hifiandmtb
Sphincter beanie
Frame Ibis Ripmo XL, fresh from @beeb breaking her in
Rear shock Fox X2, 2019 model, 145mm rear travel
Front shock/fork Rockshox Pike A1, 2014,140mm revised to 160mm travel, non-Boost
Handlebars Thomson Flat XC, 740mm
Stem Thomson, 31.8mm x 60mm
Headset Works Components, 1.5 degree offset
Grips ODI Rogue, polished, lock on
Saddle WTB Silverado, mid spec
Seatpost Fox Transfer, 31.6 x 150mm
Front brake Shimano XT8000, 180mm rotor
Rear brake Shimano XT8000, 160mm rotor
Cranks SRAM GX, 11 speed, polished, non-Boost, 30t (just fits, couple of mil clearance but enough)
Chain Shimano 11-speed, XT level (I think)
Pedals Shimano XT Trail
Rear derailleur Shimano XTR 11-speed
Rear shifter Shimano XT 8000 11-speed
Cassette Shimano XT 11-speed
Front hub Hope Pro4, non-Boost
Rear hub Hope Pro4, non-Boost, Boostinator conversion
Front rim Light Bicycle carbon, 24mm internal width, 32 hole
Rear rim Light Bicycle carbon, 24mm internal width, 32 hole
Spokes DT Swiss Competition, DB
Nipples DT Swiss
Tyres Maxxis Minion DHF 2.3 front, Maxxis Minion SS 2.3 rear
Others Specialised bottle cage, OneUp pump/toolkit, Mudhugger front fender, Backcountry Research tube strap
Total weight Dunno - maybe 13kg all kitted out?
Version 2 because version 1 was the same frame in blue/orange built for my mate, also courtesy of @beeb.
Wasn't intending to obtain this frame now but I asked SWMBO & she said yes Who am I to look a gift horse...
The build kit is odd, all carried over from the Ripley & I was going to build the Ripmo with a 150mm fork & non-offset headset but here I am.
The weather sucks (in a good way) so I've not had a chance to take it on the trails yet but with the 140mm fork plus the offset headset there are two things going on:
I did, however, have a set of ratty old GX 11 speed cranks knocking about so I took to them with a Dremel, sandpaper & Meguiars metal polish to give a polished alloy with black frame look, which suits the wheelset perfectly. And they are 170mm, giving me precious clearance.
God knows, this might be a disasterous combination but I can always grab a Cane Creek Hellbender standard headset for just over $100 and throw a Debonair 160mm air shaft in the fork if it doesn't work.
I always wanted to build the Ripmo as a trail bike anyway, keep the front end low(er) and the weight down. These frames are normally paired with wider rims and at least a 2.5 front tyre so I'm already going a touch racier as it is. For me, I loved the Ripley but that rear end was a touch flexy & certainly didn't like repeated high speed hits. And was also "old school" geo...but I got on with it well. I just found it a little hard to let the brakes go & allow it to go loose on the hairier descents.
Anyway, blah blah blah here are some pics:
Rear shock Fox X2, 2019 model, 145mm rear travel
Front shock/fork Rockshox Pike A1, 2014,
Handlebars Thomson Flat XC, 740mm
Stem Thomson, 31.8mm x 60mm
Headset Works Components, 1.5 degree offset
Grips ODI Rogue, polished, lock on
Saddle WTB Silverado, mid spec
Seatpost Fox Transfer, 31.6 x 150mm
Front brake Shimano XT8000, 180mm rotor
Rear brake Shimano XT8000, 160mm rotor
Cranks SRAM GX, 11 speed, polished, non-Boost, 30t (just fits, couple of mil clearance but enough)
Chain Shimano 11-speed, XT level (I think)
Pedals Shimano XT Trail
Rear derailleur Shimano XTR 11-speed
Rear shifter Shimano XT 8000 11-speed
Cassette Shimano XT 11-speed
Front hub Hope Pro4, non-Boost
Rear hub Hope Pro4, non-Boost, Boostinator conversion
Front rim Light Bicycle carbon, 24mm internal width, 32 hole
Rear rim Light Bicycle carbon, 24mm internal width, 32 hole
Spokes DT Swiss Competition, DB
Nipples DT Swiss
Tyres Maxxis Minion DHF 2.3 front, Maxxis Minion SS 2.3 rear
Others Specialised bottle cage, OneUp pump/toolkit, Mudhugger front fender, Backcountry Research tube strap
Total weight Dunno - maybe 13kg all kitted out?
Version 2 because version 1 was the same frame in blue/orange built for my mate, also courtesy of @beeb.
Wasn't intending to obtain this frame now but I asked SWMBO & she said yes Who am I to look a gift horse...
The build kit is odd, all carried over from the Ripley & I was going to build the Ripmo with a 150mm fork & non-offset headset but here I am.
The weather sucks (in a good way) so I've not had a chance to take it on the trails yet but with the 140mm fork plus the offset headset there are two things going on:
- The wheelbase sits 10mm longer than OEM (160mm fork)
- The BB height sits 17mm lower than OEM (down at 329mm, which is loooow)
I did, however, have a set of ratty old GX 11 speed cranks knocking about so I took to them with a Dremel, sandpaper & Meguiars metal polish to give a polished alloy with black frame look, which suits the wheelset perfectly. And they are 170mm, giving me precious clearance.
God knows, this might be a disasterous combination but I can always grab a Cane Creek Hellbender standard headset for just over $100 and throw a Debonair 160mm air shaft in the fork if it doesn't work.
I always wanted to build the Ripmo as a trail bike anyway, keep the front end low(er) and the weight down. These frames are normally paired with wider rims and at least a 2.5 front tyre so I'm already going a touch racier as it is. For me, I loved the Ripley but that rear end was a touch flexy & certainly didn't like repeated high speed hits. And was also "old school" geo...but I got on with it well. I just found it a little hard to let the brakes go & allow it to go loose on the hairier descents.
Anyway, blah blah blah here are some pics:
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