New Ripley LS MTB Bike from Ibis Cycles

By Ibis Cycles
Posted on Jul 28, 2017

Ibis Cycles (USA) – 3rd Generation Ripley.

"The talented Mr. Ripley, our first 29er trail bike, has been in production for 4 years. During that time it's grown a little burlier, a little longer, and become slacker. With the Generation 3 release, we've added clearance for the new generation of not quite plus sized, wide rim specific tires. It will come stock with pretty much perfect-for-a-29er Schwalbe 2.6" rubber. If you're an enduro bro, and like to point it downhill through rock gardens without using your brakes very much, this new Ripley also has clearance for burly Maxxis 2.5 WT tires. Both the Schwalbe 2.6 and the Maxxis WT are designed specifically for the wider rims that we've been producing for the last few years. And just like that, the Ripley became even more versatile", stated Ibis Cycles.

The 3rd Generation Ripley has an all new swingarm and clevis, a wider upper eccentric, new paint and graphics. The swingarm will accommodate 29" tires like the Schwalbe 2.6" Nobby Nic.

Even with the new wider eccentrics, the new swingarm accommodates the 2X Shimano side swing front derailleurs including Di2. The front derailleur mount also makes a upper chain guide mount.

What's new in the 3rd generation Ripley:

Increased the tire clearance to accept up to 29 x 2.6" Schwalbe or Maxxis 2.5 WT tires
The upper eccentric is wider, resulting in a stiffer swingarm connection
Two new colors ("Vitamin P" and "Ti-Ho Silver")

Features:

120mm rear wheel dw-link travel
Carbon fiber monocoque frame and swingarm
5.9 Pound frame* with Fox FLOAT DPS EVOL
Approved for 130-140mm forks
Tapered head tube (suitable for various Cane Creeks & Chris King InSet 3)
Shock Specs - Fox Factory FLOAT DPS 3pos w/Adj and EVOL Sleeve with Kashima Coat
Provision for internal cable-actuated or hydraulic adjustable seat posts
Post mount rear brake mounts
Shimano 2X side swing or 2x Di2 front derailleur compatible and of course, 1X
*Frame weight is for a medium frame with shock and without seat collar, rear axle, rock guard, or water bottle bolts