My Ripmo is for sale. Thank you all for the input and feedback

 

Just picked this up Saturday! Two rides so far, and my initial impressions are...awesome. Bike blows me away. Wife and I were originally going to get two Orbea Occams, then two Ripmo AF's. Fast forward through months of COVID craziness, and she has a Salsa Blackthorn and I have a Ripmo V2.

 

Did someone mention the V2 is a heavy bike??

Pffftt- Try coming from a Ripmo AF! You don't know how good you are having it! [emoji38]

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What is heavy about it? The frame is relatively light amongst equals in this class, maybe on the lighter side.

The F38, Coil Shock, Brakes and beast tires is where the weight comes from!

 

Hello guys,

I discovered some days ago this amazing bike.
I actually ride on an Occam XL which is too big for me by far !

I'm 6'1 (186cm) and 35' inseam..

Somebody could advice me on that position?
(don't take care about the weight, i'll lose it with or without the ripmo ?)

Thank you all !

 

Hello guys,

I discovered some days ago this amazing bike.
I actually ride on an Occam XL which is too big for me by far !

I'm 6'1 (186cm) and 35' inseam..

Somebody could advice me on that position?
(don't take care about the weight, i'll lose it with or without the ripmo ?)

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Thank you all !

The seat looks high relative to your handlebars. Drop the dropper post into the frame as far as you can so that your leg is almost straight with your heel on the pedal with the pedal in the bottom position and the dropper post fully extended. If it's already in that position then put the maximum amount of spacers you can under the stem or get a set of bars with more rise. Kind of looks like a bit of an XC set up to me at the moment. Those bars look extremely flat.

 

Thank you for your feedback !
The dropper is already in place, and the maximum of the spacer is under the steam already..
Any suggestions about the position? Is it correct or do I need to upsize?

 

Hi guys,
Has anyone run a 150mm fork on their RipMo V2? I love the bike (it's my 6th Ibis, and had the RipMo V1), but wondered if I could run a superlight trail setup with a Pike 150 and Topaz out back, and put my Ext Storia coil out back, and 160 coil fork for bigger days, likewise have a superlight wheel and tyre and heavy duty enduro set to easily switch the personality.
The v1 was fine with a 150mm fork, and was on the Ibis website, but not mentioned on there anymore.
So, has anyone tried this setup?
Cheers

 

Has anyone run a 150mm fork on their RipMo V2? I love the bike (it's my 6th Ibis, and had the RipMo V1), but wondered if I could run a superlight trail setup with a Pike 150 and Topaz out back, and put my Ext Storia coil out back, and 160 coil fork for bigger days, likewise have a superlight wheel and tyre and heavy duty enduro set to easily switch the personality.

This was my exact plan when I ordered a v2 with topaz but now I find out my frame is only available with a Fox x2 sort of killing the lightweight trail shock plan. Anyone with a topaz want to work something out?

As for feasibility, it'll work but BB will be quite low but that's probably not a huge deal if you're using it for mellower trails. 341mm BB height is with 160 fork and 2.5" minions according to ibis site so 150 fork with 2.3's would require some really good pedaling technique if it got rocky at all.

 

Hmm. Here's the V2 weights from Ibis's Ripmo page:

"6.3 lbs / 2.86 kg w/ DPX2, 6.74 lbs / 3.09 kg w/ X2 "

I believe the Topaz is slightly lighter than the DPX2 so maybe that's where I got the 1/2 lb estimate.

 

Good man Ozibis!

@sfr4dr- Well I'll be damned. Never thought air shock vs air shock weight diff would be up to 1/2 pound and more. I guess all those adjustment knobs on the X2 add up.

To add to the data point, the JadeX with bushings and the original LS spring is 694 grams. With Prorate spring, will be just a bit heavier than that- can't remember, like within 5 grams more which is nothing.

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Well, that's just what Ibis posted and what I've seen around. The X2 is big shock next to a Topaz so I could see it. Not sure what you get for the weight since I've never ridden an X2 on a Ripmo. For the weight though, might as well go coil unless your riding areas really vary and I mean by a lot, enough to where you'd need different coils, which is the case for some people (not many). For example you ride at Whistler bike park then on the smoother local trails, you could easily end up needing multiple coils and an air shock would just be more convenient.

 

60g difference between my 2021 X2 and the EXT Storia I just received. Might be same weight if X2 was maxed out on spacers lol.

Also additional springs for the EXT are only $120 and they will exchange with you if the springs they sent are way off.


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Need a quick tech check from you smart folks out here:

Got my V2 frame in. Need to install BB. Not sure about the spacers but appears it should go like this:

Left - nondriver side:
- Left side BB cup (no spacers)
Right - drive side:

• ISCG Mount
• right side BB cup
• external spacer.(I believe its 2.5mm)

Sound correct? and THANKS!!

