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  1. #26
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    “Deals”. I mean not walking into the shop and buying $2000 carbon wheels off of the rack. Dropper post that’s maybe out of its packaging. Etc.

    Fuck, some of you guys are really salty lately.

    I’ll post pics and weights and price in the spring. I was just hoping someone knew something I didn’t when I posted this. It’s giving me something to do and research while I recover and can’t ride!


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    Quote Originally Posted by El Chupacabra View Post
    Ripley V4 with a bunch of light parts? Carbon wheels, rigid seatpost (save a lb vs dropper, if weight is that important), XO1, Fox stepcast fork?

    Gonna be expensive.
    I couldn't ride a mountain bike without a dropper these days, don't even know how I did it before. Fuck 1lb. Your bike needs a dropper, even if it puts you 1-2lbs over your target weight.

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    Quote Originally Posted by toast2266 View Post
    - sets nearly impossible target for weight
    - looks for deals

    Lol.
    Yes. Light, <blank>, cheap. Pick 2 out of 3. In this case, <blank> = mid travel 29er.

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    lol, ppl really are salty in this thread.

    The full/built Ripley 4 is selling out before it hits the showroom floor, but you could get a frame within 1-6 weeks, build it up as light as you can afford, and you'd have pretty capable bike.

    You could probably do the same with a Ripmo, but heavier or a lot more $.

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    Could it be another new bike thread?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ted Striker View Post
    lol, ppl really are salty in this thread.

    The full/built Ripley 4 is selling out before it hits the showroom floor, but you could get a frame within 1-6 weeks, build it up as light as you can afford, and you'd have pretty capable bike.

    You could probably do the same with a Ripmo, but heavier or a lot more $.
    I’m salty because I’ve been waiting for three months for any Ripley I can get my hands on... and I buy 20+ bikes from Ibis every year. So if you think you can get a V4 frame in a week, you’re fucking crazy. Or you’re Scot Nicol’s brother.

    (But for real, everyone is just cue’ing on the “23 lbs” part of the wish list... that’s pretty unrealistic for a capable trail bike these days)

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    Jump on wrenchscience.com , pick a Ripley with an XTR build and see if you can tweak the weight down to 23. My guess is you'd have to make a lot of compromises on fun/durable stuff and spend 10k to get close.

    Looks like fanatikbike.com also has a bike builder with estimated weights. It'd be interesting to see how closely the weights come up for same build.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zion zig zag View Post
    Jump on wrenchscience.com , pick a Ripley with an XTR build and see if you can tweak the weight down to 23. My guess is you'd have to make a lot of compromises on fun/durable stuff and spend 10k to get close.

    Looks like fanatikbike.com also has a bike builder with estimated weights. It'd be interesting to see how closely the weights come up for same build.
    I did this on Fanatik before my "salty" reply, and got a medium Ripley down to 34.4 lbs for $9,600. Without pedals. With an 11x drivetrain, and tires that I'd survive going down a hill on, but wouldn't be found on my bikes.

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    The Ripley V3 is available on close out pricing, so that's an option.

    Still going to need light wheels, light tires (29x2.1 XC tread), and no dropper, to get under 25# all in. Maybe some narrow carbon bars, foam grips, drillium saddle with carbon rails...

    There used to be a headset that lacked ball bearings for the upper race, in order to save weight. IIRC it used a bushing. Anyone remember?

    What are the lightest pedals? Something with ti spindles.

    Ti chain?

    How much weight would you save using 165mm carbon cranks vs 175?

    Somewhere on here is a thread about carbon disc rotors. There's always something like Ashima 140mm rotors, and you could use just 3 of the 6 bolts to shave some grams.

    There's got to be some more ways to weight weenie this build.
    Quote Originally Posted by powder11 View Post
    if you have to resort to taking advice from the nitwits on this forum, then you're doomed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by smmokan View Post
    I’m salty because I’ve been waiting for three months for any Ripley I can get my hands on... and I buy 20+ bikes from Ibis every year. So if you think you can get a V4 frame in a week, you’re fucking crazy. Or you’re Scot Nicol’s brother.
    Well, I am crazy, but that's a completely different matter. The one week would be if he lucks into a shop having a frame (unlikely) and six because a dealer told me "end of August". He also said Ripmos are expected before Ripleys. But really who knows... I'm still waiting for mine too.

