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Pro Bike Check: Anne Caro’s Ibis 27.5 Prototype

Even though Anne Caro could not have really taken the overall this weekend, she certainly put her stamp on the final round of the series, winning every stage! This was a fairy-tale ending for Ibis, as Anne Caro was racing on their new 27.5 prototype. Calling this bike a prototype is a little misleading as the bike looks ready to roll off the production line, but as yet it is un-named and there has been no official information released.

We can confirm that it is a 150mm bike, and the head angle is around 66 degrees, and that it looks a little longer in the top tube than the current HDR. Ibis is a company that has always favoured evolution over revolution and there are many distinctive Ibis features in the new bike, but the new bike is a brave new step from the HD silhouette. We check out Anne Caro’s race winning ride.

Anne Caro rode the new Ibis 27.5 to victory in every stage of the final round of the EWS.
Anne Caro rode the new Ibis 27.5 to victory in every stage of the final round of the EWS.
Anne Caro looks to be running the new Magura MT5 brakes.
Anne Caro looks to be running the new Magura MT5 brakes.
There are no markings on the brakes but with allen key adjustments, they look to be prototypes of the MT5
There are no markings on the brakes but with allen key adjustments, they look to be prototypes of the MT5
Anne Caro uses Mavic Crossmax wheels.
Anne Caro uses Mavic Crossmax wheels.
With the DW link now positioned behind the seat tube, a shock clevis is now used to drive the shock.
With the DW link now positioned behind the seat tube, a shock clevis is now used to drive the shock.
The new bike features internal cable routing.
The new bike features internal cable routing.
The prototype runs a SRAM XX1 drive-train with a 34 tooth chainring.
The prototype runs a SRAM XX1 drive-train with a 34 tooth chainring.
Anne Caro is using the new 50mm Joystick Stem. The Joystick controlled clamping system is claimed to reduce stress risers.
Anne Caro is using the new 50mm Joystick Stem. The Joystick controlled clamping system is claimed to reduce stress risers.
BOS forks and Suspension keep the frame in line.
BOS forks and Suspension keep the frame in line.
The neat drop outs and high finish show that this bike should be available soon.
The neat drop outs and high finish show that this bike should be available soon.
The silhouette carries many Ibis hallmarks.
The silhouette carries many Ibis hallmarks.
You could not hope for a better result on a prototype.
You could not hope for a better result on a prototype.

Words: Trev Worsey, Photos: Manne Schmitt

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