Ibis Ripley V5 Review: Is it overbuilt?

I'm a little late, but as promised, here’s the Ibis Ripley V5 review. Earlier this month, Ibis launched the new Ripmo and Ripley. We already talked about the longer-travel Ripmo V3, so today, we’re diving into the short-travel trail bike. The Ripley V5 uses the same frame as the Ripmo, so you’ll see a lot of the same updates. The Ripley gets a little bump in travel, internal frame storage, and new suspension kinematics. On paper, the Ripley looks a bit bigger, tougher, and burlier than previous models. So, did it lose its quick and lively appeal, or is it still the zippy little trail bike it’s always been?

Read the full review here - https://bebikes.com/the-hub/ibis-ripl...

0:00 Intro
3:12 Ripley Ride Review - Uphill
6:03 Ripley Ride Review - Downhill
9:18 Ripley Comparisons
11:05 What would I change?
11:39 Ibis Ripley Buyer's Guide