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Ibis Ripley 29er 29er Full Suspension
Product DescriptionOur goal was to bring the advantages of a 29” wheel to a lightweight, nimble and fun trailbike. We think 120 mm of travel is the sweet spot for a snappy bike that isn’t cumbersome or heavy. We also wanted the Ripley to be configurable for a wide range of terrain and riding styles, so we made it compatible with 120–140 mm travel forks. We asked Dave Weagle (Mr. dw-link) to give the Ripley pedaling efficiency, XC-like acceleration and optimization for 29er specific gearing in addition to the usual dw-attributes such as excellent small bump compliance, predictable travel through the range with no wallowing or harsh bottom out. This version of the dw-link, like the ones he’s done for us in the past, delivers on the promise.
User Reviews
Submitted by
Dj
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: May 18, 2013 Strengths: Light: my medium weighs in at 5.5 lbs on my feedback sports hanging scale. Fast. Quick and nimble. Very stiff. Dw-link with eccentrics works well for excellent pedal efficiency, good small and medium bump compliance. Fox CTD shock is nice but the DW-Link works fine with the Fox shock Open in the Descent Mode while still having pedaling dynamics and active suspension over the rough stuff. The frame looks much better in person than the pictures online. Dailed in geometry for quick and stable handling. Internal Cable Routing gives a cleaner look. Stiff rear end with 12 x 142 thru axle. Easier front derailleur set up with direct mount. Weaknesses: Expensive frame. The Ibis Ripley needs more color options besides the blue frame and matte black/green frame. I have the matte black/green. Front derailleur cable housing rub issues on the seat tube and clevis. Difficulty cleaning around the DW-Link, eccentrics, and pivots. Long wait time from pre-odering to delivery. Not the most plush ride. Im not really a fan of the Pressfit 92 bottom bracket, i like the easier installation and maintenance of a threaded outboard bearing bottom bracket. Frame can use an in molded under belly protection for the down tube. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Laguna Beach/Aliso Viejo, Irvine Park/Santiago Oaks Duration Product Used: 1 week Price Paid: $2899.00 Purchased At: Competitive Cyclist Similar Products Used: Current whips: Lynskey Ridgeline Ti Hardtail 29er, Pivot MAch 5.7 Carbon - Converted to 27.5 (650b) Wheels. Older whips: Specialized Epic, Gary Fisher Sugar 1, GT IDXC I-Drive, Turner Flux, Titus Racer X. Titus X, Pivot MAch 4 Bike Setup: Mavic Crossmax ST 29er Wheelset. Formula R1 Disc Brakes. Shimano XT crankset, shifters, cassette 11-36, front and rear derailleur. Crankbrother Candy SL Pedals. Cane Creek 110 Headset. FSA Afterburn 80mm stem. Syntace Vector Handlebar. Thomson Elite Seatpost. WTB Laser V Ti Saddle. Rock Shox SID RCT 29er Fork 120mm. Specialized Captain 2Bliss Tires. Ergon G1 lock on Grips.
Submitted by
FastDDS
a Racer Date Reviewed: April 28, 2013 Strengths: outstanding all around bike. light enough for XC race use but huge advantage over short travel bikes/HT on rough descents or endurance events. bike will accomodate two large water bottles (must flip fox shock around 180'). short head-tube to keep bars low. smooth, no creaking DW-link suspension. good tire clearence with schwalbe 2.2 tires. Weaknesses: stock fox rear shock does not lock-out completely (only an issue for riding on pavement). cable rub near seat tube. internal cable routing into head tube will be problematic for getting in a bike box and more work to replace cable/housing. limited space in frame for bikepacking gear (not an issue for 99% of users). availability of frame. complexity of moving parts, may be difficult to clean. fit between seatpost and frame could benefit from less slop. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Idyllwild CA Duration Product Used: 3 weeks Purchased At: CalCoast Similar Products Used: Ibis Mojo SL Bike Setup: large black/green 5.46 lbs. rock shox 120mm 51m offset xtr gruppo with triple chainrings stans crest wheels rocket ron 2.2 F and R 23.5 lbs with eggbeater 11.
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