Available in Star Destroyer Grey and Bug Zapper Blue, the new Ripmo V2 has a one degree slacker head angle, improved lower link protection, updated dropper post cable routing, more progressive and coil compatible, and it's a smidge stiffer.
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Ibis Ripmo V2 Thread
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Given the state of the world, the best bike you can buy is the bike you can get your hands on now. But I get it, tough to spend the $$ not knowing if the next model will drop soon.
The V2 was released in Feb 2020, so the model is barely 2 years old. You could delay your decision by a month or two to see if there is an announcement. However, newly released bikes are even harder to get your hands on. We are talking at least 6-7 month wait if you’re lucky. FWIW- there are still owners who ride their V1 even though the V2 has been released awhile, it’s that good a platform. Heck, the V4 Ripley going on 3 years now and people are still ordering them in droves.
Best of luck!
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I genuinely doubt we'll see a new model of the RipMo, other than perhaps a mullet-link version, to stay on trend.... Keep an eye out on the fora, as pristine second hand ones come up regularly.
You could, and should consider a V1 RipMo too, as OP says. I had one and loved it. The only reason I changed to the V2 was to get a more progressive, coil-compatible setup, because the RipMo is my big bike, and the V1 blew through its travel too easily on big hits. Great as a longer-travel trail bike, but no Enduro bike compared to the V2.
The chainstay protection and noise mitigation is pretty weak on this bike. It's not a deal breaker, but there are much better designs out there from other manufacturers. Just add some extra protection on the bottom front of the chainstay if you don't want the carbon to get all scratched up, not a big deal.
VHS Slapper tape works better than any aftermarket stuff I've ever tried yet.
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Looks pretty cool... could you possibly show a pic on the Ripmo? Curious to see what it looks like installed. Also assume you remove the existing/stock chain protection before installing this one?VHS Slapper tape works better than any aftermarket stuff I've ever tried yet.
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It is, it's the Trail version. Not much to say on installation, measure, trim, install, trim some more if needed etc.
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Welcome! And man….Those front steps and slope leading from your front door (assuming that’s your house) looks fun as hell to send on a daily basis. [emoji23]
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If it’s a brand new bike with fox suspension use Ibis settings. If you buy aftermarket fox stuff then use fox settings. It’s not as much about kinematics as it is about the tune on the damper. Ibis is one of the few brands that changes the tune in their stock fox forks as well as rear shock (on the X2), so keep that in mind if it’s a traction tuned fox fork/X2 that came with your new Ripmo.
You can check the tune codes to verify
You can check the tune codes to verify
How do I know if its fox vs ibis tune on the damper(s)? My 4 digit tune id is D66H, not much info from the fox website.....I purchased the V2 thru N+1 bikes online, so I'm not sure if they just sent me similar parts with the Ibis frame or actual "ibis tuned" fox suspension....
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yep, i entered my 4 digit code, not sure where to look to see if its a "fox" fork or "ibis tuned" fox fork... ohh, nevermind, so the "Light Rebound Damping" is the "ibis specific" damping....got it....thanks for your patience/assistance!
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