The Vogel Ibis is a fitting name for the lightest bike (11.8 kilos with standard tyres) in the test. Carbon everywhere. This explains the organic shapes - a frame as if modelled from icing. The HD3 is the third edition of the Mojo. "Longer, lower, flatter", say the Ibis designers. But they weren't as consistent as some other manufacturers. Thank goodness, we think. The head angle is actually quite steep (66.6 degrees), the seat angle rather slack. You sit nicely centred and not so stretched out on the bike - pleasant! The record weight is noticeable after just a few metres of riding: A slight pull on the handlebars is all it takes for the Mojo to take off into the terrain. The short wheelbase and narrow chainstays fuel the play instinct, the Ibis tilts with relish in turns and accelerates lively out of bends. This is where the super-light carbon wheels come into their own and inspire with their turbo effect. The suspension surprised us in the downhill category, as the rear only has 150 millimetres of travel, which the new X2 downhill shock from Fox manages to conceal well. We liked the suspension, but the HD3 was not able to take a top spot in the downhill classification. The rear suspension is plush, responds sensitively and above all generates a lot of pop. Uphill, the rear end is drive-neutral and allows the lightweight Mojo to climb nimbly - despite the slacker seat angle. "This is how an enduro bike should be!" was the spontaneous conclusion of one tester after the test run.
ConclusionThe super-light carbon speedster is not only a feast for the eyes, but also a fun all-rounder. However, if you're looking for a long, low racer with maximum smoothness, you won't find what you're looking for.
STRENGTHS light, sparkling, feel-good geo
WEAKNESSES Small brake discs
Manufacturer information
Distribution Tri-Cycles, www.tri-cycles.de
Material/sizes Carbon/S, M, L, XL
Price/weight without pedals 7998 Euro/11.8 kg
Measurement data
Front/rear suspension travel 160 mm/150 mm
Rear suspension system DW-Link
Equipment
Fork/damper Fox 36 Float Fit RC2/Fox Float X2
Cranks/gears Race Face Next SL/SRAM X1
Brake system SRAM Guide RS
Impellers Ibis 741 system wheelset, tyresSchwalbe Hans Dampf Evo Trail Star 2.25
Performance
Uphill 6 out of 6 points
Downhill 4 out of 6 points
FREERIDE judgement 9.5 out of 10 points
FREERIDE RANKING: The number (maximum 10 points) reflects the overall impression of the testers and is not an addition of downhill and uphill points. 10 = Test winner, it couldn't be better. 9 = Very good. Recommended purchase. 8 = Solid performance. 7 = Below average. The product has weaknesses. 1 to 6 = We can only warn against this!
Dimitri Lehner
Editor
