Ibis Ripley XT Mountain Bike

Why We Like The Ibis Ripley XT Mountain Bike

One of our favorite trail bikes has been redesigned and is back and better than ever. The Ibis Ripley received a plethora of updates and improvements for 2024, ramping up the travel, redesigning the fit, and incorporating exciting new frame features to take its performance and capability sky-high. The Ripley gets a 10mm bump in travel in both the front and rear, and now features 130mm of DW-Link suspension paired with a 140mm fork for more capability and confidence all over the mountain. A longer wheelbase and reach give us more stability on steep terrain, and the slacker 64.9-degree head tube angle ensures a much better position to point the bike downhill than any other Ripley of the past. Ibis also updated their size range, giving the Ripley five sizes to fit a broader range of riders. In addition, size-specific geometry adds a dramatic update to the fit and feel for every sized rider, deploying size-specific chainstays, seat tube angles, and bottom bracket heights for the best-fitting Ripley ever. The Ripley comes stock as a dual 29´er, but with a flip of the chip on the rear shock link we can install a 27.5-inch wheel for a more agile ride. Ibis hid the last surprise behind a secret door, giving us a sleek internal frame storage system for stashing tools, tubes, and snacks inside our bike.

The Shimano XT build sports a quality Shimano drivetrain and brakes, top-tier suspension, and Ibis´s carbon fiber frame. Ibis´s carbon frame has a great reputation for being durable, lightweight, and reliable, giving us all the confidence we need on the trails. Next, Shimano´s XT drivetrain equips us with a 12-speed drivetrain that brings us a reliable and performance-focused drivetrain to excel on the trails. A Fox Factory DPS rear shock ensures gripping traction and sensitivity to the smallest bumps, while the Fox Float 34 Factory 140mm fork soaks up the bigger hits and is super adjustable.

*Due to a high demand in the global supply chain and bike industry since the start of the pandemic, material weight and exact components are subject to change. We are working diligently to keep tech specs updated, and any adjustments will be of equal or better spec level. If you have any questions, reach out to a Gearhead by chatting online or calling 1-888-276-7130.

Heads up - We do our best to keep bike specs and images current, but occasional component changes can happen without warning-and sometimes the photos might not show the exact build you´ll receive. If you want to double-check the details, our Gearheads are always here to help.

Details

• Redesigned trail bike with improved capability and fit
• Carbon fiber frame is stiff, lightweight, and durable
• 130mm of DW-Link suspension is more in tune to handle modern trail riding
• Fox Float Factory DPS rear shock is super light and adjustable
• Shimano XT drivetrain is known for its precise shifting
• Blackbird Send rims are durable and have a lifetime warranty
• Fox Float 34 Factory fork has tons of adjustments to tune to our preference
• New Internal frame storage system for convenient storage inside our frame
• Item #IBSB0D9

Tech Specs

Frame Material

carbon fiber

Suspension

DW-Link

Rear Shock

Fox Float Factory DPS

Rear Travel

130mm

Fork

Fox Float 34, Factory Grip X

Front Travel

140mm

Headset

Cane Creek 40 ZS44/ZS56

Shifters

Shimano XT, M8100, 12-speed

Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT, M8100, 12-speed

Crankset

Shimano XT, M8120, alloy, 12-speed

Chainring Sizes

30

Crank Arm Length

[small, medium] 165mm, [extra medium, large, extra large] 170mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano MT800

Cassette

Shimano XT, M8100, 12-speed

Cassette Range

10-51t

Chain

Shimano XT, M8100, 12-speed

Brakeset

Shimano XT M8120

Brake Type

4-piston

Rotors

[front, rear] Shimano SM-RT86, 180mm

Handlebar

Blackbird HiFi, 35mm

Handlebar Width

800mm

Grips

Lizard Skin Charger Evo

Stem

Blackbird, 35mm

Stem Length

[small, medium] 35mm, [extra medium, large, extra large] 50mm

Saddle

WTB Silverado, Fusion, 142mm

Seatpost

Bike Yoke Revive, 34.9mm

Seatpost Travel

[small] 125mm, [medium] 160mm, [extra medium] 185mm, [large, extra large] 213mm

Wheelset

[front] Blackbird Send I, aluminum, 32h, [rear] Blackbird Send II, aluminum, 32h

Hubs

[front, rear] Ibis logo, 6-bolt, 28h

Front Axle

15 x 110mm Boost

Rear Axle

12 x 148mm Boost

Tire Clearance

[rear] 2.5in

Tires

[front] Maxxis DHR2, EXO [rear] Maxxis Rekon, EXO

Tire Size

[front, rear] 29 x 2.4in

Pedals

not included

Extras

downtube protector, upper and lower chainstay protectors, shuttle guard, SRAM UDH, wheel size flip chip, internal cable routing, internal frame storage, Ibis x Cotopaxi frame storage bag, threaded bottom bracket

Activity

trail

Manufacturer Warranty

[bikes, wheels, rims] lifetime