BOB Gear Ibex Plus FS Trailer
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This rugged bike trailer features an adjustable suspension system that assists in controlling your cargo so you can extend your off-road-adventure possibilities.
Shop similar products- 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 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 Gear Ibex Plus FS trailer fits bikes with 700c size tires (without wraparound fender) and 26-in. MTB tires and smaller
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View all BOB Gear Bike Trailers for Cargo| Best Use | Bike Commuting |
|---|---|
| Fabric | PVC-coated nylon |
| Material(s) | Chromoly frame/aluminum rims |
| Dimensions | 63 x 18 x 16 inches |
| Weight Capacity (lbs) | 70 pounds |
| Weight | 17 pounds |
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Worked Well
Having never used a trailer I didn't know what to expect. I did know that when my bike itself was packed with bikepacking stuff it didn't handle very well and I was constantly worried I was going to break the rack or the frame (which I did both). The trailer was much better going through rough stuff. The bike still didn't handle that great because when the load shifts over from side to side there is a point where it wants to keep going causing the bike to veer around. I did a 95 mile trip in the desert. In the soft sand sections the little rear tire is a lot of drag. It would be nice if BOB offered a version with a 3" tire for some more float. On hard ground the thing rolled along with no problem and the suspension absorbed well. I'm going to make an aluminum fold down kick stand for the trailer so I can leave the bike attached an not have everything tip over when stopped.
Suspension increased handling safety dramatically over rooty trails
Get the Ibex for any off road riding. The Yak bounces high over every root and sometimes to the side throwing off rider balance. We had both. The Ibex even though heavily loaded was very stable over roots and rocks at speed. While I liked the suspension, the design could be improved with bearings or bushings at the pivot point and a more solid connection at the shock. The current design rattles quite a bit. I'd also like to see an option for a 20" wheel with 3" or 4" tire, preferably tubeless.
Simply the best for single tracking...
I've now owned the Bob Yak and Ibex, and am now upgrading to the Yak 28 swing-arm. I've toured and back country traveled and there is no better system for bike packing, touring or trail maintenance work. In Bend, Oregon, the COTA group uses Bob trailers for tools, fuel and saws. I use mine to backcountry hunt, trail maintenance, and the IBEX for an occasional grocery store run (I need more pictures). My company makes soft goods including Panniers and I'm using my large backpack, the Greengate to put into the trailer, as it fits perfectly upside down; and with waterproof fabric my gear stays dry behind the bike and I reassemble my backpack and hunt from where i stash the bike.
2,400 mile Continental Divide Route
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.
Fantastic Ride but Not Easy to Fly with
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!!
Pretty awesome trailer.
I use the Ibex trailer for trail maintenance and it's awesome! I can easily carry a chain saw, fuel, and some dirt tools like picks, Mclowds, Pulaskis, shovels etc. You've got to be creative when it comes to strapping down the shovels and other dirt tools but I found that with a half a dozen bungi cords I can hold down quite a bit of stuff. It handles roots and rocks way better than I expected. I've taken it on some easy single track without any problems. I've only used my trailer in the dirt so far, but I can imagine that it handles the asphalt quite well.
The BOB Ibex is built tough!!!
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!
Great for multiday trips on MTB
I used this trailer with my Speshy 2011 StumpJumper Comp 29er on a 135-mile trip across the Denali Highway in Alaska in late July, carrying just under 60lbs. Assembling the trailer was easy, but I did have to purchase the larger fork for the trailer to fit the 29" wheel, which may have cost about $40 in addition to the price of the trailer. Attaching it to the bike requires the replacement of your stock rear axle with one specially built for the BOB trailers. The axle has bevels extending out on either side of the frame, upon which the trailer fork rests. The trailer fork is secured to this new axle by sliding special cotter pins in to keep the fork from rising up off of the axle. It helps that the pins are attached to the fork by some elastic lanyards to keep them from getting lost. However, if you're buying the additional fork for the 29" tire, keep the extra pins from the original fork on hand during your trip as spares. It's still possible to lose them, and some have reported bending them, though they seemed quite stout to me. The trailer has one tire in the rear, which helps it track and keeps the profile narrow. However, when the bike is not moving this adds to the instability of the whole setup. With a 29" tire, it's nearly impossible to find a jackknifed angle that will support the bike and the trailer in an upright position as some have reported with 26" tires. Therefore, a kickstand on your bike will really help. Alternately, just commit to unhooking the trailer when you're stopped for more than a minute or have to walk away from the bike. Attaching and detaching the trailer is quite easy, but you have to be careful about the cotter pin on the right side of the bike getting tangled in the derailer lines. Since it's also connected to the trailer by that rubber lanyard, it will cause some cursing as you essentially will have to remount the heavy trailer, untangle and try again. Luckily, someone at BOB also got frustrated with this experience - one difference between the Yak and the IBEX is that the IBEX has two eyelets on the fork arms from which you can hang the pins to keep them out of the way while moving the fork onto or off of the axle bevels. Use them and save yourself some trouble! The most noticeable difference relative to the Yak is the addition of suspension on the trailer tire. I've not ridden with a Yak, but my friend on this recent trip was using one. While he didn't complain about his trailer on the bumps, I can tell you that the Ibex nearly disappears behind you. You don't even feel it bouncing over the bumps in the road, and you can see the suspension actively working in your favor as it muffles the impact. Finally, another difference from the Yak is the addition of braze-ons for holding two water bottles at the back of the trailer. These may seem superfluous, but on a hot day traveling 30-40 miles up rough hills, I consumed about 3 bottles of water, making this aspect of the trailer a key part of your water supply strategy. Overall the trailer seems very well built. It rides smooth, keeping your cargo weight low to the ground. It may take a while to readjust your balance with it, as it will amplify side-to-side instability. Riding no-handed with it takes not only some practice but also careful planning on balancing your load on the trailer. The trailer continued to perform fine when coasting at speeds up to 36MPH, but pedaling at speeds over 25MPH can cause some fishtailing, again because of how it amplifies any side-to-side motion you make on the bike. This can be dangerous so feel it out gradually.
great tagalong
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!
Riding The Great Divide Trail
Used my BoB Ibex on the Great Divide Trail for about 3,000 miles. It is difficult to go lightweight on this trip because of resupply points for water and food, so it is possible that you can carry 15 pounds of water and food on top of the gear. A good recommendation is that if your BoB is getting heavy, move some of the weight to the front of the bike to better balance out the load and improve handling.