Ibis has released a revamped version of its long-standing Ripley trail bike.The latest Ripley keeps the same 120mm 29er format its owners know and love but adds a long/slack geometry option for those who want a bike that’s further optimised for descending.
The optional longer and slacker frames are available in medium, large and extra-large sizes, and see 15mm added to each top tube length while the fork gets pushed out a further 1.7 degrees from the 69 degrees of the regular Ripley frame. Should you not want to tick the long and slack box then geometry very similar to that of the tried and tested current generation Ripley remains.
The Ripley also holds onto its proven DW-Link suspension while updates to its eccentric linkage system have resulted in increased torsional stiffness at the frames bottom bracket - that’s despite larger cutouts at the chainstay area to make way for bigger tyres, too. Ibis says that it’ll now accept most 2.35in rubber when mounted to its wideboy 941 rims.
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Sticking with the bouncy stuff, Ibis has worked with Fox to develop a tune for the latest generation Float DPS shock, complete with its EVOL air sleeve. Ibis say this setup allows for a plush ride that doesn't wallow and pops off of jumps in a very controlled way.
The seat mast of the latest Ripley has been lowered by 0.5in to accommodate longer dropper posts
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