 

Drive side with SRAM anyway is ISCG-SPACER-BB CUP-CRANK.
Spacer is 2mm from memory but I wouldn't argue is someone said it was 2.5mm.
On another note clearance the bushes at the top of the triangle and in the lower link. They are SUPER tight. I used some white 320 grit sandpaper rolled up in the top bushes and slid it back and forth while twisting it to put a fine cross hatch pattern on the bushes. I did it dry after cleaning all the lube out of the bushes and took very small amounts at a time and test fitted the sleeves until I got the clearance I wanted. I did the same on the lower link bushes but started with 240 grit and finished off with 320 grit. The action and plushness of the rear end is next level now. It's beautiful. My lower link was that tight I actually had to knock the links out with a hammer and punch. While you are assembling the bike feel how stiff the clevis is to move up and down without the shock installed. That puts a LOT of downward twisting force through the shock shaft and is most likely the reason people are wearing the coating off the shock shaft its nothing to do with the design of the suspension. The rear end is that good now that I found I wanted to try and make the already incredibly Mezzer even better to match it so I re-shimmed it yesterday and I'm about to ride it in 1/2 an hour and I was going to PM you to let you know what the results are seeing we are basically the same weight. I will let you know after my loop today.

 

Shimano- if you use the ISCG tab, you do not need spacers on drive side. Vice versa if ISCG tab is used. No spacers ever on the NDS.


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Thanks OZ and Tanman - you guys are a real benefit for all of us.

Just to make sure I understand and don't f something RE the BB. I have the AF, dealer said just "copy" the install of the af.

Left:
Left cup (no visible outer or inner spacers) tight to frame

Right:
ISCG tab, Right cup, small outer spacer(has a step down on one side- fits against bearing)

I don't have the small right outer spacer type in the box the BB came in. It has 2 small flat spacers (appear to be the inner spacers if used btw cups/frame). And one larger spacer w a step-down that would seem to ba an outer but is Dif and wider than the AF setup...

Maybe im being anal, but I got a 83mm width, bike is 73 and dealer said to just install w out the inner plastic tube..

bottom line - again -dont want to mess er up.

Appreciate ya!

 

Thanks OZ and Tanman - you guys are a real benefit for all of us.

Just to make sure I understand and don't f something RE the BB. I have the AF, dealer said just "copy" the install of the af.

Left:
Left cup (no visible outer or inner spacers) tight to frame

Right:
ISCG tab, Right cup, small outer spacer(has a step down on one side- fits against bearing)

I don't have the small right outer spacer type in the box the BB came in. It has 2 small flat spacers (appear to be the inner spacers if used btw cups/frame). And one larger spacer w a step-down that would seem to ba an outer but is Dif and wider than the AF setup...

Maybe im being anal, but I got a 83mm width, bike is 73 and dealer said to just install w out the inner plastic tube..

bottom line - again -dont want to mess er up.

Appreciate ya!

I believe I just went to the BB manufacturer website and they had a nice chart or something. Have you checked there? Not sure which brand you have but here's Sram's.

https://www.servicearchive.sram.com/sites/default/files/techdocs/gen0000000006073_rev_a_compatibility_map_dub_choosing_an_mtb_bottom_bracket.pdf

 

Thanks again everyone - I did look at SRAM site and have downloaded Ibis manuals (can't find anything in the manuals)

OZ - going with your setup for bb and absolutely will take your advice on the re-shim... but right now itching to put the bike together the right way and grab some rides - tune/tweek from there at the next snow/cold we will expect.

 

If you do nothing else grease those bushes up before you start riding. Ideally clearance the them but if you don't have time at least grease them. You won't believe how tight they are and that transfers a tonne load into the shock shaft and it's not good load.

 

Who can give an honest comparison of Topaz vs Storia? I have a Ripmo V2 coming in a couple weeks, replacing my 2020 Enduro with Storia. I was finally honest with myself that the Enduro is too much bike for me and feels incredibly dead on my tight tech trails. I can't ride it fast enough. Thus, shorter travel more poppy bike.

The Storia killed whatever little playfulness the Enduro had. But it did turn the bike into even more of a super plush, forgiving, trail-erasing magic carpet.

So how does the V2 respond to a Storia? Does it maintain playfulness and pop while increasing traction? I know there's the "ride it stock and see how it feels," but I'm of course obsessing about options. I'm going to miss the forgiveness of the Enduro, but not as much as I'm going to like the agility and fun factor of the Ripmo. I'd hate to kill that with putting a Storia on instead of the Topaz.

