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

  • Cool runnings
    Took the Salsa Beargrease on another ride on Providence, Utah, United States The ride – Providence, Utah, United States The bike – Salsa Beargrease
  • Snow for lunch
    Took the Salsa Beargrease on another ride on Providence, Utah, United States The ride – Providence, Utah, United States The bike – Salsa Beargrease
  • Another day in paradise
    Took the undefined on another ride on Logan, UT, United States The ride – Logan, UT, United States The bike – undefined
  • The Misses is back on the slopes!
    Took the undefined on another ride on Logan, UT, United States The ride – Logan, UT, United States The bike – undefined
  • Frosty
    Took the Salsa Beargrease on another ride on Providence, Utah, United States The ride – Providence, Utah, United States The bike – Salsa Beargrease
  • Perfect and then not perfect
    Took the Salsa Beargrease on another ride on Smithfield, Utah, United States The ride – Smithfield, Utah, United States The bike – Salsa Beargrease
  • In the dark of the night
    Took the Salsa Beargrease on another ride on Providence, Utah, United States The ride – Providence, Utah, United States The bike – Salsa Beargrease
  • Providence is perfect again
    Took the Salsa Beargrease on another ride on Providence, Utah, United States The ride – Providence, Utah, United States The bike – Salsa Beargrease
  • If you go high enough there is still snow
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Logan, Utah, United States The ride – Logan, Utah, United States The bike – Ripmo
  • Is it April?
    Day two on Providence. Remembering my sore butt experience from yesterday I avoided the lower portion of the trails. With temps approaching the 50s in the valley the lower part of the road was a river of icy mud all the way up to the second parking lot where the snow was still hanging on providing a nice base upon which to ascend. The upper

    Continue readingIs it April?

  • And then I was on my butt
    First day of the year. The Beargrease has been itching to get out so we tried out the trail and immediately my butt was introduced to the large patch of ice dominating the entrance. I used some colorful metaphors to describe the scene – me lying under the bike on the ice and considering giving up. However, putting on all this gear to go ride

    Continue readingAnd then I was on my butt

  • Artistry in ice
    Today was absolutely perfect. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • There’s something there that wasn’t there before
    There’s a bit of new trail at the very top that will likely only exist during the winter. I love new trail. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Above the rim shake
    Green canyon started a bit slushy, then it was really perfect, then it was truly terrible. The top of the trail was post-holed. Riding it was like getting punched in the gut over and over so I bailed. The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Ice road trucking
    Providence canyon was pretty perfect today. With everything perfectly packed I made it to the waterfall again and had a great descent. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • New snow
    New snow means better traction and re-breaking trail. Glad for some white, fluffy stuff. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Slick rocks
    Slip sliding on the ice and rocks today. We need new snow. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Ice ice baby
    Everything is icy these days. The ride – Providence Canyon The bike – Salsa Beargrease
  • Single speed, pay to play day
    The Forrest Service now requires money to play in Green Canyon despite volunteers doing all the work. I forgot my battery so today was a single speed day. Luckily I left it in a low gear. The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Spin Cycle
    Trying out the lights on a night ride up Providence Canyon. Short, dark days leave little choice. The ride – Providence Canyon The bike – Salsa Beargrease

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