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Thursday, July 11, 2013
Ibis Silk SL - Retired!
While browsing the Ibis site today, I realized the Silk SL road bike was nowhere to be found. I then found it listed under Past Models along with the Tranny. Being the curious guy that I am, I sent an email to Ibis about this. Well, only about the Silk SL because it was what really interested me.
My inquiry:
"Good morning, bike friends. I just saw that the Silk SL is now in the Past Models section. WHAT?? Are you planning on bring on a newer and shinier (or matter) Silk to the lineup, or are you going to focus on all things dirt? By the way, I love what you've done with the Lugi Disc. I hope you have more sun today in SC than we have in Monterey. Dreary.
Cheers,
Steve"
The response:
"Hi Steve,Yep, we've retired that bike. Stay tuned for what we're working on. I assure you it's a lot. We don't say specifically what we're working on until it's ready to ship.
Scot"
Interesting. I imagine they will bring back a road frame, but only time will tell. The Silk SL is a gorgeous frame with a reasonable price for the low weight. My only real gripe is the external brake and derailleur cable routing. Some prefer that, but I like the clean look of internal routing. Now that it is discontinued, I bet the price will drop from online retailers like Wrench Science and Competitive Cyclist.
Farewell.
My inquiry:
"Good morning, bike friends. I just saw that the Silk SL is now in the Past Models section. WHAT?? Are you planning on bring on a newer and shinier (or matter) Silk to the lineup, or are you going to focus on all things dirt? By the way, I love what you've done with the Lugi Disc. I hope you have more sun today in SC than we have in Monterey. Dreary.
Cheers,
Steve"
The response:
"Hi Steve,Yep, we've retired that bike. Stay tuned for what we're working on. I assure you it's a lot. We don't say specifically what we're working on until it's ready to ship.
Scot"
Interesting. I imagine they will bring back a road frame, but only time will tell. The Silk SL is a gorgeous frame with a reasonable price for the low weight. My only real gripe is the external brake and derailleur cable routing. Some prefer that, but I like the clean look of internal routing. Now that it is discontinued, I bet the price will drop from online retailers like Wrench Science and Competitive Cyclist.
Farewell.
Ibis Silk SL, now retired. |
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