We were lucky enough to hop aboard the newest iteration of the Ripmo prior to its launch. This bike follows in the footsteps of the Ripmo AF, but in carbon form rather than alloy. The new bike’s rear suspension is notably more progressive than its predecessor – the original Ripmo. It also has a 1º slacker head tube angle and the reach grows by a few millimeters, depending on size. We rode the Shimano XT groupset build, which comes in at $ 5,899 USD. Details, and a video of our first ride on the bike can be found below.
The XT build comes with a ‘Performance’ series 160mm Fox Float 36, but can be upgraded to ‘Factory’ for $ 489. The fork is a reliable and bomb-proof choice for keeping things under control up front.
Similar to the front end, the XT build we rode bike comes with a ‘Performance’ Float DPX2, but also can be upgraded to a ‘Factory’ X2 shock for an extra $ 270, which is how we rode it. Also tucked away in the above photo is a rubber link protector, aimed to help keep out dirt and grime. Noteworthy, is the fact that there is plenty of space for a full size bottle.
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