Brian Lopes Press Release

[tkblazer]

i'd guess a pimpin carbon hardtail!

[Kid A]

Originally Posted by dstepper

It will be interesting to see what he is riding when I run into him riding around town.

Hans rides these bikes that I have no idea what they are. Last time I saw him on the dirt his bike looked more like a touring bike.

Dean

really. the only time i ran into him was at el moro (one of the few time em was open and a/w closed). he was totally deck head to toes in GT (and maybe axo as well??) bike and other gear. anyway at first i stated to think just a f'n poser with a credit card and trying to look the part until i realized who it was..good think i wasn't a dumba$$ and make a funny comment

[Jman]

Bob you can't leave work, doesn't the safety of the free world depend upon the work you do?

Lopes rocks and I think he could probably ride a Huffy and win!!! It'd be Lopes riding for team Wal-Mart.

[Pain Freak]

I've had a sore spot about GT ever since they went BK and never honored the warranty on my I-Drive. But it was nothing compared to what Brian lost 230K was what he claimed and Velo news confirmed it. I've met Brian about 4 or 5 times and the guy is a real class act. Hans too. I bet it won't belong before he bails too.

[denmother]

Originally Posted by Pain Freak

Hans too. I bet it won't belong before he bails too.

Hans just signed another 2 year deal with GT per his web site.

Here's the message that Brian personally sent out on Sponsorhouse:

LOPES and IBIS are going for a ride.
LAGUNA BEACH, CA, Tues. Feb. 26, 2008:

Over the fall and winter months the number one inquiry Brian Lopes has been receiving from fans, industry mags and mountain bike enthusiasts alike has been; "What bike will you be riding for 2008?"

With over 30 plus years of experience combined in racing, riding and product development, Brian has built a solid reputation and insists on riding nothing but the best products available. So naturally this was a question that he took very seriously!

After talks with several potential bike partners, his search lead him to Ibis Cycles. This storied boutique brand has a long heritage dating back to the beginnings of modern mountain biking. Ibis was founded by Mountain Bike Hall of Fame inductee Scot (A.K.A. "Chuck Ibis") Nicol. Most recently Ibis is best known for their gorgeous sculptural carbon fiber frames and integration of the infamous "dw-link" into its Mojo Carbon and Mojo SL mountain bikes. if you have been fortunate enough to ride one, you probably have been converted into an IBIS fan too.

Brian and Ibis will be working together in the coming years to develop lots of new Ibis products and to attract a much wider audience to the Ibis brand.
" I'm thrilled to be riding what in my opinion is the best looking and best riding bike on the market. I personally tested numerous bikes and the Ibis Mojo has won hands down as the best all-around machine. Which was the main driver for my decision, shortly followed by the the like-ability of the Ibis owners, their future products, heritage and long-term commitment and vision to make the ultimate working bikes in the market. To me it was a perfect fit." current World Cup Champion Brian lopes

This is what Scot Nicol from Ibis had to say:

"Ibis' collaboration with Brian Lopes is all about eyes and ears. There are a lot of riders who still don't know who or what Ibis is all about. I want them to hear what Brian has to say about the Mojo. I want them to see what Brian can do on our bikes, and once and for all end any speculation about whether or not carbon fiber is strong enough for a mountain bike. Brian's credibility and endorsement of Ibis will cause a lot of new customers to take a look at the Mojo for its functional beauty, the dw-link's plush efficiency and the durable lightweight performance of the Mojo's monocoque carbon fiber frame." Ibis' Scot Nicol

For more info. on IBIS Cycles ww.ibiscycles.com

[2wheel_lee]

Wow, I didn't know IBIS had such a history. I guess they simply haven't been on my radar screen. I'm sure Brian will have some top-notched bikes.

[houseofmusic]

Real rider don't ride a carbon fiber GQ bike, only poser does!

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by houseofmusic

Real rider don't ride a carbon fiber GQ bike, only poser does!

I don't think Lopes is a poser, but if you say so!



And if he's a poser, what the heck are we?

We're not worthy!

[houseofmusic]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

I don't think Lopes is a poser, but if you say so!

lopes get an exception cause im sure he can win on NEXT

[denmother]

Mojo SL


Mojo Carbon


Tranny


Silk SL



First Lopes Collaboration Revealed-TOP SECRET

February 28th, 2008

We’re not wasting any time. There was quite a media frenzy yesterday surrounding the announcement that Brian Lopes was riding Ibis. People couldn’t believe it and were instantly wondering what new bikes Brian and Ibis would design together. Well we worked through the night last night, armed with only Red Bull and an internet connection. We have no need for a pesky CAD program. I think you’ll like it.

Over there in the U.K, they call suspension bikes “full sussers”. This got us to thinking, why not a Mojo “full Seusser”? So we did it, the SeussMojo.

[allison]

Originally Posted by denmother

Over there in the U.K, they call suspension bikes “full sussers”. This got us to thinking, why not a Mojo “full Seusser”? So we did it, the SeussMojo.

That is hott. I could win 4x on that.

[G-Ride]

Originally Posted by houseofmusic

Real rider don't ride a carbon fiber GQ bike, only poser does!

Real riders don't need to overcompensate for their own lack of riding skills by criticizing what someone else rides. Only posers do.

[houseofmusic]

Originally Posted by G-Ride

Real riders don't need to overcompensate for their own lack of riding skills by criticizing what someone else rides. Only posers do.

I never said I'm a real rider

[denmother]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Wow, I didn't know IBIS had such a history. I guess they simply haven't been on my radar screen. I'm sure Brian will have some top-notched bikes.

Funny how we missed this one:

To all our friends, readers, riders at MTBR, thanks for voting the Ibis Mojo the best All Mountain Full Suspension Bike of 2007. We really appreciate it!

[Dino Brown]

My computer reads, " .....To all our friends, readers, riders at MTBR, thanks for voting the DW-LINK Ibis Mojo the best All Mountain Full Suspension Bike of 2007. We really appreciate it!

Must be a computer glitch....

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by denmother

Funny how we missed this one:

To all our friends, readers, riders at MTBR, thanks for voting the Ibis Mojo the best All Mountain Full Suspension Bike of 2007. We really appreciate it!

Although I never saw that, I'd believe in that just as much (or as little) as if MBA had said it. Simple frivolous advertising efforts. For example, even if Intense had won mtbr's vote, mtbr wouldn't have given it to them because they don't advertise with them. If you look at their Interbike coverage, mtbr intentionally leaves out non-advertisers. As a result, anything voted as anything top from mtbr or mba is never credible, in my opinion.

But regardless of what is said on mtbr, I'm sure IBIS can make good bikes, or Lopes wouldn't be riding them. Of course, like many of his and other factory riders, he'll probably be riding one-off stuff that few will ever have the opportunity to ride.

[Kid A]

Now that is a sweeta$$ f'n rig.

I do not like the i-drive man
I do not like them, Lopes-I-am.

Originally Posted by denmother

[BrewMaster]

The Brian Lopes van was out at the loop last night. Not sure if he was there, but the van certainly was.

[art23rockpile]

Originally Posted by houseofmusic

Real rider don't ride a carbon fiber GQ bike, only poser does!

With all due respect, that is a truly ignorant statement.
Ibis has been a highly regarded MB maker since the early days of the sport. If they are making Carbon fiber frames, and Brian Lopes is riding them, it should be telling you much!