The Ripley AF is our 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.
A trail-friendly 65.5‑degree head angle and short (44mm) offset 130mm fork combined with 29” wheels makes 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.
![2022 8 AF Detail Shots6260](https://ibiscycles.imgix.net/images/Bikes/Ripley-AF-Rebrand/Learn/2022.8-AF-Detail-Shots6260.jpg?fit=clip&q=90&w=1200&s=7c279bd307dba10285cd96260e96fbe7 1200w, https://ibiscycles.imgix.net/images/Bikes/Ripley-AF-Rebrand/Learn/2022.8-AF-Detail-Shots6260.jpg?fit=clip&q=90&w=800&s=096b9deb62b3f27bd65271bb8a96a601 800w, https://ibiscycles.imgix.net/images/Bikes/Ripley-AF-Rebrand/Learn/2022.8-AF-Detail-Shots6260.jpg?fit=clip&q=60&w=600&s=ca84695d9426ecef90e8898b5b9844bf 600w)
Our 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.
![2022 8 AF Detail Shots6266](https://ibiscycles.imgix.net/images/Bikes/Ripley-AF-Rebrand/Learn/2022.8-AF-Detail-Shots6266.jpg?fit=clip&q=90&w=1200&s=ca21a08aabe66c8bc6a91203ed73f0a2 1200w, https://ibiscycles.imgix.net/images/Bikes/Ripley-AF-Rebrand/Learn/2022.8-AF-Detail-Shots6266.jpg?fit=clip&q=90&w=800&s=5b44d4608cdedb073459c8f199342209 800w, https://ibiscycles.imgix.net/images/Bikes/Ripley-AF-Rebrand/Learn/2022.8-AF-Detail-Shots6266.jpg?fit=clip&q=60&w=600&s=61425ebdff657e4fc6a689c5a0a87d1d 600w)
The Ripley AF frame is designed with clearance for long droppers in mind. Check out the ‘Dropper Insert’ tab in the Specs & FAQs section below to find out which length of seatpost will fit your frame.
![Ripley AF Booger Side shadows](https://ibiscycles.imgix.net/images/Bikes/Ripley-AF-Rebrand/Frame-Only/Ripley_AF_Booger_Side_shadows.jpg?fit=clip&q=90&w=1200&s=0688b126fc68637383b5d94c9ca133d7 1200w, https://ibiscycles.imgix.net/images/Bikes/Ripley-AF-Rebrand/Frame-Only/Ripley_AF_Booger_Side_shadows.jpg?fit=clip&q=90&w=800&s=a707105d178f174fba4ae76b9a4157db 800w, https://ibiscycles.imgix.net/images/Bikes/Ripley-AF-Rebrand/Frame-Only/Ripley_AF_Booger_Side_shadows.jpg?fit=clip&q=60&w=600&s=26b1b2c39275c6312cfdcaccc2e69cc7 600w)
We use words like small, medium, and large to describe our sizing because it’s easy to understand, but our ultra low standovers give you the ability to size your frame based on reach and preference.
![2022 8 AF Detail Shots6277](https://ibiscycles.imgix.net/images/Bikes/Ripley-AF-Rebrand/Learn/2022.8-AF-Detail-Shots6277.jpg?fit=clip&q=90&w=1200&s=8680bf472f934fa9aad8752e1f70e2db 1200w, https://ibiscycles.imgix.net/images/Bikes/Ripley-AF-Rebrand/Learn/2022.8-AF-Detail-Shots6277.jpg?fit=clip&q=90&w=800&s=e51bc1a4ae177dc81ec187bf00737990 800w, https://ibiscycles.imgix.net/images/Bikes/Ripley-AF-Rebrand/Learn/2022.8-AF-Detail-Shots6277.jpg?fit=clip&q=60&w=600&s=77ce3af2925af6c39136a67976c75409 600w)
We pioneered the wide rim revolution a few years ago and inspired a new crop of wider 2.4” — 2.6” tires. When paired together, this combo can be run at ultra-low pressures that produce elbow-dragging cornering traction without sacrificing speed.
![2022 8 AF Detail Shots6242](https://ibiscycles.imgix.net/images/Bikes/Ripley-AF-Rebrand/Learn/2022.8-AF-Detail-Shots6242.jpg?fit=clip&q=90&w=1200&s=78147669413bca71a180804d831b6a33 1200w, https://ibiscycles.imgix.net/images/Bikes/Ripley-AF-Rebrand/Learn/2022.8-AF-Detail-Shots6242.jpg?fit=clip&q=90&w=800&s=bb52a3f2c56b2241ac5201ebefd78ca6 800w, https://ibiscycles.imgix.net/images/Bikes/Ripley-AF-Rebrand/Learn/2022.8-AF-Detail-Shots6242.jpg?fit=clip&q=60&w=600&s=c2efaebbd491ef840a54c85ab2011858 600w)
There if you want it, removable if you don’t.
