RIPLEY
The Ripley is the snappy, flickable, playful, fast, lightweight, and versatile 29” trail bike.
Its combination of modern geometry, a stiff lightweight carbon chassis, and 120mm of ultra efficient dw-link travel, means it’s equally happy popping off bonus lines as it is crushing all day epics.
LONGER, SLACKER, STEEPER
With its well balanced modern geometry, the Ripley is ready for any adventure. The long front end, slack head angle, and short rear end gives you the confidence to try new lines, while the steep seat tube angle and shorter offset fork makes it easy to maneuver technical climbs and flowy singletrack.
REVISED SWINGARM
The Ripley V4S features a new UDH derailleur for maximum future compatibility and moves to a 55mm chain line. The wider chain line allows for a stiffer chainstay.
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, that has been proven repeatedly at the highest levels of racing.
LONG DROPPER POST
We use names like small, medium, and large to describe our sizing because it’s easy to understand, but our ultra low standovers and clearance for long droppers give you the ability to size based on reach.
LIGHTWEIGHT PREMIUM CARBON, FOR EVERYONE
Whether you order an XX1 or SLX kit, you’ll get the same premium carbon fiber frame. All our bikes are built from the highest grade materials and optimized for the best strength, weight, stiffness, and ride performance. The Ripley weighs 5 lbs without shock.
FORK OFFSET
Sometimes, shorter is better. Instead of the typical 51mm offset, the new Ripley uses a 44mm offset. This gives you the stability of a slacker head angle, while retaining the BMX like feel of, well, a Ripley.
2.6" TIRE CLEARANCE
We pioneered the wide rim revolution a few years ago and inspired a new crop of wider 2.4” — 2.6” tires. When paired together, this combo can be run at ultra low pressures that produce elbow-dragging cornering traction without sacrificing speed.
REMOVABLE ISCG05 MOUNT
There if you want it, removable if you don’t.
INTERNAL CABLE TUNNELS
Internal cable routing used to be a pain in the ass but our internal tubes make routing easy. Just pop the housing through and it comes out the other end, no need for swear words or a pickset.
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT
A thick rubber downtube protector deflects debris, while our chainstay protector features thick raised sections to help dampen chain slap noise. And our simple-yet-elegant linkage protectors stop mud and rocks thrown by the tire, keeping your beautiful bike beautiful.
*This product can only ship within the United States*
Specifications:
FRAME SPECS:
Model Version |
Ripley V4S |
Frame Material |
Carbon Fiber Monocoque |
Frame Weight |
5lbs (M, w/o shock) |
Wheel Size |
29” / up to 2.6” tires |
Front Travel |
120-140mm forks |
Rear Travel |
120mm |
Shock Specs |
190 x 45mm |
Boost Axles |
148mm rear / 110mm front |
Seatpost Diameter |
31.6mm |
Rear Brake |
160mm post mount / 203mm max rotor |
Chainstay Length |
432mm (17 inches) |
Bottom Bracket |
Threaded (73mm English threaded) |
Chainline |
55mm chainline, 182mm Q Factor |
Derailleur Hanger |
SRAM UDH |
ISCG 05 Compatible |
ISCG 05 Tab Mount available separately |
Headset |
ZS44 upper / ZS56 lower |
Colors |
Drywall or Bad Apple |
Sizes |
S / M / L / XL |
Warranty |
7 years |
BUILD KIT:
Fork |
Fox Float 34 Factory Series 130mm, 29", 15QR |
Shock |
Fox Float Factory DPS with EVOL, 190x45 (S/M: Light Tune, L/XL: Standard Tune) |
Wheels |
Blackbird Send Alloy (Send I front, Send II rear) / 29" / Ibis Hubs (contact for wheel upgrade) |
Tires |
Maxxis DHR2 29" x 2.4" Exo TR (front), Maxxis Dissector 29" x 2.4" Exo TR (rear) |
Brakes |
SRAM G2, 4 Piston |
Brake Rotors |
SRAM Centerline 6 bolt 180mm |
Cranks |
SRAM NX Eagle DUB, 30t Alloy Ring (S/M: 170mm, L/XL: 175mm) |
Bottom Bracket |
SRAM DUB BSA |
Rear Derailleur |
SRAM GX Eagle |
Shift Levers |
SRAM NX Eagle |
Cassette |
SRAM XG 1275 10-50 12 speed |
Chain |
SRAM NX Eagle |
Headset |
Cane Creek 40 ZS44/ZS56 |
Grips |
Lizard Skin Charger Evo |
Handlebar |
Ibis 780mm Alloy |
Stem |
Ibis 31.8mm (S/M: 40mm, L: 50mm, XL: 60mm) |
Seatpost |
KS Rage-i Dropper (S: 125mm, M: 150mm, L/XL: 170mm) |
Saddle |
WTB Silverado 142 |