The Ibis Exie: this is why I ride mountain bikes.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
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A little mountain bike manufacturer based in Santa Cruz, CA, has had big dreams- to build carbon fiber frames here in the United States- and to christen the carbon facility they built from the ground up, the first model to be publicly available from that project is the new Exie. The Exie is a 100mm travel 29er frame, designed to be used with a 120mm 29er fork, and the frame with shock weighs a mere 4 pounds. That’s under 2kg!
A big thanks to Ibis Cycles for sponsoring this video! Learn more about the Exie here: bit.ly/IbisExie
The intended use of this bike is cross country racing and light weight trail riding. I have never ridden a modern cross country bike, and the smallest trail bike I currently ride is another Ibis- the Ripley AF, though it has a full 20mm more travel on either end.
The Exie was going to be a whole new experience. I figured what better chance than this to do “more with less”, and to spend nearly a week on the road with my moto and this here bicycle.
A couple months back, I picked up a 2014 Suzuki VSTROM 1000, which is a total “dad motorcycle”, as it’s considered an “ADV” bike, and if there’s one thing I love, it’s a spontaneous adventure with limited preparation, some flexible goals, and bicycles somehow involved.
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How to jump with fluidity- and not DEAD SAILER! / 51914476
How to Lanual: / 50695443
How to climb ledges without a bunny hop: / 49476021
Which brake to use when: / which-brake-to-48108425
Different bikes, different riding techniques: / 46925782
How to ride FLAT PEDALS through the ROCKS: / how-to-ride-flat-45662347
How to ride wet roots and steep chutes: / 44507851
How to ride with style: / how-to-ride-with-43349450
How to jump for height vs distance: / 42202183
Common manual questions answered: / 41006264
How to land jumps: / 39928153
My 3 favorite skills drills: / if-i-could-only-38809964
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Cutty: / 36579859
Manual a berm: / 35496772
How to ride in Sedona: / 34436065
Switchbacks: / 3-ways-to-33345804
Nosewheelie: / 32742504
Bump jump: / 31881231
Trials basics for trail riders: / 31145344
Tight berms: / 30389457
Aggressive braking: / 29579507
Confidence for mountain biking: / 28817411
Cornering: / 27981205
Flowing/pumping down the trail: / 27288868
Stoppie through turns: / 26296762
Technical climbing: / 25234847
Boost jumps: / 24161821
Bunnyhop: / 23396959
Utilizing the wheelie on the trail: / 23017910
How to wheelie: / 21879606
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Jefe, Wonderful video of a great adventure! You're a gifted story teller as well as rider. Thanks for this marvelous piece. Glad you made it to your kiddo's school in time to pick her up! Much love from your proud old Dad❤️
Jeff: "Hey there, didn't mean to startle ya."
Also Jeff: "You seen all the skeletons back there?"
That sounds like some discomforting small talk in the middle of the woods :)
looked like the results of a lot of poachers.
Im Ibis for life. After 5 years, I'm still in awe and love with my Mojo 3. I've ridden both Ripley and Ripmo.
I think I want an Exie!
I "only" have a Ripmo AF, but it’s clear Ibis knows their stuff! Cannot wait to see what they put out in the coming years! Nice video as always Jeff!
Thanks Josh! Yeah it'd be cool to see more bikes come from that little facility. I have a bit of a wishlist, TBH!
"Steep" head angle... modern bikes feel so good to me since I started riding when 26" bikes had 71 or 72 degree head angles! I'm sure you're the same!
Me too Jake! My 26" wheeled Bontrager actually had a larger offset fork to make the head angle even twitchier!!!
