 67.5 degree head angle with a Fox Float 34 160mm fork
  • Optional polycarbonate down tube cable guard
  • Chain stay length: 17.125"
  • 12 x 142mm Maxle rear axle
  • 160mm post mount left dropout, carbon fiber
  • Tapered Steerer
  • Compatible with Chris King InSet 3 headsets.
  • If you want to run your current straight 1 1/8" fork, adapters available
  • 2.35"-2.55" rear tire depending on brand and height of cornering knobs
  • Dual row angular contact bearings in the front of the lower link that have less play than standard sealed bearings. Preload adjustment is not necessary. Large 28mm x 15mm x 7mm radial bearings in the rear for stiffness and long wear
  • Fox RC4 coil rear available as an option
  • The Bottom Bracket height is 13.8" with 2.3" tires
  • Front derailleur (if you use one) and adjustable seatpost housing (if you use one) run along the top tube
  • Direct mount front derailleur

As we mentioned in the overview, the Mojo HDR is taking over where the very capable Mojo HD is leaving off. They share travel, geometry and suspension kinematics. There are some differences too.

The "HDR" is slightly lighter than the HD, around .3 -.4 lb (depending on size and color), yet is stronger and of equal stiffness. We've employed a new, more precise molding technique similar to that used in the Mojo SL-R to get the weight down.

By shifting around our linkage locations, we've managed to add ISCG 05 chainguide mounting functionality and dramatically increased the front derailleur compatibility across both the 2X and 3X spectrum. We've also increased clearance for the new 11 speed cogsets.

With some other tweaks to the frame, we've made the frame compatible with Fox's new lighter weight XV air cans on the CTD shocks. We've also added clearance for their new Float X piggy back shock.

But perhaps the biggest change of all is that we've made the HDR a fully functional 650b / 27.5" bike. Like its predecessor the HD whose travel you could set at 140 or 160, the HDR has two travel options. In 160mm mode you use 26" wheels and can have your way with just about any trail. And its climbing prowess in this mode is the reason why it's one of the most popular bikes on the enduro circuit. The standard front travel for the HDR is 160mm, though we have a 180mm offering which those people with larger dangly things between their legs prefer to ride.

With a new set of "Limbo Chips" and a shorter shock (the same on shock on the Mojo SL-R), the bike can be set to 130mm travel mode, and with a set of 650b / 27.5" wheels and a fork, you've got yourself a bona fide 'tweener', not a 26", not a 29". That's called the HDR 650b.

Want more travel in 650b mode? Here's what you do: Set the frame up in the 160 travel mode, and add a 5mm travel reducing spacer in the shock. Deflate the shock to check that your tire won't hit the seat tube at bottom out (tire sizes vary a lot). You'll get 150mm of travel in this mode. 

So the HDR has an exceptionally versatile chassis. One that can be beat pretty hard in all day lift riding (put that 180 fork and a coil shock on those days), or run it in shorter travel mode with 650b wheels for a low and slack medium duty trail bike that will probably still net you a few uphill and downhill KOMs (if you're into that sort of thing).

With 160mm Fork

Nominal Size   Small Medium Large X-Large
Seat Tube Length A 15" (38.1cm) 17" (43.2cm) 19" (48.3cm) 21" (53.3cm)
Top Tube Length B 564 (22.2") 587 (23.1") 604.5 (23.8") 625 (24.6")
Head Tube Length C 94 (3.7") 103 (4") 118 (4.65") 134 (5.28")
Chainstay Length D 435 (17.1") 435 (17.1") 435 (17.1") 435 (17.1")
Seat Tube Angle E 71.5° 71.5° 71.5° 71.5°
Head Tube Angle F 67.5° 67.5° 67.5° 67.5°
Wheelbase G 1091 (43") 1112 (43.9") 1132 (44.6) 1154 (45.5)
Standover
715 (28") 758 (29.8") 760 (29.9") 770 (30.3")
Stack
566 575 590 605
Reach
365 382 409 412
Trail
100 100 100 100
Sizing Guide (height-inches)
5'0" - 5' 5" 5'4" - 5' 9" 5'9" - 6'2" 6' - 6'6"
Sizing Guide (height-cm)
152 - 165 163 - 175 175 - 188 183 - 198

