Just a quick ride report as I only had for a short ride through some technical single track, chunky down hill and a long climb back to the car. Down hill through chunk it handled really well. Way better than the first gen Ripley LS I had. I’d dare to say almost as good as my sb130 but this trail is not too over the top so I think the 130 had more in reserve. The suspension felt plush! I realized how much I missed dw link bikes. It didn’t feel like my old pivot Mach 5.5 plush but way more than the sb100 I had last year for sure. And very similar to the 130. The sb100 had a habit of feeling like it skipped over consecutive small bumps or rough stuff but the new Ripley doesn’t. Felt more in control. Also I’m not a great climber but I was in one or two gears higher climbing than I was with my sb130 which I just rode last Thursday. Loved that! Anyway, I am happy with the new rig. Build details are:
Large Ripley frame
Matte King mango headset and BB
SRAM AXS - whoa, never thought I'd go electronic but it is sweet
EE Wing cranks with carbon ti ring
RS Pike Ultimate - 130mm - really like it. I've been a fox guy for a long time but the new Pike felt plush.
Fox 175 Dropper
Enve bar and stem
We are one Insider wheel set with Project 321 hubs. Nobby Nic 2.35 rear and Magic Mary 2.35 front
Saddle is 74cm high from center of the bb for reference. I am 5'10.5'. My large Yeti SB130 felt a tab big in both reach and top tube. I was surprised to see that the TT is quoted at 630cm vs 625 of the Yeti. It feels shorter when seated. Anyway I think this bike will do really well for Ibis.
