The DV9 Deore is, despite rigid rear, not a racer. With this hardtail Ibis wants to address the explorers among mountain bikers. The trend towards more high speed stability geometries stops with Ibis. Good! Because with this balanced handling model, you are equipped for all situations on the trail. When sitting in the saddle, the posture is neither overly sporty, nor uber-comfortable. This should make the Ibis Hardtail suite the taste of most bikers. If a high-quality shifting system is particularly important to you, you probably will not be happy with the DV9 Deore. The guarantee promise of 25 years ensures trust.