Jibb V2 Buyers' Guide

With this guide, we aim to help you configure the perfect Jibb V2 to suit your needs. We'll walk you through our online configurator step-by-step, providing all the essential knowledge to create your ideal setup.

You can follow the guide sequentially from top to bottom, or use the table of contents to jump directly to specific sections where you have questions. We've kept the main article focused on the most important information. If you want to explore a topic further, you'll often find additional links to relevant resources within each section.

Content

1. Overview
2. How to configure your Jibb V2
   1. Which Frame Size Fits You
   2. The Right Rocker Link
   3. Rear Shock and Spring Rate
   4. Headset
   5. Seat Stay
   6. Protective Film
   7. Dropper Post Travel (Rolling Chassis)
   8. Stem Length and Handlebar Rise (Rolling Chassis)
   9. Wheels / Freehub System
   10. Add-Ons - What Else Do I Need?
   11. MX Setup: The Jibb V2 with a 27.5” Rear Wheel
3. Any Questions?
4. What's Next? - Checkout & Payment

Overview

We currently offer the Jibb V2 in two options: as a Frame Kit and as a Rolling Chassis. The Frame Kit includes the frame, shock, and optionally, the headset. The Rolling Chassis includes everything in the Frame Kit plus a suspension fork, cockpit, dropper post, saddle, and optionally, wheels with tires. This means you'll only need to add brakes and a drivetrain of your choice. You can find the exact contents of each package in the respective product descriptions and customize them to your preferences using the configurator.

How to configure your Jibb V2

Whether you choose a Frame Kit or a Rolling Chassis, we offer various configuration options to tailor the bike to your preferences. For the Frame Kit, you can choose from five frame sizes, five shocks (with the corresponding spring rate, if applicable), two rocker versions, and two different seat stays. You can also specify whether you want the frame covered with protective film. For the Rolling Chassis, you will additionally select the desired wheels, dropper post travel, handlebar rise, and stem length.

As you adjust the configuration on the product page, the displayed price updates automatically. Under the "Add to Cart" button, you can also see the current delivery time estimate for your selected configuration.

Which Frame Size Fits You

The right frame size for you primarily depends on your height. However, other factors such as personal preferences, intended use, desired riding position, and riding style can also influence your choice.

In the graphic below, you can see our size recommendations based on height. Choosing a size within the suggested range ensures a good fit.

If you want to compare the geometry, especially the reach and stack, of the Jibb V2 with your existing bike, you can find the relevant values in the geometry table on this page.

Of course, the best way to determine the right size is by sitting on the bike or, even better, taking it for a test ride. If you have the opportunity, visit us in our showroom in Germany or book a test ride. You can find all the information you need on this page.

The Right Rocker Link

For the medium, large, and XLarge frame sizes, you can choose between two different rocker links, Rocker 50 and Rocker 55, to adjust the leverage ratio based on your weight. Both rockers offer 130mm of travel and about 20% progression (21,5% for the Rocker 50, 19% for the Rocker 55) at the end of the travel, but they use different shock strokes (50mm and 55mm, respectively). This ensures the shocks operate in their optimal range regardless of the rider's weight, providing more sensitive response and allowing you to utilize the full adjustment range of the damper settings.

Which rocker is right for you? It's simple: If your riding weight is under 90 kg, choose Rocker 50. If you weigh more than 90 kg, we recommend Rocker 55.

Rear Shock and Spring Rate

We offer the Jibb V2 with various shock models from Öhlins and Fox. Additionally, you can order the frame without a shock and install another compatible shock of your choice. Please note the mounting dimensions (185*55 or 185*50 – Trunnion) and refer to our compatibility list.

If you select a coil shock in the configurator, an additional selection field will appear where you can specify the desired spring rate.

Currently, the following shock models are available:

Fox Float X (Air Spring): The Float X offers an excellent balance of performance and ease of setup. This shock is ideal for both trail and enduro use. Its precise feedback and optimal traction make it a perfect all-rounder in our opinion. [Setup-Guide | Manufacturer-Website]

Fox Float X2 (Air Spring): The Fox Float X2 combines coil spring-level responsiveness with excellent damping, low weight, and numerous adjustment options for a riding experience previously unheard of with air shocks. [Setup-Guide | Manufacturer-Website]

Fox DHX2 (Coil Spring): The Fox DHX2 shock offers unparalleled responsiveness and endless traction. Compared to air shocks, the DHX2 uses a bit more travel (with the same sag) and sits slightly lower in its travel, giving the bike a somewhat flatter feel. [Setup-Guide | Manufacturer-Website]

Öhlins TTX2Air (Air Spring): A high-performance shock in a lightweight yet robust package, the Öhlins TTX2Air impresses with its sensitive response and excellent bike control under all conditions. It's an absolute all-rounder with many adjustment options! [Setup-Guide | Manufacturer-Website]

Öhlins TTX22m.2 (Coil Spring): The Öhlins TTX22m.2 coil shock shines with incredible traction and ample support throughout the entire travel. If you are looking for maximum performance in rough terrain, this is the one for you. [Setup-Guide | Manufacturer-Website]

By the way, in our Knowledge Base, you can find detailed setup guides for all shocks with recommended settings for three different suspension preferences: Soft, Regular, and Firm. These guides are also the best resource for determining the spring rate you need. Please note that there are different setup guides for the LT version with 160 mm travel and the standard version (130 mm).

