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
- Mozy up Green with DevDev was tired and it was the end of a week that contained some larger rides so we took a leisurely ride up Green Canyon. The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
- Devin took me through all the tunnels.It was hot so we took the River Trail. Devin had never take the road back (the trail is better) so we took that. Then Devin took me through all the tunnels around town on the way back home. The ride – Providence, Utah, United States The bike – Bianchi Cavaria
- Some nice “affordable” Visionary townhomes will look great right thereThe fight over public lands is ongoing. The leaders of the state of Utah think that public lands should be sold to developers, mining, oil and gas interests for the sake of more state revenue. Personally, I’ve seen way to many no trespassing signs, defunct trails and fences or gates in my life to believe that the loss of any public lands is a good
Continue readingSome nice “affordable” Visionary townhomes will look great right there
- This trail is for sale?Our public lands are back on the for sale list with the latest wording from the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. This would require the sale of at least 2.5 million acres of our public lands. The photos I post come from lands in the eligible list. Sure these might not be sold but someone’s favorite trail is going to find it’s way onto
- Which canyon?I rode Providence and then had to get back into cell range. I figured I would ride up on the Bonneville Shoreline trail to take the call. Then since I was there I decided to ride over to Millville canyon. Since I was there I thought I’d just go up to the gate. When I got to the gate it seemed a shame to not
- Green morning with DevDev made it to the top despite being a teenager who would prefer to sleep in on Saturdays. The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
- It’s a hot canyon but a Dry Canyon so it’s not that badIt started with a few loops on Providence and then a need to get cell service so I could take a call. I had time after that so I took the Bonneville shoreline trail. I still had time and as I was at the bottom of the trail into Dry Canyon I started climbing. My memory told me that this was a tough climb. I
Continue readingIt’s a hot canyon but a Dry Canyon so it’s not that bad
- SummerfestI and the Bianchi took a joyride into Logan Canyon on our favorite route. My daughter had a booth in Summerfest and so I ended my ride with a visit to tell her hi. The fish painting on the top right turned out to be a huge hit. The ride – Providence, Utah, United States The bike – Bianchi Cavaria
- Sea of goldI saw another rider do this loop on Strava. I had heard rumors of the wildflowers so I wanted to follow in their footsteps. This was to be a slightly technical climb with mind blowing visual rewards. The mountains are covered in a sea of gold with tiny islands of purple and red. The ride – Mud Flats loop in reverse The bike – Ripmo
- Morning in Logan CanyonSummer is here and the days are hot which means my rides have moved into the early morning. The first light of day is the best time to ride. The sun lights the flowers and the mountains just right and it feels like heaven. The ride – Logan Canyon River Trail The bike – Bianchi Cavaria
- Way down we goIt’s funny how photos never capture elevation changes. That is a ten foot drop into a ravine that is part of the upper loop in Providence. It’s fun. This morning I managed 59:30 from my house to the very top of the trail just below the old quarry. It nearly killed me. My legs complained on every subsequent loop. I wouldn’t trade it. Nothing beats
- Some days you don’t want to stopI’m headed to a conference for the rest of the week so I didn’t feel the need to cut the ride short. Not often, but often enough your heart and legs feel like they could run forever. I could have just kept going and wished I had the time to do so. The ride – Porcupine Dam, Utah The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
- Family rideSaturday ride with the wife and kids. The ride – Logan, UT, United States The bike – Ripmo
- It’s been a really long timeI bought my first mountain bike (as an adult) back in 2008. It was a Santa Cruz Blur XC. This loop was my first ride. The trail is way more rutted and chunky now. My perspective on what makes a good trail has changed and this was not my favorite but for the sake of nostalgia it was totally worth the time. The ride –
- Getting my butt kicked by JakeRan into Jake. He used to live in my neighborhood. I remember him as a young kid but that memory is wrong. He is a kick your butt rider that climbs like a mountain goat. Always fun to see cool people on the trail! The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
- WildflowersThe hills are filled with wildflowers right now. I love the tiny bits of color that dot the mountains this time of year. The ride – Providence, Utah, United States The bike – Bianchi Cavaria
- Morning in ParadiseAnother ride where I told myself I’d go to Paradise but then the zen of the hum of the tires against the asphalt calm my soul and I keep going and end up at Porcupine. The ride – Paradise, Utah. The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
- Green with BrenBren was up for a ride today so we ventured up Green Canyon together. He made it all the way to the top with a pretty reasonable pace. The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
- Jardine with DevPushed Devin to the top of Jardine. The views are worth every moment of pain. The ride – Jardine Juniper Trail The bike – Ripmo
- Oh Heavenly DayHeaven is the moments we spend on mountain bikes. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
I’ve logged a lot of miles on this bike.
