1995 Ibis Szazbo
This unified rear triangle or URT bike was the design work of John Castellano, with the idea being that the bike would be firmer while standing and cranking hard on the pedals and softer while sitting on the saddle during a rough descent. This design was to have some appeal to the so-called hardtail holdouts that eschewed soft full-suspension. Time has proven that you actually want the very opposite: firm pedaling while seated and soft suspension while descending out of the saddle. Trying this bike out for a short time made this very clear.
The Build
Year: 1995
Frame: Ibis Szazbo Fork: Rock Shox Judy DH with MS Speedsprings Stem: ControlTech Headset: Tange Threadless Bottom Bracket: Shimano Cartridge Bearing Handlebar: Bontrager Race Shifters: Shimano Deore LX Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT 737 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT 737 Brake Levers: Shimano Deore LX Front Brake: Shimano Deore LX Rear Brake: Shimano Deore LX Crankset: Shimano Deore LX Chainrings: Shimano 22-32-42 Pedals: Shimano LX M525 Hubs: Trek System 2 / Shimano LX Rims: Matrix / Sun Tires: WTB Velociraptor Wheel QR: Shimano LX Seatpost: ControlTech Saddle: WTB SST Grips: Ritchey Lock-On Chain: Sachs Sedis Cogs: Shimano XT |
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