IT’S METAL
Over our long tenure from mountain biking’s awkward adolescence to its current anything-shreddy era, we’ve experimented with steel, aluminum and titanium—remember the Bow-Ti, the first superbike? We remember the metal times too, and it feels good to offer a premium ride experience to our broadening family of riders, courtesy of durable, affordable aluminum alloy.
The Ripmo AF UDH features a UDH derailleur for maximum future compatibility and moves to a 55mm chain line. The wider chain line allows for a stiffer chainstay.
With a steep, 76-degree seat tube angle and a rangy but not stratospheric reach, the Ripmo AF places riders centrally and upright over the bottom bracket. It makes for an efficient position that can go the long haul without placing too much weight on its slack, 64.9-degree headtube angle. A 44mm reduced-offset fork is more surefooted on steep descents and steadies high speeds. Better up, better down.
Since 2005, we’ve partnered with suspension guru Dave Weagle on the dw-link suspension platform. It provides an unparalleled combination of climbing efficiency and downhill performance, which has been proven repeatedly at the highest levels of racing.
The Ripmo AF is compatible with both coil and air shocks due to a more progressive leverage rate. It allows for coil’s linearity to thrive and we spec air shocks with tunes that provide pop without feeling too harsh. On the trail, it gives the suspension a supple feel throughout the entirety of the stroke, enhancing traction no matter how deep you dig.
Ibis helped pioneer the wide rim revolution, which inspired the new crop of wider 2.4” — 2.6” tires. When paired together, this combo can be run at ultra low pressures which results in elbow-dragging cornering traction without sacrificing straight line speed.
We use words like small, medium, and large to describe our sizing because it’s easy to understand, but our ultra low standovers give you the ability to size your frame based on reach and preference.
What’s better than a dropper post? A longer one. Our frames are designed to accommodate the longest dropper posts possible. Riders over 5’8 (or 173cm) can easily run a 185mm dropper post, while folks between 5’ and 5’8 (152cm - 172cm) can use a post 125mm or longer depending on inseam length.
Our optional ISCG 05 mount is there if you want it, removable if you don’t.
If it’s our fault, we’ll fix it. Simple as that.
Geometry
- 76-77°SEAT TUBE ANGLE
160MM FORK (572MM AXLE TO CROWN)
| NOMINAL SIZE | SM | MD | LG | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube Length | A | 368 | 380 | 432 | 483 |
| Top Tube Length | B | 573 | 603 | 632 | 655 |
| Head Tube Length (4mm stack of lower cup not included) | C | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
| Chainstay Length | D | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| Seat Tube Angle | E | 77° | 76° | 76° | 76° |
| Head Tube Angle | F | 64.9° | 64.9° | 64.9° | 64.9° |
| Wheelbase | G | 1185 | 1216 | 1237 | 1262 |
| BB Height (with 2.6 Schwalbe Nobby Nicks) | 341 | 341 | 341 | 341 | |
| Stack | 613 | 620 | 629 | 642 | |
| Reach | 431 | 458 | 475 | 495 | |
| Standover | 705 | 750 | 750 | 760 | |
| Trail | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 | |
| BB Drop | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | |
| Saddle height for seat tube angle | 650 | 700 | 750 | 810 |
