The Ibis DV9 GX build provides hardtail riders a bike with an Ibis personality. Confident, competent and fun across a wide range of terrain. The GX build is the cost-conscious SRAM drivetrain with a FOX Performance fork.
With a 66.5 degree headtube angle and modern reach this is a bike that provides riders a 114mm trial measurement with a 120mm fork setup.
Keep reading for more details on the Ibis DV9 GX including common part swaps and upgrades.
Ibis DV9 frames are available in 4 sizes:
Small, Medium, Large and X-Large.
and 2 popular colorways:
Muddy Waters and Purple Crush.
Ibis DV9 GX Build in Muddy Waters as well as Purple Crush colorways.
Find In-Stock and Available DV9 GX Bikes displayed on the Shop tab!
The cable driven SRAM GX drivetrain is the entry level SRAM Eagle drivetrain in the Ibis DV9 lineup.
SRAM’s GX build is a very popular option. Like the other SRAM Eagle drivetrains GX riders can plan on incredible service life. The GX kit also provides riders a great place to start on a budget while allowing growth into the X01 or XX1 Eagle options at the time of service part replacements.
Keep reading for more details on the Ibis DV9 GX kit as well as common swaps and upgrades we see to this build.
Would you like to chat with a BikeCo expert staff member? Click the link below for a contact form. Our team is here to ensure that you get the most out of your new bike purchase. BikeCo provides unbeatable attention to detail on spec, setup, tune and after sales services!
Shop In-Stock and Available Ibis DV9 GX Completes here:
(if you don’t see in-stock or available bikes below contact our team for lead time!)
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Ibis DV9 GX Large Muddy Waters
Sale! Original price was: $3,499.00.$2,624.25Current price is: $2,624.25.On Order at Ibis: Contact Us for Up To Date Details - Updated 04/19/24
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Ibis DV9 GX Large Purple Crush
Sale! Original price was: $3,499.00.$2,624.25Current price is: $2,624.25.On Order at Ibis: Contact Us for Up To Date Details - Updated 04/19/24
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Ibis DV9 GX Medium Muddy Waters
Sale! Original price was: $3,499.00.$2,624.25Current price is: $2,624.25.On Order at Ibis: Contact Us for Up To Date Details - Updated 04/19/24
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Ibis DV9 GX Medium Purple Crush
Sale! Original price was: $3,499.00.$2,624.25Current price is: $2,624.25.On Order at Ibis: Contact Us for Up To Date Details - Updated 04/19/24
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Ibis DV9 GX Small Muddy Waters
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Ibis DV9 GX Small Purple Crush
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Ibis DV9 GX X-Large Muddy Waters
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Ibis DV9 GX X-Large Purple Crush
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Purchasing Steps from BikeCo.com (The Bike Company)
Place Your Deposit
Our team will contact you to go over common questions including common part swaps / upgrades, tuning considerations, initial setup requirements, etc.
Your bike will be built and setup for you including delivery documentation to help you better understand and fine tune the bike’s performance.
Remainder of balance is due at pickup or prior to shipment.
Delivery consultation on-site or available by phone / video conference goes over FAQ on a new MTB or eMTB highlighting common questions on suspension setup, bedding brakes, bolt checks, cockpit and seating fit, etc.
Our team will follow up several times after delivery to help you better understand minute adjustments. And of course we’re always available by phone, email or chat!
Availability Definitions:
IN-STOCK and Available Now!
Typically ready for pickup or shipment within 2-4 business days.
Custom components may change this window (we will advise).
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Order is processed & shipped to BikeCo (typically 3-7 working days), built by BikeCo (usually on the day the product lands at BikeCo) for pickup or shipment.
PRE-ORDER: Due 1st week of XXX
Part of a inbound BikeCo order or shows available in this time window.
May be later or earlier than predicted depending on product availability.
Bike is due at vendor, will be quality checked, processed and shipped. (typically 3-14 business days) Built by BikeCo for delivery.
