And no, I never locked it out or even firmed it up.
Sure, the Ripmo is more confident in the chunk and hitting drops, but the Ripley handled every one of them just fine without too much drama. The LS feels snappier than either the V4 or 429 which I'm guessing is due to the shorter wheelbase. This isn't the bike to run 30-percent or more like something with more squish. It's still fun, too. I'm 215 lbs and upgraded to carbon wheels prior to the start of this biking season. Hopefully it will be perfect for Northern Utah trails. Click on my link and it's a better match. The new Ripley is much easier to live with through loose or rough corners. It might have lost some of its playfulness, but the fresh Ripley is much faster on the descents. All of these trails include plenty of climbing, some of it technical, and some technical, bumpy descents. Do you feel like the carbon wheels are worth it? It worked, too; the OG Ripley was fast as hell and more fun than a pedaling-focused trail bike has any right to be. Get the latest mountain bike reviews, news, race results, and much more by signing up for the MTBR Newsletter. What state do you ride in/what trails? But Im not sure how much of that comes down to a new shock vs a 6 year old shock, or if it is CVA vs DW Link. Just a few jumps). That’s because the Ripmo is exactly that. It’s a tough call between the Ripmo and the Ripley. In the Ripley's case, it's 11mm of travel on the Fox shock's stanchion, which equals 25-percent of the stroke.
Three months on and it's clear that while the redesigned bike is still a Ripley at heart, it's also changed quite a lot. I just rode the Orbea Oiz and I’d have to say the Ripley is 90% of the way there on climbing ability. Honestly, I'm not sure what I think about it. What keeps the Ripmo from being an enduro race bike is its geometry — the head tube is 65.9 degrees putting the bike square in the trail bike class.
Anyone Switch from a Ripmo to a Ripley V4? So which one should you choose, Ripmo or Ripley? If you enjoy climbing, you'll enjoy the new Ripley while doing exactly that. Ive read that DW can ride harsh. I ride a 2015 RIP 9 with a fox float with 125mm of travel. I've noticed quicker acceleration and a more responsive ride. The Ripmo comes with 145mm rear travel paired to a 160mm fork, while the Ripley uses 120mm rear travel and a 130mm fork. Or have time on both? Visit the high-res gallery for more images from this review, Final Results: Lousa World Cup DH 2020 - Round 3, Final Results: Lousa DH World Cup 2020 - Round 4, Qualifying Results: Lousa DH World Cup 2020 - Round 3, Dangerholm vs. Kapfinger: The World's Finest DH Bike Challenge - Pinkbike Poll, Qualifying Results: Lousa DH World Cup 2020 - Round 4, This Aluminum Gearbox Hardtail Has No Seat Stays, Pole Bicycles' CEO Resigns, Company Founder Leo Kokkonen to Take Leading Role, Update: Atherton Bikes Seeking Around £600,000 in Crowd Funding Investment. I'm in MN and have a trail build Ripmo. If you want to bolt-on a chain guide, you can do that, too (right). But I am interested in the stiffness and I know the "rotating weight" changes things. Ibis Ripmo V2 Ibis Ripley V4 Pivot Mach 4SL Pivot LES SS A road bike. I ended up going with the Ripley. Came from Ibis' aluminum 938 wheels and upgraded to the S28. Ibis says the new Ripley comes in 0.65lb lighter than its predecessor, making for a 5.6lb frame with a Fox DPS shock. Get yourself a Cane Creek DB IL and plushness you shall have!!
A wider tire will have more rolling resistance due to friction with the trail as well as be heavier which means greater rotational weight. 120-130 mm bikes... Ibis Ripley LS vs Pivot Mach 429 Trail, Ibis Ripley, Niner Jet 9 or Pivot Mach 429 SL. The reach, and wheelbase are within millimeters of each other, the head tube angle is within .6 of a degree and the seat tube angles are identical. I ran the Ripmo with the biggest volume reducer for the Fox DPX2 and didn’t feel any harsh bottom outs, even on some of the bigger trail features. I'm just not that fast or efficient, and at 230 lbs or so, the weight savings aren't as significant as it would be for a 150 pound guy. It might be more forgiving, but it still feels fast AF on any and all climbs. Lines still go inside the frame (right), but now there are internal tubes to make dealing with it easier. It’s plenty plush off the top for smoothing out the trail chatter and very supportive in the mid stroke allowing you to pop off every side feature on the trail. It’s very fast, there’s little to no pedal bob and it’s light enough you don’t feel like you’re dragging unnecessary weight uphill. It’s what makes the Ripmo such a great all purpose bike. If you like loud hubs, you'll love the noise this one makes. mtbr member Reputation: Join Date Apr 2015 Posts 2,167. Honestly, I felt like the plushness was the same as the Ripley suspension going downhill. Short-travel with big tires is a fun combo, and you can squeeze 2.6" rubber (left) into the back of the Ripley. The dual-link system still uses a carbon clevis to drive the Fox shock. If you want to know more about the bike read/watch that one. Im looking at a RAF or V2 Ripmo. I currently ride a Ripley LS V2. Fox Float 34 Factory Series 130mm, 29”, 15QR, Race Face Next R 175 or 170mm, 32t Alloy Ring, Ibis S35 Carbon Rims / 29” / Industry 9 Hydra Hubs. With the recently announced Ibis Ripley 4, we now have another excellent do-it-all trail bike option from the California brand.