With 180mm Fork

Nominal Size   Small Medium Large X-Large
Seat Tube Length A 15" (38.1cm) 17" (43.2cm) 19" (48.3cm) 21" (53.3cm)
Top Tube Length B 569 (22.4") 589 (23.2") 610 (24") 630 (24.8")
Head Tube Length C 94 (3.7") 103 (4") 118 (4.65) 134 (5.28")
Chainstay Length D 435 (17.1") 435 (17.1") 435 (17.1") 435 (17.1")
Seat Tube Angle E 70° 70° 70° 70°
Head Tube Angle F 66° 66° 66° 66°
Wheelbase G 1101 (43.3") 1122 (44.1") 1142 (45") 1164 (45.8")
Standover
722 (28.4") 763 (30") 765 (30.1") 775 (30.5")

Find Out More On The New Ibis HDR!

Sunday
Jun092013

TWR Team Scores Podium and Top 10 At World Cup Opener in Fort William

Trek World Racing opened its World Cup account in Fort William today with a 2nd place for Brook MacDonald and a 10th place for rookie pro, Greg Williamson, and solid positions for both Neko Mulally and George Brannigan. The team, now in its fifth season, has helped Trek rack up an impressive 34 World Cup podiums for the Session bike since 2009.

The Scottish Highlands served sunshine all week and a track that was dusty and not easy to read, and despite the threat of rain, the clouds held off in front of what must have been a record World Cup crowd at the Fort. First rider to come down for Trek World Racing was Scotland's Greg Williamson who turned 21 this weekend and had his whole family in attendance. Crossing the line after a fast bottom sector Greg took the hotseat by a massive 3.5secs and was to stay there for close to 25 minutes before eventually taking a career best 10th place.


Next up for the team was George Brannigan (NZL) who's on the road the recovery from major knee surgery and today achieved his goal with a solid qualifier and final, now ranked 31st in the World Cup going to Round 2. Neko Mulally was next and after scoring a point in the quali's yesterday was set for a top 15 today until a small error in the forest section put him back to 25th. The pace is there and his favorite tracks are yet to come.

Finally it was Brook 'Bulldog' MacDonald who qualified 6th fastest and was down at 13th place at the first split in his race run, but he dug deep in the lower section to take the fastest time and move into the hotseat. Only local favourite Gee Atherton who rode a great race, could finish ahead of the Kiwi.

Brook said: "I'm so happy. This is my best result at Fort William and only my 5th career podium so far. To do this at my first World Cup for my new team is very special, couldn't be happier".

Greg said: "I suffered from nerves pretty bad yesterday in my quali and today I was so chilled I nearly missed my start! To get my first ever top 10 in a World Cup, in my home country, I'm speechless".



Finishing top 10 is one of the criteria for Greg to be selected for the British team to the World Championships. Spots on that team are hard fought for and the 7 riders will be named after Round 3. Trek World Racing finished 3rd today in the team ranking and showed it is super competitive and ready for the rest of the World Cup season.

The team will now head straight to Val di Sole in Italy for Round 2 of the World Cup next weekend.

Sunday
Jun092013

2013 UCI World Cup Round 1 Fort William Final Results

Junior Men's Final Results

1 NIEDERBERGER Noel SUI19950821 GSTAAD-SCOTT 4:49.931
2 JONES Michael GBR19950222 FMD RACING / INTENSE CYCLES +3.464
3 LUCAS Dean AUS19950502 AUSTRALIA +3.659
4 VERGIER Loris FRA19960507 LAPIERRE GRAVITY REPUBLIC +4.055
5 ATWILL Phil GBR19950111 MADISON SARACEN DOWNHILL TEAM +4.952
6 WALLACE Mark CAN19950601 DEVINCI GLOBAL RACING +5.835
7 SHAW Luca USA19961225 SPECIALIZED RACING DH +6.659
8 GRAHAM Innes GBR19960703 MS MONDRAKER TEAM +7.161
9 GULLAND Morgan GBR19950624 GREAT BRITAIN - B +9.091
10 VERNASSA Gianluca ITA19950904 DEVINCI GLOBAL RACING +9.453
11 CORNFORTH Cameron IRL19950409 IRELAND +13.123
12 KNOTT Peter AUS19950616 AUSTRALIA +13.183
13 VARLEY Aiden AUS19960816 AUSTRALIA +14.718
14 McCORMACK Stephen IRL19951028 IRELAND +15.616
15 COLOMBO Francesco ITA19951209 TEAM AIROH AXO SANTACRUZ +15.703

