Ibis Ripley AF Deore/Fox Build
With new colors for 2023, the Ripley AF continues to stand out
The Ibis Ripley AF is Ibis’ beloved, category-defying, short-travel, singletrack-scorching Ripley—rendered in aluminum. All the sizzle and pop of the carbon Ripley is now available as a bike at a more wallet friendly price.
This bike is a multi-talented shapeshifter; a light, snappy, fast, fun, incredibly versatile bike that can get a whole heckuvalot more rad than its 120mm travel and light weight implies. Compatible with a 120mm to 140mm fork, the Ripley can be a lightweight cross-country weapon or a trail-thrashing downcountry machine, depending on the component spec you choose. The Ripley's light weight and progressive design all add up to a bike that is exceptionally snappy to ride. Call your new Ripley a “trail scalpel,” because that’s what it is. And making it out of aluminum only broadens the Ripley’s already broad appeal. It still rips like a Ripley. But it also costs a whole lot less than the carbon version, and is, well, more metal.
Features
- Clearance for 26 oz. bottle, on all frame sizes
- DW Link Suspension
- The stock build comes with a 130mm fork but you could pair it with a 120mm Stepcast fork to create a BC Bike Race weapon or throw on a 140mm fork and burly tires to build a lightweight enduro bike.
Tech Specs
| Frame Material: | Aluminum |
| Wheel Size: | 29" |
| Rear Axle Standard: | 12x148mm Boost |
| Rear Shock: | Fox Float DPS Performance with EVOL SM/MD: Light Tune, LG/XL: Standard Tune |
| Rear Shock Size: | 190mm x 45mm |
| Rear Suspension Travel: | 120mm |
| Headset: | Cane Creek 40 |
| Headset Standard: | ZS44mm/ZS56mm |
| Fork: | Fox Float 34 Performance, 130mm, 44mm offset |
| Fork Axle: | 15x110mm Boost |
| Wheelset: | Blackbird Send Alloy (Send I front, Send II rear) / Ibis hubs |
| Front Tire: | Maxxis DHRII 29" x 2.4" EXO TR |
| Rear Tire: | Maxxis Dissector 29" x 2.4" EXO TR |
| Crankset: | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chainguide Tabs: | ISCG '05 3-Bolt |
| Bottom Bracket: | Shimano SM BB52 |
| BB Standard: | 73mm BSA |
| Chain: | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Rear Derailleur: | Shimano Deore M6100 Shadow Plus |
| Cassette: | Shimano Deore M6100 10-51 |
| Seatpost: | KS Rage-i Dropper |
| Seat Post Diameter: | 31.6mm |
| Seat: | WTB Silverado 142 |
| Shifters: | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Handlebar: | Ibis 780mm Aluminum |
| Stem: | Ibis 31.8mm |
| Grips: | Lizard Skin Charger |
| Brakes: | Shimano Deore M6100 2 Piston - Shimano SM-RT66, 180mm rotors |
| Water Bottle Cage Mounts: | Yes, 1 |
| Intended Use: | Trail/AM |
| Warranty: | 7 Years, Lifetime Bushing Replacement |
Specs subject to change without notice. Please check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date information.
Geometry
mm / inches
130mm fork (544mm axle to crown)
Sizing
cm / ft
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Height (cm) | 152 - 165 | 163 - 175 | 175 - 188 | 183 - 198 |