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BOB Ibex Plus FS Trailer

$439.00

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Item # 722506

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The BOB Ibex Plus FS trailer features an adjustable suspension system that extends your off-road-adventure possibilities.

Single-wheel trailer features a minimum of 3 in. wheel travel, damping the shock to the trailer and its load
Shock can be adjusted for loads ranging from 15 - 70 lbs.
Elevated swing-arm pivot improves obstacle clearance and roll-over prevention
Quick-release rear wheel features alloy rim and hub, and stainless-steel spokes and cartridge bearings
Includes a water bottle attachment and a waterproof DRY SAK for gear protection
Cargo dimensions: 25 x 18 x 16 in.
16-in. wheel diameter accepts 16 x 1.75 - 2.2 replacement tube
BOB Ibex Plus FS trailer fits bikes with 700c size tires (without wraparound fender) and 26-in. MTB tires and smaller

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BOB Ibex Plus FS Trailer Customer Reviews

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BOB Ibex Plus FS Trailer

4.5

(based on 10 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (11)
Comfortable ride (5)
Easy to configure and adjust (4)
Lightweight (4)

Cons

Heavy (3)

Best Uses

Street riding (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (6), Casual/ recreational (3)
- Was this a gift?:
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Sep

2007

(14 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

great tagalong

By mtnbike mom

from Alaska

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Biking

Comments about BOB Ibex Plus FS Trailer:

I used the trailer for various mtn bike expeditions with three children. It follows every line you choose. It is an execellent trailer for hauling gear and can carry quite a bit without overloading it. The waterproof drybag is an awesome piece of gear when it is pouring, or muddy and works well later hauling gear around when off the bike. The suspension keeps the trailer smooth and never jerky behind you. It takes a beating and just keeps on hauling. If you have to carry gear (obviously I do with a 2, 6 and 8 year old)- this is the way to do it! I just need to talk BOB into a conversion kit for using it as a hiker!

Feb

2008

(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Rock solid on the roughest roads

By Patagon

from Boulder, CO

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable Ride
Easy to Configure and Adjust
Sturdy

Cons

Hard to detachpark

Best Uses

Comments about BOB Ibex Plus FS Trailer:

I brought my IBEX with me to Patagonia, for 6 weeks of brutal riding with all of my camping gear. The trailer handled like a dream on what were undoubtedly the worst roads I've seen. Huge climbs, washboards, fist-sized rocks...still I hardly knew I had the trailer behind me. The single wheel tracks beautifully, and the trailer is amazingly sturdy. My only problem was a bent pin...easily replaced.

Sep

2007

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Given me nothing but joy!

By Mr Dokken

from Seattle, Wa. . .Laguna Beach, Ca

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Versatile

Cons

Could be lighter
Puts strain on rear whee

Best Uses

Cross county trips
Mountain Biking
Road Biking

Comments about BOB Ibex Plus FS Trailer:

I've used this trailer for a few years now--almost consistantly--and I love it! Taken trips from the Californial coast, over the mountains to the desert on dirt trails and have no complaints. Use it to carry everything to and from work. Very comfortable to ride with. Stable at hight sppeds as well.

May

2008

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

New to trailers

By abe_langerman

from Maine

About Me Avid recreational cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable Ride
Easy to Configure and Adjust
Lightweight
Lots of Storage
Sturdy

Cons

Best Uses

Grocery runs
Street Riding
Touring

Comments about BOB Ibex Plus FS Trailer:

I bought my Ibex from a friend for a good deal. Now that I know how great they are, I would have gladly paid full price. I'm leaving for a cross country tour this summer, and I feel safe with my Ibex behind me. Plenty of storage room, without sacrificing a comfortable ride. After the initial setup, it's fast enough for short rides to the grocery store,

Aug

2008

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

suh-weeet

By urban escapee

from Long Beach, CA

About Me Begining Bikepacker, Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Ride
Easy to Configure and Adjust
Sturdy
Very Convenient

Cons

Heavy
No Collapse for Storage

Best Uses

Big Kids
Light Trails
Street Riding

Comments about BOB Ibex Plus FS Trailer:

This thing is so cool. I love that I can just detach it from my bike so quickly and re-attach it just as easily. It's really easy to forget it's there unless you're doing some serious towing but even then it's no biggie. The only thing is that attaching it can be a little awkward because you have to hold the bike up and align the trailer hitch at the same time which can get a little tricky especially if your trailer is heavily laden. But I don't think it gets any better than this. The single-wheel design is brilliant because it is more conducive to mountain biking and much less bulky than a two-wheel trailer when riding. I weigh 230 lbs and I sat in it with my friend pulling (not recommended) and it did not even hint at any failure.

