Ibis HD6 and REAL WORLD riders: worth it?

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @JeffKendallWeed
    @JeffKendallWeed  Рік тому +5

    Learn all the details, spec, and prices of the new Ibis HD6 here at Jenson USA: jenson.sjv.io/IbisHD6jkw (Any purchases that link will help support me, and will let Jenson know you like my content. Thanks so much!)

  • @lucacadianalbert
    @lucacadianalbert Рік тому +37

    This was super cool...but you forgot to ask Christian, if he had had the choice between the Ripmo and the HD6 for his riding, which one would he pick?

  • @Zach_Routhier
    @Zach_Routhier Рік тому +9

    We love Simon because he is the opposite of mediocrity. The guy is pushing what? 60? 65? And he's out there shredding and getting better and better. We all want to be like Simon if we make it that far.

  • @SingleTrackMind207
    @SingleTrackMind207 Рік тому +20

    As an AVID amateur rider, Simon's impressions are just what I wanted. I hope you bring him into ALL your bike reviews! Awesome video all around!

  • @meschenbruch
    @meschenbruch Рік тому +15

    Definitely keen to see more like this! As someone who only gets out once a week I really appreciate someone like Simon's perspective.

  • @AndrewBeveridge461
    @AndrewBeveridge461 Рік тому +9

    I built up a full custom Ripmo V1 with my local shop in 2019. Upgraded the rear shock from the DPX2 to the new Float X last summer, and I'm still just in love with it. Shock upgrade made a real difference. The HD6 gives me a bit of a tempt, but I still know the limiting factor in what I'm doing is my own ability. The only time I want a 'bigger' bike is the gnarly DH run stuff, and I mean the chunky rocks and roots, not the big jump lines. Hell a lot of people send the big smooth jumps on DJ bikes! For scale on where I'm speaking from, the biggest line I've gone into full throttle is 36 Chambers at Trestle in CO. That all being said, I think if I wanted to go bigger than the V1 Ripmo, it would need to be a LOT bigger to be worth it. Full DH bike, or the biggest of the big single crown bikes. Spire comes to mind. Is the HD6 in that category? Maybe?

    • @NDemanuele1
      @NDemanuele1 Рік тому +2

      I love my V1 to death too! I'm disappointed with Ibis for not giving riders the option to make the HD6 a 29er. It's exclusively a mullet. I get it - they designed the frame to be a mullet. However, it would be nice to give us the option of adding a 29" wheel to the back if there is a need.

    • @akb88576
      @akb88576 Рік тому

      For me the same, Ripmo V1 with excellent part spec.
      Started a little bit fun enduro racing this year, want to continue next year and was considering something bigger.
      But SB160, which I demoed, is anything but not a do-it-all bike, Pivot Firebird has that strange SB+-standard forcing me to throw away my beloved I9-wheels, HD6 has no 29er-option, and so on and so on.
      Ending up with the decision to stay with my Ripmo V1 and working on my riding abilities.
      Maybe some day in the future I want to add a real DH bike to my stable.

  • @Baldysyoutubechannel
    @Baldysyoutubechannel 8 місяців тому +1

    Really nice to see you present the platform with two different types of riders. Gives me a great perspective on how it performs!

  • @pr3d4t0r11
    @pr3d4t0r11 Рік тому +1

    I am riding bikes and following the industry since 2005 and this is the best bike review ever! Production quality, questions and rider's answers were all top notch and nothing comes even close. Great stuff!

  • @daskleineM
    @daskleineM Рік тому +1

    Love to see people off all ages enjoying the sport. Get out there and have some fun

  • @michaelduft5571
    @michaelduft5571 Рік тому +3

    Really good video and review, and I am not saying that because my son, Kristian, was in the video. :) I currently have, and race, an enduro/trail-specific bike and a dedicated DH bike that are both 29'ers and I also have an EBike that is set up in Mullet fashion and I really like how that rides. I have been considering selling both the Enduro and DH bikes for more of a "Do All" bike and after watching this review the Ibis HD6 could very well end up being that bike for me. Again, a fantastic video and product review as always. You make product reviews fun to watch. I loved Simon's perspective as well, being an older rider, and would love to ride with him sometime.

