Sep 12, 2025

The Jibe Jester: Trail‑Ready, Rider‑Focused

The Jester: Trail‑Ready, Rider‑Focused

The Jester was designed from the ground up to bridge the gap between aggressive trail capability and rider efficiency, the Jester is built for those who want one bike that works hard everywhere. Whether you’re carving descent after descent, climbing technical pitches, or riding your local trails for hours, the Jester rides with you.

Our Why: What Made Us Build the Jester

From day one, Jibe has been about putting great bikes in the hands of riders —especially young and amateur racers who are serious about performance but often priced out. We saw kids showing up to races or practices with bikes that weren’t made for the terrain, or with heavy parts holding them back.

That’s what the Jester is: our answer to “How do we build a bike that’s there when you need it—climbing, carving, trusting braking, pushing limits—and doesn’t hold you back?”

What We Built In: Features & Spec Highlights

Below are key features we engineered into the Jester, and how they translate into riding benefits.

Component / Feature	What We Did	What That Means for You
Full‑Carbon Trail Frame + Split Pivot Suspension	We used a full carbon construction with a Split Pivot rear suspension system, giving ~120 mm rear travel paired with 130‑150 mm up front (depending on fork). Jibe Cycleworks+2Jibe Cycleworks+2	More grip and smoother wheel travel over rough terrain, less braking bob, and improved control when the trail gets technical.
Modern Geometry	Head angle is slack enough for confidence on steep descents, seat tube angle steep enough to keep climbing efficient. Internal routing, Boost spacing, tapered steerer—details that matter. GearJunkie+2Jibe Cycleworks+2	The bike holds its line downhill, you don’t feel like you’re fighting geometry on uphills, cables are clean and protected, steering sharp.
Component Spec	In the Jester XT build, for example, we pair a Fox Float X Performance, 2pos shock, Fox Performance 2026 36 FLOAT SL 29in 140 fork, full Shimano XT 12‑speed drivetrain, 4‑piston XT brakes, high‑grip 2.4‑inch tires, strong rims, dropper post, etc. Jibe Cycleworks	High performance out of the box; strong response, good stopping power, parts that can take what you dish out. Less worrying about upgrades right away.
Customizability & Rider Fit	We offer multiple frame sizes (Small to X‑Large), color options, and an option to buy it frameset/shock only if you already have components or want to build up. Jibe Cycleworks+2Jibe Cycleworks+2	You get a bike that fits you well—geometry, cockpit, suspension travel—all matched to your riding style, trails, and budget.
Warranty & After‑Sale Support	Lifetime guarantee on the frame for the original owner. No‑fault replacement for crash or “oops‑moments” parts long after purchase. Free first‑year routine maintenance for bikes bought from us. Jibe Cycleworks+1	Ride with confidence. We stand behind what we build, because we believe in doing it right, and helping you stay riding longer.

How the Jester Rides: What You’ll Feel

When you grab the grips of a Jester, this is what we want you to notice:

Smooth yet responsive suspension — the rear end tracks well even when the trail is broken, and the front is stable without being too harsh.
Climbs that don’t feel like they’re going to kill you — the pedaling platform feels efficient, you're not battling your bike.
Confidence in descent — slack enough head angle, strong brakes, and capable tires let you hit the rough stuff without hesitation.
Durability in your everyday — trail abuse, mud, jumps—it’s built to take them and keep going.

Who the Jester Is For

The Jester is perfect for riders who:

Want one bike that can do a lot: mix of technical singletrack, climbing, and descending.
Are serious about ride quality and performance but don’t want to pay “pro‑bike” prices.
Appreciate good spec, not just flashy names.
Are growing in the sport, perhaps youth or high school racers, or weekend warriors—who want their equipment to help them improve, not hold them back.

What We Promise

We promise that when you ride a Jester, you get more than “just a trail bike.” You get:

A frame you can rely on, with real warranty backing.
Component builds that perform, components we trust.
A company that listens and improves, if there’s something we can tweak in spec or design, we do it, based on feedback.
Value: performance per dollar is front and center.

Final Thought

At Jibe Cycleworks, the Jester is more than a product. It’s our belief in what a cross country trail bike should be: reliable when you need it to be, inspiring when the trail opens up, and invisible in all the best ways because the bike gets out of your head so you can just ride.