Women's Final Results

1 ATHERTON Rachel GBR19871206 GT FACTORY RACING 5:08.846
2 CARPENTER Manon GBR19930311 MADISON SARACEN DOWNHILL TEAM +10.139
3 RAGOT Emmeline FRA19860527 LAPIERRE GRAVITY REPUBLIC +11.373
4 NICOLE Myriam FRA19900208 COMMENCAL / RIDING ADDICTION +15.450
5 CHARRE Morgane FRA19900609 MS MONDRAKER TEAM +16.646
6 PUGIN Floriane FRA19890417 GSTAAD-SCOTT +18.148
7 SIEGENTHALER Emilie SUI19860919 GSTAAD-SCOTT +20.384
8 KINTNER Jill USA19811024 TEAM NORCO INTERNATIONAL +21.154
9 HANNAH Tracey AUS19880613 HUTCHINSON UR +23.413
10 CERNILOGAR Zarja SLO19891218 BLACKTHORN GT +26.497
11 SEAGRAVE Tahnee° GBR19950615 FMD RACING / INTENSE CYCLES +29.412
12 GATTO Micayla CAN19880821
+36.309
13 SUEMASA Mio JPN19830401
+37.803
14 VERBEECK Vaea CAN19901125
+41.174
15 GRIFFITHS Fionn GBR19820827
+43.915

 

Men's Final Results

1 ATHERTON Gee GBR19850226 GT FACTORY RACING 4:36.712
2 MACDONALD Brook NZL19911125 TREK WORLD RACING +1.142
3 SMITH Steve CAN19891125 DEVINCI GLOBAL RACING +1.361
4 BLENKINSOP Samuel NZL19881028 LAPIERRE GRAVITY REPUBLIC +1.489
5 HANNAH Michael AUS19831121 HUTCHINSON UR +1.968
6 HILL Samuel AUS19850721 CHAIN REACTION CYCLES.COM / NUKEPROOF +2.131
7 HART Danny GBR19910920 GIANT FACTORY OFF-ROAD TEAM +2.644
8 MINNAAR Greg RSA19811113 SANTA CRUZ SYNDICATE +4.065
9 BRYCELAND Josh GBR19900323 SANTA CRUZ SYNDICATE +4.084
10 WILLIAMSON Greg GBR19920608 TREK WORLD RACING +5.416
11 BEAUMONT Marc GBR19840925 GT FACTORY RACING +6.555
12 BROSNAN Troy AUS19930713 SPECIALIZED RACING DH +6.603
13 SMITH Joseph GBR19900704 CHAIN REACTION CYCLES.COM / NUKEPROOF +8.112
14 PEKOLL Markus AUT19871013 MS MONDRAKER TEAM +8.298
15 NEETHLING Andrew RSA19840805 GIANT FACTORY OFF-ROAD TEAM +8.356
16 COLE Cameron NZL19880203 YETI FOX SHOX FACTORY RACE TEAM +8.380
17 THIRION Rémi FRA19900423 COMMENCAL / RIDING ADDICTION +8.628
18 DALE Sam GBR19900212 MADISON SARACEN DOWNHILL TEAM +8.658
19 DELFS Mitchell AUS19890725 EVIL VENGEANCE TOUR +8.758
20 GWIN Aaron USA19871224 SPECIALIZED RACING DH +8.901

 

