Price Paid:
$299.00
at Ibexbikes.com Favorite Ride:
Schwinn Peloton Bike Setup:
Stock, except for adding Look S2 clipless, Topeak rack, U-Lock, and rack trunk. Vistalite Code 15 light, and Tireflys. Summary:
I bought my Corrida 2.2 when Ibex was blowing out the 2004 models. I figured for $299 I'd get the equivalent of a nice beater to use as an urban assault vehicle. The bike I received was far better than the price would suggest. The bike arrived very well packed, and 90% assembled. I had to do 30 mins of adjusting, but nothing major. The bike is relatively light, comfortable, and accelerates like a rocket. I have two other bikes but my Ibex is the one I use most of the time. Strengths:
One of the main reasons I bought the Ibex was its full compliment of rack/fender bosses. I mounted a Topeak rack which holds a U-Lock, and now it's a ideal grocery getter. The paint quality is very good, especially the flake on my 2.2. Weaknesses:
Ibex tried to make a general purpose bike with the 2.2, and almost succeeded. The company touts the Corrida's touring capacity, but several spec problems make me think I'd rather have a real touring bike. The fender eyelets are practically usless, due to the Tektro mini V-brakes. They do not allow fenders to be mounted either above or below the brake. A cantilever, or full sized V would be a better spec. The Alex aero rims are nice but a touring wheelset would be in order before mouning 50+ pounds of gear. The large chainring is also inappropriate for touring. Ibex would be better with a mountain crankset, or a 48Y big ring. Similar Products Used:
Schwinn Peloton with 105 triple
Supergo Access frame with ancient STX group
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