I’m still riding a slack head angle 68deg. Kona Abracadabra with 160mm travel. This was the pinnacle enduro racing bike in 2013 . Now it’s a dinosaur put the slack at angle. My 2001 conus dad had a 68° head angle 150 mm or travel and a deal crown fork. It was actually my cross country bike at 40 pounds and a 40 tooth front chain ring. I wanted some slack with some travel for Trail riding
@@troyphillips1077 Is the Abracadabra the one with the little helper shock? The Magic Link? If so I had one of those in 2008-ish. It was so slack back then because my other bike was a Cannondale Flash that I think had a 71 deg HA!
I appreciate you wearing safety gear on your Moto even though its really hot! Great video, love your style!
Thanks Aprill! I feel so lucky to be able to have folks that actually want to watch me ride my MTB, so that means my body is critical for work! As a result, it's ATGAT on the street bike. And heck, off road too.
Amazing riding as always. But man it seems like your self-filming and subsequent editing here is on another level. Nice work! You're a master.
Thanks for taking us along! As always, a great story wonderfully told. You definitely got me wanting to get out on a big adventure, thanks!
You should totally go do some silly adventure! It's a blast! Days ~2-3 can be hard, but then you get into the swing of things and it all gets much easier. Cheers!
This video is a movie!!! Fantastic!!
I hope you do more videos like this! It’s fun to see someone with your riding style ride these old backcountry trails.
I got a new Ripley AF this Spring and come from a background of mogul ski racing. Your "silly little riding" is exactly my goal for a ride style and why I gravitated to a short travel trail bike. Thanks for showing what proper skills can do in all terrains, and my daughter and I can't get enough of your videos!
He really is an amazing TH-camr I’ve learned so much about biking techniques just watching him, and I think he is a really genuine guy I’m glad I found his channel
Nicely done, Jeff! You managed to keep me glued to the screen for the entire vid. Thanks!
Wow, thanks Radek! Glad you enjoyed!!!
Exciting adventure! Great riding! Wonderful attitude! Awesome creativity! When I grow up, I wanna be just like you. Love, Mom
I wanted a second bike to compliment my over-engineered '19 Specialized Comp Carbon Stumpjumper trail/enduro bike. I wanted a much lighter XC bike. I also wanted a bike built in the US. Now after a year on this bike and a thousand miles later, the Exie is still far beyond my expectations. I ride in rocky, often gnarly Austin, Texas. The Stumpjumper handles everything I throw at it. The surprising thing is the Exie also handles almost everything I throw at it. For an short travel, beefed-up XC bike, (dare I say down country...) climbing any gnar walls is the Exie's superpower. Also, this bike is ridiculously /fast/. With lightweight tires it flies. With knobby tires it flies and corners like nothing else I've ever ridden. I wouldn't want to do large drops with it but I never do those anyway. But jumping, handling occasional rock gardens, climbing very technical walls and absolutely flying on single track, it's the greatest XC bike Ibis has creaated.
Another great one, Jeff! And your Dad chiming in is priceless!
Hoping Ibis can catch up on the demand for their Ripley V4 Carbon, and that a V5 matching the AF geo will be forthcoming next year.
Good on ya, Ibis! Thanks again, Jeff!
Rule #1 = FUN!!
Great video Jeff. I'm very impressed that you did all that on a motorbike, got all the footage, and somehow managed to keep all the batteries charged. 👏👏👏
So jealous of these great adventures. Hopefully I can be like you one day
The man makes a video by himself that looks like it took a film crew of 6 or more. Incredible! Nice work Jeff!
You have expanded my view on what a well-designed/built dual-suspension XC bike can actually do, dear Jeff!
Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #KeepBiking
Hey Jeffe sweet trip awesome drone footage you really live in a great place for riding mtb and moto , glad you camped in the bears bedroom and not his kitchen ha ha .thumbs up from down under 😊😊look forward to the next one .
Jeff kw. Everyone's favorite mt bike circus performer.. so fun to watch your style.
Someone needs to get JKW a unicycle. Jeff, This is now one of my favorite videos from you. Live the adventure, man.
Definitely one of your best videos yet! Thanks for sharing the adventure - Cheers
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Taz!
