In terms of tire combo I would run an Aggressor 2.5 DD in the rear and a DHF 2.5 Maxxgrip exo or exo+ for aggressive riding in SoCal. Assegai is also in play of course if that’s more your speed.

 

Download the Ibis setup guide from their website. Has all the information you need

 

Has anyone used ridewrap on your ripmos? I don't really want to do the full custom wrap, but I was thinking about putting some on the down tube and the rear triangle. Any feedback or recommendations? I always worry about paint damage if I ever have to remove or replace any pieces latter down the road.

 

I have mine ridewrapped. No concerns so far. I've heard removal is best done with a hair dryer or heat gun.

 

not ride wrap, but I use matte 3M paint protection film that I cut out (I have a die cutting machine)
same stuff they use on car bumpers and hoods. removal is no issue with this stuff.

I don't think it's as thick as ride wrap but for me it's just there to help with flying rock chips and brushing up against stuff. designing the pieces to cut out is not the easiest since you have to deal with figuring out where and how to do relief cuts so it doesn't bunch up and wrinkle. ride wrap has done a great job with that on the custom kits.

that said, for $40 I have enough of it to do about 3 or 4 bikes. I'd say I have about 70% of the front triangle covered and just a few pieces of the rear triangle.

 

Hello there.

I have a top spec Ripmo AF and i just bought a V2S frame on a crazy discount. I have currently a Sram Carbon DUB Boost crankset(52mm chainline). Can i keep this crankset and swap the chainring with 0mm offset one so i can go right away to 55mm chainline that way , or do i have to change the crankset with a DUB Wide ? Anybody that tried it and know for sure ?

Cheers.

 

It’ll work. You’ll just have less room for your heels at the chainstays.

 

I finally got my 2024 Fox Float X2 back from Fox East and was able to put it on the bike for a shake down run. This was a short run, only about 5miles, due to weather and coming off of injury but so far the shock feels way better than the previous one that shipped on the bike. I am hoping the weather cooperates and I can do a few real rides in the coming weeks. I did notice I am running less air pressure to hit 30% sag than I was on my previous 2023 so @180 kitted up I was running 195psi with 2 spacers (I was around 205 before) I started with stock settings on the shock, as per the fox manual not the ibis one, and it felt great.

I am hoping to head to west NC and do my black mountain testing loop and dial it in and I might even bust out the shockwiz just to double check my work. But so far so good.

And for those curious there were no questions asked with Fox NA East. I just sent it off said it was acting a bit off and they sent me a brand new one, the whole process took about 2 weeks which was great considering it was done over Xmas.

 

Local bike store quoted $300 plus cost of hardware for a bushing service so am going to do this one myself, but I am a bit lost on the tools needed. Everything else seems straightforward:

I requested replacement bushings from Ibis on 1/23 (here) for both the Lower Link and Clevis Mount Bushings and they will get here Monday, so pretty quick turnaround.

I've watched the Disassembly and Assembly videos and have a good grasp on the process

But the Clemens tool on Ibis's website is sold out (link). Anyone have any idea what tool can be used to press out the current bushings and install the new ones. I combed through this thread and saw someone recommended the Abbey tools DU Bushing tool (link) but unsure if that would fit/work, seems too short for the swingarm bushings. Just wondering if someone has done this before and can recommend a tool

 

Is anyone running 175mm cranks on their size Large ripmo? I have ran 175 on all my other bikes, but my new ripmo came with 170 cranks. I thought about switching the cranks, but wonder it pedal strikes would be a problem with the longer crank. Would love to hear some feedback form anyone running 175mm cranks on Ripmo.

 

Would not do it. Sometimes I wish for 165mm cranks.
As I received my HD6 last week I was able to optimize the Ripmo in regards of trail riding as it now doesn’t have to cover the enduro and bikepark aspect anymore.
It’s a rocketship now and definitely a keeper.

 

Would not do it. Sometimes I wish for 165mm cranks.
As I received my HD6 last week I was able to optimize the Ripmo in regards of trail riding as it now doesn’t have to cover the enduro and bikepark aspect anymore.
It’s a rocketship now and definitely a keeper.

View attachment 2080033

Wow, nice! Can you tell us more about this setup? What wheels, tires and other changes?

 

I'm in need of a clevis for a V2 because I damaged mine. If anyone who switched to a cascade link wants to sell me theirs, please DM me. I'll take any color, and I think they are all the same size.

