Shredding trails, pulling off, having fun! Ibis has developed its short-travel trail bike Ripley with just 120 millimetres of rear suspension travel and 130 millimetres at the front. The Ripley with the suffix "AF" (Aluminium Frame) promises at least the same riding fun as its carbon brother. For a fraction of the price. The aluminium model with Fox Performance suspension and a mixed NX/GX Eagle drivetrain from Sram costs 3758 euros. The comparable carbon model costs a whopping 1500 euros more.
Lots of fun for little money
This is the motto for the aluminium version of the short-travel trail bike from Santa Cruz. As in all Ibis models, the Ripley AF also features the successful DW-Link rear triangle with plenty of pop. In combination with tyres up to 2.6 inches wide, the 120 millimetres of travel at the rear should feel like more. The geometry of the 29er is balanced and designed for maximum riding fun.
In the USA, the Ripley AF is offered in two equipment variants. Both are equipped with Fox Performance suspension, Ibis wheels and a KS Vario seatpost. The differences lie in the drive components and the brakes. For Germany, you can order via Tri Cycles Currently, only one complete bike model is available, the NGX version for €3758. The frameset of the Ripley AF with Fox Performance shock is also not yet available, but should be available in the summer for 2098 euros. The complete bike can also be upgraded with Ibis carbon wheels (€1000 surcharge) or carbon wheels with Industry Nine hubs (€1500 surcharge).
The facts about the Ibis Ripley AF at a glance:
- Wheels: 29 inch
- Suspension travel: 130 mm / 120 mm
- Tyre width: Up to 2.6 inches
- Frame material: Aluminium
- Frame sizes: S, M, L, XL
- Weight of complete bike: from 13.4 kg (manufacturer's specification)
- Frame weight: 3379 grams incl. shock absorber (manufacturer's specification)
- Prices: 3758 euros (complete bike NGX kit) / 2098 euros (frameset)
Geometry
The geometry of the Ripley AF is identical to the Ripley except for the one degree slacker head angle. The reach of 475 millimetres in frame size L and the 432 millimetres short chainstays promise a balanced level of stability and playfulness. When pedalling, not only does the drive-neutral DW-Link rear triangle help, but also the 76 degrees steep seat angle.
