The Californians from Ibis want to use the Exie have built a thoroughbred racer. But the Exie should not only be equipped for the XC World Cup, it should also cut a fine figure in long stage races such as the Cape Epic and on the fast after-work lap. For the first time, Ibis has developed a carbon frame in Santa Cruz and is also building it in California.
The lightest bike Ibis has ever built
The carbon frame in size M including the Fox Performance DPS shock should weigh 2000 grams. This means that the Exie's lightest complete bike should weigh just 10.3 kilograms. But the Exie should not only appeal to thoroughbred racers. Thanks to the short 50-millimetre stem and the longer top tube, the Exie should almost feel like a trail bike on the downhill. It can also be fitted with wide 2.4 tyres and, depending on the frame size, a dropper post with over 170 millimetres of travel. If you want a cross-country bike, you can fit fast-rolling 2.2 tyres and a lightweight seat post.
Ibis has gone its own way with the geometry. Instead of simply making the seat angle steeper, Ibis wants to optimise the seat angle for each frame size. The seat angle is steepened from 73.8 degrees (frame size S) to 75.9 degrees in frame size XL. To keep you going on long races and tours, the frame offers enough space for two water bottles.
The Exie is available in three complete bike variants. All models come with Fox Factory suspension. Only the drivetrain, seatpost and wheels change. In the most basic configuration with Shimano XT components, the Exie costs 8748 EuroThe Exie X01 costs 9998 Euro and the top version XX1 AXS beats with proud 13748 Euro to book. There is also a lifetime guarantee on the bearings.
Geometry of the Ibis Exie
