Ibis Ripmo AF SLX Topaz T3 Air
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The Ripmo AF (Aluminum Frame) brings the award-winning performance of the carbon Ripmo to a wider, rowdier audience. It’s everything we love from the carbon Ripmo, plus a few tweaks.
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.
MODERN GEOMETRY
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.
DW LINK
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.
COIL COMPATIBLE
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.
DVO
Now that we made the frames leverage rate progressive enough for a coil we had to find a coil shock that could handle the increased stress of being driven off of a clevis. The DVO JadeX is up to the challenge so the Ripmo AF comes with custom tuned DVO suspension.
2.6” TIRE CLEARANCE
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.
LONG DROPPER POST
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.
REMOVABLE ISCG05 MOUNT
Our optional ISCG 05 mount is there if you want it, removable if you don’t.
Fork
Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Coil 160mm, 44mm offset, 29”, 110x15
Shock
DVO Topaz T3 Air, 210 x 55 Standard DVO Jade X Coil, 210 x 55
Wheels
Ibis S35 Aluminum / 29" / Ibis Hubs
Tires
Maxxis Assegai 29” x 2.5” WT, EXO+ casing, 120tpi
Brakes
Shimano SLX M7120, 4 piston
Brake Rotors
Shimano SM-RT66 203/180
Cranks
Shimano SLX M7100 24mm spindle, 30t Alloy Ring S/M: 170mm, L/XL: 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano SLX BB52
Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow Plus
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX M7100
Cassette
Shimano SLX, 10-51T
Chain
Shimano SLX M7100
Headset
Cane Creek 40 ZS44/ZS56
Grips
Lizard Skin Charger
Handlebar
Ibis 780mm Alloy
Stem
Ibis 31.8mm S/M: 40mm, L: 50mm, XL: 60mm
Seatpost
Bike Yoke Revive Dropper S: 125mm, M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm. Note there is a 250lb rider weight limit on this post.
Saddle
WTB Silverado 142
* Specifications are subject to change without notice
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