  • @jtbiron
    @jtbiron Рік тому

    Having the other guys on to give their perspective was incredibly helpful! One of my favorite videos of yours. Nice job!

  • @Felix-mr1vs
    @Felix-mr1vs Рік тому +2

    Agree with the other comments. Simon's perspective + Christian's with his slightly different riding style are great. Hope you guys are coming back for more bike reviews!

  • @CantTalkImRiding
    @CantTalkImRiding Рік тому +1

    It's nice having totally different riders review a bike. You have such a unique style of riding so your needs are different. Your reviews are still super helpful, and having a mixed review crew adds to its usefulness.

  • @Dream-season
    @Dream-season Рік тому +2

    Simons a shredder now! Great perspectives on a sweet looking bike!

  • @wangelite5279
    @wangelite5279 Рік тому +2

    its poppy yet planted, playful and race-y, compliant and stiff, good tracking and very maneuverable, good descender and efficient climber, its fun but also serious.

  • @behnamkakavand
    @behnamkakavand 3 місяці тому

    I wish there was more videos like this one with real world and intermediate riders for average Joes like myself

  • @Eric.V.
    @Eric.V. Рік тому +4

    Damn bro, that super steezy rock slide 😳😎👍

  • @totallynotmyeggalt6216
    @totallynotmyeggalt6216 Рік тому +2

    One thing I haven't seen many people mention about the HD6 is that it's essentially a direct evolution of the previous-generation Pivot Firebird 29 (the model before they switched it to the vertical shock layout). The kinematics are extremely similar, with the Ibis having a little more anti-squat and a slightly less progressive leverage curve, and the HD6 is a just little more modern in the geometry department. I'd be curious to ride those back-to-back.

    • @honzakrcil7454
      @honzakrcil7454 Рік тому +2

      Agree, it would be a really cool bike if the rear end grew with sizing. I find it inexcusable it does not at this price point

    • @AORNova
      @AORNova Рік тому +1

      good catch, you're right.

  • @travelthenarrowtrail8660
    @travelthenarrowtrail8660 Рік тому +1

    This was a really cool format that was fresh and new. Now, everyone wants to know HD6, SB160, and Firebird. Oh yeah, even-though they are much different bikes, you better throw the Ripmo in there too.

  • @jsw5387
    @jsw5387 Рік тому

    I’d love for you to do a video on bike sizing testing the difference between how the same bike in different sizes affects your experience on the bike.

  • @grubbyssmokeshack
    @grubbyssmokeshack Рік тому

    I need Simon's thoughts and opinions on the Ripmo, please! Great job on this video, great idea having different levels of skill sharing their experience and opinions on the same bike.

  • @swtcarlos
    @swtcarlos Рік тому +1

    I'm somewhere right between these two guys. Im on an HD5, which i love. If my terrain looked anything like your terrain, i probably wouldn't think twice about pulling the trigger on an HD6.

  • @andremtb480
    @andremtb480 Рік тому +2

    Great video, enjoy the perspectives from different riders

  • @ireddie
    @ireddie Рік тому

    Yep your videos are among the best available and I do like this format.

  • @mrvwbug4423
    @mrvwbug4423 Рік тому +2

    I really need to demo one of these. After riding Whistler last week on a DH bike, I realized that I want something a LOT burlier than the Ripmo for park and I use one bike for everything. Whistler on the Ripmo would've been terrifying, or more likely I wouldn't have done anything beyond blues haha. Top of the World drop in alone would've been painful on the Ripmo just due to the speeds needed because the rocks in Whistler have no grip.

    • @LastAphelion
      @LastAphelion Рік тому +1

      If you can get your hands on an Arrival too do it, the 152 is like a just slightly bigger Ripmo and 170 is just a tad slacker/longer than the HD6 and they all pedal as well as they descend. The 170 is my go everywhere bike

  • @2wheelfish
    @2wheelfish Рік тому +1

    Just curious what happened to your series on this bike? I was hoping it would culminate with actual comparisons to other similar bikes (Rallon, SB160, etc.) and your final thoughts. Oh well, this one and the travelogue were good fun to watch.

