Ibis Ripley Review - Women's Mountain Biking
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- čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
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Fantastic review, you really explained the nuances of this bike well. I agree that the ripley is one of the best trail bikes out there.
Things I love: mountain biking, the Dusty Betty you tube channel, my Ibis Ripley!!!! Great review!!
I've had my Ripley for a little over a year and it's so much fun! You are spot on with this review.
Great review. My bride and I are looking for ibis Ripley AF’s right now. Worth the wait for sure. We love your channel ! Cheers
I also find myself often riding my lighter, short travel trail bike over my enduro bike due to the weight difference (about 11 lbs.). Willing to give up descending speed for easier climbing. Amusingly, my hardtail actually slots in almost exactly between the two, weight-wise.
Great review, I think the pro suspension tuning would be cool to watch as well.
Awesome review. I like how you included your feelings on the sizing. Just so you know, even though Hardtail Party posted a video today as well I watched yours first. Thanks for the video. 👍
I LOVE my Ripley sooo much (and also my Lazer Jackal helmet! That thing is so comfortable!) I wanted a bike that climbed like a dream, and the Ripley does! If I can stay balanced and keep turning the pedals over, that bike will just keep going up anything, no matter how steep. And it's nicely angled for downhills as compared to to my prior (more XC) bike, so it feels great to me on downhills as well.
Great review Tess! My wife and I love watching your videos. We both wish we could climb technical Sedona trails like you 😅😴
Nice review! Cool to see a 29er with a low stand over for shorter riders.
Detailed review 👍.
I’m stepping into this bike from a great hardtail (Team Marin 2) but needed more for the rocks in central Pa (about 50% of my trails).
Your thoughts really helped - I don’t need the Ripmo.
this bikes looks awesome!
I’m in search of the perfect bike that can hold up to the Vancouver‘a North shore , Squamish and whistler down hills 😊 a little different than your terrain . That’s what’s so fun about the women MTB CZcams community. I love watching your videos .
If your sponsor needs another women’s view in the mountain trails I would be your girl😉
I just wish the Ripley had higher BB. 335mm seems too low with 175mm cranks for technical climbing. 170mm cranks don't have enough leverage for me.
Cool review. 49cm framed 29ers offers a futuristic look - never realize it till my wife got one.
Great review! If I were buying a new bike, I would probably go this route. The first small frame to show up on the used market (in my price range) last year was a HD3, so that's what I've got. I would rather be on a smaller travel 29er, but I'll have to be patient for the right thing to come along. (Are you selling anytime soon?🤔) Small frames are hard to come by. Hoping to try this bike out at the Sedona bike festival this fall! Enjoy!
When ordering from an ibis dealer you can specify stem length and dropper length. The bike yoke is definitely worth the upgrade. Also, on size, I am also 5’4 and was on the fence between small and medium until I read about Sam Hill, Richie Rude and Jesse Mallemede riding a size smaller than what their respective brands suggest. It has to do with the leverage you can generate in your attack position. Joy of bike have a couple of very interesting videos on it.
As usual, awesome review Tess!
I love the RIpley! The OG Ripley was my first Ibis Bike. I now currently ride a V1 Ripmo and love it just as much! I wonder what your thoughts are compared to your AF Ripmo? You should do a comparison.
I'd love to do that!
I really wanted to try the Mojo, but due to COVID I wasn’t able to find one to demo and ended up with a Pivot Mach 5.5. Really happy with my bike but I’m still curious about the difference.
Did it come with 780 handlebars? Did you cut them down? enjoyed the review, I even went over to Lazer's site, need a new hard hat.
Try the Ripley with Manitou or DVO suspension and you will be even more impressed. The Fox suspension really holds Ibis bikes back.
as thorough as usual - thanks, this made me look and compare against the ripmo. : )
Great review. You mentioned your inseam but do you think someone with a 28 inch inseam would be able to stand over a small ripely?
Yes, absolutely. It's way more stand over than I need but more stand over is always nice. I'm able to run a 200mm dropper on mine because there's so much stand over. You'd do fine with a 150mm or 125 dropper.
I’m starting to check out full suspension bikes for purchase this winter/ spring. I’m currently riding a Roscoe 7, and I really like it, but would like more cush on the downhill. I live in the Pacific Northwest and tend to do a lot of climbing (not technical), some easy green and blue downhill, and lots of flowy trails with turns and trees. Years ago, I had a full suspension, and hated it, because it felt too long. I think it was Julianna. It was great on flowy trails, but I couldn’t make tight turns with it. Do you think Ripley would be a good choice for an all around trail bike for a beginner?
I do. Not sure how long your last bike was. Bikes have generally become longer in the last few years but seat tube angles are also getting steeper the keep things feeling nimble for things like seated climbs. But I feel like the Ripley is very versatile and for a trail bike it's on a the shorter more nimble side. We all have our preferences though. I hope you find a chance to take one for a test ride!
Hi Dusty Betty!! 😊
I'm on a Yeti sb130 size small and the standover hight is just a tad high ( I'm 5'4")--the Ripley sounds interesting. My Yeti came with an Assegai in front, Agressor in back and feels somewhat heavy--suggestions?
I've been loving my specialized ground control rear and butcher in the front. It's always great to ask what other riders are running in your neck of the woods.
I ordered a small frame months ago and can’t wait to receive it. I’ve ordered a lot of my components but don’t have a dropper yet. I’m 5’5” with 29.5 inseam and was hoping to install a 150. Based on your experience and size, do you think you would have any issues upgrading from the 125 to a 150?
I’m 5’4 and got my size small from the factory with a 150. It’s perfect 👌🏼
@@davidjohnston9652 Awesome. Thanks for your response. I’ll order now and that will be 1 less item I have to wait for. Most big items I’ve ordered are months out.
Also, what make of dropper did you get with your build?
@@markkreisberg360 Hi Mark! I'm 5'5" as well with a 29.75 inch inseam, so we are built really similarly. According to Ibis, 5.5" is in the medium range, how did you like your small? What made you go with small? Did you have to put a longer stem on?
Been wanting to get A Ripley but a lot of people dont like the rear suspension on it. Im 200lbs and would be on a Medium, that traction tune worries me. Thanks for the review.
Yeah, I've struggled with the rear suspension. If I'm bottoming it out every ride at 115lbs, I think you'd struggle with it for sure.
@@dustybettymtb Seems like a great bike otherwise although thats a big issue. Ive read people are putting Manitou Mcleod rear shock on them with good results. Thanks for the reply.
I ripped off half my knobs on nobby nics in 2 weeks time, maxxis is the only ones that hold up for a year.
Rad!
Was that Hardtail Party on a full sus at 2:49?? 👀 😂
What kind of frame bag is that?
Thank you!
@@dustybettymtb I'd really like to get one of these but worry it would rub the paint/carbon off my frame. Have you had any issues with this?
Someday…. Someday 😀
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5'4" w/30" inseam?
@@dustybettymtb how do you think it compares to the top fuel?
@@troycarpenter3675 if you want something in the middle the specialized epic evo looks like a really nice bike to consider. It has a 66.5 degree head angle but a slightly shorter reach and a 120 mm fork
@@AnthonyOrtega-ki4mx I have the new top fuel. But, looking at the Ripley.
@@troycarpenter3675 in that case the Ripley looks like a more capable option
@@AnthonyOrtega-ki4mx I'm hoping to run across someone who has had some time on both