Any new plans for the 2008 ibex Xray, or is that too far off right now?

Any new plans for the 2008 ibex Xray, or is that too far off right now?The IBEX X-Ray Race model will remain much the same. However, we are likley going to introduce a disc brake model, as well. It's not really intended for CX racing (UIC has not as yet legalized disc brakes), but we sell an awful of X-Ray's to folks who want them fro recreational use, commuters and such. I think the disc model will have a lot of appeal in thos circles and we'll try to spec a triple crank with 50/39/30T, which should be quite appropriate to a model like this.

Regards,
Jack A.
IBEX Bicycles

i would think of goin with a compact crank would be better. well, at least more appealing to me. but im just one guy. i am stuck in teh "triple is for mtb" line of thinking.

i would think of goin with a compact crank would be better. well, at least more appealing to me. but im just one guy. i am stuck in teh "triple is for mtb" line of thinking.The X-Ray Race will continue to spec a compact double... it's the new disc model that will have a triple. That one will probably be called the X-Ray Comp and is expected to feature Shimano's latest 4500-series Tiagra... really quite nice... as good as 5500-series 9-speed 105 from a couple of years back, IMO. At any rate, I think a triple will suit that model best since it's intended to be an all-rounder, commuter, whatever-you-want-it-to-be kind of bike.

JA

...That one will probably be called the X-Ray Comp and is expected to feature Shimano's latest 4500-series Tiagra.......
it's intended to be an all-rounder, commuter, whatever-you-want-it-to-be kind of bike.

JA


Any idea on Price or Color?

Any idea on Price or Color?Target price on the X-Ray Comp Disc is somewhere between $700 and $800. I have not made a final decision on the paint yet, but I'm leaning towards Sand Black. Matte colors are hot in MTB's right now and, while I'm not sure they're right for most road bikes, it might look really good on a CX style bike. I'm open to opinions on this. Here's a look at the color I'm talking about on our current Atlas Pro:

http://www.ibexbikes.com/images/Bikes/2007/ATLAS-PRO-FRM-720.jpg

... and here's our original 2002 Corrida LT flat-bar road bike with a 50% Black (more of a satin than matte):

http://www.ibexbikes.com/images/Bikes/2002/corrida_640.jpg

i guess i can see your point about specing a triple. i guess if you are gonna race, some races might not let you run a disc. so this bike is more for commuters/touring/beer runs.

what about throwin a rack on the back? or is that TOO commuter/touring/berr run? plus i guess it would add $25-50.

The IBEX X-Ray Race model will remain much the same. However, we are likley going to introduce a disc brake model, as well. It's not really intended for CX racing (UIC has not as yet legalized disc brakes), but we sell an awful of X-Ray's to folks who want them fro recreational use, commuters and such. I think the disc model will have a lot of appeal in thos circles and we'll try to spec a triple crank with 50/39/30T, which should be quite appropriate to a model like this.

Regards,
Jack A.
IBEX Bicycles
When do you anticipate the disc model being available? My wife is currently looking at the Race model, but I think she would be more interested in a disc set up.

When do you anticipate the disc model being available? My wife is currently looking at the Race model, but I think she would be more interested in a disc set up.Since the X-Ray Comp Disc is not aimed at the Fall/Winter CX racing season, it's not going to come out until after the 1st of the year... probably February or March.

BTW, I just re-read the title of the thread. 2088? You'll have to talk to my, as yet unborn, great-grand-kids about our 80-year forcast! They'll be running IBEX by then. I suspect plasma frames and levitation technology will be all the rage!

JANE, GET ME OFF THIS CRAZY THING !!!!!:yikes:

Since the X-Ray Comp Disc is not aimed at the Fall/Winter CX racing season, it's not going to come out until after the 1st of the year... probably February or March.

BTW, I just re-read the title of the thread. 2088? You'll have to talk to my, as yet unborn, great-grand-kids about our 80-year forcast! They'll be running IBEX by then. I suspect plasma frames and levitation technology will be all the rage!

JANE, GET ME OFF THIS CRAZY THING !!!!!:yikes:

sorry about the 2088 deal. dang typos.

when will the 2008 race series be out? i ask, as i am looking at a 48 cm size for one of my sons and the 2007 is out of stock for that size.

tia

sorry about the 2088 deal. dang typos.

when will the 2008 race series be out? i ask, as i am looking at a 48 cm size for one of my sons and the 2007 is out of stock for that size.

tiaGive me a call at 1-888-741-1464. We have one 48cm frame on-hand and we can do a frame swap from a 51cm.

I'm not sure what's going to happen with the 2008 X-Ray Race's. We have a new batch of 2007-1/2's that should cover us through this Fall (48/51 mentioned above included). We might just hold off 'til late summer of next year and bring the 2009's out early instead of being late with the 2008's.

sorry about the 2088 deal. dang typos.

when will the 2008 race series be out? i ask, as i am looking at a 48 cm size for one of my sons and the 2007 is out of stock for that size.

tia

If you actually wait for the 2088 model it will be the first bike with a negative weight thanks to all its helium fiber components- you will have to tether it to keep it from floating away when not riding, though.

triples are not that bad...it is just a standard double with an extra granny gear for hills.
if you don't have hills then it is dead weight.

i really like the matte colours. black is always good...just don't go thinking that PINK is the new BLACK...not gunna work.

flames might be ok though...that would be hot!