The Ripley AF is IBIS's 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.
MODERN GEOMETRY, PRECISE HANDLING
A trail-friendly 65. 5‑degree head angle and short (44mm) offset 130mm fork combined with 29” wheels make for a super planted but still playful front end feel. A 76-degree seat angle puts your power directly to the pedals, while the short chainstays and pedal-friendly dw-link kinematics deliver that power without squandering a single watt.
DW LINK SUSPENSION
IBIS's 15-year collaboration with Dave Weagle has yielded yet another bike with unparalleled climbing efficiency and tractability. Incredible snap and responsiveness are its trademarks, and a whole mess of plush, chunder-eating, downhill-crushing goodness gets thrown in for good measure. Wrap that together, and you get the best suspension you’ll find anywhere. It’s that good.
2024 Ibis Ripley AF Specs
| 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: | 55mm chainline, 182mm Q Factor |
| Derailleur Hanger: | SRAM UDH |
| ISCG 05 Compatible: | ISCG 05 Tab Mount available separately |
| Headset: | ZS44 upper / ZS56 lower |
| Warranty: | Lifetime |
Available Build Kits
| 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 |
| 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 - S/M: 40mm, L/XL: 50mm |
| Seatpost: | KS Rage-i Dropper - S: 125mm, M: 150mm, L/XL: 170mm |
| Saddle: | WTB Volt, 142mm |
| 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 M6100, 24mm Spindle, 30T |
| 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 - S/M: 40mm, L/XL: 50mm |
| Seatpost: | KS Rage-i Dropper - S: 125mm, M: 150mm, L/XL: 170mm |
| Saddle: | WTB Volt, 142mm |
| 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 M7100, 24mm spindle, 30T |
| 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 - S/M: 40mm, L/XL: 50mm |
| Seatpost: | KS Rage-i Dropper - S: 125mm, M: 150mm, L/XL: 170mm |
| Saddle: | WTB Volt, 142mm |
| Shock: | Fox Performance Series Float DPS with EVOL, 190mm x 45mm |
*Exact bike specifications are subject to change without notice. Please contact us with questions!
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RETURNS
Should there be an issue with the item you bought, or you no longer need your purchase, we will be happy to set up a return.
Returns or exchange requests for New or Used Bikes must be requested by emailing us at sedona@thundermountainbikes.com within fifteen (15) days from the date of delivery. Bikes must be in un-ridden condition. Custom-built bikes may not be returned. Returned bikes have a $200 restocking fee and the customer pays for return shipping.
Returns for most other items may be requested within sixty (60) days of the delivery date. All returned items must be received in new, unused, and uninstalled condition, with the original tags and labels attached and in the original packaging. We cannot accept returns on any items installed or show wear of any kind.
Clearance and open-box items may not be returned.
RETURN PROCESS
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1. In the Email field, enter your email address and click Continue.
2. In your email account, open the email sent from our store and copy the six-digit verification code included in the email.
3. Go back to the online store and enter a six-digit verification code to log in.
4. Find and click on the order that you want to submit a return for.
5. If your order has more than one item, select only the items you want to return.
6. Select a return reason and add a note for the store if needed.
7. Click Request Return.
Once your return request is approved, you will receive an email with shipping instructions and a return shipping label.
REFUNDS
We will process your return after we receive your returned item(s) and inspect the condition. Please allow at least seven (7) days from the receipt of your item to process your refund. We will notify you by email when your return has been processed.
EXCEPTIONS
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