BUILDS | ||
Deore | NGX | SLX |
Fork- Fox Performance Series, Float 34, 130mm, 44mm offset, 29”, 110x15mm | Fork- Fox Performance Series, Float 34, 130mm, 44mm offset, 29”, 110x15mm | Fork-Fox Performance Series, Float 34, 130mm, 44mm offset, 29”, 110x15mm |
Shock- Fox Performance Series Float DPS with EVOL, 190mm x 45mm | Shock- Fox Performance Series Float DPS with EVOL, 190mm x 45mm | Shock- Fox Performance Series Float DPS with EVOL, 190mm x 45mm |
Wheels- Blackbird Send Alloy (Send I front, Send II rear) / 29″ / Ibis Hubs | Wheels- Blackbird Send Alloy (Send I front, Send II rear) / 29″ / Ibis Hubs | Wheels- Blackbird Send Alloy (Send I front, Send II rear) / 29″ / Ibis Hubs |
Tires- Maxxis DHR2 29″ x 2.4″ Exo TR (front), Maxxis Dissector 29″ x 2.4″ Exo TR (rear) | Tires- Maxxis DHR2 29″ x 2.4″ Exo TR (front), Maxxis Dissector 29″ x 2.4″ Exo TR (rear) | Tires- Maxxis DHR2 29″ x 2.4″ Exo TR (front), Maxxis Dissector 29″ x 2.4″ Exo TR (rear) |
Brakes- Shimano Deore M6100, 2 Piston | Brakes- SRAM G2, 4 Piston | Brakes- Shimano SLX M7100 |
Brake Rotors- Shimano SM-RT66, 180mm | Brake Rotors- SRAM Centerline 6 bolt 180mm | Brake Rotors- Shimano SM-RT66, 180mm |
Cranks- Shimano Deore M6100 24mm spindle, 30t Alloy Ring 175mm | Cranks- SRAM NX Eagle DUB Wide spindle, 30t Alloy Ring S/M: 170mm, L/XL: 175mm | Cranks- Shimano SLX M7100 24mm spindle, 30t Alloy Ring 175mm |
Bottom Bracket- Shimano SM BB52 | Bottom Bracket- SRAM DUB BSA | Bottom Bracket- Shimano SLX BB52 |
Rear Derailleur- Shimano Deore M6100 Shadow Plus | Rear Derailleur- SRAM GX Eagle | Rear Derailleur- Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow Plus |
Shift Levers- Shimano Deore M6100 | Shift Levers- SRAM NX Eagle | Shift Levers- Shimano SLX M7100 |
Cassette- Shimano Deore M6100 10-51 | Cassette- SRAM GX, XG 1275, 10-52 | Cassette- Shimano SLX, 10-51T |
Chain- Shimano Deore M6100 | Chain- SRAM NX Eagle | Chain- Shimano SLX M7100 |
Headset- Cane Creek 40 ZS44/ZS56 | Headset- Cane Creek 40 ZS44/ZS56 | Headset- Cane Creek 40 ZS44/ZS56 |
Grips- Lizard Skin Charger Evo | Grips- Lizard Skin Charger Evo | Grips- Lizard Skin Charger Evo |
Handlebar- Ibis Aluminum, 780mm | Handlebar- Ibis Aluminum, 780mm | Handlebar- Ibis Aluminum, 780mm |
Stem- Ibis 31.8mm S/M: 40mm, L/XL: 50mm | Stem- Ibis 31.8mm S/M: 40mm, L/XL: 50mm | Stem- Ibis 31.8mm S/M: 40mm, L/XL: 50mm |
Seatpost- KS Rage-i Dropper S: 125mm, M: 150mm, L/XL: 170mm | Seatpost- KS Rage-i Dropper S: 125mm, M: 150mm, L/XL: 170mm | Seatpost- Bike Yoke Revive Dropper S: 125mm, M: 160mm, L: 185mm, XL: 213mm. Note there is a 250lb rider weight limit on this post. |
Saddle- WTB Volt 142 | Saddle-WTB Volt 142 | Saddle- WTB Volt 142 |