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 – Makuri 40 in Makuri Islands
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – The Muckle Yin in Scotland
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Tides and Temples in Watopia
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Climb Portal: La Turbie + Col d’Eze at 100% Elevation in Watopia
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Elevation Evaluation in Watopia
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Triple Loops in London
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Neon After Party in Makuri Islands
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Out And Back Again in Watopia
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – The Muckle Yin in Scotland
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Canopies and Coastlines in Watopia
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Back in the saddle
    It’s been two weeks since I wrecked and burned off a whole lot of skin. I’m definitely weaker now. I’m hoping to do a bit of rehab and recovery on the trainer to get ready for Fall mountain biking. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Abrupt end
    Had a lovely ride up until my front tire flatted as I went into a corner just to the north of Paradise. I was moving along at around 20mph. There was a car ahead of me and a car behind me on a 55mph road. I new I could take the corner safely if I didn’t pause. I should have paused. As I leaned into

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  • Hiawatha
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Avery, ID, United States The ride – Avery, ID, United States The bike – Ripmo
  • Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Harrison, ID, United States The ride – Harrison, ID, United States The bike – Ripmo
  • Better than Saturday morning cartoons
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Resting ride face
    Took the TIME VRS Fluidity on another ride on Paradise, Utah The ride – Paradise, Utah The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
  • Back in Prov
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • MTB is still in the shop
    Took the TIME VRS Fluidity on another ride on Nibley, Utah, United States The ride – Nibley, Utah, United States The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
  • It’s so early
    Took the TIME VRS Fluidity on another ride on Paradise, Utah The ride – Paradise, Utah The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
  • Here and there
    Took the TIME VRS Fluidity on another ride on Nibley, Utah, United States The ride – Nibley, Utah, United States The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity

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