- 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 | 36814.5 | 36814.5 | 41816.5 | 47018.6 |
| Top Tube Length | B | 57422.6 | 60323.8 | 63024.9 | 65826 |
| Head Tube Length (4mm stack of lower cup not included) | C | 903.6 | 1054.2 | 1154.6 | 1255 |
| Chainstay Length | D | 43217.01 | 43217.01 | 43217.01 | 43217.01 |
| Seat Tube Angle | E | 76º76º | 76º76º | 76º76º | 76º76º |
| Head Tube Angle | F | 66.5º66.5º | 66.5º66.5º | 66.5º66.5º | 66.5º66.5º |
| Wheelbase | G | 114745.16 | 117846.38 | 120747.52 | 123648.67 |
| BB Height (with 2.5 Maxxis Minons) | 33513.2 | 33513.2 | 33513.2 | 33513.2 | |
| Stack | 59923.6 | 61324.2 | 62224.5 | 63124.9 | |
| Reach | 42516.8 | 45017.8 | 47518.8 | 50019.7 | |
| Standover | 70827.9 | 71228.1 | 74229.3 | 75529.8 | |
| Trail | 1144.5 | 1144.5 | 1144.5 | 1144.5 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Tapered Headtube | 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.
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.
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.
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.
Everyone under 160 pounds should use the light tune. Above that and you may want the firmer tune for the following reasons: 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.
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 Ripmo 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.
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
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.
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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