Ibis Ripley AF - 2026, Medium

The 2026 Ibis Ripley AF is the category-defying "short-travel" trail slayer that punches well above its weight class, now elevated by a flagship electronic drivetrain and professional-grade suspension upgrades. Ibis Cycles, founded in 1981 in a Northern California garden shed, has become a cult favorite for perfecting the DW-link suspension platform—a design famous for providing a bottomless feel on descents while remaining remarkably efficient on technical climbs. The "AF" (Aluminum Frame) edition brings that legendary Ibis geometry to a rugged, high-value alloy chassis that is as durable as it is playful.

This Size Medium build is a uniquely spec'd masterpiece, featuring a massive upgrade to the Shimano XTR Di2 12-speed electronic drivetrain, providing lightning-fast, wireless-level precision for the ultimate shifting experience. The front end has been significantly beefed up with a Fox 36 Factory SL fork featuring Kashima coating, boosting travel to 140 mm for aggressive trail capability, while the rear is controlled by a RockShox Deluxe Select+ delivering 130 mm of dw-link magic. Power is handled by a 30T chainring on 165 mm Deore cranks, paired with a massive 10-51T Shimano cassette for cleaning the steepest pitches.

Rolling on Ibis 933 Aluminum Rims with BLK BRD hubs, this bike is wrapped in Schwalbe Nobby Nic 29x2.4" tires, offering a perfect balance of rolling speed and cornering bite. The cockpit is rounded out with a KS Vantage Dropper post, a 50 mm stem, and a WTB saddle. With only 20 miles on the odometer and a weight of 31.9 lb, this is effectively a brand-new bike with a total MSRP of $6,000 including its high-end modifications. It is 100% ready for the dirt and optimized for riders between 5'6" and 5'10".