Ripley AF Mountain Bike Frame
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Ripley AF frame offers DW-Link efficiency in a versatile alloy trail platform
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"The Ripley AF frame is my top pick for a custom trail build. It’s lightweight for aluminum, super well-balanced, and the DW-Link suspension makes it climb better than a lot of shorter-travel bikes. I love the in-frame storage, and it handles everything from high-speed singletrack to techy rock gardens like a dream."
The Ibis Ripley AF frame is designed for riders who want to build a fast, flickable trail bike from the ground up. With 130mm of rear travel powered by the efficient and responsive DW-Link suspension system, this alloy frame mirrors the proven geometry and performance of its carbon sibling—offering playful handling, serious climbing traction, and the durability to ride hard without worry.
The Ripley AF is ready for 140mm forks up front, giving the bike a slack 64.9° head angle for descending confidence while maintaining a steep seat tube for efficient climbing. The rear shock layout is coil- and air-compatible, using a metric 210x52.5mm shock, and the flip chip allows for a full 29" or mixed-wheel setup. That kind of tuning flexibility makes this frame a standout platform for trail riders who want precision handling across a wide variety of terrain.
Designed with the details in mind, it features molded frame protection, internal cable routing with updated ports, ISCG 05 tabs with a removable adapter, and a threaded BSA 73mm bottom bracket. It even fits two full-size water bottles—one on the downtube and one on the seat tube—plus it comes equipped with an in-frame storage system and two Ibis Stow bags. Whether you're looking to create your dream bike or replace a well-loved frame, the Ripley AF delivers capability, versatility, and all-metal fun.
Details
- Alloy trail frame with 130mm DW-Link rear travel
- Compatible with 140mm forks for playful, efficient trail performance
- Coil- and air-compatible shock mount (210x52.5mm metric)
- Flip chip lets you run full 29 or mixed-wheel (mullet) setups
- In-frame storage system with included Stow bags for tools or snacks
- ISCG 05 compatible with removable adapter for chain guides or bash guards
- Threaded BSA 73mm bottom bracket and internal cable routing
- Ideal for custom trail builds, all-day pedals, or fast technical singletrack
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- Frame Material
- aluminum
- Suspension
- DW-Link
- Wheel Size
- 29in or MX
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Deluxe Select
- Rear Travel
- 130mm
- Fork Travel
- 140mm (suggested)
- Bottom Bracket Type
- 73mm BSA
- ISCG Tabs
- yes
- Cable Routing
- internal
- Brake Type
- disc
- Seatpost Diameter
- 34.9mm
- Tire Clearance
- 2.5in
- Activity
- trail
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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