Trade a 18.5" Ibis SS for something bigger?
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ride it! ibis have short top tubes but the handling is magnificent. that's a medium large bike.. built w/ a135mm stem and a laid back seatpost it will fit you fine.
IF52
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I've been debating it. My IF has a ~23.25 or so top tube, my McMahon has a 23.5, the Monster has ~23.5 and the huge Stumpjumper Comp is nearer to 24". 22.75 is about what the GT Avalanche I had back in 88 had, but with a longer seat tube. I'll have to get a mile long seatpost and l-o-n-g stem to get this thing to fit.
Still, if somebody has something they are willing to trade or part trade, I'm am all ears, eyes, whatever.
I should point out I'm 6'5", hence the interest in finding something bigger.
Picture to follow.
Still, if somebody has something they are willing to trade or part trade, I'm am all ears, eyes, whatever.
I should point out I'm 6'5", hence the interest in finding something bigger.
Picture to follow.
IF52
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Yeah, that's what I thought too. The guy had it listed as a large but his measurements were crazy. He had a c-c seat tube measurement of 19 and to the top of the seat tube of 21.5 but also had the top tube listed as 21.5 so I contacted him and asked him to measure the top tube and he came back with 22.5" I figure cool, it is either a 20" based on the goofy seat tube measurement or 17 inch based on his top tube re-measurement.
Then I get the thing and measure it in person and top tube is 22.75 and seat tube 18.5 c-c. Doh! Right between me and my wife. And even if it was a 17 it would be right at the top size wise for standover and top tube length for my wife.
I wondered at first if it was even an Ibis, but the dimensions say yes. Seat post size is correct too and other things hint to it as well. Good decals, cleared over, sealed tubes. Not sure of the year, but it has 1 inch head tube and suntour dropouts if that helps. Ibis bikes don't seem to have a following like Fat Cogs so it's hard to research it.
Then I get the thing and measure it in person and top tube is 22.75 and seat tube 18.5 c-c. Doh! Right between me and my wife. And even if it was a 17 it would be right at the top size wise for standover and top tube length for my wife.
I wondered at first if it was even an Ibis, but the dimensions say yes. Seat post size is correct too and other things hint to it as well. Good decals, cleared over, sealed tubes. Not sure of the year, but it has 1 inch head tube and suntour dropouts if that helps. Ibis bikes don't seem to have a following like Fat Cogs so it's hard to research it.
And believe me, I've measure it 100 times hoping I miss measured it the first 99 time
that's a large. 18.5 c-c. ibis sizing has been xsmall small medium large xlarge. the long headtube says it's not a mojo.
they do handle really really well and can take a 150mm stem easily.
IF52
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Hey Flavio any idea of the year? The serial number is 1743 if that helps. Is it an SS?
As an 18.5 it's got like 72 x 71 seat and head tube angles, so the top tube will seem a little longer than something with a steeper seat tube. The 20" would still fit better but I may build this thing in the mean time with the parts off the Stumpy.
As an 18.5 it's got like 72 x 71 seat and head tube angles, so the top tube will seem a little longer than something with a steeper seat tube. The 20" would still fit better but I may build this thing in the mean time with the parts off the Stumpy.
i am not that knowledged... and i am curious as well. cause the logo is modern.
i would call it an SS. i saw a SS on mtbr VRC and looked like yours... the same proportions.
we should post it on mtbr, VRC. there are some guys w/ access to scot nicol and more experience w/ ibis like mike ss.
trade for Fat or ??
I have a number of bikes I'm getting ready to sell off, older Fat's included.......maybe we can work out a trade for this IBIS? I'm 5' 9ish and have longish arms,,,,,,most of my "newer" bikes have 22/23" TT's and fit well,,,,,,maybe I could build up this bike as another SS? I'm in AZ, let's talk
I have other bikes and bike stuff for barter, but nothing big enuff for you,,,,,maybe your wife can find something?
thanks
mark g
I have a number of bikes I'm getting ready to sell off, older Fat's included.......maybe we can work out a trade for this IBIS? I'm 5' 9ish and have longish arms,,,,,,most of my "newer" bikes have 22/23" TT's and fit well,,,,,,maybe I could build up this bike as another SS? I'm in AZ, let's talk
I have other bikes and bike stuff for barter, but nothing big enuff for you,,,,,maybe your wife can find something?
thanks
mark g
IF52
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Akron area. Actually from south Florida by way of Savannah and Atlanta.
I paid way more for the frame probably than I should have. PM me and we can discuss options. I built the thing up just for giggles and it looks pretty good, though a 80mm fork is too long for it. Scot Nicol replied back that it is an SS based on the serial number and is going to get back to me about the age.
I paid way more for the frame probably than I should have. PM me and we can discuss options. I built the thing up just for giggles and it looks pretty good, though a 80mm fork is too long for it. Scot Nicol replied back that it is an SS based on the serial number and is going to get back to me about the age.
settemarche
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IF,
have a look at this link. it appears to be the identical frame. there is also a link below that will give the build specs. you mentioned that the 80mm fork seemed wrong - yep, i think your bike is early early 90's and would have been rigid.
http://www.firstflightbikes.com/1991_Ibis_SS.htm
enjoy it,
Sette