Ibis Ripley V5

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A custom build for Jane, who was ready to upgrade her trusty carbon hardtail 29” race bike after many years of riding. Jane’s main brief was something comfortable, capable and confidence inspiring for riding her local Central Victorian trails and further afield. The Ripley V5 is an award winning trail bike and offers lots of nice features and has been updated with 140mm front and 130mm rear travel to make it even more capable and fun. We were pretty stoked to discover that this bike has a black bird on it. A perfect surprise for a bike riding artist who makes some amazing art about birds!

What it’s got:

  • 29" wheels with MX wheel (29"/27.5") option via flip-chip

  • 2.6” tyre clearance

  • DW Link suspension for efficient climbing and downhill performance

  • Internal frame storage with bag made in collab with @cotopaxi (and a super easy switch to open and close the compartment, even while wearing gloves)

  • Internal cable routing

  • Integrated chain guide

  • Lifetime warranty

  • Available in 5 sizes (extra-medium for those in the middle of the size range)

  • Frame colour available in Blue hour or Green flash (Jane’s medium sized “blue hour” frame seems to change with the light from teal to green and back to deep blue)

Jane’s GXT build:

  • Fox Float 34, Factory Series, Grip X, 140mm, 29", 110mm x 15mm fork

  • Fox Float, Factory Series, Float w/EVOL, 210mm x 52.5mm rear shock

  • Blackbird Send Alloy, 32 Hole, Ibis Logo Hubs, 29" wheels

  • Maxxis DHR2, 29" x 2.4", Exo TR  front tyre;  Maxxis Rekon, 29" x 2.4", Exo, TR rear tyre

  • SRAM G2, 4 piston brakes

  • SRAM Centerline, F/R: 180mm rotors (front and rear )

  • SRAM GX, Eagle Transmission, DUB Wide S–M: 165mm crankset

  • SRAM DUB BSA bottom bracket

  • SRAM GX, Eagle Transmission rear derailleur

  • SRAM GX, Eagle Transmission shifter

  • SRAM GX, Eagle Transmission, 10–52T cassette

  • SRAM GX, Eagle Transmission chain

  • Cane Creek 40 ZS44/ZS56 headset

  • Lizard Skin Charger EVO grips

  • Blackbird Hi Fi, 35mm, 30mm Rise, 800mm handlebar

  • Blackbird, 35mm stem

  • Bike Yoke Revive Dropper 34.9mm, M: 160mm seatpost

  • WTB Silverado, Fusion, 142mm saddle

  • SRAM AXS Battery & power pack charger

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