Ibis Ripmo V3 Review! (Better In Every Way)

[@BenZCardiff]

This is yet another example bikes, like many things in life, are really in the eye of the beholder. Pinkbikes review of this bike released yesterday was quite different. 🧐

[@moandhannahtravel]

The ripmo is awesome for sure! You know what they say about opinions though... haha

[@seanrequiredfieldcannotbel1362]

Could be that Pink Bike no longer has to shill to get brands to send them stuff to review...a good test of if this channel is giving us legit opinions would be the Rocky Mountain Instinct review...

[@tokidokijake]

Thanks for the review Mo! As for the balance point you mention. Where do you feel like you are on the bike to find that point? More toward the rear?

[@JJaguar333]

Brought a V2s in size large frame set here in New Zealand. Am happy with it. Wouldn’t need the swat box and 3mm of extra travel but each to their own. Also run a 170mm 51mm offset Lyrik Ultimate which would make the front end more slack.

[@UpHillWill]

Good review Mo

[@moandhannahtravel]

Thank you!!!

[@hardmtnbiker]

The fact that this frame can be built up as a longer travel Ripmo or a shorter travel mullet Ripley really sets it apart. As a shorter 5’6” rider that seriously doesn’t see the need for 160mm forks on 90% of my trails. I think I would lean towards the Ripley.

[@petedog9581]

Rocky Mountain did the shared frame deal w the Instinct and Altitude until this year. They redesigned the Altitude to be a full-on enduro ripper now. It was smart to separate the 2 lines for 2025. We shall see how it works out for Ibis. It usually indicates a company is cutting back on R&D when they merge bikes. Spesh did it w the Stumpy 15.

[@moandhannahtravel]

Pretty rad for sure!! The Ripley looks super interesting!

[@travelthenarrowtrail8660]

Good video Mo! I wished you would have been able to try the Ripmo with a Vivid rear shock. It would influence you big time. Rockshox works so well on the Ripmo. Gives insane traction on janky repeated runs but also keeps all the playfulness. You would be impressed. I still wonder how you get all these bikes in the van? Ha...

[@moandhannahtravel]

Sounds rad!!!

[@Max-ip5yb]

Finally doesn’t look like a bike from the 90s

[@moandhannahtravel]

They did an amazing job!!!

[@djean53]

I never did, new one looks like every other bike out now, nothing unique about it.

[@Jacob99174]

😂

[@juliangarcia-wj7gf]

Awesome review!! How would you compare it to a Santa Cruz hightower?

[@moandhannahtravel]

I haven't ridden the new one but much funner than the old one but the Hightower has more high speed stability!

[@JCaleb3718]

Another great review! Thanks for commenting on the sizing. Mo, how long did it take you riding the bike before you realized the size might be a little small? Do you think you could tell in a short 1-2 hour demo ride? I'm your same height (6'2"), and have wondered about the new Ibis sizing.

[@moandhannahtravel]

You can tell as soon as the first down hill in my opinion, a 1-2 hour demo is perfect!!! Thank you!!

[@ericsplayland]

Nice review! I am very curious as to how this compares to the Switchblade and couple other bikes in the review. I am gkad to see comments on the sizing. Initially i was leaning towards the medium at just under 5'10".

[@hanssc1]

XM Extra Medium is the one at 5'10"

[@moandhannahtravel]

Extra medium is what I would be looking at your height!

[@shasty3139]

I'm pleasantly surprised how close your notes to the bikes (Instinct and Ripmo) are to PB reviews. Yes, they're more upfront about what they don't like, but the takeaways are still similar. Your want for a larger bike despite similar geometry to other bikes and difficulty to find the right balance point says a lot.

[@moandhannahtravel]

It's a really good bike! As soon as you spend some time on it the balance spot makes a lot of sense, Ibis bikes have always had a very unique ride feel which is what makes them so rad They are different! As for sizing, yeah it's tough, I like big bikes for sure!

[@a7000x]

Did you feel that the suspension setup took more time than other bikes? I mention this because I have one and it took some trial and error to get it perfect, but once I did it became phenomenal. Also, Pinkbike just released their review and didnt like the bike very much at all. Obviously they're better riders than I am, but I have to wonder if they didnt find their personal sweet spot.

[@moandhannahtravel]

Suspension set up didn't take too long, its more so you need to spend some time on the bike to find the balance spot because its not as intuitive right away. However as soon as you learn how to ride it it's insane and makes so much sense! Can't speak for them but yes you have to spend a bit more time initially to reap a lot of awards long term!

[@havenoutdoors584]

Interesting thoughts on the sizing. A couple years back I was riding the Ripmo AF in XL and I am looking at getting the Ripmo V3 in a L because the geo numbers are almost identical to the old XL on the V2. Worried the XL will be too big of a bump though. I am like 6'3" and a 32" inseam.

