Our goal was to bring the advantages of a 29” wheel to a lightweight, nimble and fun trailbike. We think 120mm of travel is the sweet spot for a snappy bike that isn’t cumbersome or heavy. We also wanted the Ripley to be configurable for a wide range of terrain and riding styles, so we made it compatible with 120–140 mm travel forks. We asked Dave Weagle (Mr. dw-link) to give the Ripley pedaling efficiency, XC-like acceleration and optimization for 29er specific gearing in addition to the usual dw-attributes such as excellent small bump compliance, predictable travel through the range with no wallowing or harsh bottom out. This version of the dw-link, like the ones he’d done for us in the past, delivered on the promise.
| Years Manufactured | 2013–2015 |
| Version | V1 |
| Frame Material | Carbon front and rear triangle |
| Wheel Size | 29” |
| Front Travel | 120-140mm forks, 51mm rake is STRONGLY recommended |
| Rear Travel | 120mm |
| Shock Specs | 7.25" x 1.75" |
| Rear Axle | 142mm Maxle |
| Seatpost Diameter | 31.6mm |
| Rear Brake | 160mm post mount / 180mm max rotor |
| Chainstay Length | 444mm (17.5 inches) |
| Bottom Bracket | BB92/Press GXP |
| Headset | ZS44 upper / EC49 lower |
| Front Derailleur | High Direct Mount |
| Chainline | 51mm |
| Colors | "Blue" or "Black & Green" |
| Sizes | S / M / L / XL |
Archived Build Kits for the Ripley OG V1
Build kits show components included when the Ripley OG V1 was last available.
Frame Only
| Component | Standard Component |
|---|---|
| Shock | Fox Float CTD, 7.25 x 1.75 |
Special Blend
| Component | Standard Component |
|---|---|
| Fork | X-Fusion Trace RL2 120mm |
| Shock | X-Fusion MicroLite RL rear shock |
| Wheels | Stan’s ZTR Rapid 29er 32H Black |
| Tires | Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.25” Snake Skin tubeless front, Racing Ralph 2.25” Snake Skin tubeless rear |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore |
| Cranks | Shimano 44/32/24 SLX Crankset 175mm |
| Rear Derailleur | RD-M675, SLX DIRECT MOUNT TYPE, SGS 10-SPD SHADOW + DESIGN |
| Front Derailleur | FD-M611-D, DEORE, DOWN-SWING, TOP-PULL, DIRECT MOUNT TYPE |
| Shift Levers | Shimano SL-M610 |
| Cassette | CS-HG62-10, 10-SPEED 11-13-15-17-19-21-24-28-32-36T |
| Chain | CN-HG54 HG FOR MTB 10-SPD |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40: ZS44/EC49 |
| Grips | Lizard Skins Charger Evo |
| Handlebars | Ibis 780mm Alloy |
| Stem | Ibis 3D Forged 31.8 Bar/28.6 Steerer 7075 (70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130) |
| Seatpost | Ibis 31.6 Aluminum, 350mm |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado 142 |
XT
| Component | Standard Component |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Float 32 CTD 120mm travel, FIT, Kashima, 15QR thru-axle, tapered steerer, black, custom decals |
| Shock | Fox Float CTD Adjust Factory Series with Kashima Coat |
| Wheels | Stan's ZTR Arch 29er Rim 32H Black |
| Tire/s | Schwalbe Nobby Nick 2.25" Snake Skin tubeless front, Racing Ralph 2.25" Snake Skin tubeless rear |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT BR-M785 180mm Front Rotor, 160mm Rear Rotor |
| Crankset | RaceFace Turbine Cinch 36/24 175mm |
| Rear Derailleur | RD-M786, DEORE XT SGS 10-SPD TOP-NORMAL SHADOW+ |
| Front Derailleur | FD-M781D-T-L, DEORE XT DOWN-SWING, TOP-PULL, DIRECT MOUNT |
| Shift Levers | SL-M780, Direct attach |
| Cassette | CS-M771-10, DEORE XT, 10-SPD 11-13-15-17-19-21-24-28-32-36T |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40: ZS44 1 1/8" top/EC49/40 Traditional 1.5" bottom |
| Handlebars | Ibis Hi-Fi Carbon bar 740mm wide, 20mm rise, 9ºx5º bend and sweep, 225g or Ibis Lo-Fi Carbon bar, 740mm wide, 11.5º bend when flat (9ºx5º bend and sweep when rotated 26.6º degrees forward), 225g |
| Stem | Ibis 3D Forged 31.8 Bar/28.6 Steerer 7075 (70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130) |
| Seatpost | Ibis 31.6 x 350 L, 7075 |
| Saddle | Ibis custom saddle, CrMo rails |
X01
| Component | Standard Component |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Float 32 CTD 120mm, 29er |
| Shock | Fox Float CTD, 7.25 x 1.75 |
| Wheels | Stan’s ZTR Arch 29er 32H Black |
| Tires | Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.25” Snake Skin tubeless front, Racing Ralph 2.25” Snake Skin tubeless rear |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT BR-M785 180mm Front Rotor, 160mm Rear Rotor |
| Cranks | Shimano XT M8000 175, 24mm spindle, 30t Alloy Ring |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 1X11SPD CARBON BLK |
| Shift Levers | SRAM SL TRIGGER X1 11SPD |
| Cassette | SRAM X1 Cassette 10-42 |
| Chain | CN PCX1 114LI W/ PWR.LCK 11S |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40: ZS44/EC49 |
