Ibis’ beast of an adaptable journey all-mountain ebike, the Oso will get a 1.1 replace that packs in just a few low-key however welcome upgrades. The obvious which you can spot is a extra well-integrated Bosch ebike system management answer. However in all probability simply as vital for an eMTB that may be constructed up with 170mm of rear journey and a 190mm fork, the brand new carbon Oso 1.1 is constructed harder due to a revised layup.
Oh, and did we point out that it’s now obtainable for 5 thousand {dollars} lower than when it debuted in 2022? Wow!
Ibis Oso 1.1 lengthy journey eMTB updates
For essentially the most half the Oso stays unchanged from when it was launched and we received some first-impression rides on it a few years in the past. It’s nonetheless the identical high-swingarm eMTB with 155mm of DW-link journey out of the field, paired to a 170mm fork, and powered by the up to date Bosch Efficiency Line CX motor with a 750Wh inner battery. And you may nonetheless tweak it out with an extended stroke shock and longer journey fork to go full eFreeride if that’s your deal.
However now the body has been beefed up and its bash guards toughened as much as deal with a number of the extra excessive finish of burly eMTB shredding.
Plus, Ibis considerably cleaned up the cockpit, and made built-in gentle extra of an end-user alternative.
What’s new?
The primary key replace you discover… Ibis ditched the cumbersome controller at your left hand and the massive Kiox show, now each changed with a extra built-in answer. And as a substitute, there’s the easy flush-mount Bosch controller built-in into the highest tube and a wi-fi distant controller subsequent to the grip. One cable fewer for a barely cleaner wiring setup.
The opposite actual noticeable change is that there gained’t be a headlight whenever you hop on the brand new ebike. It’s nonetheless there within the field, and nonetheless prewired, however you’ll must consciously make the choice to put in it if you need. As a result of it appears, a number of eMTB consumers simply didn’t need it. Ibis nonetheless installs and pre-connects the taillight. However it too may be eliminated in case you are anti-lights.
You gained’t see it, however Ibis says the Oso model 1.1 body is stronger than earlier than due to a revised carbon layup that will increase torsional stiffness with out compromising the advantages of a ‘compliant’ rear finish. On the identical time, Ibis now makes the built-in downtube protector and motor guard from a brand new harder materials. And so they’re 2x as thick for a stronger body and powertrain safety.
Key tech upgrades
- harder carbon body with “elevated body stiffness in key areas ensuing a extra composed and predictable trip”
- 2x thicker materials and higher protection from downtube & motor protectors
- new flush-mounted Bosch ebike controller within the toptube
- new Bosch wi-fi Mini Distant at your fingertips
- gen 4 Bosch Efficiency Line CX motor with 85Nm toque and up to date management methods
- now pre-wire for and features a 900 lumen Lupine SL F Nano headlight, nevertheless it’s as much as you whether or not you mount it
- nonetheless consists of the 45 lumen Lupine C14 taillight constructed into the seatpost collar, but additionally an ordinary collar in the event you don’t need lights in your ebike
Ibos Oso 1.1 – Pricing, 1 possibility & availability
Whereas the unique Oso got here in 1 single construct possibility for a whopping $11,000 with a mechanical GX construct, now it’s astonishingly cheaper… and with a extra up-to-date drivetrain. The brand new Ibis Oso 1.1 comes spec’d with a wi-fi direct mount SRAM GX transmission, the identical Fox Efficiency / Efficiency Elite suspension, and alloy wheels for a way more reasonably priced $5,999.
The newly up to date ebike is accessible now worldwide in 4 sizes (S-XL), with low-key graphics in both matte metallic Grizzly bronze or shiny Smokey Black. And the carbon frames now include each a lifetime guarantee and lifelong bushing substitute guarantee, plus a 2-year guarantee for the Bosch ebike drive system.