This is my second Jibe. I also have a Fully built up as an amazing short travel XC bike that my grandson races. This bike however is just for me, and is amazing! Fox 100mm fork, Race Face carbon bar and cranks, X1 11-spd, Level TL brakes, Hunt XC wheelset. The bike weighs in at 22 lbs even. Although I love riding my full suspension down country bike, the simplicity of riding a hard tail takes me back to when I first started riding mountain bikes in the early 90's. Simplicity is where it ends though. This bike is light, fast, and has a ride quality that matches carbon bikes priced way beyond what I spent to build this. Excellent fit and finish, and the chameleon copper paint really pops in the sunlight. I get positive comments on this bike every time I ride it. On my local trails, Southern Utah and Virginia's tight, twisty, damp and root covered trails, the XCHT excels everywhere. To top it off, Jason and everyone at Jibe provides excellent service, and makes me feel valued as a customer!
Bought an XCHT frame for a NICA race build for my daughter. Love the frame and I am more than satisfied. Super light and the paint job is excellent. People at Jibe were great to deal with and answered the few questions I had quickly. Will be buying another Jibe XCHT frame for my son as he gets into NICA.