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2018 Ibis

Ripley LS X01 Eagle

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$6,999
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 120 / 130mm
ForkFox Factory Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Factory
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetX01, X01 Eagle
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Ripley LS X01 Eagle
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

Ripley LS X01 Eagle

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
MD

5'4" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'6"

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Reviews

Summary

The Ibis Ripley is a lightweight, playful trail bike that excels on climbs and offers impressive stability and confidence on descents. Its DW-Link suspension provides efficient pedaling and capable handling across diverse terrain, though some riders note it can be overwhelmed in aggressive conditions. Overall, it's praised for its modern geometry, versatility, and fun ride quality.

Pros
  • Lightweight and efficient pedaling

  • Playful and versatile handling

  • Modern geometry for stability and confidence

  • Excellent climbing performance

  • Capable suspension with good mid-stroke support

Cons
  • Limited by 120mm travel in aggressive terrain

  • Front end can feel floppy on slow climbs

  • Suspension tune may require adjustments for some riders

  • Occasional pedal strikes due to low bottom bracket

Key Quotes
It might just be the best full-suspension trail bike I’d yet ridden.
BIKEPACKING.com
The new Ripley exceeded our expectations in virtually every way.
Outdoor Gear Lab logoOutdoor Gear Lab
this bike is the best technical climbing bike that I have ever ridden.
NSMB logoNSMB
The Ripley v4 may be the perfect mix of short travel fun.
Bikerumor logoBikerumor
Totally ruthless under power, the Ripley LS is one of the best-climbing full-suspension rigs out there
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar

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Bikerumor
Review: XTR equipped Ibis Ripley v4 may be the perfect mix of short travel & fun

Dec 2019 · Zach Overholt

One of the year's best new mountain bikes, the Ibis Ripley is a verified fun machine. Check out our full review with the new XTR group inside.

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Loam Wolf
Review: Ibis Ripley V4

Oct 2019 · Nic Hall

If you are looking for a mountain bike with capable geometry and on-board feel consider the Ibis Ripley V4. Read our review and see what we like and what we would change!

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NSMB
Ibis Ripley - Long Term Review

Oct 2019

"I generally found myself walking away due to my mental capabilities vs. anything related to the bike..."

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BIKEPACKING.com
Ibis Ripley Review, v4 with 29 x 2.6" tires

Oct 2019 · Logan Watts

We put over 800 miles on the 4th-generation Ibis Ripley for this full review, plus see what all fits in a custom split-triangle frame bag…

Highs
  • The new DW Link suspension design is quite good at playing on rowdy downhills yet still seems efficient when pedaling and climbing.

  • Extremely lightweight and quiet frame design, partially attributed to the in-frame cable tunnels

  • Fits 29 x 2.6” tires.

  • Lesser build kits aren’t too overpriced considering Ibis’ size and status as relatively boutique brand.

  • Very sharp looking bike with more frame triangle space than you might assume.

Lows
  • No bosses under the downtube. It would have been a bonus if they kept them.

  • XTR build, as tested, is a well out of my price range.

  • Maybe not XC/efficient enough for some people, compared to v3

  • In a perfect build, I’d prefer a Rockshox Pike fork

  • I had to send it back

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Pinkbike
Review: Ibis' 4th-Generation Ripley Is More Capable, But Still Very Much A Ripley

Jul 2019 · Mike Levy

Slacker, longer, and with revised suspension kinematics... But is it still a Ripley? Levy finds out how Ibis' trail bike has evolved.

Highs
  • Modern sizing and angles make for the most capable Ripley ever

  • Slightly more forgiving suspension

  • Keeps its fun, playful attitude

Lows
  • Loses a smidge of that high-strung efficiency

  • XTR (and Race Face's BB) hasn't met expectations

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Outdoor Gear Lab
Ibis Ripley GX Eagle

Jun 2019 · Jeremy Benson

Ibis recently released the 4th iteration of their popular Ripley trail bike with many notable changes from the previous version. They took some cues from...

Highs
  • Lightweight

  • Playful

  • Well-rounded

  • Modern geometry

  • Solid component specification

Lows
  • Not a brawler

  • Fox 34 fork can be overwhelmed

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Mountain Flyer
First Impressions: The All New Ibis Cycles Ripley

May 2019

New Ripley gets longer, slacker, steeper, lighter, stiffer and more progressive, As a 120 mm travel 29er trail bike paired with a 130 mm fork, the Ibis Cycles’ Ripley first made waves in 2011. When introduced, the bike was an immediate leader in a new wave of super-all-around trail bikes that, depending on tire choice and cockpit setup, were capable of a variety of uses.

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BikeRadar
Ibis Ripley LS XT review

Feb 2019 · Mick Kirkman

The tight and precise Ibis rewards high-mileage riders with accuracy and efficiency

Highs
  • Pedal power equals immediate forward motion with this ultra- efficient design

Lows
  • Old-school geometry means the rider feels cramped and weight gets pitched forwards too easily when descending

  • Lacks stability, cushioning and composure at speed

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon Fiber

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

FOX Factory 34 Float

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX Factory Float DPS EVOL, 7.25" x 1.75"

Travel120mm

Bottom Bracket

73mm (BSA) english thread

Headset

Cane Creek 40 ZS44/EC49

Stem

Thomson Elite X4, 40mm - 110mm length options

Handlebar

Ibis Carbon, 800mm width Hi-Fi (riser) or 760mm Lo-Fi (flat)

Saddle

Ibis custom saddle, chromoly rails

Seatpost

FOX Transfer Dropper

TypeDropper

Pedals

None included

Grips

Lizard Skins Logo

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Eagle X01, 12-speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM X01 Eagle, carbon, 175mm length with 170mm option

Shifters

SRAM Eagle X01, trigger, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM XG 1295 Eagle, 10 x 50 tooth, 12-speed

Chain

SRAM X01 Eagle, PowerLock

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

Shimano Deore XT BL/BR-M8000 with 180mm front/160mm rear rotors

TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore XT BL/BR-M8000

Wheels
Rims

Ibis 938 Very Wide Aluminum Asymmetric Wheelset, 34mm inner width

Spokes

Pillar DB 14/15

Front Hub

Ibis, Boost

Rear Hub

Ibis, Boost

Tires

Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.6”

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