My first twenty-niner and the bike that made 29″ wheels the only size I would ever ride again. This is a V1 and as of 2021 is 6 years old. I’ve replaced the XTR drivetrain twice and this bike just keeps going. It’s truly a classic.
I wish the fork on the Ripley V1 was raked out a little bit more. On steep climbs I frequently lift the front end off the ground. The LS version of the Ripley influenced all subsequent models and now the Ripley geometry is pretty spot on.
Now the quirks. The seat collar is 1 cm too tall for my frame. Ibis fixed that in the V2 and so with newer models you can run a tall dropper post and still get the height adjustment right. I’ve learned to live with the extra height and I manage to stop the seat right before it hits its peak.
My other original complaint was the color. I didn’t like the neon green on black. I’ve 100% reversed my thinking and now I really like the color combination. It’s a beautiful bike.
Latest Ripley posts
- There’s a fungus among usTook the Bianchi Cavaria on another ride on Providence, Utah, United States The ride – Providence, Utah, United States The bike – Bianchi Cavaria
- Perfect summer morningTook the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
- Yield to the localsTook the Ripmo on another ride on Green Canyon, Utah The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
- Are cool summer mornings back?Took the TIME VRS Fluidity on another ride on Paradise, Utah The ride – Paradise, Utah The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
- Snow White experienceTook the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
- No escaping the heatTook the TIME VRS Fluidity on another ride on Paradise, Utah The ride – Paradise, Utah The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
- I need better gloves for weed whackingTook the Ripmo on another ride on Green Canyon, Utah The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
- Breathe deep the sage brushTook the Bianchi Cavaria on another ride on Providence, Utah, United States The ride – Providence, Utah, United States The bike – Bianchi Cavaria
- All the cool people are in ProvTook the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
- Good morning mountainsTook the TIME VRS Fluidity on another ride on Paradise, Utah The ride – Paradise, Utah The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
- I love the smell of the forest after rainTook the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
- Just barely awakeTook the TIME VRS Fluidity on another ride on Paradise, Utah The ride – Paradise, Utah The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
- Big thanks to the high school MTB mowing team!Took the Ripmo on another ride on Green Canyon, Utah The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
- Where did that contact go?Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
- Is it getting hotter out here?Took the TIME VRS Fluidity on another ride on Paradise, Utah The ride – Paradise, Utah The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
- Even the mornings are hotTook the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
- Against the windTook the TIME VRS Fluidity on another ride on Paradise, Utah The ride – Paradise, Utah The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
- Powered by chocolateTook the TIME VRS Fluidity on another ride on Paradise, Utah The ride – Paradise, Utah The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
- For goodness snakesTook the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
- Fighting grassTook the Ripmo on another ride on Green Canyon, Utah The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
I’ve logged a lot of miles on this bike.