Saturday
Jun082013

2013 UCI World Cup Round 1 Fort William Qualifying Results

Junior Men's Qualifying Results

1 VERNON Taylor° GBR19960912 GT FACTORY RACING 4:54.689
2 NIEDERBERGER Noel° SUI19950821 GSTAAD-SCOTT +2.427
3 VERGIER Loris° FRA19960507 LAPIERRE GRAVITY REPUBLIC +3.291
4 JONES Michael° GBR19950222 FMD RACING / INTENSE CYCLES +4.603
5 LUCAS Dean° AUS19950502 AUSTRALIA +6.677
6 SHAW Luca° USA19961225 SPECIALIZED RACING DH +8.041
7 WALLACE Mark° CAN19950601 DEVINCI GLOBAL RACING +9.603
8 KNOTT Peter° AUS19950616 AUSTRALIA +10.044
9 BLAIR Lachlan° GBR19951013 GREAT BRITAIN +11.702
10 VERNASSA Gianluca° ITA19950904 DEVINCI GLOBAL RACING +13.100
11 COLOMBO Francesco° ITA19951209 TEAM AIROH AXO SANTACRUZ +14.963
12 VARLEY Aiden° AUS19960816 AUSTRALIA +15.999
13 CRIMMINS Thomas° AUS19950624 AUSTRALIA +16.690
14 McCORMACK Stephen° IRL19951028 IRELAND +18.917
15 PIERRON Amaury° FRA19960304 FRANCE +19.182

Women's Qualifying Results

1 ATHERTON Rachel GBR19871206 GT FACTORY RACING 5:13.738
2 RAGOT Emmeline FRA19860527 LAPIERRE GRAVITY REPUBLIC +6.129
3 CARPENTER Manon GBR19930311 MADISON SARACEN DOWNHILL TEAM +9.436
4 PUGIN Floriane FRA19890417 GSTAAD-SCOTT +13.920
5 CHARRE Morgane FRA19900609 MS MONDRAKER TEAM +17.062
6 KINTNER Jill USA19811024 TEAM NORCO INTERNATIONAL +17.845
7 NICOLE Myriam FRA19900208 COMMENCAL / RIDING ADDICTION +18.145
8 HANNAH Tracey AUS19880613 HUTCHINSON UR +21.375
9 SEAGRAVE Tahnee° GBR19950615 FMD RACING / INTENSE CYCLES +30.891
10 GATTO Micayla CAN19880821
+30.978
11 GRIFFITHS Fionn GBR19820827
+33.249
12 SUEMASA Mio JPN19830401
+34.637
13 CERNILOGAR Zarja SLO19891218 BLACKTHORN GT +36.493
14 AGER-WICK Anita NOR19780831
+37.515
15 BROWN Casey CAN19901027 DIRT NORCO RACE TEAM +38.393

 

 

