Ibis Cycles Inc. SilkSL Road Bike


  • Average Rating: 5/5
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  • # of Reviews: 1

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The 2009 Ibis SilkSL uses a further refined layup of ultra high modulus carbon fiber, fine tuning last year's weight savings and gain in strength. The carbon fiber headcups keep the weight down, resulting in a 58cm frame weight of about 1000g. It’s stiff but remarkably smooth riding. What you get is the responsiveness of a large tube aluminum bike combined with the suppleness of a Ti frame. Lightweight but very strong. Can survive a 900 pound frontal impact (at the front axle) before a failure of the down tube, which is greater than many full suspension mountain bikes.


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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by daviddanacompton a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: December 9, 2009

Strengths:    Riding position, smooth, supple ride.

Weaknesses:    Not an uber-stiff, sprinters' bike, if that's one of your considerations.

Bottom Line:   

An amazing ride. This bike is smoother than the Madone 6.5, in my opinion, while not being quite as stiff in the bottom bracket area. I can pedal farther with less fatigue and more speed on the Ibis than on any other bike I've owned. The position is a bit upright compared to some,(I'm 5'9" riding a 53cm) which I favor and lends to the all-day comfort. It steers quickly off the front end while remaining completely stable at speed, say on a downhill curve at 45+ mph, it's like being on rails. Great on the uphills as well, a very light, well-mannered speedster.

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Favorite Ride:   Kettle Moraine

Purchased At:   Zion Cyclery

Similar Products Used:   Trek Madone 6.5, many others.

Bike Setup:   2009 Silk SL, Campy Record group, Easton SLX 90 clinchers with Velo Black tires, 15 lbs. even.



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