Ibis Cycles Release New Ripmo AF
Tue 10th Sep, 2019 @ 6:30 pm
Ripmo AF. That’s ‘Ripmo Aluminium Frame’ to you and me. Ibis have today announced a new, aluminium version of their popular Ripmo model to their stable and with complete bikes starting from $2999.99, we can all rejoice! Featuring the same dw-link rear suspension that makes the carbon-framed Ripmo pedal and ride so well, as well as having the option to spec either an air or coil shock (both courtesy of DVO Suspension), the new Ripmo AF should turn out to be a riot to ride! Here’s the information so far from Ibis themselves:
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Key Facts:
- 29” Wheels
- 160mm front travel
- 147mm dw-link rear travel
- 2.6” tire clearance
- Aluminium front and rear triangle
- Available in four sizes S-XL, fits riders between 5’ and 6’6
- Frame weight of 8.25lbs for a medium with a DVO topaz shock
- Available with DVO JADE X coil shock
Ripmo AF Details:
- Progressive suspension leverage ratio for compatibility with select coil shocks.
- Slack 64.9 head angle
- 44mm Fork Offset
- Steep 76 degree seat tube angle
- Threaded BB (73mm BSA)
- ISCG 05 Compatible with removable adapter
- Port style Internal cable routing
- 22oz bottles fit inside front triangle
- Size M-XL compatible with 170mm+ droppers, 125-150mm for smalls
- Molded rubber swing arm protectors
- IGUS bushings in lower link, bearings in upper link
- Metric 210×55 shock
- 203mm max rotor size
- 1x specific design
- Boost spacing
- Tapered headtube and steerer: ZS44 upper, ZS56 lower
With regards to pricing, complete Ripmo AF builds will start at $2,999 and riders will also have the option to go frame only with the DVO Topaz inline shock for $1,799 or $1,899 with the DVO JadeX upgrade. Not forgetting that all models will feature Ibis’s 7 year warranty on the frame too, it’s a very compelling package for the money.
