Relying on the place you begin out studying at present, you might or might not have already seen that Ibis launched an all-new Ripley v5. As we speak they’re additionally launching the all-new Ripmo v3. We bought an early pattern of the Ripley to take a look at, so you need to learn that story first, after which come again right here to learn on in regards to the Ripmo.
So what’s new for the Ripmo? Nearly every thing. Just like the Ripley, the Ripmo beneficial properties the brand new STOW (Snacks, Instruments, or No matter) inner body storage system. The body door opens with a single lever that’s simple to make use of with gloves, and contains two customized storage baggage made for Ibis by Cotopaxi.
The Ripley and the Ripmo share the identical rear triangle, which implies additionally they share the flip chip for altering the rear wheel measurement. Not like the Ripley which comes with 29″ wheels in all sizes, the Small and Medium Ripmos will include MX or Combined wheels, operating a 29″ up entrance and a 27.5″ out again. The brand new Additional Medium measurement plus Giant and Additional Giant all come inventory with full 29″ wheels. In the event you want a Small or Medium body however wish to run 29″ wheels, the frames are suitable with the larger wheels, simply because the bigger sizes can run MX wheels.
Geometry
The brand new Ripmo geometry isn’t an enormous departure from the v2S, excluding the dimensions particular modifications. The brand new bikes embrace measurement particular seat tube angles, chainstay lengths, and even backside bracket heights which neccesitates size-specifit suspension kinematics as properly. The top tube angle is barely extra slack at 64.5º, however because it shares the entrance and rear triangle with the Ripley, the seat tube angle is definitely a bit slacker on the Ripmo by 0.4º (which matches the 0.4º slacker head tube angle). The attain can be 4mm shorter on the Ripmo, with a medium measuring 456mm.
Nonetheless operating 160mm of journey up entrance, the Ripmo bumps up barely to a fair 150mm of dw-link suspension journey out again. Having gone by means of a little bit of an evolution the place the Ripmo was outfitted with a burly Fox 38, we’re seeing the Ripmo v3 take a step again to a Fox 36 in favor of a extra mild weight construct. With the HD6 within the lineup now, riders wanting that 38 suspension efficiency will likely be higher served there, whereas riders who missed the lighter all-mountain efficiency of the unique Ripmo will likely be pleased with v3. When outfitted with a Float X rear shock, body weights are claimed at 7.6lbs (3.5kg) for an XM (Additional Medium).
From there, every thing is just about the identical because the Ripley – together with the 34.9mm seat publish, and the flexibility to vary one bike into the opposite. If you buy a Ripmo, you can technically flip it right into a Ripley with a distinct rear shock, fork, and shock clevis & shock eyelet {hardware}. It looks like it would make extra sense to go the opposite means, however if you happen to actually just like the Ripmo identify or the colours, the world is your oyster.
FACTS
160mm entrance journey
150mm dw-link rear journey
2.5” tire clearance (27.5″ or 29″)
Carbon fiber entrance and rear triangle
Obtainable in 5 sizes small (S), medium (M), additional medium (XM), giant (L), and additional giant (XL), suits riders between 5’2” and 6’7”
Combined wheels (MX) or 29” through flip chip
Sizes S and M ship as MX, XM through XL ship as 29”
Body weight of seven.6 lbs (3.5 kg) for a measurement XM with Fox Float X shock
DETAILS
Slack 64.5˚ head angle
Measurement particular seat angles (76.5˚-77.5˚)
Really, we did measurement particular every thing
34.9mm seatpost
Clearance for a extremely actually lengthy dropper
55mm chainline
Threaded BB (73mm BSA)
Coil shock suitable
Metric 230×60 shock
ISCG 05 suitable with detachable adapter
Inner tunnels for cable routing
22oz bottle on measurement small, 26oz on all different sizes
Molded rubber swing arm protectors
IGUS bushings within the decrease hyperlink, bearings within the higher hyperlink
220mm max rotor measurement
UDH rear hanger
148mm rear axle spacing
Giant Inner body storage with easy accessibility door
Sustainably sourced inner body baggage designed in partnership with Cotopaxi
Colours
The Ripmo is available in two colours, both Huckleberry Purple or Olive Swamp Monster.
Construct Kits and Pricing
When it comes to pricing, the Ripmo is a little more costly due to the suspension, with frames beginning at $3,899. Full builds begin at $4,999 with three Shimano mechanical builds, and two SRAM Eagle Transmission builds. Ibis x i9 Carbon wheels can be found for a $1,400 improve, and every thing begins transport world broad, at present. All frames and Ibis wheels embrace a lifetime guarantee, in addition to a lifetime substitute on body bushings (not bearings).
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