Author Topic: Ibis DV9 Hardtail Trailbike Clone  (Read 2238 times)

Muscovite

Ibis DV9 Hardtail Trailbike Clone
« on: March 03, 2021, 12:13:45 PM »
I'm looking to create a clone of an Ibis DV9 for my 5'1 12-year-old. 

Here's the DV9 geo chart:



My only other requirement is boost, so it's compatible with an existing wheelset I'd like to use. 

So far, the closest option I've come to is the Trifox: https://trifoxbike.com/products/sdy20-carbon-mountain-bike-frameset-hardtail-boost?variant=32794338361423

But - at close to $660, it's about 2x the price of other Chinese Hardtail carbon frames, and I don't love the logo/color. 

What other options should I be looking at? 





Zomb1e

Re: Ibis DV9 Hardtail Trailbike Clone
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2021, 09:53:13 AM »
So far, the closest option I've come to is the Trifox: https://trifoxbike.com/products/sdy20-carbon-mountain-bike-frameset-hardtail-boost?variant=32794338361423
This frame is a copy of Specialized Epic HT, and of you want modern geo HT, it seems to be the only option.

You may also take a look at TanTan FM199-B: http://www.tantancycling.com/index.php?_m=mod_product&_a=view&p_id=713
Head angle is 69.5 with 496.3 axle-to-crown fork. With 503,7 ATC you'll get about 69.15 and about 68 degrees with 120mm travel fork.

You can also find on Aliexpress a frame "inspired by" Trek Stache (with asymmetrical chainstays), it's HA is 68.5 and it takes 3.0 tires.

carbonazza

Re: Ibis DV9 Hardtail Trailbike Clone
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2021, 03:26:45 PM »
...You may also take a look at TanTan FM199-B: http://www.tantancycling.com/index.php?_m=mod_product&_a=view&p_id=713 ...

Thanks for the reminder!
I think I'll go for this one, since my beloved Carbonda does not sell hardtail anymore.

Colt__Seavers

Re: Ibis DV9 Hardtail Trailbike Clone
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2021, 01:49:54 PM »
The FM199 looks promising, but no XL available.
Any recommendations for something similar in XL?

Can't find the Trek Stache Clone

Colt__Seavers

Re: Ibis DV9 Hardtail Trailbike Clone
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2021, 01:51:13 PM »

The trifox and FM199 looks promising, but no XL available.
Any recommendations for something similar in XL?

Can't find the Trek Stache Clone
« Last Edit: May 15, 2021, 03:56:24 AM by Colt__Seavers »

carbonazza

Re: Ibis DV9 Hardtail Trailbike Clone
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2021, 03:45:16 PM »
The FM199 looks promising, but no XL available.
Any recommendations for something similar in XL?

Can't find the Trek Stache Clone

Flybike-asia.com has one, but only B2B if you can arrange it.
I've built one for my business partner, few years ago, and he loves it, with a Pike fork and in 29+ tires

Pieter who left but then came back (is he?) did sell them.

Colt__Seavers

Re: Ibis DV9 Hardtail Trailbike Clone
« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2021, 03:57:38 AM »
Flybike-asia.com has one, but only B2B if you can arrange it.
I've built one for my business partner, few years ago, and he loves it, with a Pike fork and in 29+ tires

Pieter who left but then came back (is he?) did sell them.

Should we proceed in the other "XL / 21" thread?
Carbonda is an option, but not looking nice for me.