When you buy a bike from BikeCo.com you’re not getting simply a forwarded box.
Our team goes through quality control checks, builds, tunes and provides a base setup for each bike. This allows us a better chance to find the rare mechanical warranty issue, to ensure that the linkage and bearings are properly setup.
A suspension setup guide is provided and our team will begin working with you to ensure as your riding develops with your new bike suspension settings, cockpit setup, tire pressures, etc are addressed to keep you progressing.
Since we build every bike we can also offer part swaps and upgrades our competition simply cannot!
Looking for different tires? Brakes? Cockpit or Seating? Not a problem. Our team is happy to help you. Chat with our sales team about during and after purchase incentives on riding gear and accessories as well!
Your new bike typically will arrive with an absolute minimum of work required to get you on the trails. Usually this involves installing the handlebars, adjusting the headset and mounting the front and rear wheel. It’s that easy – and if you have questions you have access to the sales team and a variety of videos from BikeCo.com to help you.
Questions? No problem. Hit us up.
Ibis DV9 GX spec highlights. View common part swaps and upgrades to the Ibis GX bikes.
Ibis DV9 GX Spec Details
| Fork | FOX Performance 34 Step-Cast, 120mm |
|---|---|
| Shock | N/A |
GX Suspension Details
The Ibis DV9 GX is spec’d with FOX Performance fork.
The fork is a Float 34 Step-Cast Performance model with a GRIP damper. Fork travel for the DV9 is spec’d at 120mm. Tuning is done via PSI, volume spacers, rebound and a three position low speed compression control.
DV9 Suspension Upgrade
A popular upgrade to the DV9 Performance fork is our proprietary Pro Tune service.
With less travel on an XC bike its’ even more crucial to have your suspension as setup and dialed in as possible, using every millimeter as efficiently as possible.
Some riders may want to upgrade to the FIT4 damper as well creating a Performance Elite fork. The FIT4 provides additional low speed compression tuning controls
BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension
Take your bike’s performance to the next level with our Pro Tune Suspension services.
FOX has the best suspension on the market – but why not make it even better? At BikeCo our suspension team will narrow the performance band of the stock suspension based on your size, riding style, ground speed, aspirations and terrain.
The short version? FOX is built for to work for every rider size at every riding speed. You’re not every rider, right? Chat with our team about how BikeCo Pro Tune suspension will take your riding to the next level. Because Every Click Counts.
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB |
|---|---|
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1275, 10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain Guide | Ibis Top Guide |
GX Drivetrain Details
The GX drivetrain is one of the most popular cable shifting options on the market. It features great performance and has a wide range of upgrades available at time of purchase or down the line.
The most common upgrade to the DV9 GX drivetrain would be cranks. SRAM’s NGX cranks are excellent and will last nearly indefinitely – however – some riders prefer lighter alloy crank options on the GX bike.
| Rims | Ibis 933 Aluminum Rims |
|---|---|
| Hubs | Ibis Logo |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race 2.4 EXO |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race 2.4 EXO |
GX Wheel and Tire Details
Ibis 933 aluminum hubs laced to Ibis hubs are the factory spec on the DV9 GX bike.
This is a popular wheelset providing medium to higher tire volume setup. With the 933 rim’s 29mm internal width this is a great option to mount a wide range of XC, Trail and light Enduro tires.
The DV9 has a maximum rear tire is listed as 2.6″. Riders gravitating to the larger tires might investigate wider rim options for higher volume tire setups. This provides a larger tire footprint for maximum grip while allowing lower PSIs to compliment grip and provide some additional small bump compliance.
Common DV9 Wheel Upgrades
Some riders may investigate carbon wheel on the DV9. Carbon provides improved torque transfer with a slight weight savings.
DV9 Tire Swaps
Often riders have specific setup desires, particularly on tires. Let’s get you riding tires that will work in your terrain and with your riding style from the get go.
