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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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