 

I would reach out to Ibis to see if you can get a discounted crash replacement. They are a great company to work with.

 

The good news: my V2 is the best bike I have ever ridden. I'm riding with more confidence than ever. The bike is always pushing me to try new lines and hit things harder than before. I have found my forever bike!

The bad news: my frame's head tube surfaces are not parallel and it creaks like a demon. Ibis is sorting me out with a new front triangle under warranty, so I should hopefully be rocking a creak free bike in the near future.

 

Anyone running the new Continental tires? Specifically, the Xynotal in the rear. I saw someone comment in the tire thread that they felt this tire in a 2.4 felt slow rolling on a 35mm rim. Does anyone know if the 2.6 would fit? I am in SoCal and looking for something faster in the rear, wanted to try something other than the Dissector due to the side knob durability.

 

Running the Xynotal 2.4 Enduro Soft on a trail ebike and a 30mm rim rear. It's slower rolling and obviously a lot grippier than the Dissector 2.4 Maxterra that came with the bike. I think the Continentals soft compound is already at the MaxGrip level if not softer. If you want to roll faster, I'd go with the trail endurance casing which is the closest thing but slightly grippier and slightly slower rolling than the plain Dissector. Anything above 2.4 is a personal preference that I don't think is necessary for me.

 

Murder scene. This made me very sad, but the new front triangle has a properly aligned head tube

 

Looking for rear shock recommendations. Need to replace fox x2. Thinking of going deluxe ultimate. Would I need as specific tune of can I run stock? - any other recommendations? Want something poppy for steeper trail riding and not ground huggy for enduro type stuff.

 

Float x or bomber air

 

Float X.

 

Replaced the X2 with a Tigon. I will report back with thoughts if it ever stops raining.

 

I went Float X (plus custom tune from Fox) and really enjoy it on my RipMo.

 

How did you have Fox tune the shock for your Ripmo?

 

My brother is selling his Ibis Ripmo 40th Anniversary bike. These were only available to their enduro team. Less than 500 miles. It’s a medium. These were not available to the public and I won it from Ibis. It’s literally 1 of 1. There was rumor of a large that was made but I don’t think it made it to the public. XTR build but has AXS on it now. Let me know if you know anyone that may be interested.

 

First ride on the Ripmo with the Bomber Air. Very impressed. Set the shock up as per Ibis recommendations for the AF and I see nothing to change. Loads more pop than the X2. Definitely worth trying

 

Anybody got any build pics of their V2s in Bruce Banner color?

 

Mountain Bike Image Gallery | Mountain Bike Photo Gallery and click on "Ibis". Tons of different builds.

 

I didn't care for the star destroyer gray, and I miss the old tangerine/sky. So I rolled my own with a mishmash of V2S-like graphics, but I kept the metal Ibis logo on the head tube. As noted above, I had to get a cascade link due to self-inflicted wounds.

Now the V2 is finally my favorite. I love these Ripmos!

PXL_20240615_164949607.jpg

• Shartibartfast
• Jul 6, 2024

PXL_20240615_232925035.jpg

• Shartibartfast
• Jul 6, 2024

 

Here's my brand new Bruce Banner Ripmo V2S from @calcoastbicycles with the suspension support from @fluid_focus_llc and @jetbicyclewheels for the custom built @verumvelo wheels. “Bruce Banner” green frame by @ibiscycles w/ @shimanomtb drivetrain. Rear suspension is @ohlinsracingmtb and a @pushindustries enhanced @ridefoxbike fork. Running at 20psi are the @maxxistires Hubs by @dtswiss and solid dropper seat post by @bikeyoke and thumbs switch by @pnwcomponents Headset and bottom bracket for durability are from @chriskingbuzz Matching green stem from @industrynine and grips by @performancebike Most important for comfort and control, a saddle by @sdgcomponents

Weight W/ full water bottle, tools & other in frame sack: 35.5 pounds.

 

What mine ended up looking like...

 

Is anyone running a narrower rim on their V2 Ripmo like the s28 or similar? If so how do you like it compared to the s35?

 

I run i28 rims and for my 2.3-2.4 tires I like it much better than anything over i30mm for my needs of fast trails with lots of undulating climbing, quick turns and no park. I'm 75kg geared up, don't run inserts.

 

I run 30mm wide (i.d.) rims with 2.4-2.5 inch tires. I like those shapes for my riding.