Ripley V4S SLX
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$6,399Weight | 5.4 lbs (frame) |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Full, 120 / 130mm |
Fork | Fox Factory Float 34 |
Shock | Fox Float DPS Factory |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Groupset | SLX |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
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5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Jul 2024 · Zach Overholt
The new Ripley is less swoopy, has a hole in the downtube & can run a smaller rear wheel. In other words, it's a completely different bike.
Jul 2024 · Ibis Cycles
Even chainstay length and bottom bracket height are tailored to each frame size..
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
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...
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.
Frame | Carbon Fiber Monocoque BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Tire Clearance: 2.6" Colors: Drywall; Bad Apple |
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Fork | Fox Factory Series, Float 34, 130mm, 44mm offset, 29”, 110x15mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | Fox Float Factory DPS with EVOL, 190x45S/M: Light Tune, L/XL: Standard Tune Travel: 120mm |
Bottom Bracket | Threaded (73mm English threaded) |
Headset | ZS44 upper / ZS56 lower |
Stem | Ibis 31.8mmS–M: 40mm, L–XL: 50mm |
Handlebar | Ibis Aluminum, 780mm |
Saddle | WTB Silverado, 142mm |
Seatpost | Bike Yoke Revive Dropper 31.6mmS: 125mm, M: 160mm, L: 185mm, XL: 213mm. Note there is a 250lb rider weight limit on this post. Type: Dropper |
Grips | Lizard Skin Charger |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX, M7100, Shadow Plus |
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Crank | Shimano SLX, M7120, 24mm spindle |
Shifters | Shimano SLX, M7100 |
Cassette | Shimano SLX, M7100, 10-51T |
Chain | KMC X12 Silver Chain |
Brakes | Shimano SLX M7100 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Blackbird Send Alloy (Send I front, Send II rear) / 29" / Ibis Hubs |
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Tires | Maxxis DHR2 29" x 2.4" Exo TR / Maxxis Dissector 29" x 2.4" Exo TR (rear) |
Last updated July 13