| Grips | Lizard Skins Charger Evo |
| Handlebars | Ibis 800mm Carbon (10 or 30mm rise) |
| Stem | Ibis 3D Forged 31.8 Bar/28.6 Steerer 7075 (70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130) |
| Seatpost | KS LEV DX Remote |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado 142 |
XTR 1x
| Component | Standard Component |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Float 32 CTD 120mm, 29er |
| Shock | Fox Float CTD, 7.25 x 1.75 |
| Wheels | Stan’s ZTR Arch 29er 32H Black |
| Tires | Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.25” Snake Skin tubeless front, Racing Ralph 2.25” Snake Skin tubeless rear |
| Brakes | |
| Cranks | Shimano XT M8000 175, 24mm spindle, 30t Alloy Ring |
| Rear Derailleur | RD-M9000, XTR, GS 11-SPEED TOP-NORMAL SHADOW PLUS DESIGN, DIRECT ATTACHMENT |
| Shift Levers | SL-M9000-I XTR |
| Cassette | CS-M9000, XTR, 11-SPEED, 11-13-15-17-19-21-24-27-31-35-40 |
| Chain | CN-HG900-11 |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 ZS44/ZS56 |
| Grips | Lizard Skins Charger Evo |
| Handlebars | Ibis 800mm Carbon (10 or 30mm rise) |
| Stem | Ibis 3D Forged 31.8 Bar/28.6 Steerer 7075 (70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130) |
| Seatpost | KS LEV DX Remote |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado 142 |
XTR 2x
| Component | Standard Component |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Float 32 CTD 120mm, 29er |
| Shock | Fox Float CTD, 7.25 x 1.75 |
| Wheels | Ibis 928 Carbon Wheels |
| Tires | Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.25” Snake Skin tubeless front, Racing Ralph 2.25” Snake Skin tubeless rear |
| Brakes | |
| Cranks | Shimano FC-M9020-2, XTR, 175MM, 36X26T |
| Rear Derailleur | RD-M9000, XTR, GS 11-SPEED TOP-NORMAL SHADOW PLUS DESIGN, DIRECT ATTACHMENT |
| Front Derailleur | FD-M981-D-T, XTR DOWN-SWING, TOP-PULL, DIRECT MOUNT TYPE |
| Shift Levers | SL-M9000-I XTR |
| Cassette | CS-M9000, XTR, 11-SPEED, 11-13-15-17-19-21-24-27-31-35-40 |
| Chain | CN-HG900-11 |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 ZS44/ZS56 |
| Grips | Lizard Skins Charger Evo |
| Handlebars | Ibis 800mm Carbon (10 or 30mm rise) |
| Stem | Ibis 3D Forged 31.8 Bar/28.6 Steerer 7075 (70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130) |
| Seatpost | KS LEV DX Remote |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado 142 |
XX1
| Component | Standard Component |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Float 32 CTD 120mm, 29er |
| Shock | Fox Float CTD, 7.25 x 1.75 |
| Wheels | Ibis 928 Carbon Wheels |
| Tires | Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.25” Snake Skin tubeless front, Racing Ralph 2.25” Snake Skin tubeless rear |
| Brakes | Formula R1 |
| Cranks | Race Face Next SL, 30t, 175mm (170mm optional-comes with 28t ring) |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM RD XX1 TYPE 2 LONG CAGE 11SPD |
| Shift Levers | SRAM SL TRIGGER XX1 11SPD |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 11SP 10-42 |
| Chain | PC XX1 with Power Lock, 11 speed |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 ZS44/ZS56 |
| Grips | Lizard Skins Charger Evo |
| Handlebars | Ibis 800mm Carbon (10 or 30mm rise) |
| Stem | Ibis 3D Forged 31.8 Bar/28.6 Steerer 7075 (70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130) |
| Seatpost | KS LEV DX Remote |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado 142 |
Possible Upgrades
These upgrades were available when not already included as standard in a build kit for the Ripley OG V1.
| Component | Upgrade/s available |
|---|---|
| Shock | X-Fusion MicroLite RL, Cane Creek DBinline CS 7.25 x 1.75 |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 130mm |
| Wheels | Ibis 928 Carbon Logo, Ibis 941 Ultra Wide Carbon |
100mm Fork (500.8mm axle to crown, 44mm offset)
| Nominal Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube Length | A | 368 14.5 | 432 17 | 483 19 | 533 21 |
| Top Tube Length | B | 564 22.2 | 584 23 | 605 23.8 | 625 24.6 |
| Head Tube Length | C | 78 3.1 | 94 3.7 | 100 3.9 | 115 4.5 |
| Chainstay Length | D | 435 17.1 | 435 17.1 | 435 17.1 | 435 17.1 |
| Seat Tube Angle | E | 73° 73° | 73° 73° | 73° 73° | 73° 73° |
| Head Tube Angle | F | 71° 71° | 71° 71° | 71° 71° | 71° 71° |
| Wheelbase | G | 1045 41.1 | 1066 42 | 1087 42.8 | 1107 43.6 |
| BB Height (with 2.1" tires) | 305 12 | 305 12 | 305 12 | 305 12 | |
| Stack | 607 23.9 | 622 24.5 | 628.5 24.7 | 642 25.3 | |
| Reach | 378 14.9 | 393 15.5 | 411 16.2 | 437 17.2 | |
| Standover (mid toptube) | 680 26.8 | 750 29.5 | 750 29.5 | 775 30.5 | |
| Trail | 80 3.1 | 80 3.1 | 80 3.1 | 80 3.1 |
Sizing Guide (Rider Height)
s
152–165CM5'0"–5' 5"
m
163–175CM5'4"–5' 9"
l
175–188CM5'9"-6'2"
xl
183–198CM6'–6'6"