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.
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 – Petite Douleur in FranceI found a short ride that I ended up looping 3 times to get in some miles. I’m not laying down very much power, but I have to save the quads for the ski hill. I’m sure my wimpy efforts will come back to bite me once mountain bike season hits. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Snowman in WatopiaI think I missed the snowman. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Group Ride: Stage 3 | The Zwift Big Spin 2025 on Douce France in FranceThe group rides encourage me to push a little harder. I should do more of these. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Classique in LondonJust getting in a ride England between trips to the ski resort. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Danger Noodle in WatopiaNot fast. Another Zwift ride. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Tair Dringfa Fechan in WatopiaJust checking off routes. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Race: Stage 3 | Zwift Games | Downtown Eruption | Range 1 (C) on Downtown Eruption in WatopiaAnother day another race. I can’t keep up with the leaders but I moved up 100 places so that’s a thing. I did burn up my legs (again). We’ll see how I feel tomorrow. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Group Ride: Stage 2 | The Zwift Big Spin 2025 on Jurassic Coast in WatopiaI get sucked into this group race/ride things and I love it. My legs not so much. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Race: Stage 1 | Zwift Games | Makuri Madness | Range 2 (D) on Makuri Madness in Makuri IslandsA race, but not a race for me. Trying to keep enough power in the legs for skiing later on. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Downtown Eruption in WatopiaJust griding gears in hopes I don’t get fat. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Race: Stage 1 | Zwift Games | Makuri Madness | Range 1 (C) on Makuri Madness in Makuri IslandsTrying to race when the legs are drained is an unsuccessful yet fun en devour. Maybe next time will be more impressive. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Valley to Mountaintop in Makuri IslandsBurned up legs made for a slower ride. I need to get into better shape for riding season. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Group Ride: Stage 1 | The Zwift Big Spin 2025 on Greater London 8 in LondonThese large group rides make me push but burn me up. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Scotland Smash in ScotlandI spent most of the week traveling. Two hours on the bike doesn’t make up for that but it does make the butt sore. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – London Uprising in LondonGetting ready to spend the week out of town. Have to get in a few miles. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – ZG25 Queen in WatopiaAfter a long day at work there’s nothing like settling in for a couple of hours of climbing on Zwift. A bunch of interruptions meant this ride took way longer than it should have. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Group Ride: Standard | Stage 2 | Tour de Zwift on Temples and Towers in Makuri IslandsWhat can I say, another day on Zwift. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Group Ride: Long | Stage 1 | Tour de Zwift on Makuri 40 in Makuri IslandsI like the Zwift group rides. Avatars of other riders are oddly motivating. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Climb Portal: Hardknott Pass at 100% Elevation in FranceDecided to do some climbing today. Mountain bike season isn’t that far away. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Group Ride: Short | Stage 6 | Tour de Zwift on Coast to Coast in WatopiaAnother Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
I’ve logged a lot of miles on this bike.
