Ibis DV9 Upgrades and Swaps
A lot of riders purchasing an Ibis DV9 are building a dream bike of some sort. Whether it’s that “all-in” hardtail or a quiver bike for certain rides the DV9 is a bike we see riders really invest the time to ensure they’ve got a great build right at delivery.
Not all spec changes are upgrades. Many are across the board swaps or relatively minor upgrades when we factor our the stock component from your delivery.
Let’s dive in a little deeper on the common swaps and upgrades to the DV9.
Common DV9 Upgrades
There are a lot of areas we see riders upgrade the stock DV9 builds. Probably the most common are Cockpit and Brakes. Upgrading to Pro Tune Suspension is probably third. We see wheels, tires and cranks as other areas riders tend to focus on.
Suspension
Getting you fork right on a hardtail is critical to the bike’s performance.
One of the upgrades we see to the Deore, GX and SLX DV9 builds, that feature the FOX Performance fork, is an upgrade to the FIT4 damper. This basically produces a Performance Elite model. (black hard ano stanchions with the top tier damper) With this upgrade riders improve the fork’s tuning range by adding a low speed compression adjuster.
On all three forks, the stock Performance, the modified “Performance Elite” or the XT, GX Transmission and XX SL Transmission FOX Factory offering adding a BikeCo Pro Tune is very popular. Our BikeCo Pro Tune forks narrow the performance window of the damper based on specifics of your riding. Essentially each click becomes a more precise tool in your setup.
Wondering how a BikeCo Pro Tune fork will improve your riding? Chat with our team today. Remember, #EveryClickCounts.
Rider Contact Points
Riders typically have a go-to grip and pedal preference.
We can provide a range of grips with variable patterns, technology and shape to improve your riding. There might even be a grip in a color to set off your DV0’s Muddy Waters or Purple Crush colorway.
Tires
Another preference riders develop is “must-have” tire spec. This is one of the most common swaps on builds from any manufacturer. With notable performance differences between tread pattern, compound and sidewall lets make sure we get you on the perfect tire setup.
There is a wide range of appropriate tires for the DV9 depending on your terrain and riding style. The DV9 can carry most 2.6″ rear tires, allowing riders to modify the small bump compliance with larger volume tires.
Not all DV9 riders are looking for the XC fast Rekon Race option. Some riders may prefer more trail or even light enduro tire setups. This includes tires like the Aggressor, DHR II, DHF and more. A variety of sidewalls are seen on the DV9 as well depending on rider size and aggression.
Getting the right tires on your bike is critical to it’s performance and your confidence. Wondering what tires best fit your riding? That’s what we’re here for. Let us go through some options that will fit your needs. Tire size. Sidewall options. Tread patterns. Even rim protection are details we love to go through with our clients.
Cockpit
A common swap or upgrade to Ibis Factory Spec bikes are the handlebars and stem. Many riders swap to a 35mm diameter combo over the stock 31.8mm options.
GX and SLX builds often upgrade to carbon bars to help improve the hardtail’s small bump compliance.
Getting the fit correct is important to your DV9’s performance. Handlebar rise and overall stiffness also improve the personalization and performance of your bike. Looking for suggestions? We have the best in the market from OneUp, Tag, Renthal and Raceface.
Chat with our team about hand positioning, carbon versus aluminum as well as advantages of the right handlebar rise on your new rig.
Brakes
This is one of the most common swaps or upgrades on any bike. Brakes that compliment your riding style and preference make a huge difference on trail. We offer class leading options in a variety of price points from Hope, Magura, Shimano and TRP.
Shimano brakes are very popular and are spec’d on several of the build options. Shimano brakes have good overall power with quick lever throw. This produces a brake with a strong feel.
TRP brakes are similar to the Shimano lineup. The TRP brakes provide a touch more overall power and extra modulation compared to Shimano offerings.
Riders who prefer a bit more modulation or “feel” to their brakes gravitate towards Hope and Magura.
The latest Hope Tech 4 updates have improved their power. This puts the Hope Tech 4 in the Shimano and Magura range for overall power while retaining the excellent modulation Hope has been known for.
Magura brakes are the most frequent swap or upgrade across all Ibis builds. Riders who appreciate modulation and power will find Magura excellent in both aspects. Magura offers models with across a wide price range allowing budget friendly swaps or upgrades. Riders looking for the most adjustability or tuning for their brakes will shop the MT7 with HC3 levers.
More about Pro Tune Suspension
Take your bike’s performance to the next level with our proprietary Pro Tune Suspension. Our team will custom tune your FOX fork and rear shock and narrow the performance from the FOX Factory range to a more precise setup designed for your riding style, aggression, ground speed, size and terrain.
This is one of the biggest upgrades to any bike – having the suspension dialed in as well as having a resource like BikeCo to help you fine tune the bike at time of delivery and as your riding speeds increase!
BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension – because Every Click Counts.
Dialing in the perfect DV9 Build
We’d expect anyone shopping an Ibis DV9 build to have questions! Our team is here to help you define what you need to take your bike build from “this is good” to “man, this is DIALED.” Email, call or chat on the website today.