[@moandhannahtravel]

You 100% should go XL at 6'3!!!

[@havenoutdoors584]

Good to know. The numbers on the XL look huge though. Seat tube seems long, top tube and reach seem massive and wheelbase too.

[@jeffmorse9685]

I love this bike but already have a Delano peak. I live in the northeast, very techy and not sure if it’s worth trading and “upgrading”

[@bullseye0112]

I'm glad that you make these videos but it just seems like you are yelling constantly. It's hard to listen to. I value your impressions of these bikes but maybe put the mic a little closer so you can talk at a normal volume

[@havenoutdoors584]

It's because he is stoked. You can feel his passion for bikes through the tone of stoke in his voice! :)

[@moandhannahtravel]

Sorry about that!

[@ericochoa5784]

Sick raptor

[@moandhannahtravel]

Thanks!!

[@MTB-Ripster]

I had the same issue with sizing. I was between the small and medium on the Ibis size chart, but the geo numbers on paper made it seem like the small would work best. I regret it, should have went for the medium. Interesting that others are feeling similar

[@moandhannahtravel]

Interesting! Have you tried a reach adjust headset or slightly longer stem?

[@MTB-Ripster]

@moandhannahtravel yes, Ibis support helped me out a bunch. I was getting really frustrated, having a lot of neck and back pain at first, but with a 50mm stem and a higher rise bar the bike is feeling really good. I prefer a nimble and poppy bike so I don't mind being on the smaller side. I'm 5'6" so pretty much max on the small.

[@j-b776]

Thanks Mo, Great review! Sizing is confusing, i’m 6’ & 32 inseam. my ripleyAF is XL (only bike could find in chaos covid time) with Stem 32mm and my saddle forward, it works good but i feel the bike is big on tech climbs.. if i purely go on reach, makes me wanna go XM size, but from your review I’m afraid might be to small.. where i live they don’t hold ibis bike :( so can’t demo, it’s a special order if want a bike

[@hanssc1]

You would ride a large. Check out the TT length. The steeper seat angles change the fit and the TT length is more informative than reach for matching your previous bike fit.

[@moandhannahtravel]

Im with Hans, go with a large! You won't regret it!

[@waynebailey5812]

I'm 6ft and sat on a XM in the shop and found it too small Ordered a large but still waiting for delivery as there's a 4 month waiting list so can't let you know how the fit is atm. You really need to try one on for size to know for sure though.

[@tinshield]

Not sure Ibis made the right move using the same frame for two models and this V3 seems quite a bit heavier?

[@moandhannahtravel]

Time will tell! Need to ride a Ripley!

[@redlegds_adventures]

Bruh the rocky, techy DH and DA Rock hahaha

[@moandhannahtravel]

hahah

[@scottsnyder2651]

I will "Like" every video where Mo doesn't say "dampening" or "dampNer"

[@moandhannahtravel]

Lol

[@qwertz893]

@@moandhannahtravelDon’t listen to him! I will like every video in which you say this damn things!

[@moandhannahtravel]

😂😂😂😂

[@jmsingletrack2914]

Mo, I'm 5 feet 11, ride last Ripley V4 size large with a 20mm setback seat post and 60mm stem to get the reach i like, more of an xc rider. Do you think i might like the Ripmo V2 size XL fit.

[@moandhannahtravel]

The v2 maybe! The v3 for sure large!!!

[@jmsingletrack2914]

Thanks

[@daleremsberg3586]

I bought the large V3 at 5’11 3/4 and it was good but switched to the XM and it’s way better for me

[@j-b776]

@@daleremsberg3586 what’s your inseam? New chart is confusing specifically for reach

[@JJaguar333]

@@jmsingletrack2914I’m the same height I got a V2s in size large (475mm reach). I wouldn’t want anything larger. But up to you.

[@redlegds_adventures]

Wanna know what's more comfy Ibis or Specialized...

[@moandhannahtravel]

Both are equally comfortable but wheels and suspension will make a difference there!

[@devlish668]

Could the smaller feel due to something like bar roll or bend?

[@moandhannahtravel]

I don't think so, bars have a good roll to them! I think I just prefer bikes on the bigger side and I would be an XL here

[@gr8fasushi]

Mo, for reference, how tall are you?

[@moandhannahtravel]

6’2 😂

[@barfo281]

At least you tested and reviewed the bike the way it ships, unlike some other dude (JKW) who changed pretty much everything on it before ever riding it, then called it a review of the bike.

[@moandhannahtravel]

I tried to not make any changes! But honestly not much I would change!

[@ashwilliams93]

Greatest fear? “Trump’s 2nd term.” - Tom (President of Ibis)