No, this is not a new-for-2013 bike (that'd be Ibis' 29er Ripley). The Mojo HD, however, is no arthritic T-Rex. The HD has received a few key upgrades since we first tested it two years ago and continues to hold its own in the light, yet brawny, all mountain category.
The Mojo HD always climbed like a goat, and the Dave Weagle-designed suspension still excels on technical ascents. As one tester put it, "With every pedal stroke it feels like the rear tire is being pulled into the ground, giving you insane traction."
Our riders, however, noted a significant change from the first generation Mojo HD. The old bike was efficient. This one is efficient and plush. Small trail chatter simply disappears beneath the bike.
Did Ibis change the shock tune on the Mojo HD since our last test? Nope, though Ibis' Scot Nicol theorizes that the improvement might boil down to the new Boost Valve-equipped Fox CTD rear shock.
Regardless, it's a change for the better. Only 6.5 pounds with shock, the carbon frame now also bears a 142×12 rear through-axle—the original model did not—and although the bike does not have ISCG mounts, which would interfere with the lower DW link, you can install Ibis' custom MRP G2 SL, single-ring-with-a-bash guide.
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