Ripley

(Current)

Ripley: Blue Hour
Ibis Cycles Ripley V5 Blue Hour complete bike
Ripley: Green Flash
Ibis Cycles Ripley V5 Green Flash complete bike

Meet the Ripley, your new best friend for every trail adventure. The award-winning bike has been updated with more travel and slacker geometry, making it even more capable and fun. It rivals the speed of an e-bike uphill while offering snappy, playful performance with 130mm of ultra-efficient dw-link travel. Need to stash your snacks? The Ripley now features internal frame storage for all your stuff. Plus, with expanded size ranges, everyone gets the perfect fit. Whether you’re popping wheelies or conquering climbs, the Ripley is game.

Version V5
Frame Material Carbon Fiber Monocoque
Frame Weight 7.3 lbs XM frame w/ Fox Float
Wheel Size 29” (MX optional via Flip Chip)
Front Travel 140mm
Rear Travel 130mm
Shock Specs 210mm x 52.5mm
Boost Axles 148mm rear / 110mm front
Seatpost Diameter 34.9mm
Rear Brake 180mm Post mount / 220mm max rotor
Chainstay Length 433–438mm
Bottom Bracket Threaded BB (73mm BSA)
Chainline 55mm chainline
Derailleur Hanger SRAM UDH
ISCG 05 Compatible ISCG 05 Tab Mount available separately
Headset ZS44 upper / ZS56 lower
Bottle Mounts 22oz bottle on size small, 26oz on all other sizes
Frame Storage Large Internal frame storage with easy access door
Colors Blue Hour or Green Flash
Frame Storage Bag Sustainably sourced internal frame bags produced in partnership with Cotopaxi
Sizes Small (S), Medium (M), Extra medium (XM), Large (L) and Extra Large (XL)
Frame & Wheels Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Bushings Warranty Lifetime replacement on bushings
Ibis Cycles Ripley V5 Blue Hour Frame Only Front
Ibis Cycles Ripley V5 Green Flash Frame Only Front
Ibis Cycles Ripley V5 Blue Hour Frame Only Front
Ibis Cycles Ripley V5 Green Flash Frame Only Front

Ripley Specific FAQs

Yes, all Ibis bicycles ship with a Traction Tune rear shock. The compression and rebound tune has less damping compared to an off the shelf Fox Float. A lighter shock tune makes it eas­i­er for the rear wheel to get out of the way, allow­ing the bike to bet­ter absorb an impact. If the sus­pen­sion doesn’t move fast enough to track ter­rain, the wheel gets hung up and you lose speed, steer­ing, and brak­ing control. To learn more about our Traction Tune philosophy, click here.

The Ripley 5 is optimized around a 44mm offset fork. A 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 Ripley is optimized around a 140 fork. It is compatible with 130-150 mm forks.

The Ripley 5 has a 55mm chainline.

55mm chainline cranksets include:

Sram Dub Wide Cranksets.

Shimano 120 Series Cranksets, or 125 in the case of XTR.

A variety of other manufacturers offer 55mm chainline cranksets. Verify with your preferred crankset manufacturer before purchasing and installing.

Check out our Bottom Bracket installation guide for 55mm chainline cranksets here.

Yes, the Ripley 5 supports both 29” and 27.5” rear wheels. Ensure the flip chip is in the appropriate orientation for the wheel size that is installed.

Yes! Our new upper link driven suspension design supports any 210 x 52.5mm coil shock.

The standard shock size is 210 x 52.5mm. A longer stroke shock should not be used, as there is potential that the tire will rub on the saddle and seat tube. The use of a different size shock will void the frame’s warranty.

STOW - ‘Snacks, Tools, or Whatever’ is our integrated frame storage system. Find out more about STOW here.

The maximum length pump that can fit inside our tool bag is 7.25 inches / 18.4cm.

Yes, replacement STOW components can be found on our webstore.

No. The flip chip position is clearly marked and should always match the rear wheel size installed. A mismatch between flip chip position and rear wheel size will negatively impact the bike's geometry.

Most 27.5” x 2.5” and 29” x 2.5” tires will fit on the Ripley 5. Always verify there is a minimum of 8mm of clearance between the frame and tire at the tightest point before riding.

The maximum round chainring on the Ripley 5 is a 34T. The minimum round chainring on the Ripley 5 is a 30T.

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.

A 26 oz Purist water bottle (with an Arundel Side Loader Cage, available on our webstore) fits on all frame sizes except the size 1 / small, which can accommodate a 22 oz Purist bottle.

A size extra medium Ripley 5 frame with a Float shock weighs 7.3lbs / 3.3 kg. Our complete builds (size extra medium) begin at 29.43 lbs (13.3 kg) with all frame protection installed and sealant in the tires.

You can find torque specs for the Ripley 5 in the tab on the right.

The Ripley 5 uses a 180mm post mount rear brake mount.

To run a 180mm rotor, you'll use the shimano caliper bolts. No adapter is needed.

To run a 203mm rotor, you'll use the following Shimano part number: SM-MA-F203P / P

To run a 220mm rotor, you'll use the following Shimano part number: SM-MA-F220P/PM

For more information, the following is a link to the adapter chart:

https://productinfo.shimano.com/#/com?cid=C-460&acid=C-193

Yes it does. Pork Chop Frame Bags are available here.