Maybe you’re looking for a combination of the Rekon Race, an Ikon or an Aggressor? Perhaps you’d prefer a more robust sidewall like the EXO Plus to improve small bump compliance a bit. No issues, we’ve got you. Chat with our team about your riding specifics and we’ll dial in your DV9’s tire spec.
| Headset | Cane Creek 40: Upper, IS 41 – Lower IS 52 |
|---|---|
| Grips | Lizard Skins Charger Evo |
| Handlebar | Blackbird Aluminum, 780mm |
| Stem | Ibis 31.8 |
| Brakes | SRAM G2 R, 4-piston |
|---|---|
| Rotors | SRAM Centerline 180 |
GX Cockpit & Brakes Details
This is the most important and most upgraded area of all DV9’s. Many riders find the 31.8mm alloy handlebars less appealing then a modern 35mm carbon handlebar setup.
Already have a go-to setup? Perfect. Let’s get it on your build. Want to know where GX riders tend to gravitate?
35mm diameter cockpits are frequent upgrades to the GX bike. Carbon fiber options from OneUp, Tag, Renthal and RaceFace are available in a variety of rises to fine tune your fit. Bars also have various levels of compliance and getting a bar right for your weight and riding style goes a long way to improving your trail experience.
Some riders will stay with an alloy bar, however, depending on your size you may still investigate different rise and width options. We have great alloy bars from Tag and Renthal, and OneUp in a range of sizes.
Having your hands in the proper place dramatically improves both your riding experience and comfort. Let our team help you spec a cockpit that will ride confidently up and down hill.
Brakes are an important factor in your bike’s overall personality.
Popular Brake Swaps & Upgrades
BikeCo offers the best brakes from Shimano, TRP, Hope and Magura.
Riders looking for great power with snappy performance gravitate to Shimano SLX, XT and XTR brakes.
TRP offers even a little more power with slightly improved modulation compared to Shimano.
With the Tech 4 Hope has increased their total power in-line with Shimano and Magura without compromising their amazing modulation.
Magura continues to be the most popular aftermarket brake, especially installed on new builds. We will credit you for any part swaps and with the variety of Magura price points most riders find the MT5 and MT7 brakes provide unbeatable value. Magura brakes offer great total power and top tier modulation without feeling soft. Magura offers a variety of brake levers to help riders fine tune their performance.
| Seatpost | KS Rage-I, 31.6mm (125, 150, 170, 213mm) |
|---|---|
| Saddle | WTB Silverado, CroMo 142mm |
GX Seating Details
The WTB Silverado saddle? It is a classic: it’s comfortable and it works.
Many GX riders find an update to the seatpost remote improves feel. Most swap to a PNW or Wolf Tooth remote lever.
Looking for another saddle / seatpost / remote combo? Chat with our expert team and we’ll get your DV9 setup just like you want it.
Other Ibis DV9 Builds
Looking to compare all the Ibis DV9 Builds? BikeCo compares the DV9 bikes head to head here!
Want to shop other DV9 bikes? Below are the other Ibis DV9 builds.
Ibis DV9 Geometry
View and compare Ibis DV9 Build geometry on the tabs below.
Ibis DV9 Geometry
The DV9 is offered in Small through X-Large and designed for rides from 5′ 0″ to 6′ 5″ in height.
Along with height DV9 riders will want to compare sizes based on inseam and arm length as well. Riders on the sizing cusp will reference leg length to help determine the ideal sizing.
Another thing to take into account sizing a hardtail like the DV9 is what your intended use is and will you be able to get your cockpit setup in an ideal position. If you’re building a more playful, confident DV9 you’ll want to keep your stem and bars in a more trail or even enduro type setup. Shorter stem, often with higher rise bars. For a more “racy” build a slightly longer stem with lower bars will likely be a more ideal positioning.
