Ripley AF frame delivers lightweight trail agility in a durable alloy build
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I built up the Ripley AF frame as my go-to trail rig. It’s snappy, climbs efficiently, and feels incredibly stable on flow trails and techy sections. The DW-Link is what really sets it apart—it keeps traction locked in without sucking up your pedaling energy. And having coil compatibility and in-frame storage at this price? Total win."
The Ripley AF Frame gives us the freedom to build a fast, agile trail machine with the kind of durability we need for real-world riding. Designed around Ibis’s proven DW-Link suspension and a playful 29-inch platform, the Ripley AF packs 130mm of rear travel into a lightweight alloy chassis that’s built to take a beating and still come back for more. Whether we’re chasing efficiency or adding our favorite components for maximum trail fun, this frame is the perfect foundation for custom builds.
From its steep seat tube angle and slack 64.9° front end to the coil-compatible shock layout and cleverly integrated in-frame storage, the Ripley AF offers all the thoughtful features of its carbon sibling—just at a more accessible price. With room for big tires, full internal routing, ISCG 05 tabs, and size-specific geometry, this frame is ready to be whatever we want it to be: a race rocket, a rowdy trail slayer, or the ultimate one-bike quiver.
Details
- Alloy trail frame with 130mm DW-Link rear travel
- Compatible with 140mm forks for playful, efficient trail performance
- Coil- and air-compatible shock mount (210x52.5mm metric)
- Flip chip lets you run full 29 or mixed-wheel (mullet) setups
- In-frame storage system with included Stow bags for tools or snacks
- ISCG 05 compatible with removable adapter for chain guides or bash guards
- Threaded BSA 73mm bottom bracket and internal cable routing
- Ideal for custom trail builds, all-day pedals, or fast technical singletrack
- Item #IBSB0ET
- Frame Material
- aluminum
- Suspension
- DW-Link
- Wheel Size
- 29in or MX
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Deluxe Select
- Rear Travel
- 130mm
- Fork Travel
- 140mm (suggested)
- Bottom Bracket Type
- 73mm BSA
- ISCG Tabs
- yes
- Cable Routing
- internal
- Brake Type
- disc
- Seatpost Diameter
- 34.9mm
- Tire Clearance
- 2.5in
- Activity
- trail
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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