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Missing since 2020, the full carbon Ibis DV9 hardtail mountain bike is back in the lineup. Despite a familiar looking frame, the geo is dramatically updated, and it gets a few new shapes and features down low.
The DV9 remains a 29er only, and is built around 120mm forks, but you can run 100mm to 140mm travel forks if you want.
![ibis DV9 carbon hardtail MTB shown in Muddy Water color](https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ibis-DV9-hardtail-MTB-Muddy-Waters-Color-800x534.jpg)
Geometry is based on the World Cup-winning Ibis Exie short travel full suspension XC bike, the head angle is 2º slacker than the prior model – 66.5º across all four frame sizes.
![ibis DV9 carbon hardtail MTB details](https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ibis-DV9-hardtail-MTB-details-2-800x534.jpg)
Chainstays are 14mm shorter at 425mm. Combined, they should give the bike a bit more pop in the corners and climbs, and a bit more stability on the descents.
![ibis DV9 carbon hardtail MTB details](https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ibis-DV9-hardtail-MTB-details-8-800x392.jpg)
Despite tightening up the rear end, there’s still room for 29×2.6″ tires.
![ibis DV9 carbon hardtail MTB details](https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ibis-DV9-hardtail-MTB-details-4-800x534.jpg)
And if you wanna get really shreddy, it can handle massive 203mm brake rotors and four-piston calipers.
![ibis DV9 carbon hardtail MTB details](https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ibis-DV9-hardtail-MTB-details-3-800x534.jpg)
![ibis DV9 carbon hardtail MTB details](https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ibis-DV9-hardtail-MTB-details-5-800x534.jpg)
Seat tube angles are 2-4º steeper, depending on size, putting riders in a more ergonomic and powerful riding position when needed, and with dropper seatposts making it easy to get off the back, too.
![ibis DV9 carbon hardtail MTB shown in purple](https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ibis-DV9-hardtail-MTB-Purple-Crush-Hardtail-color-800x534.jpg)
Reach gets a bit longer to compensate, and the top tube keeps its bend to provide a lower standover height (great for smaller riders). Small frames can clear a 22oz and 26oz bottle inside, and larger frames fit two 26oz bottles.
![ibis DV9 carbon hardtail MTB details](https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ibis-DV9-hardtail-MTB-details-6-800x534.jpg)
It has downtube and chainstay protection, with full internal tube-in-tube cable and hose routing for easy (well, easier) maintenance.
![ibis DV9 carbon hardtail MTB details](https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ibis-DV9-hardtail-MTB-details-7-800x534.jpg)
They also wanted to make it affordable. Ibis co-owner Hans Heim says he wanted a race-worthy bike that NICA athletes could pay off with a summer job…and take podiums with.
![ibis DV9 carbon hardtail MTB geometry chart](https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ibis-DV9-geometry-chart-800x296.jpg)
It’s not just for kids though. With four sizes, they say it fits riders from 5′ to 6’6″ tall.
![ibis DV9 carbon hardtail MTB spec sheet](https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ibis-dv9-specs-and-pricing-chart-800x427.jpg)
Three builds are offered, starting at just $3,499. Framesets start at just $1,499, making it a great base for all those parts many of us have in our garage.
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