Ibis Ripley

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.

The Ibis Ripley in its element

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

  • Zwift – Radio Rendezvous in Watopia
    Climbing day. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Triple Twist in Watopia
    Just a ride. On the trainer. Inside. Again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Loopin Lava in Watopia
    Short ride. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Jungle Circuit in Watopia
    Another tick mark on the Zwift rides. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Tempus Fugit in Watopia
    Temus what? Riding inside makes me feel that way too. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Group Ride Short Stage 4 Tour of Watopia Ride on Going Coastal in Watopia
    It’s easier to go faster with others. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Group Ride Standard Stage 4 Tour of Watopia Ride on Mayan 8 in Watopia
    Burning up my legs chasing those who never seem to burn out. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Going Coastal in Watopia
    Another amazing ride on the virtual coast. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Eastern Eight in Watopia
    Longer but flat ride. I figure as long as I’m riding Zwift I’ll keep knocking off rides in The Tour of Watopia The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Climb Portal Old Willunga Hill at 100% Elevation in Watopia
    Rode around the volcano and then up the Old Hill. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Itza Party in Watopia
    It’s a questionable party. Seems like a party would be more fun. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Serpentine 8 in Watopia
    No actual serpents were sighted. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Road to Sky in Watopia
    On days when you want to feel pain Road to Sky will punish you. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Mountain Route in Watopia
    33 degrees outside today. I wimped out and spend more time in the Tour of Watopia. The ride – The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Figure 8 in Watopia
    Another amazing ride. The ride – The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift
    Just when you thought it was safe to ride inside I successfully added injury to insult of having to ride inside. I stood up to grind and catch a group. My left pedal failed, my foot came out and I ended up with a lovely gash up my left shin. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Bring on the yellow
    The red colors have subsided but Autumn in Logan Canyon isn’t over yet. The hills are glowing yellow. The snow is coming. It will make for a spectacular contrast. The ride – Logan River Trail The bike – Bianchi Cavaria
  • It’s getting brisk
    Not as cold but still cold. I was hesitant to wear cold weather gear worrying that it would it be hot. I did not regret the extra gear. Winter is coming. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Oh deer it’s cold
    First ride that I resorted to full on cold weather gear. Still froze my fingers and toes. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • The perfect Fall day
    There aren’t many days with perfect weather, great trail conditions and beautiful surroundings. Today was as good as it gets. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo

I’ve logged a lot of miles on this bike.