  • @SickPigeon
    @SickPigeon Рік тому

    I like this style of video, hope to see more of these.

  • @williamhollan558
    @williamhollan558 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely love these videos!

  • @jerryspeedbumps512
    @jerryspeedbumps512 Рік тому

    I so want to be back on a carbon Ibis. Something with more travel than the V4 Ripley I had and also very good at headed up!

  • @ChrisOConnorWookie
    @ChrisOConnorWookie 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for the review - I'm sure there are a lot more SIMON's in the MTB commuity - including me. I'm wondering about a bigger-slacker bike, and keep my 140mm Rocky Mountain Instinct for local trails.
    I'd be keen to see/hear if any review comparison to a YETI SB160 - if you've ridden one of those ?

  • @JaredForkner
    @JaredForkner 11 місяців тому

    Please keep doing these types of vids. A+ content.

  • @woodyak
    @woodyak Рік тому

    Cool review. I like getting the perspective from all 3 levels of riders. I picked up an HD6 about a month ago as my big bike and I am loving it. Coming from a RipmoV2 it's definitely a more capable bike on the downs. I do a lot of slower New England tech rides as well as more tame XC, so it'd be tricky to make it my one bike, but it's certainly capable of all day efforts.

  • @glennlivermore9120
    @glennlivermore9120 Рік тому

    I remember the mondraker ride i believe it was when I first subscribed

  • @AndreaCampaner88
    @AndreaCampaner88 Рік тому

    Very nice kind of video!!👍
    Was really interesting to hear from three different prospective.

  • @danielray1558
    @danielray1558 Рік тому

    Great video- love the different perspectives- curious how you like this compared to the yeti sb160 or the Orbea rallon

  • @johnnnewmex
    @johnnnewmex Рік тому

    Love hearing from someone that's not doesn't know all the trendy industry words

  • @mtb246
    @mtb246 Рік тому

    More vids like these please and thanks

  • @HOV4N
    @HOV4N Рік тому +1

    Hey Jeff, help me pick one:
    Yeti SB140 or Ibis HD6

    • @JeffKendallWeed
      @JeffKendallWeed  Рік тому +1

      Completely different bikes. SB140 is a trail bike, ride it everywhere. The HD6 is much bigger and far prefers steep gnarly descents over anything else.

    • @HOV4N
      @HOV4N Рік тому +1

      @@JeffKendallWeed Thanks!! HD6 it is 😂🚲

  • @pengbuster
    @pengbuster Рік тому

    How would you compare the HD6 to the Rallon? Haven't had the opportunity to ride the Rallon, but have a bit of experience with HD6 and am considering both of these for a new bike, in addition to the RM Altitude

  • @anianprice5642
    @anianprice5642 Рік тому

    bit of both more on the Cristian side like 70 30

  • @COOKIEMOONSTER-_-
    @COOKIEMOONSTER-_- Рік тому

    Im confused how the super foxy is "huge" it has similar if not more conservative geo (excluding the reach) and travel numbers in line with other enduro bikes. plus the 1230 mil wheelbase on a medium is pretty short compared to most moddern endero bikes

  • @dmweyland
    @dmweyland Рік тому

    would be cool if you took this concept video a bit different and You ride our bikes and tell us what you think about our bike setups?? i would be very interested in this !!1

  • @mikeh9949
    @mikeh9949 4 місяці тому

    I definitely ride more like Simon and enjoyed this comparison video. Although now I'm like damn, I wanna get an HD6 😂

  • @owengray485
    @owengray485 Рік тому

    Whats that tool mount you have on the HD6?

  • @THEHULK209
    @THEHULK209 Рік тому

    Quick question are Trek bikes not that good compared to for example Ripmo or Pivot?

