I didn't expect this one!

 

Looks like a touch slacker HTA (65.5) than the carbon V4. Great price point on the Deore build at $2999. Looks like they are keeping it simple with only two build levels and no frame only option, which probably makes sense with the state of the industry.

 

I guess we know where the Ripley V5 is going.

 

Everyone seemed to have a hunch this bike would come around. Looks to be a great value for a boutique brand!

 

Everyone seemed to have a hunch this bike would come around. Looks to be a great value for a boutique brand!

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Looks nice, the silver looks darker than the ripmo.. would have loved that on the ripmo

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There will be a frame only option for $1799.

I would have liked to see it spec'd with a DVO suspension like the Ripmo AF.

If I didn’t already have the Ripley carbon, I’d be all over that $3000 Deore build!

Anyone have insight if these are well stocked?

 

Hum wonder what the weight penalty is going to be. a pound?

 

PB says about 1.5 lbs

 

The Ripley AF is $1200 lighter than the carbon model.

 

Well said! (I wish I thought of that for my review.)

 

Looks like they developed some new frame protection (chainstay/downtube/lowerlink protector) that won't be on the first batch due to manufacturer stuff or something... I hope they make these available for Ripmo/Ripley v4's !

 

where do you see this protector?

 

Man I've been waiting around for the carbons to come in stock but I might bite on this if it does actually come out in stock sometime this season.

 

This is huge. Great to see a "real" option available for $3K. Ibis is going to sell a lot of these. Now the question is can they produce them fast enough.

 

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I am suprised how heavy it is at 32.5 pounds (presumably not with pedals). That is what my Turner Burner weighs with pedals, a DVO fork and WTB Vigilante tires. I am guessing the frame and shock in large are closer to 8.5-9 pounds. I am by no means a weight weenie, but that is a lot for a 120mm trail bike. I wonder how much of that is in tires since the new Schwalbe casings are 150-200 grams heavier than the old ones.

 

yeah, it might seem high for 120mm but i believe it will ride pretty light, meaning you will not notice the weight too much while riding. speaking from my experience. i have owned carbon ripley v4 for 2 seasons now and recently got ripmo AF. both xl sizes. i was worried about weight on AF, and surly it tipped my scalaes over 35lbs. its heavy lifting it on the rack but as soon as i start riding it ii does not feel like 35lbs bike. and yes i could shed quite a bit by changing stock schwalbes to something lighter.

 

How is no one discussing this?

I'm curious how the increased frame weight and relaxed head angle will translate into real world handling.

The price point is sure to bring some new blood to the Ibis family.

 

And now I see the other two threads.

 

Such an awesome bike! Looking forward to seeing the builds, we might be waiting a while though but I’m still looking forward to them! Ha ha.

 

The weight does not surprise me at all. Every aluminum frame I have seen on a scale as been 8lbs+. My old Fugutive with an X2 was 9lbs.

Even though its a little heavy its going to be a sweet riding bike and worthy of a few upgrades as parts wearout, etc.

 

I figured this bike was coming and glad they changed some of the things that needed improvement from the Ripmo AF like additional protection. The colors and simple graphics look nice. It doesn't mention foam sleeves on the cables within the frame though. Bummer because it's such an easy thing to add. The weight is interesting. I'd be curious to confirm that the carbon Ripley does indeed only weigh 1.5 lbs more in the same exact build kit. Maybe there's some guys with Ripley Deores that can post their weights. It'll be a popular bike for sure.

 

And I have a carbon on order due to arrive in March (I hope). Guess I'll stick with it even though this could save money.

 

"To help dampen sound and increase frame protection on your Ripley AF, we have developed a swanky downtube, chainstay, and lower link protector. Unfortunately, they've been subject to pandemic related delays. We will make a running change as the parts become available this Spring. We will be offering these parts free of charge to anyone who received their bike without the new protective pieces. Simply register your bike online, send your confirmation to webstore@ibiscycles.com and request your protection."

 

Well called around and looks like only the nxgx build is coming out soon. Deore is delayed for a while because of supply chain issues.

 

Really happy to see this bike, awesome value for the $$. Really sad to see Fox suspension and not the DVO Sapphire and Topaz combo this bike deserves.

As for the 32 pounds of weight, I would think that number could be trimmed pretty easily if the weight bothered you. The Deore groupset is an amazing value for performance but it is pretty heavy stuff.

 

Why people complain about weight on ALu 29' trail bike under 3k? you can always pay premium for carbon XTR and bla bla bla

 

Because it is a birth right to own a 15lbs titanium-carbon-XTR-AXS build for less than a $1000. This bike is rip off!

 

real question is- Did they make the frame more progressive (aka Ripmo AF vs Ripmo v1) ? or is it going to blow through travel similar to the carbon one?

 

Bebikes YouTube review says it's more progressive. They sell ibis and gave it a very good review.

 

I've had a Ripmo AF Deore build on order with a localish Ibis dealer for months now. (It was originally an NX build, that is how long it has been.) What was supposed to be an early November delivery has been pushed multiple times due to parts availability and I'm still likely several weeks out. I'll be making a call today to find out if there might be a chance they can get a Ripley AF sooner, even if it is the NGX build.

The Ripmo AF was always going to be more bike than I needed, but the value was just too good to ignore. And while I don't think the Ripley AF is quite as good of a value as the Ripmo AF, it is probably more suited for the majority of riding that I do. I really wanted to try out the DVO suspension, and would prefer four piston brakes, but I am sure the Fox components and two piston brakes will do just fine.

Also, I don't recall whose video it was (I watched all of them on YouTube last night), but someone mentioned four different build specs being available eventually. I remember one of them talking about DVO builds, as well. It might have been MTB Yum Yum. This actually wouldn't surprise me as Ibis tends to offer more than two build spec options for most of their bikes. It is also interesting that there are no build options on the Ripley AF yet. No suspension, wheel, tire or dropper upgrade options. I'm guessing the more limited options and build specs are likely a function of parts availability.

 

I've had a Ripmo AF Deore build on order with a localish Ibis dealer for months now. (It was originally an NX build, that is how long it has been.) What was supposed to be an early November delivery has been pushed multiple times due to parts availability and I'm still likely several weeks out. I'll be making a call today to find out if there might be a chance they can get a Ripley AF sooner, even if it is the NGX build.

The Ripmo AF was always going to be more bike than I needed, but the value was just too good to ignore. And while I don't think the Ripley AF is quite as good of a value as the Ripmo AF, it is probably more suited for the majority of riding that I do. I really wanted to try out the DVO suspension, and would prefer four piston brakes, but I am sure the Fox components and two piston brakes will do just fine.

Also, I don't recall whose video it was (I watched all of them on YouTube last night), but someone mentioned four different build specs being available eventually. I remember one of them talking about DVO builds, as well. It might have been MTB Yum Yum. This actually wouldn't surprise me as Ibis tends to offer more than two build spec options for most of their bikes. It is also interesting that there are no build options on the Ripley AF yet. No suspension, wheel, tire or dropper upgrade options. I'm guessing the more limited options and build specs are likely a function of parts availability.

Deore is expected to come out in summer from what my dealer told me due to supply chain issues with Shimano. I'm tempted to just bite the bullet and go SRAM too.

 

Jenson says Feb/March for next batch of SRAM build and July for Deore (size large, any color). All estimates of course