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

  • Another broken spoke
    Second ride on the new spokes and boom another one broke. It’s probably time to re-lace the wheel. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • A narrow dirt path leads through dense greenery in Providence Canyon, Utah, flanked by rocky terrain and low shrubs, under an overcast sky.
    I love new tires
    With broken spokes comes an excuse to throw on new tires. My current set of Assegai’s were cracking at the side knobs and I could definitely feel it. New tires are a luxury. They stick like spider webs and refine the up and the down. I love them. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
  • Two people, wearing helmets and sunglasses, are standing on a dirt trail surrounded by greenery in Green Canyon, Utah. The background features trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves.
    Mozy up Green with Dev
    Dev 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
  • A wide view of Providence Canyon in Utah, featuring a clear blue sky, a lush green landscape with trees and shrubs, and a rocky path leading through a grassy area. The backdrop consists of mountains covered in dense pine trees.
    Some nice “affordable” Visionary townhomes will look great right there
    The 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

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  • A narrow path winds through a lush green forest at Providence Canyon, Utah, featuring a tall tree with a curved trunk and abundant leafy vegetation surrounding it.
    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

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  • A narrow dirt trail winds through a lush green forest in Green Canyon, Utah. Tall trees and dense underbrush surround the path, creating a serene natural setting. Sunlight filters through the leaves, illuminating the scene.
    Green morning with Dev
    Dev 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
  • A dirt path winding through a lush green forest with sunlight filtering through the trees. Rocks and scattered leaves line the trail, leading to an opening in the background. Taken in Providence Canyon, Utah.
    It’s a hot canyon but a Dry Canyon so it’s not that bad
    It 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

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  • A dirt path winds through a field of bright yellow flowers, surrounded by green trees and rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky in Wasatch, UT.
    Sea of gold
    I 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
  • A narrow dirt trail surrounded by lush green trees and rocks, leading downhill in Providence Canyon, Utah. Sunlight filters through the foliage, casting shadows on the path.
    Way down we go
    It’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

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  • A person rides a bicycle on a gravel path next to a flowing river, surrounded by lush green trees and hills under a clear blue sky in Logan, Utah.
    Family ride
    Saturday ride with the wife and kids. The ride – Logan, UT, United States The bike – Ripmo
  • A dirt hiking trail winds through lush greenery in a forested area of Utah. Tall trees with bright green leaves line the path, leading toward a backdrop of hills and a clear blue sky.
    It’s been a really long time
    I 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 –

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  • Pathway through a lush green forest at Providence Canyon, Utah, with leaning trees and rocks lining the trail. Sunlight filters through the leaves.
    Getting my butt kicked by Jake
    Ran 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