Ibis Ripmo SLX Mountain Bike

Brand	Ibis
Category	MOUNTAIN
Seller	Backcountry

Bashing through corners and pedaling up technical terrain is rarely the same type of fun, but on the Ibis Ripmo SLX Mountain Bike, we can be confident going over any trail. The Ripmo uses a supportive 147mm of rear travel and slacked-out geometry to rip through the downhills. On the climbs, the DW-link-powered suspension linkage doesn't punish us for putting in hard pedaling efforts. Whether rallying for long days at the bike park or on the pedals the Ripmo is a certified trail beast and begs for us to push hard all ride long. Ibis nailed the geometry on the first Ripmo, so the V2 only sees minor tweaks to give the bike some extra stability when the trail points downhill. This comes in the form of a 1-degree slacker head tube angle, moving to 64. 9-degrees compared to 65. 9 on the original model. The reach is also increased by a few millimeters, rounding things off with a nice modern 475mm on a size large. These numbers let us open it up a bit more on high-speed descents, but maintain the same lively handling and precise cornering the Ripmo was famous for. With the already impressively lightweight carbon frame this version of the Ripmo includes a smooth and responsive Shimano drivetrain built for long days on the trail. The Shimano SLX comes with 12-speeds and a huge cassette out back to get us over the steepest hills. Size-specific cranks and seat posts make whatever size bike we need fit comfortably as soon as we get on it. The wheels on the Ripmo are made from tough aluminum material and come stock in a 35mm inner width to support the ultra-aggressive Maxxis Assegai rubber. Fox Factory suspension caps off the build, pairing an enduro-ready amount of travel with 'bottomless feel' DW-link suspension linkage. This build of the Ripmo is the one we're taking to enduro events near and far, with responsive pedaling, top-notch suspension, and race-ready geometry. As a new-age 29er all-mountain bike, the Ripmo V2 incorporates a host of useful features for the aggres...   read more