I'm 5'10", 180lbs kitted, and an intermediate rider - meaning I rely on the bike to generate pop more than someone advanced who can send anything on any bike.

 

The Topaz T3 is a pretty good little shock and is underrated. I had one in my AF which I switched out for a Storia V3 which is now in my V2. The EXT can be really poppy and playful depending on how you set it up. Up one spring rate and less rebound it will buck you out of the seat if you want really poppy. Point is it can be as poppy and ploughy as you want it to be depending on how you set it up. It outperforms a Topaz in every single aspect except for weight bar none and by a margin. It is 200 odd grams heavier than the Topaz going from memory on what the Topaz weighs. Oh and price. The Topaz outperforms it there too. The EXT is exceptional in the V2 just make sure you clearance those bushes in the rear end to get them working properly to get the best performance that's hidden in there. The benefit of doing that will be a benefit regardless of what shock you are running though.

 

When i got my ripmo V2 few months ago it came with the topaz, i personally was really happy with that shock, it has a coil feeling, then I changed it for the Fox DHX2 until i got my Storia. In the past 3 bikes i had run different coils shock mostly FOX and cane creek. 2 weeks ago I got my Storia and I am still playing with it, I like it so far there is this little sound when I lock the shock and I am climbing. My suggestion is try the Topaz and see how it is feels and if you do not like it get the Storia. I am 210# with my gear, I love to climb technical trial but also I like to go down fast with mild jumps. I do not see my self going back to the air shocks, even I am looking into running a coil fork on my ripmo, I did convert my Fox 36 to coil using the Vorsprung smash point and i am using it on my Yeti SB130 with the Fox DHX2 in the back with a Cane creek coil.

 

Hi, just got my Ripmo V2 in XL. The handle bars were 3/4s up the stack and on the flats my hands were aching after 3 hours as I end up in a position with a lot of weight on my hands. Descending and climbing I thought they felt good. It was in the flats that I was noticing they 'pain'. So I raised the bars and will be trying them tomorrow. But I have to wonder about taller riders, I think the XL goes up to 6'6" and I have a hard time imagining how low the stack would feel for such riders.

 

I am 187 cm on a V2 XL. My bars are 3 cm above the seat. No hand pain ever, and climbing is as good as when they were 2 cm below in my HD3.

 

Ugh, now I'm all tempted to up and order a 210x55 Storia. I love the shock, it's incredible on the Enduro. But it wouldn't pop worth a **** even with the rebound all the way open. I like the idea of sizing up the coil one rate. But on the Ripmo, does that then become a compromise?

Are you saying with a properly setup Storia the Ripmo will have both better traction/small bump sensitivity, and more pop/playfulness? I'm really pretty terrified of creating another dead af bike, but that Storia is oh so sweet that I'd love to have another one if it made sense. I'm trying to find the holy grail fun popping off every little job and feature, forgiveness when I screw up, and planted feel through the gnar. Difficulty getting airborne defeats the whole purpose of buying the Ripmo in the first place.

Maybe part of it is the Enduro is a pretty linear bike and not meant for a coil. I even have a cascade link on it to make it more progressive...still dead.

Don't care about the small difference in weight. And while money doesn't grow on trees, I have a very understanding wife...

 

Ugh, now I'm all tempted to up and order a 210x55 Storia. I love the shock, it's incredible on the Enduro. But it wouldn't pop worth a **** even with the rebound all the way open. I like the idea of sizing up the coil one rate. But on the Ripmo, does that then become a compromise?

Are you saying with a properly setup Storia the Ripmo will have both better traction/small bump sensitivity, and more pop/playfulness? I'm really pretty terrified of creating another dead af bike, but that Storia is oh so sweet that I'd love to have another one if it made sense. I'm trying to find the holy grail fun popping off every little job and feature, forgiveness when I screw up, and planted feel through the gnar. Difficulty getting airborne defeats the whole purpose of buying the Ripmo in the first place.

Maybe part of it is the Enduro is a pretty linear bike and not meant for a coil. I even have a cascade link on it to make it more progressive...still dead.

Don't care about the small difference in weight. And while money doesn't grow on trees, I have a very understanding wife...

Its pretty fantastic on the V2 compared to the X2 and DPX2. About the same pop as the DPX2 and my Ripley, maybe more. I make jumps out of everything now.

 

Dang it, you're right, I'll enjoy that Storia I'm about to order... Who do you use for US dealer? I went through Brennan Autosport last time, but I'm tempted to go with Suspension Syndicate this time...for no real reason, I guess. I'll make sure to get a "correct" weight spring and one size heavier.