Jun

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Fantastic Ride but Not Easy to Fly with

By Spur of the Moment

from Somerset, MA

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Pros

Comfortable Ride
Lightweight
Sturdy

Cons

Does not collapse
Strain on back tire

Best Uses

Street Riding

Comments about BOB Ibex Plus FS Trailer:

I used one of these trailers on a tour from AZ to FL - it worked wonderfully. The BOB is so much more flexible than panniers, can easily add weight and gear, and with the rafting bag that comes with the trailer you don't ever have to worry about it leaking. The downsides: I has some spoke issue along the way and had to purchase a new back rim. If you are considering using one definitely be sure you have a quality back rim that can support the weight - a testimonial - not just a "yeah it should be fine." The biggest downside is that it does not collapse which makes taking it on a plane expensive - right now $100 one way!!

Sep

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

2,400 mile Continental Divide Route

By acewray

from Nashville, TN

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Bikepacking

Comments about BOB Ibex Plus FS Trailer:

Used on 2,400 mile off-road Continental Divide Route.
The Good:
Never broke down.
Upside down works as a great campsite table.
Suspension works and really flattens rough trails.
Never ran out of storage room.
The Bad:
Tends to "push" on downhills and curves.
Really for off-road use only - drags on pavement.
Cheap shock, tire, and rim.
Hard to ship/fly with - doesn't break down well.
Clumsy attaching to bike with skewer.
Camp with "ultralight" in mind or can overstack.

After 3 months of continual use it still doesn't need maintenance, has no rust, and works great.

Jul

2011

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Heavy Duty, but Heavy

By Engineer

from Flyover Land

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Pros

Capacity
Durable

Cons

Hard to Store
Heavy

Best Uses

Hauling Big Loads

Comments about BOB Ibex Plus FS Trailer:

It's 17lbs - feels like 25. For the money, it should be lighter and collapsible for easier storage. Trailer works well for grocery shopping or overnight trips with the kids where you have to haul a lot of stuff. Probably good for tandems too. But, for solo trips, even long ones, I don't think it makes any sense. You should only be carrying 20-25lbs at most on solo trips, and I think panniers are a better choice, otherwise you end up pulling a 50lb gear+trailer across america? Where is it that you're going that there isn't a [...] or [...] every 30 miles? The mountains, with a 50lb trailer? Notes, the spring is a good choice for protecting your load even over little bumps, although it adds weight. I had to order a second for to fit over my 29er wheels, since my original was only meant for 26" and 700C.

Oct

2010

5.0

The BOB Ibex is built tough!!!

By HeadCamGuy

from Holly Springs, NC

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Convenient to Attach
Durable
Lightweight
Sturdy

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about BOB Ibex Plus FS Trailer:

Nothing compares to this trailer. I use it to haul grocieries and it has saved me ten times its cost in gas money over the years. It also makes a great camping trailer. Why drive to the camp site? My girlfriend has a YAK and we pull in with our trailers. It makes the trip feel more adventurous. I have a car now, but this trailer is also the only reason I was able to survive without a car for four years. Once my girlfriend moves down here with me, she will take the car and I will take the BOB. Josh p.s. - Forgot to mention that this trailer is perfect for geocaching expeditions. Pack all your gear and go! I just ordered the Wandertec liner. Can't wait until it comes!

Sep

2010

5.0

Great for Commuting!

By Big Big Mike

from Twin Cities, MN

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Comfortable Ride
Easy to Configure and Adjust
Sturdy

Cons

Best Uses

Light Trails
Street Riding

Comments about BOB Ibex Plus FS Trailer:

I've had this trailer for 2 months now and use it daily for an 8 mile commute (each way) to work. LOVE IT! Have attached it to my Trek 6700 mountain bike. It was a breeze to set up and attach (and un-attaches with ease). Took 20 minutes to put together; you just need a 10mm wrench. The trailer is well made and the bag is nice.

I hall a backpack with a laptop and books, a lunch bag, and a change of clothes for work. The included dry-bag fits everything with ease. My stuff all adds up to approx 30-40 lbs. This weight is no problem for the trailer. It tracks perfectly behind my bike and the shock (on Ibex) is excellent for absorbing curbs or potholes. The "set-up" is so much better than a backpack (on back) or panniers, in my opinion.

You can get it with a "fork" (the part that connects trailer to bike) that fits 28" or 700c wheels, provided the 700c wheels has no fender. If you have 29" wheels or 700c wheels with fenders, get the "larger" fork model. You can also purchase a second fork and change them out, in 10 minutes.

I'm not sure the trailer would be ideal for single track or serious mountain biking in the woods. But what would? This trailer would be better than a heavy backpack, I think.