The Ibis Exie was introduced in 2021 — right in the middle of the pandemic-induced bike boom. USA-built carbon framesets remain rare and pricey. At $4499 just for the frameset, Ibis has seen solid sales, but not at the level they would like. Now, Ibis is introducing an affordable Exie that’s built in a trusted factory in Vietnam. Aside from losing the swagger that the stars-and-stripes Exie has, the Exie for the masses delivers the same design and performance at a significantly lower price while gaining a modest 250 grams.
With three build kits at either $4999 or $5499, we’re talking a complete build that’s barely more than the USA-built carbon frameset alone. Admittedly, it loses some of the chutzpah but is certainly more economical. I would expect the same performance here, since the geometry is identical. Fox Float Performance shocks and forks are on tap, as are journeyman Deore, NX/GX and SLX builds. Going forward, Ibis is now differentiating the original Exie as the “Exie USA.”
Ibis Exie Specs:
- 120mm travel front and rear
- Uses DW-Link suspension design
- Short, 435mm chainstays
- World Cup XC ready
- Fits two water bottles inside the front triangle
- Handcrafted in Vietnam with a 7-year warranty
- Available in bug zapper blue and cheat-o orange
- As low as 26.3 lbs complete
- Complete bikes only with three builds, starting at $4999
Learn More: Visit IbisCycles.com
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