Are Ibis bikes worth it?

It feels nimble for its size, but still stable and confident when it gets super steep and rough. I love the Fox 36. It feels so good, especially with the shorter 44mm offset. You know the whole bike just feels so good that I’ve been consistently going out and riding the hardest local trails three or four times a week.

Are Yeti bikes overpriced?

Here’s a question – Why is it that everyone says “Yeti’s are sooo expensive?” Yes they are expensive, but while I was shopping, they were no more expensive than a competitors comparably equipped bike, save for a couple hundred bucks.

Is Ibis a good mountain bike?

Whether on fast jumps or flow trails, downhill tracks or rough alpine trails, the Ibis excels in every kind of terrain and it’s always a lot of fun to ride! Oh, and it’s fast. So fast, in fact, that we can clearly see why the Ibis team uses the bike to race in the EWS.

What tires go on a Ibis Ripley?

Fittingly, Ibis spec the Ripley with a Schwalbe Hans Dampf tire up front and a Nobby Nic on the rear, suiting the bike’s character. One of the highlights on this build is the 185 mm Bike Yoke Revive dropper post, which not only gets the saddle completely out of the way but also offers smooth and easy operation.

Is Ibis a good brand?

Going by the reviews left by most consumers, it is safe to say that Ibis Cycles are doing pretty well in the market. There aren’t many Ibis bike reviews online but lots of user reviews. Most of the customers are satisfied with the products.

Why is Yeti bikes so expensive?

Yeti bikes are very expensive because, in most cases, they feature some of the best components that money can get. Yeti also puts a lot of resources into developing proprietary technologies, such as TURQ carbon and Switch Infinity suspension, which is another reason why its bikes are costly.

Are Yeti bikes made in USA?

Yeti Cycles is an American bicycle manufacturer located in Golden, Colorado….Yeti Cycles.

How big is the Ibis Ripley mountain bike?

The Ibis Ripley underwent a complete overhaul for the ’19/’20 model year. Other than keeping the same travel as the previous version, 120mm in the rear and 130mm in the front, the Ripley was fully redesigned.

Is the Ibis Ripley still a DW link bike?

The Ripley is still a dw-link bike, but its 120mm of travel now runs on actual links instead of those neat eccentrics, with the bottom one coming straight off the bigger-travel Ripmo that the fresh Ripley shares more than just a passing resemblance with.

How big are the wheels on a Yeti SB140?

For the bikes, we tried to take a varying slice of the trail category pie and incorporated different suspension systems, travel and wheel sizes. Although the vast majority were 29″, the Yeti SB140 is the flag bearer for 27.5″ wheels.

When did the Ibis og Ripley come out?

Back in 2011 when Ibis first introduced us to the 29” wheeled Ripley, it was a short-travel, quick-handling machine that prioritized efficiency. It worked, too; the OG Ripley was fast as hell and more fun than a pedaling-focused trail bike has any right to be.