Very cool bike from Ibis and what a adventure to take it on. Cinematography on point (great light/smoke), storyful editing/script construction and locations with character. Very nice, Jeff. Thanks for taking us all along.
Thanks so much Coby! Ive been busting tail the last week editing this thing together! Cheers!!!!
2 wheels were my first love. I'm married, but she knows that she's second. Great video, Jeff.
Great video. The drone shots were a really good addition to the POV. It made it feel like more than one person was out there. When I ride my bike, I always try to emulate your style. I don’t do it justice, but it’s coming along. Please keep the content coming. PS. Good call going clips. That rear wheel was floating!
I love the motorbike setup and the PNW......what a place! Excellent videos, good job.
Jeff, this was a fantastic watch and well worth the hours it must have taken to edit and film.
18 people disliked?? Really. I love the content of your channel and this video hit two of my hobbies, ADV and MTB. Thank you for the awesome videos.
Those wheels...😍 btw this production quality is great along with the music choices.
That was a completely and utterly epic adventure.
Absolutely love my Ripley AF. Short travel trailbikes are perfect for 90% of the riding I do.
Dude great video with the best of both worlds Mountain biking & motorcycles😎🤙🏾💪🏾
Ok has anyone seen Jeff ride this trail on a Big Wheel ,well me either BUT if he ever did I am sure I would have a overwhelming desire to buy one because Jeff can make every thing he rides look like the coolest thing ever ! Great job Jeff and I hope you had as much fun on this trip as I did watching this video .
Amazing riding skills and videography. Subscribed!!
watched most of your videos, I never saw you did so many jumps, that bike fits you well.
Savage AF!!!! Love the down hill wheelies and high speed bunny hops!
I’m inspired big time , I gotta load up my Kona Hoss Deluxe and hit the trails !🤩🇺🇸
Man that is the best video I've seen that you've done....everything about it. The narration, the views, the edits. Great stuff. Your riding is just next level as always so that never hurts ;)
Thanks so much Jeff! I had a vision for this video, and the final product is pretty close to what I was going for. What's cool is that it's pretty authentic- without cameras involved, I'd love to make the same trip and ride all the same places.
@@JeffKendallWeedI can defintely see that. Looks amazing! I live in NWA so if you ever make it back down here, I would love to meet and hang out and ride with you. New trails opening all the time here ;)
Love the content I live in Monterey from aptos and my uncle and cousin work at ibis :) keep it up 👍
the amount of self-production in this is insane!! you must have ridden each of those trails a few times to get those shots, if you've ever filmed a self-edit you know how much work it is! props!!
That was an amazing story and an awesome short film. Thanks for sharing Jeff! 🌟
Thanks for watching!!!
This!!! One of the best MTB videos ever. Keep after it Jeff. This type of storytelling with ride caming…it is awesome and plays to your strengths.
Excellent adventure, it looked like some work for the vid. I like your style and I also am a fan of the wooden spatula, mushies and peppers :)
Loved the Flat vs Clips…
Can't imagine the time it takes to film and edit such a indept video! Top notch riding as always.
Thanks a ton! Yea I worked my tail off editing this over the last week.
@@JeffKendallWeed you sure nailed it as well!
Really enjoyed this video, Jeff. Keep up the good work.
Incredible footage and valuable content. Definitely more subscribers should be in your future!
Thanks Peter!
Thoroughly loved that, you should definitely do more of this content, would honestly watch all day. Nice one from fellow biker and mtb’r.
Amazing adventure, Jeff!! Thanks for taking us along!
You're incredible rider Jeff has been amazing adventure, a little risky for say something, but couldn't stop watching...you got me dude!!!
Cheers Ibis
wonderful places (apart from the fire) THANKS for taking us there jeffers loving it! ive been thinking about a rack for my adventure bike for ages im defo doing it now enjoy!
Epic ! Love ur riding skills and style !
