First ride review now live

Our first impressions of the updated Ripmo are here.

Pros: Better high-speed handling, some improved frame features.
Cons: Gives up a bit in slow-speed technical maneuvers.
Worth the money?: Maybe if you own the older version but want to run a coil. Probably not if you already own a Ripmo AF.
It's still a great option for riders looking to purchase an all-arounder.

 

OG Ripmo + -1 Works Component or.... decisions, decisions.
Guess if you're heavier and not already in the Ibis family, the V2 makes sense.
$2999 msrp vs finding OG on sale.

Good time to be a Ripmo buyer.

 

Or be like the youtuber "Loam Ranger" and put WORKS angle set on the new Ripmo 64.9 down to 63.9, HA! That's what Jeff Kendall Weed recommended as well on his Youtube review of the bike. He also recommended 165 crank arms because of all the pedal strikes, low bb...

 

Looks like a great Enduro bike but you can actually run a coil on the old Ripmo (or any Ibis) if you get an EXT Storia .EXT STORIA LOK - ENDURO RACING - Extreme Racing Shox

 

Looks like this guy got one first!

 

All I got to say is NICE!!! It looks to be another great bike, glad to see they stuck with the geometry of the Ripmo AF and did not go to something else. Being an OG owner, it is great to see a company that sticks with what works. Got to admit, I am drooling a bit for the Star Destroyer Grey, really like it!

 

The new bike looks great, makes sense they're sticking with a winning formula.

As an OG Ripmo owner, I don't see anything here that gives me new-bike lust. Very minor tweaks, which will be great for new buyers but seem unlikely to inspire OG owners to upgrade.

 

Anyone see or hear anything yet as to what that actual progression percentage is now? Old one was like 8%. Most of the newest bikes that are really, truly coil compatible are about 25%.

 

I think I know what my new bike is going to be. This thing hits all the numbers and from Jeff KW said, it's not losing any of the playfulness the OG Ripmo had. Found a few LBS that will be getting some in stock in 2-3 weeks. The online retailers are not getting any till April.

This bike is going to crush it! I'll miss that cool looking blue the OG bike had but nothing a nice 3M wrap can't take care of and protect the frame to boot. Ibis is going to grow big time from this bike. I have a feeling we'll be seeing much more of Ibis on the trails

 

I'm pretty fickle with bikes and my last few bikes haven't lasted more than a year before I wanted a new one. I don't feel compelled to sell my V1 just yet. It'm having too much fun with the V1. It's been a while since I've felt I didn't have to have the latest and newest (maybe not greatest) HAHA

The Enduro Mag article states the Ripmo V1 vs. V2 has subtle differences where it's a solid pros vs cons. You're losing some playfulness etc with the V2 but honestly... i'm probably not that good of a rider to notice... hence... not compelled to want to sell my V1 yet.

Both are amazing bikes!

 

https://m.pinkbike.com/news/first-ride-the-new-ibis-ripmo-v2-is-carbon-af.html

Pin bike review.

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Prices dropping. New large V1 Ripmo frame delivered in US for substantial % off msrp (no tax to my state) from a popular/reputable seller. Don't know color. As with others, he won't get V2 for a few weeks.

 

$2100 delivered for a new V1 Ripmo frame from most online shops. Large seems most available in both colors.

 

Mediums in Zapper Blue are sold out til May as of this morning. Some things are worth waiting for.

 

Fanatik has a blue Medium as of right now. Pls somebody snag it so I can't...

 

But so many people said it'd be ruined if they make it a carbon AF! Lol. Still not into the scallop graphics but the colors are nice and why don't these companies put 2 accessory bosses for a tube on the underside of the top tube? Seeing a tube velcro'd onto an $8,000 bike's new paint is janky.

 

Everyone's got choices... I choose to wear a hip pack or a backpack and put it all in there.

 

Read a post from the Loam Ranger's youtube channel and he said he's liking the 1 degree angleset on the v.2 Ripmo. This bike comes with a 44 offset fork. I spent time on the Revel Rascal and it has a 51mm fork with sort of similar geometry and Revel did that on purpose and the bike feels really good. I'm considering a 51mm offset fork on this bike and a 1 degree angleset. Anyone else thinking of going this route?

Not sure why they are not offering DVO suspension on this carbon bike? I think Ibis is doing it right by not increasing the prices too. While everyone else is they are stable. Much appreciated Ibis! :thumbsup:

 

Read a post from the Loam Ranger's youtube channel and he said he's liking the 1 degree angleset on the v.2 Ripmo. This bike comes with a 44 offset fork. I spent time on the Revel Rascal and it has a 51mm fork with sort of similar geometry and Revel did that on purpose and the bike feels really good. I'm considering a 51mm offset fork on this bike and a 1 degree angleset. Anyone else thinking of going this route?

I think like with most any geo change, it's going to be better some places and worse in others I reckon. Like everyone says.. it depends on your trails. My prior bike had a 64* HA and it was just too slack and I didn't welcome the drawbacks as much as I liked the advantages.

 

Surprised that Robin Wallner has been riding one incognito since last summer on the EWS circuit since last summer. Got to hand it to Ibis for keeping the V2 under wraps, man that's a slick move from a cool bike company.

From Pinkbike:
".... That change in progression was inspired in part by requests from EWS team rider Robin Wallner, who was actually riding a Ripmo V2 last season, racking up four top-ten finishes on his hidden-in-plain-sight prototype."

 

On the original Ripmo I have DPX2 which I am happy with for trail riding. When going on shuttle days I am not so happy with it and would probably be better of with X2. Find the DPX2 harsh and sometimes a bit uncontrolled.

How does the updated linkage affect this? Would the DPX2 work better for shuttle days with the updated linkage? Asking because delivery time seems way shorter on DPX2.

And yes, I know that I can put X2 and angleset on the Ripmo I have but new bike is new bike

 

Anyone that has some input on this? Ie how would a DPX2 behave on V2 compared to V1

 

Honestly I love the changes and the bike but it's too soon for the V1 owners. In two years we have an AF and a V2. Not great for value compared to other brands that tend to cycle every three years.

 

I have a V1 Ripmo. I got July 2018. The release of the AF and now V2 Ripmo do nothing to make my V1 any lesser of a bike. I still love mine and will love it. Sure it will impact resale, but I did not buy bike for resale.

 

A Push shock would be sick on the Ripmo V2

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Where are you guys finding the v1 Ripmo frames for $2100 online?

 

$2100?? Where is this?? The online dealers that are on Ibis website are 10% at best so $300 off msrp - best of seen for a frame is $2549

 

Any idea how much less the V2 frame is over the AF frame?

 

Ordered a medium zapper blue nx build through my lbs, upgraded to factory fork and carbon bar. email from Ibis yesterday said medium blue frames are sold out until May, so I'm crossing my fingers for May, but hopefully not later than June. Can't wait to get that thing in my possession.

 

lurkin....how's a ripmo pedal in annadel as opposed to a ripley? i know they're pretty different but how's a ripmo on a long 25 mile xc style ride? sorry if this question's been asked already.

btw...not totally name droppin here, but i work in santa cruz county, ride sc trails, and the community is not too big. a friend, who's husband's bro might be an engineer at ibis is definitely designing an ebike.

 

I am really glad I have a V1. Most of these changes push the bike in a direction away from what I want.

 

If anyone is looking for a new Ripmo fork, the Lyrik Ultimate 160 with 42mm rake is $690 from a reputable dealer in West Virginia.