Playful and versatile, the Ripley SLX combines 130mm of DW-link suspension with modern geometry.
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"The Ripley SLX is an incredible trail bike that balances efficiency, capability, and fun. Its 130mm DW-link suspension delivers smooth and efficient climbing performance while staying responsive and supportive on descents. Paired with Shimano’s dependable SLX drivetrain and Ibis’s size-specific geometry, this bike offers the perfect fit and performance for every rider. Whether you’re ripping through technical trails, popping wheelies, or cruising flowy singletrack, the Ripley SLX delivers endless fun."
The Ibis Ripley SLX Mountain Bike is your ticket to endless trail adventures. Built with Ibis’s signature DW-link suspension, this award-winning bike is updated with 130mm of rear travel, a slacker 64.9-degree head tube angle, and size-specific kinematics, offering the perfect balance of climbing efficiency and downhill capability. Designed for trail riders who crave versatility and fun, the Ripley makes conquering climbs and charging down descents feel effortless.
Outfitted with Shimano’s 12-speed SLX drivetrain, the Ripley delivers smooth and precise shifting while providing a wide gear range to tackle any trail. Maxxis tires ensure excellent grip and control, while Shimano XT hydraulic brakes offer consistent stopping power. This playful trail bike is also packed with thoughtful details, including internal frame storage to stash your tools and snacks, a flip chip for MX compatibility, and size-specific chainstays to ensure every rider gets a balanced and responsive feel.
Whether you’re flowing through berms, hammering uphill, or tackling rocky descents, the Ripley SLX is ready to deliver uncompromising performance. With a lightweight carbon frame, progressive geometry, and incredible versatility, the Ripley SLX is ready for whatever the trail throws your way.
Details
- 130mm of DW-link suspension balances climbing efficiency with trail performance
- Flip chip provides compatibility with 29-inch wheels or a mixed-wheel MX setup
- Carbon fiber frame ensures lightweight and durable performance
- Shimano SLX 12-speed drivetrain delivers smooth and reliable shifting
- Shimano XT hydraulic brakes provide powerful, consistent stopping performance
- Maxxis DHR2 and Rekon tires deliver excellent grip and control on the trail
- Internal frame storage offers easy access to tools and gear on the go
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- Frame Material
- carbon
- Suspension
- DW-link
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float Factory EVOL
- Rear Travel
- 130mm
- Fork
- Fox Float 34 Performance
- Front Travel
- 140mm
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40 ZS44/ZS56
- Shifters
- Shimano SLX, M7100
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano SLX, M7100, Shadow Plus
- ISCG Tabs
- yes
- Crankset
- Shimano SLX M7120
- Chainring Sizes
- 30t
- Crank Arm Length
- [small - medium] 165mm, [x-medium - x-large] 170mm
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-MT501
- Cassette
- Shimano SLX, M7100
- Cassette Range
- 10-51t
- Chain
- Shimano SLX CN-M7100
- Brakeset
- Shimano XT, M8120
- Brake Type
- 4-piston hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- Shimano SM-RT66 (180mm)
- Handlebar
- Ibis/Blackbird Hi Fi
- Handlebar Rise
- 20mm
- Handlebar Sweep
- 9-degrees
- Handlebar Width
- 800mm
- Grips
- Lizard Skin Charger EVO
- Stem
- Ibis
- Stem Length
- [small - medium] 40mm, [x-medium - x-large] 50mm
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado, Fusion
- Seatpost
- Bike Yoke Revive Dropper
- Seatpost Length
- [small] 125mm, [medium] 160mm, [x-medium] 185mm, [large - x-large] 213mm
- Seatpost Travel
- [small] 125mm, [medium] 160mm, [x-medium] 185mm, [large – x-large] 213mm
- Wheelset
- Blackbird Send Alloy
- Hubs
- Ibis
- Front Axle
- 12 x 110mm Boost
- Rear Axle
- 12 x 148mm Boost
- Tires
- [front] Maxxis DHR2 Exo TR, [rear] Rekon Exo TR
- Tire Size
- 29 x 2.4in
- Pedals
- not included
- Activity
- trail, enduro
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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