Another great video and a pleasure to watch. Looking forward to the next!
You have insane riding skills and such a sense of adventure, I envy your life 😀. Pretty balsy too waiting for dark to set up camp
never seen any of your videos, and I'm happy to have watched this. Great editing, seem like a real ass person, good parent, NW native! keep on grinding!
Thanks Justin! This video was A LOT to edit and produce, but it's also one of my favorites of all time. Glad you enjoyed it!
I have what appears to be the same rig - "2x2 Cycles" bike rack. Last year - did a weekend bike adventure with my Vstrom and MTB (vintage Trek carbon Y-bike converted SS) to a local bike race and volunteered and rode. Man I want to do a bigger adventure like yours. Inspiring.
Probably my riding preference speaking…..really love your backcountry adventure videos. Well done!
Awesome, thank you! This has really turned into my favorite kind of stuff to do!
Reading Rainbow t shirt = awesome.
Jeff 'happy camper' face in the morning 😴😫😅🤣
This was a heck of an episode! Way to go Jeff! Top notch!
This was an instant sub from me, I love my 2x2 cycles rack. Also, you have amazing mtb skills friend. Great story!
This is badass. I’m demoing over the next couple weeks for my first big bike (MTB) purchase. (Finally upgrading from my trusty old Giant Reign 26!!) What’s more - I’ve been considering buying a motorcycle to travel with, but I didn’t think I’d be able to bring my bike, which was a bummer to realize. Well. This changes everything.
keep doing what you do always awesome to see your videos
Mad skills on the Mortorcycle and Mtnbike.
Best video yet.
Thank you Richard!!!
Amazing video!! Loved the energy, the style, the edit and vibe. 🤘🏻
And the drone shots when you were riding near the smoke from the fires, man that looks like a game. Something straight out of ‘Horizon zero dawn’ world. Unreal!
Great video, lots of fun to watch
Awesome! I know when I got to hood river the one year I was down to about 20km/hr on my moto because the wind gusts were equally insane. I was being tossed around like a ragdoll on my 650lb bike with camping gear.
I use a chopped-down screen in summer (Australia). Those vents in your jacket and helmet need air-flow to work ;) As long as the flow is smooth (ie., really low screen) you won't get buffeting. Just need to avoid being behind traffic on freeway - clean air flow is king on a screen-less bike. Try it with no screen as well - might be all you need.
Awesome, I totally agree. I also ❤️ all kinds of MTBing. But being in the backcountry for a couple of days tops it all. Great video!!!
Great video. So jealous of all the open spaces you have over there.
Lovely 🌅🍻🍻🍻. Might be time for 60fps man! Your vids are fast paced so it would smooth things out a bit. You know, for us wimps that need it haha
Awesome that Ibis is manufacturing in the US ! I hope my next Ibis will also be Made In The USA !!!
Right on Dano! Thanks for watching!
Awesome video footage and review , Keep on Bikin.
Thank you!
Thx a lot for hauling us along this awesome adventure! Of this was self filmed then it's mind blowing, if not, still amazingly good content!
Thanks Simon! Logan filmed the riding stuff from 3:05 to 5:45, I shot the rest on the go. Was a bit of a hustle!!!
Very cool that Ibis is manufacturing a carbon frame and not sourcing it to Asia. Also, I've always used the term "floating" when I ride a cross country-style bike. Nice edit!
Always a joy to watch you ride a bike - it’s infectious!
Any tips on scoping out trails and planning a ride on trails you haven’t ridden, specifically given the context of the firm deadline you had due to parental responsibilities? That was an awesome adventure, but I’m particularly impressed with how cleanly your ad hoc ride fit in at the end. I feel like I have to check Trailforks several times when riding local trails for the first time, and you sized up then rode one sight-unseen. Would love to see a video on ride planning tips from a seasoned pro like yourself.