It will handle the rocky stuff well enough while really excelling on the climbs and flats.
The Ripley uses aggressive trail bike geometry in a short-travel package, keeping the bike lightweight, very efficient and far more capable than the travel numbers might suggest. There are mountains of positive reviews but after 8 months of comparisons to its competitors, I still believe the Ripley is being sold short. The 120mm-travel Norco Revolver is a more race-focused machine.
Trails like Captain Ahab, The Whole Enchilada and Gooseberry Mesa would be the trails that come to mind when trying to find the perfect trail for the Ripmo. Giant's Trance Advanced 29 has 115mm of travel, 130mm up front, and similar intentions to the Ripley. For riders that like to push the limits and hit bigger features this can be a bit of an issue. If you’re still on the fence, come in and demo both. Didn't notice anything for stiffness. Originally Posted by BmanInTheD. The latest XTR group (right) hasn't been trouble-free, but Industry Nine's Hydra rear hub (right) sure has.
its not an enduro bike, even though the travel numbers might put it in that category. Even a year later, it is still one of the most sought after long travel trail bikes.
It has the travel to get you through some nasty terrain but mellower geometry to make the rest of the trails fun. If you get stoked about rocky descents, drops and the occasional loose moment on the bike, go with the Ripmo. It’s also the best climbing long-travel 29er I’ve ridden to date. Running bigger volume reducers in the shock will provide a more ramp up in the last third of the travel. ... Ibis … Notice how I called it a long travel trail bike? It depends on the tire construction, the rubber compound, and the tread pattern as well, among other things. The Ripley has long put an emphasis on efficiency and sporty feeling suspension but, as with most bikes, it works best when the sag is spot-on the recommended number. It goes about things in a slightly different way. Im curious to your thoughts on CVA vs DW link.
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(Nothing very choppy though, and no drops.
The Ripley 4 is a surprisingly capable bike, especially when compared to the older iterations.
Ripley vs. Ripmo: Honestly, I think the Ripmo just felt sluggish. I currently ride a Ripley LS V2. Grippy rubber, low weight, and a quick bike. Ripmo owners: looking to trade 2019 Ripmo X2 for Ripmo DPX2 or just buy a Ripmo DPX2. The Ripmo may have been the most popular bike of 2018. SLX has a proven track record of excellent performance and includes the Shadow Plus rear derailleur with a … The two bikes are very similar, with only subtle differences between them. It's not quite the oversized toy that it used to be, now evolving into a more capable trail bike that's calmer, easier to ride quickly, and a bike that will appeal to more riders than ever. 05-05-2019 #22. bogeydog. It makes rocks and roots disappear under the bike. It now comes very close to what the Ripmo can do on the descents. I've demo'd both the Ripley V4 and Pivot 429 Trail but not on the same trails. The new 29er from Ibis, the Ripley, Mk4, is a degree slacker, half a pound lighter and a whopping 47mm longer than the previous model.
Thanks for the review. The Ripley's 120mm of travel is still controlled via a dw-link system, but there have been some kinematic changes that add more ramp-up through the stroke. Still curious how Niner CVA feels compared to Ibis DW, both climbing and plushness going down.
They both roll on 29” wheels, take advantage of the DW Link and have Ibis’ signature lively ride. There is still a big gap in pedaling, handling, and feel between my "light" Ripmo and the V4. With swoopy lines and the forward shock mount moved to the downtube, it's no accident that the Ripley resembles its longer-travel bro, the Ripmo. . The views for our trail bike showdown were on point. Selecting a Shimano SLX groupset on the Ibis Ripley v4 offers a good balance of cost and quality. Sounds like that wasnt your experience, It was pretty smooth, but I would be interested to try it on some rougher trails a and see how it feels. The biggest difference is the amount of travel each bike utilizes. Any of the photos of the bike I provided accurate?
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