Ripley SLX Complete Mountain Bike - 2016
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The 2016 Ibis Ripley SLX Complete Mountain Bike sees a few fine-tuning tweaks that amplify the versatile 29er platform and encourage the knobby-tire enthusiast who's into sampling a little bit of everything the trail has to offer. This Ripley channels its XC heritage while pushing its capabilities towards the trail domain, and dual Boost axles stiffen both ends for better tracking through terrain and more efficient hammering across hardpack.
The fact that Ibis only saw the need for minor modifications in order to adapt the Ripley's signature geometry to this XC/trail hybrid speak volumes about the original Ripley's abilities. The Ripley also adopts a few features from the Mojo this year, including its popular port system designed for a stealth dropper and its rubber molded chainstay and seatstay protectors.
Adding stiffness in the rear was a key goal for the updated Ripley, so Ibis engineers revisited the internals of the dual eccentrics used in the DW-link suspension, modifying the cores and adding extra carbon to the frame for increased stiffness and power transfer. In addition to adding tire clearance, the redesigned right-side upright between the chain and seatstay and the return of a swingarm-mount for the front derailleur contribute to an overall stiffer rear triangle. The chainstays also contribute to stiffness by remaining impressively stubby.
The construction process remains the same, starting with an internal bladder wrapped in a monocoque carbon layup that keeps threads intact through joints. The swingarm and clevis are filled with foam glass microsphere cores to ensure their structural integrity while adding as little weight as possible to the 5.5lb frame. Responding to the trend of ever-lengthening droppers, Ibis lowered the seat mast by 1/2in for added stability when dropping-in.
The included FOX Float DPS shock is tuned for the Ripley's DW-link suspension to provide a firm and consistent pedaling platform. Expect it to handle with nimble speed while accelerating out of turns and taking advantage of the suspension's strong anti-squat tendencies. When combined with the tapered, 70-degree head tube, those tendencies make for plenty of responsiveness even while sprinting uphill.
Apparently concerned over inconsistencies with press-fit cups, Ibis abandons that bottom bracket standard, returning to the reliable precision of a CNC-machined, 73mm threaded bottom bracket—yet another indication of the obsessive attention to detail Ibis poured into the Ripley's redesign.
Details
- The new Ripley pushes the boundaries of its CX heritage
- 4.7in of responsive DW Link suspension
- Moderate geometry prides snappy over big-hit aggression
- Carbon construction boosts stiffness and decreases weight
- Shimano's workhorse drivetrain provides reliable gear shifts
- Item #IBS003O
- Frame Material
- carbon fiber
- Suspension
- DW Link
- Rear Shock
- Performance Series Fox Float DPS with EVOL
- Rear Travel
- 120 mm
- Fork
- Fox Racing Factory 34
- Front Travel
- 130 mm
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40 ZS44/EC49
- Shifters
- Shimano SLX 11-speed
- Front Derailleur
- n/a
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano SLX 11-speed
- ISCG Tabs
- no
- Crankset
- 30t Raceface Aeffect 1x
- Bottom Bracket
- 73mm BSA threaded
- Cassette
- 11 - 46 t Shimano XT 11-speed
- Chain
- Shimano SLX 11-speed quick link
- Brakeset
- Shimano Deore
- Brake Type
- hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- [front] 180 mm, [rear] 160 mm
- Handlebar
- Ibis 7075 aluminum
- Handlebar Width
- 740 mm
- Grips
- Lizard Skins Logo
- Stem
- Ibis 3D forged 31.8 bar/28.6 steerer
- Saddle
- Ibis Custom, CrMo rails
- Seatpost
- KS LEV hydraulic dropper
- Wheelset
- Ibis 938 Very Wide Aluminum Asymmetric
- Hubs
- Ibis
- Front Axle
- 15 x 110mm Boost thru-axle
- Rear Axle
- 12 x 148mm Boost thru-axle
- Tires
- [front] Schwalbe Nobby Nic, [rear] Schwalbe Racing Ralph
- Tire Size
- [front] 29 x 2.25 in, [rear] 29 x 2.25 in
- Recommended Use
- trail
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 3 years on frame
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