The Ripmo AF (Aluminum Frame) brings the award-winning performance of the carbon Ripmo to a wider, rowdier audience. It’s everything we love from the carbon Ripmo, plus a few tweaks.
IT’S METAL
Over IBIS's long tenure from mountain biking’s awkward adolescence to their current anything-shreddy era, they’ve experimented with steel, aluminum, and titanium — remember the Bow-Ti, the first superbike? They remember the metal times too, and they are stoked to offer a premium ride experience to a broadening family of riders, courtesy of durable, affordable aluminum alloy.
MODERN GEOMETRY
With a steep, 76-degree seat tube angle and a rangy but not stratospheric reach, the Ripmo AF places riders centrally and upright over the bottom bracket. It makes for an efficient position that can go the long haul without placing too much weight on its slack, 64. 9‑degree headtube angle. A 44mm reduced-offset fork is more surefooted on steep descents and steadies high speeds. Better up, better down.
AIR & COIL COMPATIBLE
The Ripmo AF is compatible with both coil and air shocks due to a more progressive leverage rate. It allows for coil’s linearity to thrive, and spec air shocks with tunes that provide pop without feeling too harsh. On the trail, it gives the suspension a supple feel throughout the entirety of the stroke, enhancing traction no matter how deep you dig.
2024 Ibis Ripley AF Specs
| Frame Material: | Aluminum |
| Frame Weight: | 8.25 lbs / 3.74 kg (size M with Marzocchi Bomber Air) |
| Wheel Size: | 29” / up to 2.5" tires |
| Front Travel: | 160mm |
| Rear Travel: | 147mm |
| Shock Specs: | 210 x 55mm |
| Boost Axles: | 148mm rear / 110mm front |
| Seatpost Diameter: | 31.6mm |
| Rear Brake: | 160mm post mount / 203mm max rotor |
| Chainstay Length: | 435mm |
| Bottom Bracket: | Threaded (73mm English Threaded) |
| 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: | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Coil, 160mm, 44mm offset, 29”, 110x15mm (Medium spring installed) |
| Shock: | Marzocchi Bomber Air, 210 x 55 |
| Wheels: | Blackbird Send Alloy (Send I front, Send II rear) / 29" / Ibis Hubs |
| Tires (F/R): | Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5" EXO+ casing, 120tpi / Maxxis DHR II 29" x 2.4" EXO+ casing, 60tpi |
| Brakes: | SRAM G2 R, 4 piston |
| Rotors (F/R): | SRAM Centerline, 200mm/180mm |
| Crankset: | SRAM NX Eagle DUB, 30T |
| Bottom Bracket: | SRAM DUB BSA |
| Rear Derailleur: | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Shifter: | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette: | SRAM XG 1275 10-52 12 speed |
| 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 Silverado, 142mm |
| Fork: | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Coil, 160mm, 44mm offset, 29”, 110x15mm (Medium spring installed) |
| Shock: | Marzocchi Bomber Air, 210 x 55 |
| Wheels: | Blackbird Send Alloy (Send I front, Send II rear) / 29" / Ibis Hubs |
| Tires (F/R): | Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5" EXO+ casing, 120tpi / Maxxis DHR II 29" x 2.4" EXO+ casing, 60tpi |
| Brakes: | Shimano Deore M6120, 4-Piston |
| Rotors (F/R): | Shimano SM-RT66, 203mm/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: | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Coil, 160mm, 44mm offset, 29”, 110x15mm (Medium spring installed) |
| Shock: | Marzocchi Bomber Air, 210 x 55 |
| Wheels: | Blackbird Send Alloy (Send I front, Send II rear) / 29" / Ibis Hubs |
| Tires (F/R): | Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5" EXO+ casing, 120tpi / Maxxis DHR II 29" x 2.4" EXO+ casing, 60tpi |
| Brakes: | Shimano SLX M7120, 4 piston |
| Rotors (F/R): | Shimano SM-RT66, 203mm/180mm |
| Crankset: | Shimano SLX M7120 24mm spindle, 30t Alloy Ring |
| Bottom Bracket: | Shimano SLX BB52 |
| Rear Derailleur: | Shimano SLX M7120 Shadow Plus |
| Shifter: | Shimano SLX M7120 |
| 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: | Bike Yoke Revive Dropper - S: 125mm, M: 160mm, L/XL: 213mm (250lb rider weight limit) |
| Saddle: | WTB Silverado, 142mm |
| Shock: | Marzocchi Bomber Air, 210 x 55 |
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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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