Consistently the best reviewer on the planet. How he has full on detailed convo while going 40mph dh is beyond my comprehension. Thinking seriously about the mojo.
Sometimes I feel like he records the commentary in post production, it's unbelievable! And the content is descriptive/objective, not the subjective-ish like personal preferences.
I think you are one of the best reviewers on RU-vid. Love the vids. I like that you don't get bogged down talking about every little spec. Very informative and entertaining
Literally RIPPING these trails at about 6:30 on , while talking! Major props sir!! BTW , just picked up a earlier Mojo today , full black carbon and it had never been off road. Built by a guy who worked out of country. Put $7500.00 into it , and I got it today for $1800.00. It's brand new! So stoked right now!
I am really impressed on how he can go soo fast thru the trails and be able to speak about the bike so in debt and annunciate all of his words correctly at the same time :)
I loved this review. I bought this bike second hand, and I’m a beginner. Don’t have any skills yet and I was scared seeing you doing the jumps and corners, omg! I wish I can have that skills to enjoy the like you do man.
The way you describe the way this bike rides, it sounds similar to my 2016 Kona process 134, but with more efficient pedaling behavior. Sounds like a really fun bike.
For those who say Ohh but 29ers roll faster. Shove this video in their face. 👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️ Best riding on internet.. Best reviews on internet. Keep it up bro 👏👏👏👊👊♥️
I sure like your review format. When I hear that atmospheric intro I immediately go full screen, get up close, select HD and enjoy the ride from the position of your handlebar! A review of the Revel Rail 650B would sure be wonderful. I can't decide if I want this Mojo-4, a Revel Rail 650B or go up to 29'' for the new Trail-429. I've rewatched both of your review-rides for the Mojo-4 and the Pivot Trail-429 and I just can't tell which one appears to have the most responsive handling. To me jumps are OK, but I ride mostly for the whips and curves, plus I want a bike that climbs like a mountain goat. I love the way you love this Mojo-4 in the bumps and how well you say it smoothes them out. Seems the Trail-429 is closer to the ride I'd expect from more of a stiffer XC-oriented bike. I'd sure love it if I could compare your reviews against each other. If you were to review the Revel Rail I'd love to compare it's against this Mojo-4. Thank you for these, I think they're the best on the Web.
Bro you are hands down the most entertaining and best reviewer out here. What trail is that and in what state? It looks so epic. Lastly, can you review the Ibis Ripmo or Ripmo AF? Huge thanks, Chingon~!
Great review..exactly how I feel about my Mojo 3, but better geometry. Do you know the weight of that Deore build? .. and do you think it's worth saving the $900 over the slx? I'm thinking Deore with the carbon wheel upgrade. Thanks. 👍
a year late with this comment but in the market for a new bike and your reviews are very fun to watch. i'm not sure anyone from my neighborhood can ride like you do Again so fun to watch. My question is what about much slower riders and much older rider. Would this mojo be a better choice than say the Pivot 429? I will say nearly every bike you ride I think well that"s a good one. Great job!
Great review! That build is rad for the price. Really smart for Ibis to spec Deore with Factory level suspension and their house brand wheels. Would put you Deore performance way above NX?
CasteelG Deore is super reliable, longer lasting, and has better shift quality. Deore also has a metal cage in the mech while NX is plastic. I would never use NX again knowing that Deore exists. As for brakes, I haven’t tried them but but I can only assume they are of equally good quality
You're really ripping through the trails. Super fast like @jeffkendellweed, it makes the Mojo4 look really sweet. Loved last issue. Keep up the good work.
I really dig the light tune. It’s just super adjustable. You can run a lot of sag and still get the rebound speed fast enough to recover. It makes for one plush ride. Also one of the lightest feeling compression tunes when left wide open. I’m a fan!
Hey Spencer, I'm in my early 60s and used to lead the pack before my parents got sick and needed full time care for 15 years. So I'm going on the road for 2-3 years in a van with a mountain bike to tour the Western & Southern State's trails. I'd like your recommendation for a bike 1/2 way between an Exie and a Santa Cruz V10 so I can enjoy everything this country throws at me. I'd tossed around the idea of a Mojo-4 but I'm not certain is has quite enough travel. I'm 5' 7" and prefer 27.5'' and I plan to go to either a FOX 36 or a FOX 38, so that might make a considerable difference, along with a 2.6'' rear tire. Your thoughts? Thank you!!
I’m not sure what bike to go with for a one bike to do it all since I’m poor. It’s a toss up between the mojo , mojo hd5, or ripley. I’m in central Texas so we don’t have too many gnarly down hill trails. Mostly back country trails. Any suggestions?
Would you say this is comparable to the Ripley as far as capability? I have a Ripley and I love it, but jumping to flat is never fun. Looking for something efficient but little more Jib-able.
Came back to revisit this review. There are some great deals on the Mojo 4 right now and now I can't make up my mind on what I am getting. I had my mind made up on a Ripley AF but for a bit more I can get the carbon Mojo 4....decisions, decisions!
I was in the exact same boat as you. I just pulled the trigger on a mojo 4 from N + 1 bikes. 35% off with carbon wheels and free shipping (promo code MOJO35). Came out to $3300 for Deore build which was cheaper than a new Ripley AF. Deal was too good to pass up.
*_I just watched His new Pivot Shadowcat 27.5" x 140mm review and I'll have to give it to the Pivot for appearing to be a bit faster than this 130mm IBIS._*
No one is giving this bike a chance! It needs FOX 36 or at least a Yari. Everyone claims Ibis are flexy, loose the F'n flexy 34s and you'll lose most of the flex!
The following is stiffer and tigger feeling with its less suspension and smaller volume tires. The mojo is way softer feeling. The mojo is a bike you can just lean back and plow through the tech on. Both bikes pedal incredibly well!
“Rolls over terrain like it’s a 29er.” Course it does. You have 27.5 x 2.6s on there. There is only a half inch difference in actual diameter between that size tire and a 29 x 2.3. Check out my vid on actual wheel and tire diameter measurements. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JGRTkY49imQ.html I think the maneuverability and flickability of 27.5s comes more from their bb drop- you sit quite higher up compared to the axles with a 27.5 than a 29er, making it easier to get the frame’s mass moving and lift the wheel. Just my hypothesis. But the wheel size difference- not as big as it may seem at first glance.
I just ordered a mojo 4 with upgraded suspension Fox 36 grip 2 @140 and a DPX2 shock. Being 6'3'' and 205lbs I thought it would make the bike more capable. Does that sound worthy or overkill?
looks like an awesome whip, I think I need one,,,gonna need a nu improved bike room it appears,,,please stop doing these reviews,,this is getting expensive and no matter how many bikes I buy I wont be riding like that,,,
