2021 · IbisRipley AF Deore
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components. Compare the full range
| MSRP | $3,199 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7.5 lbs (frame) |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 130mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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View Comparison5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Dec 2022 · Ron Koch
The Ripley AF literally made us want to ride more, and we ended up grabbing it for most of the rides we had planned, no matter the conditions.
Jan 2022 · Logan Watts
Launched last year, the Ibis Ripley AF is a more affordable alloy version of the brand's beloved short-travel carbon 29er, the Ripley. With a few intriguing updates, Virginia built up a frame and has been tearing around Pisgah with it ever since. Find the build and an extensive photo gallery here, alongside a few of her thoughts about it…
Nov 2021 · Alex Evans
Short-travel aluminium bruiser
Immensely fun to ride
Super-supportive suspension
Good value spec
Packs a punch much bigger than the travel figure would suggest
Not a plough bike
Could do with grippier tyres
Jul 2021 · Jeremy Benson
Ibis recently released the more affordable Ripley AF, an aluminum-framed version of their popular short travel trail bike. This 29er has 120mm of rear...
May 2021 · Sarah Moore
The Ripley AF will make a great partner for a rider who wants to cover a lot of ground, possibly while pedaling hard, and have a hoot on the way back down.
Apr 2021 · Nicole Formosa
The Ripley has gotten affordable AF, with the release of the aluminum version of the popular short-travel 29er.
Excellent value
Same suspension and ride characteristics of higher-end models
Good parts package for the money
Heavy
Can be loud
Jan 2021 · Chipps
Chipps brings us his thoughts on this Ibis Ripley MK4, built up with all the fanciest of top end components and dragged through UK mud.
Jan 2021
Lower price, not lower performance.
Smiles for miles
Top-end performance at a reasonable price
Some rattling due to internal rattling
| Frame | Aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Monolith Silver; Pond Scum Green |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Float 34 Performance Series 130mm, 29”, 110x15 Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Performance Series Float DPS with EVOL, 190mm x 45mm S/M: Light Tune, L/XL: Standard Tune Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Threaded BB (73mm BSA) |
| Headset | ZS44 upper / ZS56 lower |
| Stem | Ibis 31.8mm S/M: 40mm, L: 50mm, XL: 60mm S/M frame comes with 40mm, L/XL comes with 50mm length stem. |
| Handlebar | Ibis 780mm Alloy |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado 142 |
| Seatpost | KS Rage-i Dropper S: 125mm, M: 150mm, L/XL: 170mm S frame comes with 125mm, M with 150mm, L/XL 170mm seatpost. Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Lizard Skin Charger |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano Deore M6100 24mm spindle, 30t Alloy Ring S/M: 170mm, L/XL: 175mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 10-51 |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore M6100, 2 Piston Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Ibis S35 Aluminum / 29" / Ibis Hubs |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis DHR2 29" x 2.4" Exo TR (front), Maxxis Dissector 29" x 2.4" Exo TR (rear) |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano SM-RT66, 180mm |