Ibis Silk SL
The 2011 Ibis Silk SL uses a refined layup of high modulus carbon fiber, fine tuning prior year’s weight savings and gain in strength. The carbon fiber headcups keep the weight down, resulting in a 58cm frame weight of about 2.2 lbs. The Silk SL is stiff but remarkably smooth riding – what you get is the responsiveness of a large tube aluminium bike combined with the suppleness of a Ti frame. Not only stiff and light but also very strong the Silk SL can survive a 900 pound frontal impact (at the front axle) before a failure of the down tube, stronger than many full-suspension mountain bikes! We also think you’ll find the understated graphics package a refreshing change in a world of gaudy team replicas.
Features of the Silk SL
- 2.2 lb frame weight (size 58)
- Low weight and high performance for moderate cost
- A great road race or century bike that is also at home in a criterium
- Investment cast bronze head badge
- Custom forged and CNC’d then nickel plated seat binder
- New matte clear ultra understated color option this year
