Ibis Ripmo AF SLX
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The Ripmo AF (Aluminum Frame) brings the award-winning performance of the carbon Ripmo to a wider, rowdier audience. It’s everything we love from the carbon Ripmo, plus a few tweaks.
It's Metal
Over our long tenure from mountain biking’s awkward adolescence to its current anything-shreddy era, we’ve experimented with steel, aluminum and titanium — remember the Bow-Ti, the first superbike? We remember the metal times too, and it feels good to offer a premium ride experience to our broadening family of riders, courtesy of durable, affordable aluminum alloy.
Modern Geometry
With a steep, 76-degree seat tube angle and a rangy but not stratospheric reach, the Ripmo AF places riders centrally and upright over the bottom bracket. It makes for an efficient position that can go the long haul without placing too much weight on its slack, 64.9‑degree headtube angle. A 44mm reduced-offset fork is more surefooted on steep descents and steadies high speeds. Better up, better down.
DW Link
Since 2005, we’ve partnered with suspension guru Dave Weagle on the dw-link suspension platform. It provides an unparalleled combination of climbing efficiency and downhill performance, which has been proven repeatedly at the highest levels of racing.
Air and Coil Compatible
The Ripmo AF is compatible with both coil and air shocks due to a more progressive leverage rate. It allows for coil’s linearity to thrive and we spec air shocks with tunes that provide pop without feeling too harsh. On the trail, it gives the suspension a supple feel throughout the entirety of the stroke, enhancing traction no matter how deep you dig.
2.6" Tire Clearance
Ibis helped pioneer the wide rim revolution, which inspired the new crop of wider 2.4” — 2.6” tires. When paired together, this combo can be run at ultra low pressures which results in elbow-dragging cornering traction without sacrificing straight line speed.
Long Dropper Post
What’s better than a dropper post? A longer one. Our frames are designed to accommodate the longest dropper posts possible. Riders over 5’8 (or 173cm) can easily run a 185mm dropper post, while folks between 5’ and 5’8 (152cm — 172cm) can use a post 125mm or longer depending on inseam length.
| COMPONENT | STANDARD COMPONENT |
|---|---|
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Coil, 160mm, 44mm offset, 29”, 110x15mm
Medium spring installed. |
| Shock | Marzocchi Bomber Air, 210 x 55 |
| Wheels | Blackbird Send Alloy (Send I front, Send II rear) / 29" / Ibis Hubs |
| Tires | Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5" EXO+ casing, 120tpi (front), Maxxis DHR II 29" x 2.4" EXO+ casing, 60tpi (rear) |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX M7120, 4 piston |
| Brake Rotors | Shimano SM-RT66 203/180 |
| Cranks | Shimano SLX M7120 24mm spindle, 30t Alloy Ring |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SLX BB52 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow Plus |
| Shift Levers | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX, 10-51T |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 ZS44/ZS56 |
| Grips | Lizard Skin Charger Evo |
| Handlebar | Ibis Aluminum, 780mm |
| Stem | Ibis 31.8mm
S/M: 40mm, L/XL: 50mm |
| Seatpost | Bike Yoke Revive Dropper
S: 125mm, M: 160mm, L: 185mm, XL/XXL: 213mm. Note there is a 250lb rider weight limit on this post. |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado |
