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11-06-2018, 12:33 PM #26Registered User
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I am 5-11 and on a large Ripmo.
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11-06-2018, 02:01 PM #27
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11-06-2018, 03:02 PM #28
Yep, will do.... still waiting on a few parts to finish up the Ripmo, but I'm hoping to get some time on it in a couple of weeks.
And yeah, I've always ridden large Ibis bikes in the past as well (HD3, Mojo 3, Ripley, HD4) but the large Ripmo felt super long and stretched out. That's not how I personally like to ride a bike.
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11-06-2018, 03:28 PM #29Registered User
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I'm 6' 2" and after reading this thread I am now wondering if I should always be on a XL bike instead of a L....sometimes I feel like this pedaling uphill:
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11-06-2018, 04:51 PM #30
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11-06-2018, 05:34 PM #31
Ride what you like and don't let anyone tell you your bike is too big or too small.
Way too many experts on "what bike fits me" on the internet these days literally causing people to sell their bikes and buy another one.
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11-08-2018, 10:23 AM #32Registered User
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I would say yes based on what my riding group is on. 3 in my riding group are 6-2 and they have all moved to xl frames. Geometry has changed alot in the last 2 years. Longer reach, shorter stems less offset on forks, steeper set tube angles makes it hard to compare old to new sizing.
I suggest testing a new xl for a day or 2 if possible.
Rocky mountain and Ibis seem to fit small imo from what I have ridden compared to Specialized and Giant.
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11-11-2018, 09:02 AM #33Registered User
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11-11-2018, 10:09 AM #34
I guess it's all about what you're looking for in a bike. I personally don't like the "longer, lower, slacker" trend that bike companies are adopting these days, and the large RipMo felt like shit to me. My arms were too stretched out, and I was sitting too upright. For the terrain I like to ride, the medium fits me perfectly. I guess I could see riding a stretched-out large if I were spinning Whole Enchilada laps all day, but my average ride has over 3k feet of climbing.
For whatever it's worth, I ride a large Ripley and Mojo 3. And the bike I rode all year was the large Spot Mayhem, which has almost identical reach, ETT, and wheelbase numbers to the medium RipMo.
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11-11-2018, 09:03 PM #35Registered User
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11-13-2018, 12:43 PM #36
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11-14-2018, 11:08 AM #37
I'm 6', 32" inseam on a Large Ripmo, 50mm stem. 40mm stem felt more playful but a touch cramped on climbs. Would not even consider going down to Medium, and could probably ride an XL with short stem. Large feels perfect - stable but still super playful. At 5'11" 31" inseam I would say Large Ripmo for sure.
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11-14-2018, 01:44 PM #38
^^ I'm 6'0; coming off a Mojo HD. The Rimpo Large seemed small to me. I couldn't find a XL demo, but that is what I am leaning towards.
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11-14-2018, 02:16 PM #39
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11-14-2018, 03:53 PM #40
Good input. Thanks. I'm kind of a tweener due to short legs/arms so it sounds like a large RIPMO won't seem too big based off feedback here. Much appreciated.
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05-17-2019, 09:46 AM #41
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05-17-2019, 10:07 AM #42
So, things have changed a bit.... and I'm now wondering if that medium was somehow mislabeled and was really a large. Because now after a handful of months riding a Ripmo, I actually prefer the XL. Yep, an XL. I'm 5'11" with a 31" inseam. That said, I do think it's all about riding style. I had a 5'11" advanced rider on a trip this spring in Brevard who liked the fit/feel of the medium Ripmo.
It's funny reading my comments from last year, given my current experience with the bike. I'm squarely in the large size range on the website, but with a longer travel bike that I use for more rowdy trails, I definitely prefer the bigger frame (I've ordered the large Ripley, FWIW). The large fits me perfectly fine too, but the XL just seems to be a more natural fit. I've ridden it in St. George, Fruita, Eagle, and Grand Junction and have no complaints. It does feel a *tad* big on the longer climbs, but feels much better and more stable on the descents.
At 5'10", I'd definitely go with a large Ripmo.
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05-17-2019, 10:57 AM #43
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05-17-2019, 11:03 AM #44
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05-17-2019, 11:37 AM #45Registered User
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Junior just built up a ripmo
sez its a lot like the 5.5 he had last year
lota great bikes out there so buy something that doesn't make your ass look fatLee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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05-17-2019, 11:58 AM #46
Not until October.... I think there's going to be a long line for these bikes, given feedback so far.
Also one thing to note if/when you size up on the frame: you lose the ability to run a longer dropper post. On the large frame, I've got a good 4" of seatpost showing when running a 150mm PNW Bachelor, which means I can easily run a 185mm, and maybe a 210mm. But that same dropper on the XL, and I've got just over an inch of wiggle room so it's pretty maxed out. It's not a huge deal for me, but it could matter for some.
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05-17-2019, 12:29 PM #47
So, why the Ripley over the Ripmo?
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05-17-2019, 12:45 PM #48
All of the bikes are for my demo fleet, so it's not really one over the other. Personally I'll ride the new Ripley more, just because that's my style and what I prefer...
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05-18-2019, 08:14 AM #49
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05-18-2019, 09:06 AM #50
I haven't ridden the new Ripley yet. But I'll say the Ripmo is essentially a more plush Mayhem. Very similar ride feel and characteristics. The Mayhem has a more firm/efficient climbing platform, while the Ripmo is much more plush and forgiving on the descents. I think overall the Ripmo is a little more playful too.
I would imagine the Ripley is much more like the Mayhem, but a lighter and quicker version. I'll have one in a few weeks, and I can compare them a bit more then. Another bike to check out is the Canyon Strive... I've got some decent trail time on one, and it's impressive. A little heavier than the Ripmo, but every bit as good. And for $4800'ish you won't find a better build kit, that's for sure.Last edited by smmokan; 05-18-2019 at 09:59 AM.
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