  • @micheandmikey
    @micheandmikey Рік тому

    Christian climbed an almost impossible climb, well, it's unclimbable for me and I climb a lot! Nice one!!! Double Black / Double Down = yeeeeew!!!

  • @2wheelfish
    @2wheelfish Рік тому

    Love this and love the perspectives. I also have a question, you say “big bike” and “really long”many times, yet this bike is only 20mm longer than a Ripmo, is there something else in the bike equation that makes this bike feel significantly different than a Ripmo?

    • @mrvwbug4423
      @mrvwbug4423 Рік тому

      I did notice that, only 20mm more wheelbase and 5mm more reach in size L. For a bike with that travel it's downright small. Given the bit longer wheelbase with same length chainstay it does likely have a longer front center which will make it feel bigger, and means you have to be more on top of staying over the front, which you have to do on the Ripmo anyway. Even the Ripmo will punish you for hanging off the back.

  • @ssjj9584
    @ssjj9584 Рік тому

    Awesome vid

  • @Coors1974
    @Coors1974 Рік тому

    What size you guys ride..??

  • @UpHillWill
    @UpHillWill Рік тому

    another great video!

  • @garyharmon5386
    @garyharmon5386 Рік тому

    Great reviews. Pedal safe

  • @PhilJoe82
    @PhilJoe82 Рік тому

    More like Christian. And this Video was really nice. Thank you for it. Really appreciated. Nice to have other perspectives on it.

  • @YongPark-g3h
    @YongPark-g3h Рік тому

    Do I need it in my life? Very wise and important question to ask myself...I say I want that! Too often I feel like lol

  • @drewbacca8063
    @drewbacca8063 Рік тому +1

    Is that a Mooses Tooth shirt?!? Noice!

    • @Jay_radd
      @Jay_radd Рік тому

      Came here to say the same!

  • @wtfdoicare
    @wtfdoicare Рік тому

    awesome, come to montana and we can high-5 and I'll give you my impressons :D

  • @matth8924
    @matth8924 Рік тому

    Its too big unless you live in the bike park or are enduro racing.

    • @mrvwbug4423
      @mrvwbug4423 Рік тому +1

      A lot of us use the same bike for trail riding and bike park. I've used my Ripmo as my only bike for 3 seasons and it handles most bike park trails fine, but I would not take it to Whistler (I went to whistler last week, but wisely rented a DH bike for it). The HD6 is probably one of the few single crown bikes I'd consider riding in Whistler.

    • @plmtb3694
      @plmtb3694 Рік тому

      My ripmo rode pretty much every black trail in Whistler super fine

  • @mrpachuco696
    @mrpachuco696 Рік тому

    Si

  • @mikes.8305
    @mikes.8305 Рік тому +1

    I ride like Christian only I’m fast not slow. And I pop much higher than Jeff of every little lip on the trail. If Jeff doubles something I triple it easily.

    • @mikes.8305
      @mikes.8305 Рік тому +1

      I also endo everything including climbing because manuals are to easy.

    • @rekamniar
      @rekamniar Рік тому

      And Im coasting on the climbs. My i9’s are buzzing like crazy

  • @pauleddy5146
    @pauleddy5146 Рік тому

    Next "real world" video has to have more than 10 high 5s. Real world riders knuckle bump every time they stop and didn't crash. Fact! Ha!

  • @andrewparbery8251
    @andrewparbery8251 Рік тому

    bike gooo vroooom

  • @testtesttesttesttest884
    @testtesttesttesttest884 6 місяців тому

    Weirdest most unbalanced bike I’ve owned. I have other mullets and have tried changing everything on this hd6 the geo OS simply unbalanced

  • @powskier
    @powskier Рік тому

    Why is he talking about tubes? Why would anyone use tubes these days?

    • @SkiRidesMTB
      @SkiRidesMTB Рік тому +1

      In case ya know, get a flat on the trail?

  • @FoundHarpy438
    @FoundHarpy438 Рік тому

    ⛰️🚲

  • @Assburgersaretasty
    @Assburgersaretasty Рік тому

    I like simon, hes like me, i cant tell the difference in bikes or wine