Wondering which bike provides you the best fit? Our expert team is here to help you define how your size, riding style, terrain and aspirations will effect your ideal sizing. Reach out to our team about your Ibis DV9 purchase by chat, email or phone!
| Small | Medium | Large | X-Large | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 404mm | 435mm | 470mm | 511mm |
| Stack | 615mm | 622mm | 635mm | 658mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.5 deg | 66.5 deg | 66.5 deg | 66.5 deg |
| Wheelbase | 1100mm | 1145mm | 1186mm | 1237mm |
| Effective Top Tube | 580mm | 608mm | 640mm | 675mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 14 in | 16 in | 18 in | 20 in |
| Effective Seat Tube Angle | 74 deg | 74.5 deg | 75 deg | 76 deg |
| Saddle Height at Saddle Offset | 650mm | 700mm | 750mm | 820mm |
| Head Tube Length | 85mm | 95mm | 110mm | 135mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65mm | 65mm | 65mm | 65mm |
| Stand Over Height | 693mm | 714mm | 762mm | 776mm |
| Fork Travel | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm |
| Trail | 114mm | 114mm | 114mm | 114mm |
Compare the Ibis DV9 hardtain geo with other sizes as well as models from class leaders like Mondraker, Nukeproof and Yeti!
Enduro MTB Geo Comparison
| DV9 GX Complete Part Numbers | MPN | UPC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DV9 GX Complete, X-Large in Muddy Waters | DVC4BRSNGAL35 | 840345306708 | |
| DV9 GX Complete, X-Large in Purple Crush | DVC4PRSNGAL35 | 840345306715 | |
| DV9 GX Complete, Large in Muddy Waters | DVC3BRSNGAL35 | 840345306685 | |
| DV9 GX Complete, Large in Purple Crush | DVC3PRSNGAL35 | 840345306692 | |
| DV9 GX Complete, Medium in Muddy Waters | DVC2BRSNGAL35 | 840345306661 | |
| DV9 GX Complete, Medium in Purple Crush | DVC2PRSNGAL35 | 840345306678 | |
| DV9 GX Complete, Small in Muddy Waters | DVC1BRSNGAL35 | 840345306647 | |
| DV9 GX Complete, Small in Purple Crush | DVC1PRSNGAL35 | 840345306654 |
Contact BikeCo about the Ibis DV9 GX Complete
Use this contact form or shop in-stock and available DV9 GX completes here.
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Ibis DV9 GX Large Muddy Waters
Sale! Original price was: $3,499.00.$2,624.25Current price is: $2,624.25.On Order at Ibis: Contact Us for Up To Date Details - Updated 04/19/24
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Ibis DV9 GX Large Purple Crush
Sale! Original price was: $3,499.00.$2,624.25Current price is: $2,624.25.On Order at Ibis: Contact Us for Up To Date Details - Updated 04/19/24
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Ibis DV9 GX Medium Muddy Waters
Sale! Original price was: $3,499.00.$2,624.25Current price is: $2,624.25.On Order at Ibis: Contact Us for Up To Date Details - Updated 04/19/24
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Ibis DV9 GX Medium Purple Crush
Sale! Original price was: $3,499.00.$2,624.25Current price is: $2,624.25.On Order at Ibis: Contact Us for Up To Date Details - Updated 04/19/24
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Ibis DV9 GX Small Muddy Waters
Sale! Original price was: $3,499.00.$2,624.25Current price is: $2,624.25.LIMITED AVAILABILITY at Ibis: Contact Us Today! - Updated 04/19/24
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Ibis DV9 GX Small Purple Crush
Sale! Original price was: $3,499.00.$2,624.25Current price is: $2,624.25.On Order at Ibis: Contact Us for Up To Date Details - Updated 04/19/24
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Ibis DV9 GX X-Large Muddy Waters
Sale! Original price was: $3,499.00.$2,624.25Current price is: $2,624.25.On Order at Ibis: Contact Us for Up To Date Details - Updated 04/19/24
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Ibis DV9 GX X-Large Purple Crush
Sale! Original price was: $3,499.00.$2,624.25Current price is: $2,624.25.On Order at Ibis: Contact Us for Up To Date Details - Updated 04/19/24
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