Ibis Ripley AF SLX

Key Features (Differences from the Deore Build Highlighted):

• Frame Material: Aluminum, like the Deore version, balancing durability and cost-effectiveness.
• Wheel Size: 29-inch wheels for excellent rollover capability.

Suspension:

• • Front: 130mm travel Fox Performance Float 34 fork, similar to the Deore build, providing a great balance for trail riding.
  • Rear: 120mm travel DW-Link suspension, known for efficient pedaling and a responsive feel. Ibis recommends around 25% sag.
• Drivetrain: Shimano SLX 1x12 speed (M7100 series). This is a significant upgrade from the Deore, offering smoother and more precise shifting, and often a lighter overall weight. The crankset typically features a 30T chainring.
• Brakes: Shimano SLX M7100 hydraulic disc brakes. These are an upgrade from the Deore M6100 brakes, often providing slightly better modulation and potentially more power, although both are reliable. They typically come with 180mm rotors. Some builds might feature the 4-piston SLX M7120 calipers for enhanced braking.
• Tires: Maxxis DHR2 29" x 2.4" (front) and Maxxis Dissector 29" x 2.4" (rear) with EXO and TR casings, providing good grip and rolling resistance for trail use, similar to the Deore build. The frame accommodates up to 2.6" tires.
• Geometry: Modern trail geometry with a 65.5-degree head tube angle for confident descending and a 76-degree seat tube angle for efficient climbing. It maintains the short 432mm chainstays for a playful feel.
• Dropper Post: Bike Yoke Revive dropper post. This is a notable upgrade from the KS Rage-i on the Deore build. The Bike Yoke Revive is known for its reliability and easy reset function. The travel varies by frame size (Small: 125mm, Medium: 160mm, Large: 185mm, XL: 213mm on some models).