Ibex Bicycles Aprisa Team Pro

Price Paid:  $1400.00 at Ibex website

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
Chuckanut Drive and Whidbey Island

Bike Setup:
I ride two sets of wheels, the Neuvation M28 Aeros that came stock and a set of Cane Creek Volos
Dura Ace shifters and rear der, Ultegra brakes, front der, cassettes and cranks; Look pedals; WTB saddle; Ritchey stem and bars, Continental tires

Summary:
I have had the Aprissa Team for 2 1/2 years. It has a LOT of miles on it.

This is a very comfortable bike and holds a line nicely. I find that this bike climbs like a mountain goat. And I have no qualms about laying it into corners on fast descents.

Strengths:
This bike allows for superb climbing and confident cornering. It is laterally stiff, yet smooth. I constantly receive compliments on the paint job and color scheme.
The Neuvation wheels have taken a severe beating on many rides and are still round and true.

Weaknesses:
The original stem was heavy. The orignal carbon bars were great, but too narrow for me.

Similar Products Used:
Specialized, Bianchi, DeRosa, Trek

Price Paid:  $400.00 at IBEX

Model Year:
2006

Bike Setup:
Ultegra 9 speed, I swap various wheels/tires in/out depending on the time of year, etc.

Summary:
I just bought the frame alone and put an Easton EC90SL fork on it. The frame is heavier than advertised as one reviewer noted (my 57 cm is just under 3 lbs). I think this frame was a great value ($400) at the time that I bought it. I am very pleased overall with the bike.

Strengths:
Handling, ride, stiffness (when out of the saddle). I attribute the good ride quality to the carbon rear triangle.

Weaknesses:
None really, except I had a little trouble installing the cable guide under the bottom bracket as I recall, but I was able to work through it.

Similar Products Used:
Nothing exactly similar, I have an all aluminum Scattante, a Vitus 979, and various steel bikes. I feel that the IBEX is the best all around bike that I own, although the Vitus does have a cushier ride.

Price Paid:  $1300.00 at IBEX Bicycle

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Red Rose Loop

Bike Setup:
Ultegra from factory. Added carbon fibre H2O cage.

Summary:
Nice stiff ride. Climbs well with minimal flex. First semi carbon bike.
Racer type geometry.

Strengths:
Stiff out of saddle frame. Excellent component rundown. Awesome brakes.

Weaknesses:
Handlebar, stem and pedals.

Similar Products Used:
Basso Loto w/ full campy record.

Price Paid:  $1599.00 at IBEX

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Lookout Mountain

Bike Setup:
Full Ultegra, Carbon on everthing except main portion of the frame

Summary:
I have wanted to upgrade from my older Trek 760 to something that would be under 20 lbs and have the quality of material that would last. This is the bike. I highly recommend this bike. The weight is around 18, but it responds nicely to my requirements. The component selection is good for this price of bike.

Strengths:
Lightweight, solid feel, cornering, climbing

Weaknesses:
None

Price Paid:  $1599.00 at Ibex Direct

Model Year:
2005

Favorite Ride:
Pro Aprisa

Summary:
The bike is effortless to ride. I find myself cruising at speeds about 2 mph faster than my old bike. Delivery was 3-1/2 business days from the time I ordered it.

Strengths:
Light weight. Good Looking. I have recieved a lot of compliments. Fast and firm but not a rough ride.

Weaknesses:
Even though it is rated as a good saddle, the FSA saddle killed me. And even though the Ultegra 6600 front derailuer is a very good component, it is a little hard to tweak in.

Similar Products Used:
Schwinn Letour, Specialized Allez.