[JayJay91]

You could probably do with the next size up but I think you could make that bike fit reasonably with the correct bars and seat post.

Thank you, I've a big opportunity to trade my occam with this awful bike

 

[JayJay91]

You could probably do with the next size up but I think you could make that bike fit reasonably with the correct bars and seat post.

Seat post is right, need to investigate on the bar
Thanks a lot !

 

[TanMan]

Seat post is right, need to investigate on the bar
Thanks a lot !

What size is that Ripmo V1 in the pic? I'm 5'10 and inseam is 32" and I ride a Large. From the pic it does look like the bike is too small for you. The seatpost has a lot of exposure and though it's hard to tell because your legs are not at the 6 o'clock position, I venture to guess even if it were, your legs are not properly extended. Do the heel test as Ozibis pointed out and take note of the minimal insertion height marker on the dropper post. If your collar goes below that, you'll need a longer seat post.

Next, have someone hold the handlebars at the front while you do a half standing position with pedals parallel to the ground. How do you feel? If your shoulders feel hunched over and you cannot maintain a straight back, this is also indication of a wrong sized frame. You can certainly augment the comfort with a longer stem and higher sweeping bars but those only go so far and I feel frame size is important to get right first.

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[JayJay91]

What size is that Ripmo V1 in the pic? I'm 5'10 and inseam is 32" and I ride a Large. From the pic it does look like the bike is too small for you. The seatpost has a lot of exposure and though it's hard to tell because your legs are not at the 6 o'clock position, I venture to guess even if it were, your legs are not properly extended. Do the heel test as Ozibis pointed out and take note of the minimal insertion height marker on the dropper post. If your collar goes below that, you'll need a longer seat post.

Next, have someone hold the handlebars at the front while you do a half standing position with pedals parallel to the ground. How do you feel? If your shoulders feel hunched over and you cannot maintain a straight back, this is also indication of a wrong sized frame. You can certainly augment the comfort with a longer stem and higher sweeping bars but those only go so far and I feel frame size is important to get right first.

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Here is the photo :

 

[humdinger]

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

 

[Stumpy_Steve]

Here is the photo :

The bike looks a bit small and you look a bit cramped. I am 6'1" and 33 inch inseam and I ride an XL.

Have you considered getting fit? After moving my saddle back, seatpost up, and stem a couple spacers lower, I fit "in the bike" much more whereas before I was "on top of the bike." I'd def recommend it for you!

 

[yagr68]

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.

 

[TanMan]

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.

I'm headed in the opposite direction. Dusted off the Jade X which was shelved for 6 months from my previous bike, the AF. Now experimenting with the DVO Prorate spring and loving it. Yea it's 0.8 lb heavier but the plush and plowability is really awesome. At 32.4lbs for a full squish 29er with coil, I can live with that. The Topaz is now in storage, and I can't decide yet if I'll keep it.

The X2 is a good shock with much better tunability than the Topaz. It's not exactly heavy either. Only drawback is come service time, you have to send it out to a Fox or trusted suspension repair shops with the necessary equipment-just got mine back in fact which went on my HD3 just before a trip. What a hassle. I'll say, give the X2 a chance before hunting down a Topaz. You won't be disappointed.

 

[sfr4dr]

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

Another thing worth checking is that some fork brands are longer than others, axle to crown. There might be a light 34mm or 35mm fork that is actually close to the same length at 150 as a Fox 36 at 160. You'd have to look around at some measurements. The idea does have some merit. It'd be awesome if one of the really stout 38mm forks could be ran as a coil 160mm but not sure if they go down to 160.

 

[sfr4dr]

I'm headed in the opposite direction. Dusted off the Jade X which was shelved for 6 months from my previous bike, the AF. Now experimenting with the DVO Prorate spring and loving it. Yea it's 0.8 lb heavier but the plush and plowability is really awesome. At 32.4lbs for a full squish 29er with coil, I can live with that. The Topaz is now in storage, and I can't decide yet if I'll keep it.

The X2 is a good shock with much better tunability than the Topaz. It's not exactly heavy either. Only drawback is come service time, you have to send it out to a Fox or trusted suspension repair shops with the necessary equipment-just got mine back in fact which went on my HD3 just before a trip. What a hassle. I'll say, give the X2 a chance before hunting down a Topaz. You won't be disappointed.

Isn't the X2 about 1/2 lb heavier than the Topaz? If that's the case, personally I'd sell the X2 and go coil for another 0.3 lbs. Why not go all the way at that point?!

 

[TanMan]

Isn't the X2 about 1/2 lb heavier than the Topaz? If that's the case, personally I'd sell the X2 and go coil for another 0.3 lbs. Why not go all the way at that point?!

It's hard to say for certain but I think 1/2 lb difference between the two seems excessive. A quick search on Google says it's closer to 1/4 pound difference but then the weights posted are from Topaz and X2 with different strokes and size.

I know we are splitting differences here but best way to find out. Anyone with a 210 x55 Fox X2 willing to share weight? The Topaz with all its stock bushings comes in at 415grams.

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[sfr4dr]

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.

 

[OzIbis]

It's hard to say for certain but I think 1/2 lb difference between the two seems excessive. A quick search on Google says it's closer to 1/4 pound difference but then the weights posted are from Topaz and X2 with different strokes and size.

I know we are splitting differences here but best way to find out. Anyone with a 210 x55 Fox X2 willing to share weight? The Topaz with all its stock bushings comes in at 415grams.

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I'll weight my 2021 X2 vs my Ext when I get a chance. My scales at home aren't super accurate though. I might have to buy some digital ones before I post the result. Going by the hand scale the X2 is quite a bit heavier than the Topaz and not a lot lighter than the Ext.

 

[OzIbis]

I'll weight my 2021 X2 vs my Ext when I get a chance. My scales at home aren't super accurate though. I might have to buy some digital ones before I post the result. Going by the hand scale the X2 is quite a bit heavier than the Topaz and not a lot lighter than the Ext.

Here are the shock weights. Looks like my hand scale is pretty bloody accurate. Both shocks had the mounting hardware installed when I weighed them

 

[TanMan]

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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[sfr4dr]

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.

 

[OzIbis]

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.

If you buy an EXT you get 2 coils with it. It is a premium priced shock but worth every cent. I agree there's not much point going for an air shock when it's the weight of an X2 when you can have a coil for bugger all weight penalty. That's once you work out what spring rates etc you need to achieve the sag you want. That's where an air shock has an advantage. You can try different set ups and sag settings without possibly having to buy springs. I can't speak for any other coils but once the EXT is set up it's more than worth the price and set up time.

 

[TazMini]

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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[kamper11]

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!!

 

[OzIbis]

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.