Headset

We offer the Jibb V2 with the high-quality Cane Creek Hellbender 70 headset, which we chose for its performance and durability. To ensure you can get started without any special tools, we deliver the frame with the headset already pressed in. Of course, you can also order the frame without a headset and install a different model. The Jibb V2 requires a 56/56 Zero Stack headset.

Seat Stay

When it comes to seat stays, you have two options: The RAAW seat stays come with our proprietary thru-axle system, which firmly connects the two seat stays and allows for chainstay length adjustment through separately available axle kits. The UDH seat stays are compatible with SRAM UDH and Transmission derailleurs, but they do not offer adjustable chainstay length and always come in the middle position. Both the RAAW and UDH seat stays come with the appropriate derailleur hanger included.

Which seat stay is right for you depends on your personal requirements and preferences. We will also offer the UDH seat stays separately, so you can retrofit them at a later date if desired.

Protective Film

For additional protection, we offer a pre-cut sheet of protective films that cover high-wear areas on the top tube, down tube, head tube, seat stays, and chainstays.

If you have chosen a Jibb V2 Frame Kit, your configuration is now complete. You can save it by clicking the “Add to Cart” button. Additionally, you have the option to add various recommended accessories to your order in the Add-Ons section. For more information, see the section “What else do I need?”.

If you have chosen a Jibb V2 Rolling Chassis, there are a few more decisions to make in the configurator, which we will briefly explain below.

Dropper Post Travel (Rolling Chassis)

The Jibb V2 Rolling Chassis comes with a OneUp Components Dropper V3, which we offer with various travel lengths. The right travel for you depends on your leg length – we always recommend choosing the maximum travel that fits your leg length.

How to find the perfect dropper post travel for you is summarized in this article. There, you will also find information on which travel length fits each frame size.

Stem Length and Handlebar Rise (Rolling Chassis)

The Rolling Chassis offers two stem length options, 42 mm and 50 mm, along with two handlebar rise options, 20 mm and 35 mm. This flexibility allows you to customize the fit and feel of your Jibb V2. In this article, we've summarized how these choices impact ride characteristics.

Wheels / Freehub System

If desired, we can equip the Rolling Chassis with high-quality DT Swiss EX1700 wheels, paired with Maxxis Assegai tires in the new EXO+ casing on the front wheel and Maxxis Minion DHR II (also EXO+ casing) on the rear wheel. This combination is our favorite for nearly all situations. The wheels can be configured with either Shimano Micro-Spline or SRAM XD freehubs, depending on the drivetrain you plan to install.

Congratulations – you have now completed the configuration of your Jibb V2 Rolling Chassis. You can save it by clicking the “Add to Cart” button. Additionally, you can add various recommended accessories to your order in the Add-Ons section. More about this in the next section.

Add-Ons - What Else Do I Need?

Both the Frame Kit and Rolling Chassis come with all the necessary small parts for assembly – you don't need to order any additional products to get started.

However, we highly recommend adding the Jibb V2 Spare Bits Kit to your order. It includes a derailleur hanger and essential spare parts, which can save your biking holiday in a pinch. You can add it directly to your cart in the “Add-Ons” section on the product page.

MX Setup: The Jibb V2 with a 27.5” Rear Wheel

If you want to run your Jibb with a 27.5” rear wheel, you will need our MX Lower Shock Mount. You can find this directly in the Add-Ons section. Of course, we also offer the MX Lower Shock Mount as a separate product for retrofitting. For more information on wheel sizes in the Jibb V2, check out this deep dive article about the Madonna, which also applies to the Jibb V2.

If you want to take advantage of the various customization options for the Jibb, you might need additional accessories depending on the modifications you desire. Ruben provides an overview of the different possibilities, necessary parts, and useful starting points in this article. Generally, we recommend riding the Jibb V2 with the standard geometry for some time before making fine-tuned adjustments. This allows you to get a feel for the bike and better understand your preferences.

Any Questions?

We are happy to assist you personally with any questions regarding the Jibb V2. Simply schedule an appointment in our showroom in Gemany, or contact us by phone or email. We are here for you!

What's Next? - Checkout & Payment

Once you have finished configuring your Jibb V2 frame or Rolling Chassis, the price of your configuration will be displayed under the product name. If you are visiting our website from an EU country, the prices will include your local VAT. For orders outside the EU, we do not charge VAT – you will pay it upon import (more information on taxes can be found here). Shipping costs will be calculated at checkout after you enter the delivery address, and an overview of the shipping costs is available on this page. The expected shipping time is displayed under the “Add to Cart” button. Frames marked as “directly available” are shipped within a few days..

After adding your Jibb to the cart, you can take your time to add more products or proceed directly to checkout by clicking the “Checkout” button. Payment can be made by credit card or bank transfer.

Once you have completed your order, you will receive a confirmation via email. We will also inform you about the shipment via email – including a tracking link so you can see where your package is at any time.