Many of our paints are available online via Rotaris (for 2024 onward) or My Perfect Color (for most previous models). Some automotive retailers have the ability to custom match paint.

The PMS color codes for our frames are:

  • Green Flash:
    • Primary Color: Custom green (G)

    • Accent Color: PMS 10310

  • Blue Hour:
    • Primary Color: YS 2060-1 (M)

    • Accent Color: PMS 10267

    • Accent Color: PMS 552

General FAQs

To see our general FAQs click here.

Ibis Cycles Ripley V5 geometry diagram

140mm Fork (555mm axle to crown)

Nominal Size   SM MD XM LG XL
Seat Tube A 395 15.6 400 15.7 415 16.3 457 18 477 18.8
Top Tube B 577 22.7 604 23.8 629 24.8 654 25.7 684 26.9
Head Tube C 85 3.3 95 3.7 110 4.3 125 4.9 140 5.5
Chainstay 29" D 436 17.2 436 17.2 437 17.2 440 17.3 442 17.4
Seat Tube Angle E 77.4° 77.4° 76.9° 76.9° 76.9° 76.9° 77.4° 77.4° 77.9° 77.9°
Saddle Height for Seat Tube Angle F 650 25.6 700 27.6 745 29.3 790 31.1 830 32.7
Head Tube Angle G 64.9° 64.9° 64.9° 64.9° 64.9° 64.9° 64.9° 64.9° 64.9° 64.9°
Wheelbase H 1187 46.7 1211 47.7 1241 48.9 1279 50.4 1321 52
Stack I 613 24.1 619 24.4 629 24.8 640 25.2 650 25.6
Reach J 440 17.3 460 18.1 483 19 511 20.1 545 21.5
BB Drop 29" K 48 1.9 45 1.8 42 1.7 39 1.5 36 1.4
BB Drop MX K 28 1.1 25 1 22 0.9 19 0.7 16 0.6
BB Height* 326 12.8 329 13 332 13.1 335 13.2 338 13.3
Standover L 680 26.8 721 28.4 744 29.3 759 29.9 772 30.4
Recommended Seatpost Drop 140 5.5 170 6.7 185 7.3 213 8.4 213 8.4
Crank Length 165 6.5 165 6.5 170 6.7 170 6.7 170 6.7
Tire Size 2.35-2.5" 0.1 2.35-2.5" 0.1 2.35-2.5" 0.1 2.35-2.5" 0.1 2.35-2.5" 0.1
Water Bottle Size 1 x 22oz 0 1 x 26oz 0 1 x 26oz 0 1 x 26oz 0 1 x 26oz 0

*With Maxxis 29x2.4 WT tires = 748mm diameter, 27.5x2.5 WT rear tires = 708mm diameter.

Sizing Guide (Rider Height)

s
152–168CM5’0”–5’6”
m
165–175CM5’5”–5’9”
xm
173–183CM5’8”-6’
l
180–191CM5’11–6’3”
xl
188–201CM6’2”–6’7”

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 XM LG XL
Max Insertion 300 310 310 365 385

Bike Yoke Revive

Measurement from center BB to center of saddle rail (mm)

Drop Min/Max SM MD XM LG XL
Revive v3 - 125 Min 552 557 572 612 632
  Max 670 675 690 730 750
Revive v3 - 160 Min 587 592 607 647 667
  Max 720 725 740 780 800
Revive v3 - 185 Min 612 617 632 672 692
  Max 740 745 760 800 820
Revive v3 - 213 Min 656 651 666 700 720
  Max 805 810 825 865 885

KS Vantage

Measurement from center BB to center of saddle rail (mm)

Drop Min/Max SM MD XM LG XL
140 Min 581 586 601 641 661
  Max 699 704 719 759 779
170 Min 633 628 643 671 691
  Max 749 754 769 809 829
210 Min 713 708 723 711 731
  Max 819 824 839 879 899
Hardware Torque Spec (Nm) Thread Treatment / Notes
Suspension
Forward Shock Mount Bolts 10 Loctite 243 on threads, grease on the shaft
Rear Shock to Clevis Bolt 20 Titanium Bolts: Loctite 243 on threads, Ti anti-seize on the shaft and underside of the bolt head
Linkage
Upper link to Front Triangle 20 Loctite 243 on threads (if no green threadpatch), grease on shaft and under bolt head
Upper Link to Clevis 20 Loctite 243 on threads (if no green threadpatch), grease on shaft and under bolt head
Upper Link to Rear Triangle (Flip Chip) 15 Loctite 243 on threads (if no green threadpatch)
Lower Link 4mm Side Preload Bolts 2 Loctite 243 on threads, grease under bolt head
Lower Link 5mm Pinch Bolts 10 Loctite 243
Misc
Rear Brake Caliper 6 Loctite 243
Seat Binder 6 Grease
Derailleur Hanger Bolt 25 Dry (reverse thread!)
Rear Axle 12 Grease
STOW
Flange Bolts 1.5 (hand tight) Loctite 222 on threads (if no threadpatch)
STOW Door Latch to Lever Bolt 3 Loctite 243 on threads (if no threadpatch)
Flip Chip Parts
Flip Chip Grease on inside surfaces of Flip Chip
Flip Chip Spacer Grease on both sides of the Flip Chip Spacer
Bearing Washer Grease on the inner mating surfaces of the Bearing Washer