Ibis Forte 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Ibis |
| Model | Forte |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Tandem |
| Bike sub-category | Tandem Road |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Ibis Forte Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Captain 18/stoker 16 (inches) - captain 20/stoker 18 (inches) - captain 21/stoker 17 (inches) - captain 22/stoker 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.25 (inches) Specialized Fat Boy |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 287 Levers Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Mavic M261 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Custom-butted Tange Prestige Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Salsa TTT |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Ibis |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Shimano Deore LX |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 127.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 32/44/54 Teeth Specialized Tandem |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Ibis Forte Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
| Fork material | Butted Unicrown Crown Tange Tandem Chromoly |
| Fork type | Tange Super Size Tandem |
Other Specs of Ibis Forte
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Available colors | - Dark blue - metallic copper - metallic green - purple - red - white |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | HTI Steel and resin With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Specialized |
| Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Control Post |
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Ibis Forte bike review
Ibis produced the Forte bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,595.00.
Forte bike is available in many sizes such as Captain 18/stoker 16 (inches), captain 20/stoker 18 (inches), captain 21/stoker 17 (inches) and captain 22/stoker 20 (inches).
Ibis Tandem Forte can be found in a few colors, among these colors Dark blue, metallic copper, metallic green, purple, red and white .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.25" Specialized Fat Boy tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic M261, 36-hole. Ibis equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Ibis used Tange Prestige chromoly, custom-butted material for the frame. Salsa TTT high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Forte to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Ibis.
For the smoothest biking experience Specialized Tandem, 32/44/54 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Ibis, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end gear shift levers.
