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 – 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
  • Providence in the morning
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • South Valley Sampler
    There are days when one is compelled to leave the drudgery of the desk and all the ills it burdens upon our souls to seek the recovery of mind and soul that comes from the rush of wind and hum of tires against the dark asphalt. On this day I rode and the climbed and repeated the pattern as many times as possible before running

    Continue readingSouth Valley Sampler

  • Logan is very green
    Took the TIME VRS Fluidity on another ride on Paradise, Utah The ride – Paradise, Utah The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
  • Da best place
    Providence Canyon is my happy place. It’s rough around the edges and filled with personality that keeps each run unique. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Zwift – Group Ride: The XP Express on Turf N Surf in Makuri Islands
    Weather and meetings pushed my inside again. At least I earned accelerated XP. Still not sure what that means but it sounds good. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Snowman in Watopia
    On this windy, blustery day I find myself in Watopia once again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – BRAEk-fast Crits and Grits in Scotland
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Slick rocks
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • The sun was shining
    Took the TIME VRS Fluidity on another ride on Paradise, Utah The ride – Paradise, Utah The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
  • Heavy clouds. No rain.
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Providence Canyon, Utah The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • First Providence of the season
    I look forward to this moment through the entire winter. I spend a lot of time in Providence Canyon and the first ride of the season always brings me joy. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Must go outside
    The River Trails clears of snow pretty early each year giving the Bianchi and I a good excuse to get out and enjoy the Spring weather. The ride – Paradise, Utah The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
  • Zwift – Hilltop Hustle in Watopia
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Mayan Mash in Watopia
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Croissant in France
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Zwift – Hell of the North in France
    Another Zwift ride. Looking forward to finding myself outside again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
  • Millville is a mess
    The ride was perfect except for the little bit of trying to get through Millville where every road is torn up and destroyed. They were digging up the road and routed cars through someones front yard – sending traffic across their lawn! It’s a hot mess. The ride – Paradise, UT The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
  • There was flatting
    Devin and I took the River Trail. He got a flat. We need to setup his bike with tubeless tires. The ride – River Trail The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity

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