Its been a while but am looking at a bike to replace an ageing Santa Cruz Heckler I bought second hand a few years ago, its so old it even has those 26" wheel things
looking at around the £3k mark the Ibis Ripmo AF is looking like a prime candidate. Was wondering if anybody had ridden one or had any information from somebody who has?
Mainly a once a week play in the Pentlands and Glentress/Innerleithen type of riding.
If anybody has any other stand out suggestions for a replacement Id be grateful for those thoughts.
Thanks
Mate got one to replace a Transition. Absolutely loves it.
have an xl af nx coil oredered an age ago. still hasn't came into stock for my local dealer yet. getting annoyed at the length of time its taking tbh
I haven't ridden the af, but have had a few goes on the mk1 carbon ripmo, it really good.
oredered an age ago. still hasn’t came into stock for my local dealer yet. getting annoyed at the length of time its taking tbh
The problem with the Ripmo AF doesn't seem to be how much people love them, but it's difficult actually getting hold of one (probably a reflection of its popularity).
thanks for the replies guys, looks like an option if I can find one.....
I’ve got one. Had it about a month but have barely ridden it here because of the weather. I have just spent 4 days in Spain on it though.
It’s hard to give a true opinion on it because I haven’t ridden it on my regular trails but in Spain it was an absolute beast descending and the climbing seemed no different to previous bikes, I didn’t use the shock lockout at all.
It is a heavy bike to pick up but doesn’t ride heavy if that makes sense.
I got Mine from bike active who managed to get hold of one for me from 2pure almost immediately.
BikeTart had an XL coily version for £2500
:/ if they have any others in...
Sunset cycles had large red nx builds and frames with the topaz a couple of weeks ago. Mines built but not ridden yet
Quite keen on one of these myself. When you say it feels heavy, do you have a heavy build on it or is the frame itself pretty substantial? Are you running a coil shock? I'm currently on a carbon Troy which weight about 30lbs, it also rides pretty light.
Sorry for the thread resurrection, but interested to hear how those that have the Ripmo AF are getting on with it.
Am loving mine. I bought it from sunset and had to wait 5 weeks. It was the nx build with coil. Medium red.
Before buying one, I had done my research, found the ( for me) perfect geometry, and tested a mates large RAF. The suspension sold me. It was so good at ironing out the trail, and grip was fantastic.
Anyway, I sold all the parts on it before using, bar the wheels. So just wheels, frame+fork+shock, oh and saddle+tyres (swapped for Michelin wild enduro). The components I put on were much lighter and better quality. Concerned about saving weight as it was 36lb. It's now 33.8lb, which is pretty respectable considering its aluminium and had coil.
As for riding. Pretty good up, shock doesn't move too much, although I do still use the lever just to help. Ride position is spot on, doesn't feel long at all, in fact I tested a large and that felt fine too (5'8).
Going down and on the flat, you really can feel how good they dw link is and the dvo suspension. I'm so impressed with dvo. Had a little issue with the air cartridge in the forks, but the distributor are very local to me, so changed quickly. I'm so glad I chose the coil, so simple to setup and so active. Love it! I find the bike really playful and poppy, which is contrary to what you'd expect from a coil.
Order one and wait. It's worth it!
Nice. Think I’ll ride the NX stuff into the ground and then upgrade.
Really wanted the coil but DVO suggested the air would be the better option for my chubby body.
Again thread resurrection here. It looks the right bike for me and i deffo want the coil. im prob 95kg/100kg kitted up dependent on the ride - was that bellow you muggo ? not meaning to pry !
Try cycle factory in Todmorden he had some in
Isn't there one in the classifieds?
Hi sorry late to the party here . more of a forum lurker than a contributer these days . I purchased a Ibis ripmo AF based on pink bike value for money comments . its a size large so if anyone is around the scottish borders your welcome to take it for a blast . im based in jedburgh but once restrictions lift i will be up tweed valley often . Im not a expert at bike revies but its the best value bike i have ever had . it versatile ,feels bomb proof and super grippy with stock settings from dvo . im very impressed
im very impressed
I’ve had mine about 5 weeks and all I can say is...... Same.
had mine a while. waited a long time to get one, very good value for money
large nx coil. swapped a load of parts over from my old bike. santa cruz reserve i9 rims, full x01 drivetrain, guide ultimite brakes. put a oneup carbon bar on it as i hated the shape and sweep of the standard bar.
dvo suspension is lovely. but drop the fork lowers as lots are coming with wayyyyy below the specified bath oil. added the correct amount and it was night and day. lush!
descends like a beast. climbing is comfortable with the steep seat angle, but weight can definitely be felt. its not sprightly.
May still be too early... but how are these holding up? bushings in the lower link and bearings in the upper are in the line of fire of UK mud.
Anyone had an issue or squeeks?
Mine was squeaking there other day. Pulled all the linkages apart to have a look at bushings and bearings. All fine. I greased them anyway. Turns out it was the rear axle 🙄. 6 months old now.
My v1 is over 2 years old. Ridden for 4,200km in all conditions (but does get put away for deep midwinter slop). Bushings have been inspected twice. No wear at all. A little bit of a squeak this year but a very light grease on the axles and the noise was gone.
Upper bearings really are in the line of fire. I run a mudguard most of the year between the seat stays to protect them. Still not had to replace them tho. They have been regreased twice.
Ibis sell you a linkage and four bearing for £45. They don't seem to think the bearings are serviceable - i.e. getting them in and out of the linkage. My mate who is an ace mechanic has no problem at all tho.
So short story is no worse than any other FS I've owned, and quite a lot better than some!