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Ripley AF Deore
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,499| 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 | Shimano Deore 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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Summary
The Ibis Ripley is a versatile and efficient trail bike praised for its excellent climbing ability and playful yet stable handling. Its DW-Link suspension provides a supportive and responsive ride, making it capable on a variety of terrains. Overall, it offers great value and performance for riders seeking a fun and reliable trail companion.
Excellent climbing efficiency and traction
Supportive and responsive DW-Link suspension
Playful yet stable handling
Good value for the price
Versatile for various trail types
Slightly heavier than carbon counterparts
Limited travel for very rough terrain
Some minor issues like rattling or shifting hesitation
If riding a Ripley AF doesn’t make you hoot and holler and bring the shittiest shit-eating grin to your face, then you have serious issues, my friend.Bicycling
The Ripley AF is a versatile downhill shredder that feels both nimble and planted simultaneously.
Outdoor Gear LabThe Ibis Ripley is a fun-machine!
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineFeedback?
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Nov 2024
The all-new fifth generation Ibis Ripley is longer, lower, and slacker than ever before; so much so that I actually went down one ...
Jan 2024 · Tyler Benedict
Lower prices, new colors, and (finally) a UDH derailleur hanger makes the Ibis Ripmo AF a little more current.
Jan 2024 · Ibis Cycles
Both the Ripmo AF and Ripley AF models now feature SRAM’s Universal Derailleur Hanger.
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 · Travis Engel
More for less
Magical mix of traction and efficiency on the climbs
Supportive, shred-friendly suspension
Capable but moderate geometry.
All that for $3,200? Damn!
Ummm…
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
Jun 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...
Affordable
Versatile
Good build for the price
Lively and playful
DW-Link suspension
Heavier weight
Shorter travel-requires skilled rider in super aggressive terrain
| Frame | Aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Mustard Stain; Protein Shake |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Performance Series, Float 34, 130mm, 44mm offset, 29”, 110x15mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Performance Series Float DPS with EVOL, 190mm x 45mm Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Threaded BB (73mm BSA) |
| Headset | ZS44 upper / ZS56 lower |
| Stem | Ibis 31.8mmS/M: 40mm, L/XL: 50mm |
| Handlebar | Ibis Aluminum, 780mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt, 142mm |
| Seatpost | KS Rage-i DropperS: 125mm, M: 150mm, L/XL: 170mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Lizard Skin Charger |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100, Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano Deore M6120 24mm spindle, 30t Alloy Ring |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51T |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore M6100, 2 Piston, Rear: 160mm post mount / 203mm max rotor Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Blackbird Send Alloy (Send I front, Send II rear) / 29" / Ibis Hubs |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis DHR2 29" x 2.4" Exo TR / Maxxis Dissector 29" x 2.4" Exo TR (rear) |
First added September 28
Last updated January 20
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