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2026 Ibis

Ripley SL XT

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

$7,999
Weight5.0 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 117 / 130mm
ForkFox
ShockFox Float SL Factory
Wheels29″ Aluminum
DrivetrainElectronic
GroupsetXT Di2
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Ripley SL XT
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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)

26 mph

Ripley SL XT

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'3" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

MD/LG

5'8" – 6'2"

LG

5'10" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

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Price History
Reviews
99 Spokes
Ibis Ripley AF Review | Don’t Judge This Bike by the Spec Sheet

Mar 2026

The second gen Ibis Ripley AF defies the spec sheet! On the surface, it's a short travel, aluminum trail bike with mid-tier ...

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Bikerumor
Ibis Ripley SL First Ride: XC Weight With Trail Bike Capability, Fit, and Features

Mar 2026 · Jeremy Benson

Ibis’ new lightweight Ripley SL bike blurs the lines between cross-country and trail riding in the best way possible.

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Pinkbike
Ripley SL - Race Bred, Trail Fed

Feb 2026 · Ibis Cycles

The extra-medium (size 3) now sits in the middle of our size range, while our size five remains the traditional XL..

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Mountain Bike Action
Ibis Ripley V5 Review: The Best Short-Travel Trail Bike Yet? - Mountain Bike Action Magazine

Dec 2025 · Ron Koch

The Ibis Ripley V5 brings new geometry, STOW frame storage, mixed-wheel compatibility, and refined DW-link suspension to create a lightweight, highly capable trail bike.

Highs
  • Sleek frame design

  • Nimble and compact feel

  • Lightweight

  • Great climbing ability

  • Capable descending

  • Adjustable suspension

  • Durable components

  • Good value

Lows
  • Fork flex noticeable on harsh terrain

  • Bottom out fork on bigger drops

  • Flip chip requires shock removal

  • Light weight causes issues in wind

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon Fiber Monocoque, Made in USA

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Tire Clearance2.4"

ColorsGold Rush; Raw Carbon; Tahoe Blue

Fork

Fox Factory 34SL, Grip SL, 130mm

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Factory Float SL, 210x50mm

Travel117mm

Bottom Bracket

Threaded BB (73mm BSA)

Headset

Cane Creek 50 IS41/IS52

Stem

Blackbird 35 StemS–M: 35mm, XM–XL: 50mm

Handlebar

Blackbird 35 Carbon Riser Bar 800mm

Saddle

WTB Silverado Fusion CrMo 142

Seatpost

BikeYoke Revive 31.6mmS: 125mm, M: 160mm, XM: 185mm, L–XL: 213mm

TypeDropper

Grips

Lizard Skins Strata Single Clamp

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT Di2 SGS

Crank

Shimano XT M8200 30T Alloy RingS–M: 165mm, XM–XL: 170mm

Shifters

Shimano XT Di2 Shift Switch

Cassette

Shimano XT 10-51T

Chain

Shimano XT

Chain Guide

Integrated upper chain guide

Brakes

Shimano XT M8220 4-Piston, 160mm Post mount, 180mm max rotor

TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Ibis 933 Aluminum Rims, Blackbird Hubs

Tires

Front: Continental Magnotal, 29x2.4, Trail Soft, Rear: Continental Dubnital, 29x2.4, Trail Grip

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First added February 28

Last updated June 7