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The Ripmo AF (Aluminium Frame) brings the award-winning performance of the carbon Ripmo to a wider, rowdier audience. It’s everything we love from the carbon Ripmo, plus a few tweaks. Best of all, complete bikes start at only £3,499.
| SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminium |
| Wheel Size | 29” / up to 2.6" tyres |
| Front Travel | 160mm |
| Rear Travel | 145mm |
| Boost Axles | 148mm rear / 110mm front |
| Seatpost Diameter | 31.6mm |
| Rear Brake | Post mount / 203mm max rotor |
| Chainstay Length | 435mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Threaded (73mm English threaded) |
| ISCG 05 Compatible | Optional removable adapter |
| Tapered Headtube | ZS44 upper / ZS56 lower |
| Colours | Metal or Savina Red |
| Sizes | S / M / L / XL |
| Frame Warranty | 7 years |
| Component Type | Component |
|---|---|
| Shock | DVO Jade X Coil, 210 x 55 |
Pricing and specifications subject to change without notice. All prices are listed in GBP.
| Component Type | Component |
|---|---|
| Fork | DVO Onyx D1 | 15QRx110 - 160 (29") |
| Shock | DVO Jade X Coil, 210 x 55 |
| Wheels | Ibis S35 Aluminum / 29" / Ibis Hubs |
| Tyres | Maxxis Assegai 29” x 2.5” WT, EXO+ casing, 120tpi |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore M6120 4 Piston |
| Brake Rotors | Shimano SM-RT66 203/180 |
| Cranks | Shimano Deore M6100 24mm spindle, 30t Alloy Ring |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM BB52 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 Shadow Plus |
| Shift Levers | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 10-51 |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 ZS44/ZS56 |
| Grips | Lizard Skin Charger |
| Handlebar | Ibis 780mm Alloy |
| Stem | Ibis 31.8mm |
| Seatpost | KS Rage-i Dropper |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado 142 |
Pricing and specifications subject to change without notice. All prices are listed in GBP.
Enhanced bike handling capabilities over rough and steep terrain.
| Nominal Size | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattube | A | 355 | 380 | 419 | 470 |
| Top Tube | B | 573 | 603 | 632 | 655 |
| Head Tube Length (4mm stack of lower cup not included) | C | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
| Chain Stay | D | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| Seat Tube Angle | E | 77º | 76º | 76º | 76º |
| Head Tube Angle | F | 64.9º | 64.9º | 64.9º | 64.9º |
| Wheelbase | G | 1185 | 1216 | 1237 | 1262 |
| BB Height (with 2.5 Maxxis Minons) | 341 | 341 | 341 | 341 | |
| Stack | 613 | 620 | 629 | 642 | |
| Reach | 431 | 458 | 475 | 495 | |
| Standover | 705 | 750 | 750 | 760 | |
| Trail | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 | |
| BB Drop | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | |
| Saddle height for seat tube angle | 620 | 700 | 750 | 810 |
Over our long tenure from mountain biking’s awkward adolescence to its current anything-shreddy era, we’ve experimented with steel, aluminium and titanium — remember the Bow-Ti, the first superbike? We remember the metal times too, and it feels good to offer a premium ride experience to our broadening family of riders, courtesy of durable, affordable aluminium alloy.
With a steep, 76-degree seat tube angle and a rangy but not stratospheric reach, the Ripmo AF places riders centrally and upright over the bottom bracket. It makes for an efficient position that can go the long haul without placing too much weight on its slack, 64.9-degree headtube angle. A 44mm reduced-offset fork is more surefooted on steep descents and steadies high speeds. Better up, better down.
Since 2005, we’ve partnered with suspension guru Dave Weagle on the dw-link suspension platform. It provides an unparalleled combination of climbing efficiency and downhill performance, which has been proven repeatedly at the highest levels of racing.
The Ripmo AF is compatible with both coil and air shocks due to a more progressive leverage rate. It allows for coil’s linearity to thrive and we spec air shocks with tunes that provide pop without feeling too harsh. On the trail, it gives the suspension a supple feel throughout the entirety of the stroke, enhancing traction no matter how deep you dig.
DVO
Now that we made the frames leverage rate progressive enough for a coil we had to find a coil shock that could handle the increased stress of being driven off of a clevis. The DVO JadeX is up to the challenge so the Ripmo AF comes with custom tuned DVO suspension.
Ibis helped pioneer the wide rim revolution, which inspired the new crop of wider 2.4” — 2.6” tyres. When paired together, this combo can be run at ultra low pressures which results in elbow-dragging cornering traction without sacrificing straight line speed.
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.
What’s better than a dropper post? A longer one. Our frames are designed to accommodate the longest dropper posts possible. Riders over 5’8 (or 173cm) can easily run a 185mm dropper post, while folks between 5’ and 5’8 (152cm — 172cm) can use a post 125mm or longer depending on inseam length.
Our optional ISCG 05 mount is there if you want it, removable if you don’t.
We stand behind our products. If it’s our fault, we’ll fix it. Our aluminium frames are backed by the same 7 year warranty and excellent customer as our carbon products.
WHAT COIL SHOCKS IS THE RIPMO AF COMPATIBLE WITH?
We spec and recommend the DVO Jade X Coil shock, but you could run any clevis compatible coil shock. Brands that offer a clevis compatible coil shock include DVO, Cane Creek, EXT, and Rockshox. We recommend verifying clevis compatibility with manufacturers before purchase.
IS THE RIPMO AF MULLET OR PLUS COMPATIBLE?
No, we designed the Ripmo AF specifically around 29” wheels.
WHAT IS THE LARGEST CHAINRING I CAN USE ON THE RIPMO AF?
The largest chainring the Ripmo AF can accommodate is a 34T.
CAN I PUT AN OVAL CHAINRING ON MY RIPMO AF?
Yes, the max size oval chainring we recommend is a 32T. Not all oval chainrings are the same, we recommend double checking clearance before installation.
WHAT IS THE LARGEST TIRE I CAN RUN ON A RIPMO AF?
The Ripmo AF is designed to accommodate tires up to 2.6” wide.
WHERE CAN I FIND TORQUE SPECS?
You can find all our torque specs listed on the US website here. The Ripmo AF and Ripmo use the same torque specs.
CAN I RUN A 51MM OFFSET FORK?
Yes, but the bike is optimised around a 44mm. The 51mm offset fork shortens the trail (the distance between the contact patch and the steering axis), which can cause the front end to feel less stable.