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Atlas
[at-luhs] 1. a bound collection of maps. 2. (Classical
Mythology) a Titan condemned to support the sky on his
shoulders: identified by the ancients with the Atlas Mountains.
3. IBEX Bicycles' newest offering in a 5" travel single-pivot,
full-suspension All-Mountain bike with a go-anywhere attitude
that may have you searching your maps for the most remote,
most challenging rides you can find: sturdy like the Atlas
of myth and able to support both you and the whole broad
sky above you!
Single-pivot
frames have offer structural integrity that's hard to match
with any other full-suspension design. However, they've
had a reputation for having too much pedal feedback. No
more! The newest generation of "smart" shocks
like the Atlas Expert's Manitou Split RP piggyback style
air shock with Platform Plus virtually eliminates the "pedal
bob" that plagued single-pivots in the past. These
new platform style shocks make the mechanical interference
of more complicated rear suspension designs unnecessarily.
For
componentry the Atlas Expert features a SRAM X9 trigger
shifters and rear derailleur combined with Shimano's XT
front derailleur and a light but sturdy TruVativ Stylo triple
crankset. And keep in mind that X9 now shares it's architecture
with SRAM's legendary X.0. Braking is supplied by Avid's
Juicy-7 hydraulic discs that are widely praised for their
power, adjustability and ease of maintenance. Up front you'll
find the perfect choice of forks for this bike in Manitou's
new Relic Super Lockout fork (w/ remote lockout AND air
options included). The Relic is designed specifically for
AM style riding: able to handle most anything you throw
its' way from technical trails to big hit sections that
push lesser forks beyond their limits.
The
Atlas Expert may just be the best bang for the buck in an
All-Mountain FS bike to be found anywhere. Yet it would
be a standout even at the much higher prices of comparable
models in the big-name-brands you can find locally! This
bike will impress with its' quality, performance and durability.
So, if you're ready to step up, the IBEX Atlas Expert is
ready to take you to the next level!
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