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

  • Morning in Logan Canyon
    Summer is here and the days are hot which means my rides have moved into the early morning. The first light of day is the best time to ride. The sun lights the flowers and the mountains just right and it feels like heaven. The ride – Logan Canyon River Trail The bike – Bianchi Cavaria
  • Way down we go
    It’s funny how photos never capture elevation changes. That is a ten foot drop into a ravine that is part of the upper loop in Providence. It’s fun. This morning I managed 59:30 from my house to the very top of the trail just below the old quarry. It nearly killed me. My legs complained on every subsequent loop. I wouldn’t trade it. Nothing beats

    Continue readingWay down we go

  • Some days you don’t want to stop
    I’m headed to a conference for the rest of the week so I didn’t feel the need to cut the ride short. Not often, but often enough your heart and legs feel like they could run forever. I could have just kept going and wished I had the time to do so. The ride – Porcupine Dam, Utah The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
  • Family ride
    Saturday ride with the wife and kids. The ride – Logan, UT, United States The bike – Ripmo
  • It’s been a really long time
    I bought my first mountain bike (as an adult) back in 2008. It was a Santa Cruz Blur XC. This loop was my first ride. The trail is way more rutted and chunky now. My perspective on what makes a good trail has changed and this was not my favorite but for the sake of nostalgia it was totally worth the time. The ride –

    Continue readingIt’s been a really long time

  • Getting my butt kicked by Jake
    Ran into Jake. He used to live in my neighborhood. I remember him as a young kid but that memory is wrong. He is a kick your butt rider that climbs like a mountain goat. Always fun to see cool people on the trail! The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Wildflowers
    The hills are filled with wildflowers right now. I love the tiny bits of color that dot the mountains this time of year. The ride – Providence, Utah, United States The bike – Bianchi Cavaria
  • Morning in Paradise
    Another ride where I told myself I’d go to Paradise but then the zen of the hum of the tires against the asphalt calm my soul and I keep going and end up at Porcupine. The ride – Paradise, Utah. The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
  • Green with Bren
    Bren was up for a ride today so we ventured up Green Canyon together. He made it all the way to the top with a pretty reasonable pace. The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Jardine with Dev
    Pushed Devin to the top of Jardine. The views are worth every moment of pain. The ride – Jardine Juniper Trail The bike – Ripmo
  • Oh Heavenly Day
    Heaven is the moments we spend on mountain bikes. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Easy Rider
    Took it easy today. Legs are pretty burned up. The ride – Providence, Utah, United States The bike – Bianchi Cavaria
  • It hurts to get this high
    I knew I wanted to ride Millville canyon this morning. It’s the most brutal of all the local trails in terms of elevation gain. I made it. I found snow. It’s up there. The ride – Millville Canyon, UT The bike – Ripmo
  • Hot and cold
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Zwift – Coastal Crown Loop in Watopia
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Saturday with the boys
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Green Canyon, Utah The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Chillin’
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Zwift – Outer Scotland in Scotland
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Deca Dash in Watopia
    It was raining and I’ve really become a fair weather cyclist. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Chocolate River
    It was a brisk morning in Cache Valley. The wild flowers have started to bloom and the river is running fast and muddy. The ride – Providence, Utah, United States The bike – Bianchi Cavaria

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