Thank you so much! Don't worry, I edit out the constant "trail forks checking" that always happens! Often there are signs, but if there's anything that really helps, it's taking a moment to look at the topo and get an idea where the trail will be going up vs down.
What an amazing video. The quality of your videos is by far the best. I appreciate the hard work you put into your craft. Oh yeah nice riding too. lol. Ibis ain't no dummies, they knew they had to get the best to show off what this new bike can do. They needed too, it's too expensive for the blue collar folk like myself. $8000 starting point. Awesome work!
Awesome video dude! That Ibis looks great.
Great video Jeff. You keep saying steep head angle at 67deg. I ride a 160mm Kona Abracadabra from 2013 and it had a then slack 68deg head angle . Before that I had a 2001 Kona Stab with a dual crown ( originally) 150mm fork and 68deg head angle. I’ve always wanted for my trail bikes that 150-160mm travel (on 26”) bikes .
I haven’t gone to big wheels yet but will probably in a few years.
I’m a live music videographer/photographer. My cash has been going there .
I have always been a fan of Ibis and the founder before Ibis was around.
Cool bike and super cool video.
Love this video! I am striving to be a smidge as good as you are. Love your style and adventures.
Thanks Andrew!!!!
Awesome adventure man. That last trail reminds me of the trails I ride in central Montana. Totally relate with you on the views and the places your bike will take you!
Great video Jeff, stoked to see you reviewing an Ibis again! My 91 Manitou FS bike had three inches of travel and we thought it was insane at the time, one of the best all around and DH bikes back then. Cool to see Ibis venturing into new territory. Dig all the behind the scene shots, know how long those take to setup :)
One thing I always do when Backpacking or camping, I prep all my food before, like veggies. I will have everything chopped and bagged individually, then in a larger bag to keep any leaks at bay. Works great if you fix omelets/burritos for breakfast
Totally- but when you've got 5 days on the road, and very limited space along with no cooler, it's tough to pre-game like that. I have had a lot of success stopping in at a Taqueria and just getting 2-3 burritos to carry on my trips!
What a great video!! The scenery, , trails, the bikes... that was awesome.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Mark!
That was super sweet Jeff.
Awesome! can't wait for this to become available. I wonder how this compares to the BLUR?
What an excellent video. Absolutely agree with you about the short chainstays.
What a great adventure! Beauty locations/trails and your riding is so enjoyable to watch. Love to see this kind of mountain biking epic's!
Thank you! I've been dreaming about making more videos like this, glad you like it!
Totally agree on those being the best trail, sweet bike and video👌
Thanks Ty!
Loved the vlog Jeff, thanks!
That front wheel never touched the ground, amazing and inspiring video
Hahahaha thanks Nicolas! If you only have one trick, be sure to do it everywhere!
This episode was great Jeff! That XC looks like a great spec bike. Idaho is stunning just like Washington state. Thanks for sharing 🤙🏼
Thanks for watching!!!
liked and already a fan, Jeff.
I love all travel of bikes as they seem to tickle different senses and inspire different riding attitudes... but the fun you can have on a slack xc bike - I sure hope the trend of overbiking can be tempered with an appreciation of shredding the hell out of short travel bikes.
Great stuff Jeff 🙂 enjoyed the video buddy hopefully you are all keeping well over the pond 😉🚴😉👌🏴👌
Thanks mang! Things are awesome!!!
Looks like a great adventure. Your skills on a bike always amaze me!
Thank you Seth!
your riding is artistic!
Awesome adventure Jeff.
Super stoked that Ibis is actually working with carbon fiber in California. If they can scale the operation and keep costs relatively the same, Ibis will definitely be my next bike. Also amazing adventure!!!
Yeah, they've been gearing up for this for almost a decade now. They are starting small, with one super high end bike, but I bet they do more as they get more experience. I do think they will continue to make bikes in Asia, as the Asian factories are a lot bigger with a far bigger skilled workforce, allowing for much more throughput.