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
- White is the new GreenThe Forest service is adding fees to ride green. Public lands are become less public and now everyone wants a fee. The Forest service claims it is needed to maintain the area. That’s funny because volunteers have been maintaining it for years. I suspect they will collect their fees and we’ll not see them come around unless it is to check to make sure you’ve
- A touch of snowFirst snow bike ride of the season. I don’t like the cold but somehow being on a bike in the snow doesn’t feel cold. The conditions were perfect and the trail was well set in. I’m hoping to find myself here plenty of times while the ground is blanketed in white. The ride – Providence Canyon The bike – Beargrease
- Zwift – Itza Climb Finish in WatopiaI thought I had ridden this but Zwift told me it I hadn’t completed it so there I went. Now I can check off another virtual ride that cost real hours. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Tides and Temples in WatopiaAnother one I haven’t done. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Mayan San Remo in WatopiaI had to pick a ride so I picked one I haven’t done. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Champs-Élysées in ParisI’ll never ride the real one so… The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Group Ride Short Stage 5 Tour of Watopia Ride on Loopin Lava in WatopiaHanging with the Zwift peeps. Group rides are better for pushing harder. That’s how the lizard brain works. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Radio Rendezvous in WatopiaClimbing day. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Triple Twist in WatopiaJust a ride. On the trainer. Inside. Again. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Loopin Lava in WatopiaShort ride. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Jungle Circuit in WatopiaAnother tick mark on the Zwift rides. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Tempus Fugit in WatopiaTemus what? Riding inside makes me feel that way too. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Group Ride Short Stage 4 Tour of Watopia Ride on Going Coastal in WatopiaIt’s easier to go faster with others. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Group Ride Standard Stage 4 Tour of Watopia Ride on Mayan 8 in WatopiaBurning up my legs chasing those who never seem to burn out. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Going Coastal in WatopiaAnother amazing ride on the virtual coast. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Eastern Eight in WatopiaLonger but flat ride. I figure as long as I’m riding Zwift I’ll keep knocking off rides in The Tour of Watopia The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Climb Portal Old Willunga Hill at 100% Elevation in WatopiaRode around the volcano and then up the Old Hill. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Itza Party in WatopiaIt’s a questionable party. Seems like a party would be more fun. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Serpentine 8 in WatopiaNo actual serpents were sighted. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
- Zwift – Road to Sky in WatopiaOn days when you want to feel pain Road to Sky will punish you. The ride – Zwift The bike – Trek Madone (Trainer)
I’ve logged a lot of miles on this bike.