Men's Qualifying Results

1 HART Danny GBR19910920 GIANT FACTORY OFF-ROAD TEAM 4:41.094
2 ATHERTON Gee GBR19850226 GT FACTORY RACING +0.176
3 BLENKINSOP Samuel NZL19881028 LAPIERRE GRAVITY REPUBLIC +1.181
4 HANNAH Michael AUS19831121 HUTCHINSON UR +3.817
5 SMITH Steve CAN19891125 DEVINCI GLOBAL RACING +4.099
6 MACDONALD Brook NZL19911125 TREK WORLD RACING +4.312
7 BRUNI Loic FRA19940513 LAPIERRE GRAVITY REPUBLIC +5.414
8 HILL Samuel AUS19850721 CHAIN REACTION CYCLES.COM / NUKEPROOF +6.541
9 SMITH Joseph GBR19900704 CHAIN REACTION CYCLES.COM / NUKEPROOF +7.579
10 NEETHLING Andrew RSA19840805 GIANT FACTORY OFF-ROAD TEAM +7.631
11 HEATH Harry GBR19910805
+7.960
12 MINNAAR Greg RSA19811113 SANTA CRUZ SYNDICATE +8.218
13 BROSNAN Troy AUS19930713 SPECIALIZED RACING DH +8.422
14 GWIN Aaron USA19871224 SPECIALIZED RACING DH +8.838
15 DALE Sam GBR19900212 MADISON SARACEN DOWNHILL TEAM +9.723
16 COLE Cameron NZL19880203 YETI FOX SHOX FACTORY RACE TEAM +9.803
17 GUTIERREZ VILLEGAS Marcelo COL19900509 GIANT FACTORY OFF-ROAD TEAM +9.977
18 DELFS Mitchell AUS19890725 EVIL VENGEANCE TOUR +10.253
19 BUCHANAN Lewis GBR19930927 SC INTENSE +10.405
20 MULALLY Neko USA19930219 TREK WORLD RACING +10.881
21 PEAT Steve GBR19740617 SANTA CRUZ SYNDICATE +11.715
22 FAIRCLOUGH Brendan GBR19880110 GSTAAD-SCOTT +11.800
23 SIMMONDS Matthew GBR19870520 CHAIN REACTION CYCLES.COM / NUKEPROOF +11.813
24 FERREIRO PAJUELO Antonio ESP19900103 EVIL VENGEANCE TOUR +12.014
25 CATHRO Ben GBR19880420
+12.276
26 WILLIAMSON Greg GBR19920608 TREK WORLD RACING +12.299
27 BRANNIGAN George NZL19920409 TREK WORLD RACING +12.356
28 THIRION Rémi FRA19900423 COMMENCAL / RIDING ADDICTION +12.717
29 WALLNER Robin SWE19880704 TEAM W-RACING +12.803
30 GIORDANENGO Aurélien FRA19880422 TOPCYCLE BY TREK +12.816
31 FEARON Connor AUS19940119 KONA +13.028
32 STROBEL Luke USA19860624 EVIL VENGEANCE TOUR +13.687
33 REID Ben IRL19860324 DIRT NORCO RACE TEAM +13.776
34 SUDING Lorenzo ITA19860315 GT / 360 DEGREES +13.857
35 FISCHBACH Johannes GER19880304 RRP GHOST +14.200
36 THOME Patrick FRA19911020 GSTAAD-SCOTT +14.208
37 FIGARET Faustin FRA19931107 TOPCYCLE BY TREK +14.483
38 CAUVIN Guillaume FRA19940521 HUTCHINSON UR +14.492
39 MEARS Scott GBR19890206
+14.694
40 ATKINSON Bryn AUS19821209 TEAM NORCO INTERNATIONAL +14.843
41 BEAUMONT Marc GBR19840925 GT FACTORY RACING +15.227
42 McGLINCHEY Christopher IRL19940331
+15.386
43 di PASQUALE Charly FRA19900704
+15.648
44 RUDE JR Richard° USA19950101 YETI FOX SHOX FACTORY RACE TEAM +15.955
45 GRAVES Jared AUS19821216 YETI FOX SHOX FACTORY RACE TEAM +15.974
46 POTTER Reece NZL19940107
+16.345
47 RUFFIN Thibaut FRA19841030 COMMENCAL / RIDING ADDICTION +16.424
48 BINGGELI Logan USA19890827
+16.430
49 BEER Matthew CAN19860926
+16.461
50 McGLONE Fraser GBR19940531
+16.938

Monday
Jun032013

Santa Cruz Bikes Announces The Solo

Steve Peat takes his new Santa Cruz Solo into the wilds of Scotland.

Solo pushes further into the realms of 27.5" wheel size possibilities. Developed using what we learned from Bronson, it takes the design platform in a different direction.

The low bottom bracket height, shorter chainstays and 125mm of progressive VPP suspension give Solo its snappy, nimble, ride.

A 68 degree head angle adds climbing agility into the equation, whilst a 5lb carbon frame weight define Solo as the tool for that back country mission you’ve always planned.  

Responsibly offered in Mountain Rescue Orange, Solo goes where no bike has gone before.

This film was a collaborative project between Santa Cruz, The Baller Consultancy, CutMedia and Visit Scotland.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL


Colors:

Carbon: Matte Carbon/Grey or Gloss Orange/White

Aluminum: Gloss white/grey or gloss orange/blue

12 ENVE decal choices



Fork options:

Standard:32 Float 130 CTD Evolution

Upgrade: 32 Float 130 CTD Adjust Kashima



Shock options:

Standard: Custom tuned Fox Float CTD Evolution

Upgrade: Custom tuned Float CTD Adjust Boost Valve Kashima



Frame Weight: 2295g (5.06lbs) for size M, carbon

  • 142mm rear axle spacing
  • 2x bottle cage mounts
  • Forged upper and lower links
  • Double sealed pivots with grease ports for low maintenance
  • Collet axle pivots and angular contact bearings maximize stiffness
  • Standard or Direct mount rear derailleur option
  • ISCG-05 tabs for chainguide compatibility
  • Stealth and external seatpost cable routing
  • 73mm threaded bb: creak-free riding and easy installation
  • Molded rubber frame protection