IBIS Ripley SL frame set Raw Carbon

Description

IBIS Ripley SL frame kit Raw Carbon is a full-suspension MTB frame for XC/Trail riding, designed to build a fast 29" bike with 117 mm of rear travel and 130 mm up front. It’s a high-performance frame set aimed at riders who care about the balance of weight, stiffness, and pedaling efficiency—and who want to build the bike with their own components.

Frame and geometry

At its core is a carbon composite frame with a monocoque construction (Carbon Fiber Monocoque), made in the USA, featuring dw-link suspension and including a 210 × 50 mm rear shock. The geometry matches modern XC/Trail use: a 66° head angle and a size-specific seat tube angle in the 74,25–75,25° range, with kinematics and key dimensions tuned by size. The frame is available in sizes S, M, XM, L, XL; for reference, reach is 407/440/463/484/509 mm and stack 597/599/617/625/635 mm (S through XL), with chainstay length 432–440 mm depending on size. Build standards include a Boost 148 mm rear axle, front Boost 110 mm (depending on fork spec), a threaded BSA 73 mm bottom bracket, a 31,6 mm seatpost, internal cable routing, and the STOW storage system with internal bags.

Components

This is a frame kit, so shifting, brakes, wheels, cockpit, and saddle are not included—you choose them based on your intended use (race XC vs. a trail build). The frame is compatible with mechanical and wireless shifting; the manufacturer notes an optional external routing option for mechanical shifting, while the standard setup is clean internal routing, including a solution on the rear triangle for easier servicing. For brakes, expect Post Mount 160 mm and a maximum 180mm rotor; the specific calipers and levers (e.g. Shimano/ SRAM) are up to your preferred modulation and power. The build is designed for 29" wheels and tires up to 2,4", allowing anything from fast 2,2–2,35" XC tires to higher-volume trail options up to the frame’s limit. For the front suspension, the frame is rated for a 130 mm travel fork—typically a modern 29" trail/XC fork in the Boost standard.

Ride characteristics

The combination of dw-link and 117 mm of travel targets high pedaling efficiency while maintaining traction in rough terrain; this is a typical setup for fast XC courses as well as technical trail climbs. The 66° head angle and 29" wheels increase stability on descents and at speed, while the size-specific kinematics and rear end (432–440 mm) help keep handling balanced across sizes. The threaded BSA 73 mm bottom bracket is practical for service and long-term use, and the integrated upper chain guide reduces the risk of dropping a chain during more aggressive riding.

Who it’s for

The IBIS Ripley SL frame kit makes sense for experienced riders who want to build a lightweight yet trail-capable XC/Trail 29" bike and prefer to choose the drivetrain, brakes, and wheels based on terrain and riding style. Compared to pure race XC frames with a steeper head angle, it offers calmer handling in technical sections while still maintaining parameters suitable for marathons, fast trails, and stage races.

Key specifications

• Frame material: Carbon Fiber Monocoque (carbon composite, monocoque), color/finish Raw Carbon
• Intended use: XC/Trail (full-suspension MTB frame set)
• Travel: 117 mm rear / 130 mm front (recommended fork)
• Suspension: dw-link; 210 × 50 mm rear shock included
• Geometry: 66° head angle; reach 407–509 mm and stack 597–635 mm depending on size
• Frame standards: Boost 148 mm rear axle, Threaded BSA 73 mm bottom bracket, 31,6 mm seatpost
• Brakes: Post Mount 160 mm mount, max 180mm rotor (components not included)
• Wheels and tires: 29", max tire width 2,4"
• Weight: 2,3 kg (frame only in size M)
• Frame features: internal routing, STOW storage including internal bags, integrated upper chain guide

EAN: 840345320100