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 – Double Parked in New York
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Watch out for ice
    Took the TIME VRS Fluidity on another ride on Paradise, Utah The ride – Paradise, Utah The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
  • Zwift – Watts of the Wild in Watopia
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Group Ride: Stage 4 – Zwift Unlocked – Long on The Greenway in New York
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Loch Loop in Scotland
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Slippery when wet
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Green Canyon, Utah The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Weak day
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Last bits of Fall
    Took the TIME VRS Fluidity on another ride on Paradise, Utah The ride – Paradise, Utah The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
  • Gotta pick up the truck
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Zwift – Group Ride: Stage 3 – Zwift Unlocked – Long on London Calling in London
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Yellow is the new green
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Green Canyon, Utah The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Goopy
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Zwift – Group Ride: Stage 2 – Zwift Unlocked – Long on Watts of the Wild in Watopia
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Tropic Rush in Makuri Islands
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Dressing warm
    Took the Bianchi Cavaria on another ride on Providence, Utah, United States The ride – Providence, Utah, United States The bike – Bianchi Cavaria
  • Rolling in the leafs
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Last bits of Fall
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Last bits of Fall
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Not all the leafs have left
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Green Canyon, Utah The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Time to dress warmer
    Took the TIME VRS Fluidity on another ride on Paradise, Utah The ride – Paradise, Utah The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity

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