On the Mezzer Pro. Yes. All the yes. Most incredible fork ever. I have one on the Enduro and I already put in a pre-order with my guy for another one for the Ripmo. Appreciate the shim stack tip - sounds like the Dougal tune. Have you tried it with the 17.5 completely removed? Haven't had the damper apart on mine yet, was about to but gave up on the Enduro instead. Sounds like I'll need to do that for the new bike, as well as the supergliss 100k of course!

Shameless plug - Vince at www.thedeathprojects.com is fantastic. Best pricing on Manitou, Hayes, and a few other brands, and really just a good guy with good customer service. No I'm not affiliated at all, I just like to plug his name whenever I can.

 

I'm in Australia so I bought mine from the importer over here.
As far as the Mezzer goes I think removing the 17.5mm all together would be way too much of a difference. Even at 73kg (160lb) ready to ride replacing one of the 17.5mm shims with the 12mm made the fork almost too plush. I added 5% more air pressure to the main and left the IRT where it was so it's now at 42psi and 62psi and the Mezzer got even better than it already was. I can't fault it now. It's as close to perfect as I think it can be. It's amazing. I only found it necessary to do the re-shim because I clearanced the bushes in the linkages and the rear end became so good that I wanted a little better feel from the front to match it. Well now I've got. My bike is SO incredibly dialled front to rear it's epic. Do those bushes I can't recommend it enough.

 

Anyone ridden the new stumpjumper evo?
How does it compare to the v2

 

Just ordered the Storia, damn you guys. I'm around 188-192 lbs fully kitted depending on how much water I'm carrying. Going to chat with the EXT distributor, but I'm thinking about asking for a 525 and 550. My thoughts are the 525 might be good for quick laps with just a water bottle, no pack, and the 550 could go on for long all day rides with a pack loaded with water.

Really it's between 525/550 or 500/525. 525/550 would lean towards the over spring advice. I run a 525 on the Enduro, but it used all 180mm travel routinely on pretty smallish hits so really it would probably be better off with a 550. Initially for that bike they sent me a 475/500, I tried out the 500 and it was way too soft, so swapped out the 475 for the 525.

188 lbs

192 lbs

 

It's hard to say without actually putting a spring on and setting sag with you at riding weight because it's all theory until you have a baseline but I along with the other guys found that the right spring for the best all round performance was the one that gave you 16mm of shaft travel with 1mm or less preload. Less preload gives you more plushness off the top but the heavier spring gives you more support and better control on drops and bigger hits.
In the top chart for 188lb rider I can say with 100% certainty that the 450lb spring will be way too soft in a V2 at that weight. That's the spring I'm on running 16mm shaft travel which equates to + or - 32% rear wheel sag and I'm 73kg (160lb) ready to ride. That's with 1mm of preload. I can't say what the right spring will be for you but my gut feeling is it will be either the 525lb or the 550lb. The spring will also settle in after a few hard rides and you will have to set your sag again. In a perfect world once everything has settled in AND you've done your bushes the measurements above ie: 16mm shaft travel at between 1/2mm and 1mm preload is the spring you will love.

 

Thanks for the input, either the 525 or 550 should work great. On clearancing the bushings...that's just grinding down the inside with a feather touch for the metal sleeve to rotate better in the bushing ID? Is that for both the clevis mounts and lower link?

 

Yes. I used a rolled up sheet of 320 grit on the clevis bushes so it went through both sides to keep the bushes as parallel as possible. I used 240 grit and finished off with 320 grit on the lower link because there is a lot more surface area in there and they take substantially more sanding. I used the white paper not wet and dry. I did the bushes dry after cleaning and degreasing them. Take it slowly and rotate the paper as you slide it side to side to make a cross hatch pattern. I kept going and checking the fit of the sleeves and lower link shafts until they went in with some resistance while dry but not too much resistance. I didn't make them too loose. Once you are at that point once you grease them up again everything will go together much easier and will feel buttery smooth. It makes the rear suspension action SO much smoother. After doing that though I accept that I've stuffed with the bushes and would never claim on the lifetime warrantee Ibis has on the bushes.

 

I am 215-220 with gear, I have a 600 and 575# spring, I like better the 575# coil I am even thinking in getting the 550# to see how I feel riding that spring. But also I think it is personal how you set up your coil

 

On my V2 I have the Ibis S35 Aluminum rims with Ibis Hubs. My one complaint is the engagement especially when I'm out of the saddle. Can I swap a free hub body or add pawls for better engagement or do I need a whole new hub to address this?

 

Whole new hub I believe. I couldn't find anything when I had the same complaint about my AF so when I built the V2 I put an Onyx Vesper into it. Beautiful hub.

 

I'm a fan of the i9 Hydras, myself. I like the pissed off bumblebee sound, and lighter than the Vesper

For as nice as the rest of the components are on these Ripmo builds, it seems Ibis sure skimped on their hubs.