Let's talk about the new Ibis Ripley

The 29", 120mm travel, Ibis Ripley is heralded as one of the best performers in the Ibis line and is the most appropriate Ibis for most people's riding style in Idaho. Newsflash: they just announced they're making it better.

Here's the lowdown: the new Ripley will be offered in two geometry options, one being the tried and true version with identical numbers to the current one, the other will be the LS version that will be "L"onger and "S"lacker. That translates to a half inch longer top tube and an almost 2 degree slacker headtube.

The other differences are welcome but more subtle. The rear end will be offered in either a 148mm version (Sram) or a 142mm (Shimano) version, the seattube came down by about a half inch so you can get more drop out of your dropper post, there's more tire clearance, the eccentrics are beefed up, and (dear lord, thankfully) cable routing has been improved.

You can get them looking very close to either of these:

And you can go here to check out more. Don't expect to see them until August or later, but we're working on getting them in ASAP.

As for current in-store Ibis news, we have two HD3's now in stock. One is the Medium 917 color scheme with an XT Werx kit, the other is a Large Black with an XT kit (with a Pike fork). In addition, we just got in a black, size Medium Ripley (current model year) with an X01 kit. Come by and check 'em out...anytime...we have air conditioning.

Oh, and we will be getting an HD3 in for DEMO next week. Just one for now. Size Large. Black with a Pike fork and an X01 build. If you're interested in taking it out on the local trails, call to reserve (336-3854). Again, not available until the weekend of 7/11!!

All for now, enjoy the weekend.