Ibis Ripmo V2

We don’t always get along but this bike is a beast. It climbs like a goat, descents like the devil and wanders like a drunk.

New Ibis Ripmo V2
The Ibis Ripmo V2 is a pure work of art

My first interaction with the Ripmo was not awesome but we’re learning to get along.

Latest ventures with the Ibis Ripmo

  • A narrow dirt path winds through a wooded area in Logan, Utah, with patches of snow and dried leaves on either side. Leafless trees rise alongside the path, and a faint sky is visible overhead.
    If you go high enough there is still snow
    Took the Ripmo on another ride on Logan, Utah, United States The ride – Logan, Utah, United States The bike – Ripmo
  • A winding dirt road surrounded by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation, with patches of snow visible on the ground. The scene is set under a cloudy sky, showcasing the mountainous landscape of Logan, Utah.
    Is it April?
    Day two on Providence. Remembering my sore butt experience from yesterday I avoided the lower portion of the trails. With temps approaching the 50s in the valley the lower part of the road was a river of icy mud all the way up to the second parking lot where the snow was still hanging on providing a nice base upon which to ascend. The upper

    Continue readingIs it April?

  • A narrow dirt trail lined with bare trees and scattered leaves, with patches of snow on the ground, in a wooded area of Logan, Utah.
    And then I was on my butt
    First day of the year. The Beargrease has been itching to get out so we tried out the trail and immediately my butt was introduced to the large patch of ice dominating the entrance. I used some colorful metaphors to describe the scene – me lying under the bike on the ice and considering giving up. However, putting on all this gear to go ride

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  • A snow-covered path winds through trees in Providence Canyon, Utah, with mountains rising in the background under a cloudy sky.
    Artistry in ice
    Today was absolutely perfect. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A snow-covered trail winds through a forest of bare trees in Providence Canyon, Utah, under a cloudy sky.
    There’s something there that wasn’t there before
    There’s a bit of new trail at the very top that will likely only exist during the winter. I love new trail. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A snowy path winds through a winter landscape in Green Canyon, Utah. Surrounding the path are bare trees and bushes with orange leaves, under a cloudy sky with misty mountains in the background.
    Above the rim shake
    Green canyon started a bit slushy, then it was really perfect, then it was truly terrible. The top of the trail was post-holed. Riding it was like getting punched in the gut over and over so I bailed. The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A snowy pathway winds through a forested area in Providence Canyon, Utah. Bare trees stand on either side of the path, leading to snow-covered hills in the background under a cloudy sky.
    Ice road trucking
    Providence canyon was pretty perfect today. With everything perfectly packed I made it to the waterfall again and had a great descent. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Snow-covered pathway through a forest of bare trees, with footprints leading into the distance. The scene is quiet and serene, surrounded by a blanket of snow.
    New snow
    New snow means better traction and re-breaking trail. Glad for some white, fluffy stuff. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A snow-covered trail winds through a forested area with bare trees and rocky terrain, located in Providence Canyon, Utah. The sky is overcast, creating a gray atmosphere.
    Slick rocks
    Slip sliding on the ice and rocks today. We need new snow. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A sign at the Green Canyon recreation site in Utah outlining the required fees for access. It includes details about various passes, such as the Forest Recreation Pass and America the Beautiful Pass Series, along with their prices and instructions for payment options. The sign emphasizes the importance of the fees for maintaining the area and supporting recreational opportunities.
    Single speed, pay to play day
    The Forrest Service now requires money to play in Green Canyon despite volunteers doing all the work. I forgot my battery so today was a single speed day. Luckily I left it in a low gear. The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A touch of snow
    First 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
  • It’s getting brisk
    Not as cold but still cold. I was hesitant to wear cold weather gear worrying that it would it be hot. I did not regret the extra gear. Winter is coming. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo