The Ibis Ripley, now in it’s 4th generation, has long been one of our favorites for an aggressive XC bike that feels right at home on climbs and descents. Now, finally, it’s also available in an aluminum framed model aptly named the Ripley AF.
The idea follows in the Ripmo-to-Ripmo AF evolution, just with less travel. The new Ibis Ripley AF shares the same 120mm rear wheel travel as the carbon Ripley, also paired with a 130mm fork. So, other than an alloy frame, what’s new?

Colors, for one. The Ripley AF will come in Monolith Silver…
…and Pond Scum Green.
The only other substantial change is a 1-degree slacker head angle. The Ripley AF has a 75.5º head tube angle, compared to the carbon Ripley’s 76.5º head angle. Both bikes use a 44mm offset fork with 130mm travel, and both roll on 29er wheels only.
- ISCG05 mount (with included adapter)
- 2.6″ tire clearance
- 203mm max brake rotor clearance
- Threaded BB
- Molded rubber swing arm protectors
- Metric 190x45mm shock
- Front triangle fits a water bottle
- Boost 148 rear axle spacing
- 7.45lb frame weight, with shock
- Four frame sizes to fit riders 5’0″ – 6’6″