Nice review! I am very curious as to how this compares to the Switchblade and couple other bikes in the review. I am gkad to see comments on the sizing. Initially i was leaning towards the medium at just under 5'10".
Interesting thoughts on the sizing. A couple years back I was riding the Ripmo AF in XL and I am looking at getting the Ripmo V3 in a L because the geo numbers are almost identical to the old XL on the V2. Worried the XL will be too big of a bump though. I am like 6'3" and a 32" inseam.
Did you feel that the suspension setup took more time than other bikes? I mention this because I have one and it took some trial and error to get it perfect, but once I did it became phenomenal. Also, Pinkbike just released their review and didnt like the bike very much at all. Obviously they're better riders than I am, but I have to wonder if they didnt find their personal sweet spot.
Good video Mo! I wished you would have been able to try the Ripmo with a Vivid rear shock. It would influence you big time. Rockshox works so well on the Ripmo. Gives insane traction on janky repeated runs but also keeps all the playfulness. You would be impressed. I still wonder how you get all these bikes in the van? Ha...
The fact that this frame can be built up as a longer travel Ripmo or a shorter travel mullet Ripley really sets it apart. As a shorter 5’6” rider that seriously doesn’t see the need for 160mm forks on 90% of my trails. I think I would lean towards the Ripley.
Rocky Mountain did the shared frame deal w the Instinct and Altitude until this year. They redesigned the Altitude to be a full-on enduro ripper now. It was smart to separate the 2 lines for 2025. We shall see how it works out for Ibis. It usually indicates a company is cutting back on R&D when they merge bikes. Spesh did it w the Stumpy 15.
Another great review! Thanks for commenting on the sizing. Mo, how long did it take you riding the bike before you realized the size might be a little small? Do you think you could tell in a short 1-2 hour demo ride? I'm your same height (6'2"), and have wondered about the new Ibis sizing.
I'm glad that you make these videos but it just seems like you are yelling constantly. It's hard to listen to. I value your impressions of these bikes but maybe put the mic a little closer so you can talk at a normal volume
Mo, I'm 5 feet 11, ride last Ripley V4 size large with a 20mm setback seat post and 60mm stem to get the reach i like, more of an xc rider. Do you think i might like the Ripmo V2 size XL fit.
Nice review! I am very curious as to how this compares to the Switchblade and couple other bikes in the review. I am gkad to see comments on the sizing. Initially i was leaning towards the medium at just under 5'10".
Awesome review!! How would you compare it to a Santa Cruz hightower?
Interesting thoughts on the sizing. A couple years back I was riding the Ripmo AF in XL and I am looking at getting the Ripmo V3 in a L because the geo numbers are almost identical to the old XL on the V2. Worried the XL will be too big of a bump though. I am like 6'3" and a 32" inseam.
Did you feel that the suspension setup took more time than other bikes? I mention this because I have one and it took some trial and error to get it perfect, but once I did it became phenomenal. Also, Pinkbike just released their review and didnt like the bike very much at all. Obviously they're better riders than I am, but I have to wonder if they didnt find their personal sweet spot.
Good video Mo! I wished you would have been able to try the Ripmo with a Vivid rear shock. It would influence you big time. Rockshox works so well on the Ripmo. Gives insane traction on janky repeated runs but also keeps all the playfulness. You would be impressed. I still wonder how you get all these bikes in the van? Ha...
Sounds rad!!!
Good review Mo
Thank you!!!
The fact that this frame can be built up as a longer travel Ripmo or a shorter travel mullet Ripley really sets it apart. As a shorter 5’6” rider that seriously doesn’t see the need for 160mm forks on 90% of my trails. I think I would lean towards the Ripley.
Rocky Mountain did the shared frame deal w the Instinct and Altitude until this year. They redesigned the Altitude to be a full-on enduro ripper now. It was smart to separate the 2 lines for 2025. We shall see how it works out for Ibis. It usually indicates a company is cutting back on R&D when they merge bikes. Spesh did it w the Stumpy 15.
Pretty rad for sure!! The Ripley looks super interesting!
Another great review! Thanks for commenting on the sizing. Mo, how long did it take you riding the bike before you realized the size might be a little small? Do you think you could tell in a short 1-2 hour demo ride? I'm your same height (6'2"), and have wondered about the new Ibis sizing.
You can tell as soon as the first down hill in my opinion, a 1-2 hour demo is perfect!!! Thank you!!
Sick raptor
I'm glad that you make these videos but it just seems like you are yelling constantly. It's hard to listen to. I value your impressions of these bikes but maybe put the mic a little closer so you can talk at a normal volume
It's because is stoked. You can feel his passion for bikes through the tone of stoke in his voice! :)
Could the smaller feel due to something like bar roll or bend?
I will "Like" every video where Mo doesn't say "dampening" or "dampNer"
Lol
@@moandhannahtravelDon’t listen to him! I will like every video in which you say this damn things!
😂😂😂😂
Mo, I'm 5 feet 11, ride last Ripley V4 size large with a 20mm setback seat post and 60mm stem to get the reach i like, more of an xc rider. Do you think i might like the Ripmo V2 size XL fit.
The v2 maybe! The v3 for sure large!!!
Thanks
I bought the large V3 at 5’11 3/4 and it was good but switched to the XM and it’s way better for me
Mo, for reference, how tall are you?
6’2 😂
Finally doesn’t look like a bike from the 90s
They did an amazing job!!!
I never did, new one looks like every other bike out now, nothing unique about it.
😂
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“Trump’s 2nd term.”
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