Ibis recently pulled the curtains back on a bike they’ve been working on for some time, and the release date couldn’t have come at a better time, with Robin Wallner piloting the new bike to a 3rd place podium finish yesterday at the opening round of the Enduro World series in Chile. Dubbed the Ripmo, the new bike is a long travel 29″ wheeled enduro bike. This is the first time, in our opinion, that Ibis have truly pushed the long/slack boundaries of geometry with reach numbers that actually are on the long side, paired to a slack 66º head angle. The Ripmo features 145mm of travel out back and is spec’d with a 160mm fork. This new bike is available as a frame only, and at 5 different spec levels in sizes Small through Extra Large. We’ll be jumping aboard a demo bike in the very near future, so stay tuned for our thoughts on the Ripmo…
Facts
- 29” Wheels
- 145mm dw-link rear travel
- 160mm front travel
- 2.6” tire clearance
- Carbon fiber front and rear triangle
- Available in sizes S-XL, fits riders between 5” and 6’6”
- Frame weight from 5.08 lbs / 2.3 kg (w/ out shock), 6.06 lbs / 2.7 kg w/ Fox DPX2
- Available with either Fox DPX2 or X2 shock
- Complete builds from 28.1 lbs / 12.7 kg
Details
- Threaded BB
- ISCG 05 compatible with removable adapter
- Shorter 44mm fork offset
- Steep 76º seat tube angle
- In-frame molded cable tunnels
- Bottle cage mounts inside front triangle
- Works simultaneously with piggyback shocks and larger water bottles
- Size M-XL compatible with 170mm droppers, 125-150mm for smalls
- Polycarbonate downtube protector and molded rubber swing arm protectors
- IGUS bushings in lower link, bearings in upper link
- 210mm eye to eye, 55mm stroke shock
- Post mount rear brake
- 203mm max rotor size
- 1x specific design
- Boost spacing
Geometry
Pricing
- Complete builds start at $4,099
- Frame only (w/ DPX2 shock) starts at $2,999
Warranty
- Seven Year frame warranty
- Lifetime replacement on bushings
Availability
- Shipping worldwide on March 26th, 2018
