Ibis Ripmo V2S 1

Here my is my 2023 Ibis Ripmo V2S setup with a 170mm fork. Recently, I was upgraded from my Ripmo V2 to the V2s and decided to do a bike check with my most recent build. My build focuses more on durability than weight, so I've gone away from carbon bars and cranks and switched back to aluminum. I also have a Super Deluxe Coil that I throw on depending on the terrain. Weight is almost identical to the air shock, maybe 100 grams less.

The 37.5 lbs weight listed is my "Ride/Race Ready" weight, which includes a full water bottle, frame bag filled with snacks, tire plugs, CO2, water filter, and spare hanger. The one-up tool also resides in the frame bag, since it no longer fits in the new CSU on my fork. The "empty" weight is 35lbs.

This bike has been my "Do it all" bike from bike park laps, 40-foot booters, "Trans-style" races and the jankiest rock-filled tech trails in the Tahoe area. It does everything surprisingly well, all while still being able to climb to the top of the mountains with ease.

I bought my original Ripmo V1 back in May 2018 and have gone through quite a few different frames and almost every single part has been replaced except for the Industry Nine hubs and the SRAM X01 shifter. All other components have been replaced with new ones.

The frames were replaced for various reasons caused by myself or defects, but fortunately, Ibis stands behind their products and their warranty and have always helped me get on a new frame quickly. The plus side is that I have been able to ride all three different versions of the Ripmo, V1, V2 and now V2S, and have noticed the incremental improvements. However, I think my next bike will likely be the HD6, and don't think there will be any upgrades for that one.

Photos of my old Ripmos are at the end of the album.