- 120mm Rear Travel
- 130mm Front Travel
- 29" Wheels • Up to 2.6 tires
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Suspension • V5 Kinematics
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.
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.
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.
Whether you order an XTR or NX 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.
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.
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.
There if you want it, removable if you don’t.
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.
Our removable polycarbonate skid plate protects your downtube from sharp pointy things.
Ripley Geometry
Longer, Slacker, Steeper!
130mm Fork (537mm axle to crown)
| Nominal Size | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 66.5° 66.5° | 66.5° 66.5° | 66.5° 66.5° | 66.5° 66.5° |
| Wheelbase | G | 1147 45.2 | 1178 46.4 | 1207 47.5 | 1236 48.7 |
| 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 | 708 27.9 | 712 28 | 742 29.2 | 755 29.7 | |
| Trail | 114 4.5 | 114 4.5 | 114 4.5 | 114 4.5 | |
| Saddle height for seat tube angle | 650 25.6 | 700 27.6 | 750 29.5 | 800 31.5 |
Sizing Guide (Rider Height)
| 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 | 52mm chainline, 168mm Q Factor |
| ISCG 05 Compatible | Optional removable adapter |
| Headset | ZS44 upper / ZS56 lower |
| Colors | Matte Braaap or Blue Steel |
| Sizes | S / M / L / XL |
| Warranty | 7 years |
Ripley Specific FAQs
All our manuals are available here. You can also find the Quick Setup guide for the Ripley 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.
The dual eccentrics offered an efficient pedaling platform and supple suspension feel, but they took up valuable real estate in the seat tube. To make the Ripley compatible with the new crop of long dropper posts, we’ve transitioned to an all new Ripmo inspired chassis. In the process, we’ve significantly reduced the frame weight and increased stiffness.
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.
Over the past year, we’ve been manufacturing the size small Ripley V3 in our Santa Cruz, CA headquarters. The new Ripley small is made overseas and we have switched our Carbon 831 lab to development of a new US made model that will be built entirely in house.
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.
The size small and medium frames ship stock with the Traction Tune.
Yes, when placing your order, please notify your dealer that you would like your frame equipped with the Traction Tune Shock.
Fox recommends performing a full damper service after fifty hours. When it's time to perform this routine maintenance, have your local bike shop contact the Fox Bike Service Department and request their Factory Service. This service involves taking apart the shim stack, so Fox can revalve your suspension to the new tune when performing that service. As of this publication (September, 2019), that service cost $165.
No. The leverage ratio on the Ripley is not coil-compatible.
The Ripley can accommodate up to a 29” x 2.6” tire.
The max chainring for a Ripley is a 34t.
Ripleys fit 26 oz Purist bottles on all sizes when the Arundel side loader cage is used.
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.
The Ripley frame weighs 6 lbs with shock. Complete builds start at 25.5 lbs.
You can find torque specs for the Ripley 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:
General FAQs
To see our general FAQs click here.
Fox DPS Evol
25% Sag - Shoot for .45” (~11mm) of sag. MAX 350psi!
| Rider Weight (LB) | Pressure (PSI) |
|---|---|
| 100 | 130 |
| 120 | 150 |
| 140 | 170 |
| 160 | 190 |
| 180 | 210 |
| 200 | 240 |
| 220 | 270 |
| 250 | 310 |
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 | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Seatpost Insertion | 255 | 270 | 300 | 370 |
Bike Yoke
Measurement from center BB to center of saddle rail (mm)
| Drop | Min/Max | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | Min | 590 | 590 | 646 | 709 |
| Max | 723 | 736 | 774 | 837 | |
| 160 | Min | 565 | 565 | 621 | 684 |
| Max | 702 | 715 | 753 | 816 | |
| 125 | Min | 540 | 540 | 586 | 649 |
| Max | 653 | 666 | 704 | 767 |
Fox Transfer
Measurement from center BB to center of saddle rail (mm)
| Drop | Min/Max | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | Min | 590 | 590 | 628.5 | 691.5 |
| Max | 723 | 736 | 774 | 837 | |
| 125 | Min | 565 | 565 | 603.5 | 666.5 |
| Max | 673 | 686 | 724 | 787 | |
| 100 | Min | 540 | 540 | 578.5 | 641.5 |
| Max | 623 | 636 | 674 | 737 |
KS Lev
Measurement from center BB to center of saddle rail (mm)
| Drop | Min/Max | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175 | Min | 615 | 615 | 644 | 707 |
| Max | 719 | 732 | 770 | 833 | |
| 150 | Min | 590 | 590 | 619 | 682 |
| Max | 679 | 692 | 730 | 793 | |
| 125 | Min | 565 | 565 | 594 | 657 |
| Max | 629 | 642 | 680 | 743 | |
| 100 | Min | 540 | 540 | 569 | 632 |
| Max | 589 | 602 | 640 | 703 |
| Hardware | Torque Spec (Nm) | Thread Treatment / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Link 6mm Preload Bolts | 2 | Loctite 243 on threads, grease on flange |
| Lower Link 5mm Pinch Bolts | 10 | Loctite 243 |
| Swingarm to Clevis Pivot Bolts | 10 | Loctite 243 |
| Lower Shock to Clevis Bolt | 20 | Ti anti-seize |
| Rear Brake Caliper | 6 | Loctite 243 |
| Upper Link Bolts | 10 | Loctite 243 |
| Forward Shock Mount Bolt | 10 | Loctite 243 |
| Seat Binder | 5 | Ti anti-seize |
| 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. |
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