The Ripley AF is our beloved, category-defying, short-travel, singletrack-scorching Ripley - rendered in aluminum, with more aggressive geometry. All the sizzle and pop of the carbon Ripley, now available as a complete bike at a wallet friendly price.
| Years Manufactured | 2022–2024 |
| Version | V1 Rebrand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Frame Weight | 7.45 lbs with shock |
| Wheel Size | 29" |
| Front Travel | 130mm |
| 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 BB (73mm BSA) |
| Chainline | 52mm or 55mm chainline, 168mm Q Factor |
| ISCG 05 Compatible | ISCG 05 Tab Mount available separately |
| Headset | ZS44 upper / ZS56 lower |
| Colors | Mustard Stain or Protein Shake |
| Sizes | S / M / L / XL |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Archived Build Kits for the Ripley AF V1 Rebrand
Build kits show components included when the Ripley AF V1 Rebrand was last available.
GX
| Component | Standard Component |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Performance Series, Float 34, 130mm, 44mm offset, 29”, 110x15mm |
| Shock | Fox Performance Series Float DPS with EVOL, 190mm x 45mm |
| Wheels | Blackbird Send Alloy (Send I front, Send II rear) / 29" / Ibis Hubs |
| Tires (F/R) | Maxxis DHR2 29" x 2.4" Exo TR / Maxxis Dissector 29" x 2.4" Exo TR (rear) |
| Brakes | SRAM G2, 4 Piston |
| Rotors (F/R) | SRAM Centerline 180 |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle DUB, 30T |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX, XG 1275, 10-52 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 ZS44/ZS56 |
| Grips | Lizard Skin Charger |
| Handlebar | Ibis Aluminum, 780mm |
| Stem | Ibis 31.8mm |
| Seatpost | KS Rage-i Dropper |
| Saddle | WTB Volt, 142mm |
Deore
| Component | Standard Component |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Performance Series, Float 34, 130mm, 44mm offset, 29”, 110x15mm |
| Shock | Fox Performance Series Float DPS with EVOL, 190mm x 45mm |
| Wheels | Blackbird Send Alloy (Send I front, Send II rear) / 29" / Ibis Hubs |
| Tires (F/R) | Maxxis DHR2 29" x 2.4" Exo TR / Maxxis Dissector 29" x 2.4" Exo TR (rear) |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore M6100, 2 Piston |
| Rotors (F/R) | Shimano SM-RT66, 180mm |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M6120 24mm spindle, 30t Alloy Ring |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM BB52 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100, Shadow Plus |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51T |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 ZS44/ZS56 |
| Grips | Lizard Skin Charger |
| Handlebar | Ibis Aluminum, 780mm |
| Stem | Ibis 31.8mm |
| Seatpost | KS Rage-i Dropper |
| Saddle | WTB Volt, 142mm |
SLX
| Component | Standard Component |
|---|---|
| Component | Standard Component |
| Fork | Fox Performance Series, Float 34, 130mm, 44mm offset, 29”, 110x15mm |
| Shock | Fox Performance Series Float DPS with EVOL, 190mm x 45mm |
| Wheels | Blackbird Send Alloy (Send I front, Send II rear) / 29" / Ibis Hubs |
| Tires (F/R) | Maxxis DHR2 29" x 2.4" Exo TR / Maxxis Dissector 29" x 2.4" Exo TR (rear) |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX M7100, 2-Piston |
| Rotors (F/R) | Shimano SM-RT66, 180mm |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX M7120 24mm spindle, 30t Alloy Ring |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SLX BB52 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow Plus |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX, 10-51T |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 ZS44/ZS56 |
| Grips | Lizard Skin Charger |
| Handlebar | Ibis Aluminum, 780mm |
| Stem | Ibis 31.8mm |
| Seatpost | Bike Yoke Revive Dropper |
| Saddle | WTB Volt, 142mm |
Ripley AF V1 Rebrand Specific FAQs
All our manuals are available here. You can also find the Setup guide for the Ripley AF in the 'Setup' tab on the right.
There are two different tunes for the Ripley shock. Our standard tune and a light tune.
Since August of 2019, we have been shipping small and medium Ripleys with the light tune. To identify the light tune, find the four digit code on the shock. Here are the light tune codes: DZGP, DZGN or DZGM. The standard codes are DXBC, DWSL and DWRC.
Nearly everyone under 160 pounds should use the light tune. Above that and you will want the firmer tune.
Some lighter riders may prefer the standard tune if any of these describe your riding:
- Your riding style has a lot of jumping and you want more rebound control on landings
- You have a lot of really long downhills and don't want to overheat the shock
- You are a Semi Pro or above DH racer
Fox, or an authorized Fox service center can revalve your shock for you if you want to go with a different tune.
Our stock build comes with a 130mm fork but you could pair it with a 120mm stepcast fork to create a BC Bike Race weapon. Or, throw on a 140mm fork and burly tires to build a lightweight enduro bike.
Yes, but the bike is optimized around a 44mm. The 51mm offset fork shortens the trail (the distance between the contact patch and the steering axis), which can cause the front end to feel less stable.
No. The leverage ratio on the Ripley is not coil-compatible.
The size small and medium frames ship stock with the Traction Tune.
