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#81 ·
sfr4dr said:
We'll this is the Ibis forum so of course most here will tell you Ibis. I'm no fan boy though and actually had a HT2 on order and have done a long demo on both the HT2 CC XO1, V1 Ripmo GX and Ripmo AF GX, which I own. I'd watch mtbyumyum's reviews on these as I agree with him 100%. I have reviews on this forum somewhere. I haven't ridden the V2 but it should ride the same as my AF except for the dvo vs fox and the 1.5-2 lbs difference (weight of a full large water bottle). The HT2 and AF aren't that much different in climbing and decending ability. Places where the HT2 is better; lyrik is butter smooth, extremely silent and solid feeling, lifetime warranty, better bottle placement, shuttle pad, maybe a tad more supple and looks cooler. That's about it. The AF with Topaz is just as supple plus you have the coil option, which I bet would beat out the HT2 then. Things the AF is better at; tad more stable at speed likely due to more travel and Assegais, more tire clearance, pedals amazing through obstacles, a bit more travel, can run a coil or x2, better oe parts (no reverb or clunky DT 370 rear hub on the SC lower builds) and ability to select shimano or sram and upgrade certain parts. I think the HT2 I demo'd was near the peak of its capability with the Lyrik and Super D but the Ripmo has higher limits, especially with a Few changes with no drawback climbing. Both amazing bikes though.
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So you're saying an Aluminum Ripmo is on par with HTv2?

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#82 ·
I honestly can’t believe that anyone thinks the HT2 looks better than the Ripmo. Those new SC bikes with the lower shock mount look hideous. Just me I guess?
 
#84 ·
TheNatureBoy said:
So you're saying an Aluminum Ripmo is on par with HTv2?

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Yes, they are pretty close in performance given you have a comparable build. You obviously can't compare an AF NX to an HT2 CC XO1 Reserve. Check out yumyum's review comparing the Offering, HT2 and V1 Ripmo then imagine you add a tad more downhill prowess to the V1 with the AF or V2 and there you go. These bikes are all very close though so it's kind of personal preference of the subtle differences at that point. Also worth noting that the AF frame is only 0.85 lbs heavier than a carbon C HT2, which is pretty impressive.
 
#85 ·
BmanInTheD said:
I honestly can't believe that anyone thinks the HT2 looks better than the Ripmo. Those new SC bikes with the lower shock mount look hideous. Just me I guess?
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Personally I think the Ibis bikes are pretty fugly. The droopy top tube looks like a Giant Trance? Didn't stop me from buying one though! They ride awesome and for me, performance trumps appearance.
 
#86 ·
slsl123 said:
Personally I think the Ibis bikes are pretty fugly. The droopy top tube looks like a Giant Trance[emoji107] Didn't stop me from buying one though! They ride awesome and for me, performance trumps appearance.
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Agree completely. I held my nose when I bought my Ripmo in April of 2018.

It's easily the best bike I've ever owned.

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#87 ·
slsl123 said:
Personally I think the Ibis bikes are pretty fugly. The droopy top tube looks like a Giant Trance? Didn't stop me from buying one though! They ride awesome and for me, performance trumps appearance.
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Haha, to each their own! I think the link hanging off the top tube down to the acute-angle rear triangle on the new SC bikes is WAY worse than a sloping TT. They probably ride great, though! The only bike I've owned that become too ugly for me to ride was my early Pivot Mach 4 Carbon. That was FUGLY!
 
#88 ·
has anyone gotten their V2 yet? I assume us regular folks all have to wait a few months. I ordered mine on release day and my shop is saying the date is May 15th.
 
#90 ·
Annadel Adam said:
has anyone gotten their V2 yet? I assume us regular folks all have to wait a few months. I ordered mine on release day and my shop is saying the date is May 15th.
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Welp that saves me a trip down to the peddler. [emoji17]

If full builds are into May at least, that means frame only is probably August or September. I may end up on a HT2 or a sb130.
 
#92 ·
Jukas said:
Welp that saves me a trip down to the peddler. [emoji17]

If full builds are into May at least, that means frame only is probably August or September. I may end up on a HT2 or a sb130.
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my local shop has 2 star destroyer grey frames in and apparently it's sister shop has 2 blue frames in (which i haven't seen in person)

the grey looks bad ass in person!
 
#99 ·
gimmer said:
That is my bike. First ride tomorrow!
BikeCo was awesome. They have more photos on their website and instagram.
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Is that an AXS drivetrain with shimano cranks? Can you give us a spec list of the build?

I talked to BikeCo.. sadly missed their first allocation of frames, but they're fairly confident that Ibis will hit their mid july target.
 
#100 ·
I had been running the Fox 36 for the last couple of years so felt it was time for something different. It was really buttery in the parking lot.
29.78 pounds with pedals.
 
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