In order to place every size rider in the same position over the rear wheel, the HD’s seat tube angles get steeper as frame size increases. With four sizes, this would have resulted in larger jumps in reach, so we added a fifth size. The smaller increments across five sizes means that you can find just the right size. We encourage riders to choose their bike size based on their desired reach and top tube measurements.

The HD6’s upper-link suspension layout is progressive enough to remain sensitive off the top while providing the support needed for the biggest impacts. The design is also fully compatible with coil shocks, offering consistent performance on long race stages where air shocks can begin to fade.

Built for riders tired of replacing bearings every season, the HD6 uses bushings and bearings exactly where they perform best. IGUS bushings in the lower link deliver a lighter, stiffer, and nearly maintenance-free design. Confidence in the system runs so deep that Ibis backs the bushings with free lifetime replacement.

The suspension layout may be new, but it’s still DW-Link. The inherent efficiency means you don’t need an overdamped shock to climb well. Less shock damping allows the wheels to stay planted on the ground, providing more traction and that hover-bike feel that our frames are known for. The HD6 climbs with a finesse that defies its enduro race pedigree.

Bikes that look pret­ty on the out­side should look pret­ty on the inside. We use car­bon fiber tubes mold­ed with­in each frame. Push the cable in, watch it pop out - a beau­ti­ful moment indeed.