Ibis Ripley Frameset

Ibis Ripley

Adventure Awaits.

Quick highlights

• Rear travel: 130 mm
• Front travel: 140 mm
• Wheels: 29" (MX optional via flip chip)
• Suspension: dw-link

Overview

Meet the Ripley, your new best friend for every trail adventure. The award-winning bike has been updated with more travel and slacker geometry, making it even more capable and fun. It rivals the speed of an e-bike uphill while offering snappy, playful performance with 130mm of ultra-efficient dw-link travel.

Need to stash your snacks? The Ripley features internal frame storage for all your stuff. Plus, with expanded size ranges, everyone gets the perfect fit. Whether you’re popping wheelies or conquering climbs, the Ripley is game.

Build Your Ripley

Status: On Sale!

Colors

• Blue Hour
• Green Flash

Images may not show actual build kit content. Pricing and specifications subject to change without notice. All prices are ex-works Santa Cruz, CA. MSRP prices are US suggested retail prices and are exclusive of sales tax or VAT.

Key features

Size Specific Everything

Size specific seat tube angles and suspension kinematics help deliver consistent ride feel across the size range. Chainstay length and bottom bracket height are also tailored by size.

5 Sizes

With many riders between 5’5” and 6’0”, Ibis added an “Extra-Medium” size that sits in the middle of the range.

Flip It

Run 29” or mixed (27.5”/29”) wheels on all sizes without compromising geometry. The Ripley ships with 29” wheels.

DW-Link Suspension

Efficient climbing and excellent downhill performance, with size-specific kinematics to keep every size pedaling great and riding smooth.

Internal Frame Storage

Frame storage with an easy-operating latch (even with gloves). Water-resistant, rattle-free, and robust.

Includes two internal bags made with Cotopaxi from remnants and dead stock, making each bag colorful and unique.

Warranty

Lifetime warranty.

Geometry

Longer, Slacker, Steeper!

• Head tube angle: 64.9°
• Seat tube angle: 76.9–77.9°
• Chainstays: 436–442 mm

140mm Fork (555mm axle to crown)

*With Maxxis 29x2.4 WT tires = 748mm diameter, 27.5x2.5 WT rear tires = 708mm diameter.

Sizing Guide (Rider Height)

• S: 152–168 cm
• M: 165–175 cm
• XM: 173–183 cm
• L: 180–191 cm
• XL: 188–201 cm

Frame / Platform Specs

• Version: V5
• Frame material: Carbon Fiber Monocoque
• Frame weight: 7.3 lbs (XM frame w/ Fox Float)
• Wheel size: 29” (MX optional via flip chip)
• Front travel: 140 mm
• Rear travel: 130 mm
• Shock specs: 210 × 52.5 mm
• Boost axles: 148 mm rear / 110 mm front
• Seatpost diameter: 34.9 mm
• Rear brake: 180 mm post mount / 220 mm max rotor
• Chainstay length: 433–438 mm
• Bottom bracket: Threaded BB (73 mm BSA)
• Chainline: 55 mm
• Derailleur hanger: SRAM UDH
• ISCG: ISCG 05 compatible (tab mount available separately)
• Headset: ZS44 upper / ZS56 lower
• Bottle mounts: 22 oz on size S, 26 oz on all other sizes
• Frame storage: Large internal storage with easy access door
• Colors: Blue Hour / Green Flash
• Sizes: S, M, XM, L, XL
• Frame & wheels warranty: Lifetime warranty
• Bushings warranty: Lifetime replacement on bushings

FAQs (key points)

• Traction Tune shock: Yes, all Ibis bicycles ship with a Traction Tune rear shock.
• Fork offset: Optimized around a 44 mm offset fork.
• Fork travel compatibility: Optimized around 140 mm; compatible with 130–150 mm forks.
• Rear wheel compatibility: Supports 29” or 27.5” rear wheel (flip chip orientation must match).
• Coil shock: Supports 210 × 52.5 mm coil shock.
• Shock size warning: Do not use a longer stroke shock; different shock sizing can void frame warranty.
• STOW: Integrated frame storage (“Snacks, Tools, or Whatever”).
• Rear brake adapter info: Rear mount is 180 mm post mount; adapters are required for 203 mm and 220 mm rotors.

Torque Specs (Nm)