The Ripley can accommodate up to a 29” x 2.6” tire.
The max chainring for a Ripley is a 34t.
Yes, the max size oval chainring we recommend is a 32T. Not all oval chainrings are the same, so we recommend double checking clearance before installation.
Ripleys fit 26 oz Purist bottles on all sizes when the Arundel side loader cage is used.
You can find torque specs for the Ripley AF in the tab on the right.
170mm crank on small and medium.
175mm crank on large and extra large.
40mm stem on small.
50mm stem on medium, large and extra large.
The Ripley uses 160mm post mount rear brake mounts.
To run a 180mm rotor, you'll use the following Shimano part number: SM-MA-F180P / P2
To run a 203mm rotor, you'll use the following Shimano part number: SM-MA-F203P / P
For more information, the following is a link to the adaptor chart:
Many of our paints are available online via My Perfect Color. Some automotive retailers have the ability to custom match paint.
The PMS color codes for our frames are:
- Mustard Stain:
- Primary Color: PMS 447 (M)
- Accent Color: PMS 613
- Protein Shake:
- Primary Color: PMS 428 (G)
- Accent Color: PMS 281
General FAQs
To see our general FAQs click here.
130mm Fork (544mm axle to crown)
| Nominal Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Tube Length | A | 368 14.5 | 381 15 | 418 16.5 | 482 19 |
| Top Tube Length | B | 574 22.6 | 603 23.7 | 630 24.8 | 658 25.9 |
| Head Tube Length (4mm stack of lower cup not included) | C | 90 3.5 | 105 4.1 | 115 4.5 | 125 4.9 |
| Chainstay Length | D | 432 17 | 432 17 | 432 17 | 432 17 |
| Seat Tube Angle | E | 76° 76° | 76° 76° | 76° 76° | 76° 76° |
| Head Tube Angle | F | 65.5° 65.5° | 65.5° 65.5° | 65.5° 65.5° | 65.5° 65.5° |
| Wheelbase | G | 1157 45.6 | 1188 46.8 | 1217 47.9 | 1246 49.1 |
| BB Height (with 2.5 Maxxis Minons) | 335 13.2 | 335 13.2 | 335 13.2 | 335 13.2 | |
| Stack | 599 23.6 | 613 24.1 | 622 24.5 | 631 24.8 | |
| Reach | 425 16.7 | 450 17.7 | 475 18.7 | 500 19.7 | |
| Standover | 676 26.6 | 703 27.7 | 722 28.4 | 759 29.9 | |
| Trail | 120 4.7 | 120 4.7 | 120 4.7 | 120 4.7 | |
| Saddle height for seat tube angle | 620 24.4 | 700 27.6 | 750 29.5 | 807 31.8 |
Sizing Guide (Rider Height)
Dropper Post Saddle Height Calculations
Do not try to insert your post deeper than these measurements. Forcing the post can result in a seat tube failure.
IMPORTANT: Before riding, check the saddle to tire clearance with the dropper post fully dropped and the air out of the shock with frame compressed to bottom out.
| Frame measurement | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max insertion to cable exit | 255 | 270 | 300 | 370 |
Bike Yoke Revive
Measurement from center BB to center of saddle rail (mm)
| Drop | Min/Max | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | Min | 575 | 575 | 586 | 649 |
| Max | 653 | 666 | 704 | 767 | |
| 185 | Min | 663 | 656 | 654 | 709 |
| Max | 723 | 736 | 774 | 837 | |
| 160 | Min | 613 | 606 | 621 | 684 |
| Max | 703 | 716 | 754 | 817 | |
| 213 | Min | 728 | 721 | 719 | 752 |
| Max | 788 | 801 | 839 | 902 |
KS RAGE-i
Measurement from center BB to center of saddle rail (mm)
| Drop | Min/Max | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | Min | 575 | 575 | 598 | 661 |
| Max | 646 | 659 | 697 | 760 | |
| 150 | Min | 620 | 613 | 623 | 686 |
| Max | 686 | 699 | 737 | 800 | |
| 170 | Min | 673 | 666 | 656 | 719 |
| Max | 719 | 732 | 770 | 833 |
| Hardware | Torque Spec (Nm) | Thread Treatment / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Link 6mm Preload Bolts | 2 | Loctite 243 on threads, grease under bolt head |
| Lower Link 5mm Pinch Bolts | 10 | Loctite 243 |
| Swingarm to Clevis Pivot Bolts | 10 | Loctite 243 |
| Lower Shock to Clevis Bolt | 20 | Loctite 243 on threads, Ti anti-seize under the bolt head |
| Rear Brake Caliper | 6 | Loctite 243 |
| Upper Link Bolts | 10 | Loctite 243 |
| Forward Shock Mount Bolt | 10 | Loctite 243 on threads, grease on the shaft |
| Seat Binder | 5 | Ti anti-seize |
| Cable Ports | 2 | Grease |
| Derailleur Hanger Bolt | 5 | Grease |
| Bushings | Apply Slick Honey (grease) to all bushings during reassembly | |
| Hexle | There is not a numerical torque figure for the Hexle. We recommend tightening the 5mm with your multi tool that you carry with you. This way you’ll be able to remove it in case of a flat out on a ride. |