    Quote Originally Posted by smmokan View Post
    (But for real, everyone is just cue’ing on the “23 lbs” part of the wish list... that’s pretty unrealistic for a capable trail bike these days)
    Totally.

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    Quote Originally Posted by El Chupacabra View Post
    There's always something like Ashima 140mm rotors, and you could use just 3 of the 6 bolts to shave some grams.
    A truly splendid idea.

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    Any bike can get under 23 lbs with enough speed holes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dantheman View Post
    A truly splendid idea.
    Use red loctite on the remaining 3.
    Quote Originally Posted by powder11 View Post
    if you have to resort to taking advice from the nitwits on this forum, then you're doomed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by toast2266 View Post
    Any bike can get under 23 lbs with enough speed holes.
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    Looks like we've run out of options. Guess you'll just have to go full rigid single speed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kungpow View Post
    Looks like we've run out of options. Guess you'll just have to go full rigid single speed.
    Totally. Get below 23lbs with that setup without even trying...

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    Quote Originally Posted by toast2266 View Post
    Any bike can get under 23 lbs with enough speed holes.
    Drillium is lighter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by El Chupacabra View Post
    ...you could use just 3 of the 6 bolts to shave some grams.
    @ 2:39


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    Eat less, poop more.

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    Lightest headset: Cane Creek Aer
    https://bikerumor.com/2009/04/19/aer...om-cane-creek/

    Lightest pedals: Ultralite Sports Cirrus Ti - 36g claimed weight
    https://www.velonews.com/2012/09/bik...-pedals_238483

    Tire suggestion: Schwalbe Furious Fred - 360g claimed weight
    https://www.schwalbe.com/en/offroad-...ious-fred.html

    Lightest saddle: Selle Italia SLR C59 - 61g claimed weight
    https://www.selleitalia.com/en/saddles/slr-c59/
    Quote Originally Posted by powder11 View Post
    if you have to resort to taking advice from the nitwits on this forum, then you're doomed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by El Chupacabra View Post
    Lightest headset: Cane Creek Aer
    https://bikerumor.com/2009/04/19/aer...om-cane-creek/

    Lightest pedals: Ultralite Sports Cirrus Ti - 36g claimed weight
    https://www.velonews.com/2012/09/bik...-pedals_238483

    Tire suggestion: Schwalbe Furious Fred - 360g claimed weight
    https://www.schwalbe.com/en/offroad-...ious-fred.html

    Lightest saddle: Selle Italia SLR C59 - 61g claimed weight
    https://www.selleitalia.com/en/saddles/slr-c59/
    Let's not forget cranksets!

    https://www.canecreek.com/product/eewings/

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    Quote Originally Posted by El Chupacabra View Post
    Tire suggestion: Schwalbe Furious Fred - 360g claimed weight
    https://www.schwalbe.com/en/offroad-...ious-fred.html
    Quote Originally Posted by Schwalbe
    Grip is limited and risk of puncturing is high
    Sounds awesome

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    Quote Originally Posted by skaredshtles View Post
    Let's not forget cranksets!

    https://www.canecreek.com/product/eewings/
    Do want
    Remind me. We'll send him a red cap and a Speedo.

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    Suspension fork: Cannondale Lefty Ocho:
    https://www.cannondale.com/en/Intern...5-8d6f55bc2ee4

    Which of course makes me think of:
    https://thumbs.gfycat.com/EllipticalUnrulyGenet.webp
    Quote Originally Posted by powder11 View Post
    if you have to resort to taking advice from the nitwits on this forum, then you're doomed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by El Chupacabra View Post

    Lightest saddle: Selle Italia SLR C59 - 61g claimed weight
    https://www.selleitalia.com/en/saddles/slr-c59/
    If you are over 60 and wear baggies your balls may get caught in that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by muted View Post
    If you are over 60 and wear baggies your balls may get caught in that.
    Lance Armstrong had only one testicle and look how fast he was. Must've been some combination of aerodynamics and weight savings.

    If you remove both testicles, think of how fast you could be!
    Quote Originally Posted by powder11 View Post
    if you have to resort to taking advice from the nitwits on this forum, then you're doomed.

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