Question for Ibis Ripley owners... ??

Captain Brainstorm said:
I think the rule of thumb is when you're between sizes or undecided, go large. Its much easier to make a large fit smaller than the other way around without making a sacrifice in handling.
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I thought that was the other way around, if the bike is too big you'll have a tough time tossing it around (handling) and climbing as well. A smaller bike will be snappier to ride then lugging around a bike that's too big for you.
 
Appreciate all the responses, still feel like leaning towards Medium, although a few responses seem to point to a Large. I'll also add that I'm ~135 lbs and that probably leans towards the S/M shock/fork tune as well vs the L/XL. Have a few calls into Ibis shops. Tenafly is furthest.
 
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Teutonic said:
Appreciate all the responses, still feel like leaning towards Medium, although a few responses seem to point to a Large. I'll also add that I'm ~135 lbs and that probably leans towards the S/M shock/fork tune as well vs the L/XL. Have a few calls into Ibis shops. Tenafly is furthest.
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Not sure about the Ripley but the Ripmo is known for having very light custom tunes on the suspension from the factory. You may be OK with a medium stock tune.
 
TommyF said:
I thought that was the other way around, if the bike is too big you'll have a tough time tossing it around (handling) and climbing as well. A smaller bike will be snappier to ride then lugging around a bike that's too big for you.
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Its more about your position on the bike vs. physical size and weight. A "snappy" ride is more about the suspension design and how you set it up. Its easier to put a shorter stem, bars, and seat post, cranks, etc. on a bike that's too big and get a good fit while still retaining the stability benefits that come with a bigger bike vs. putting longer stems etc. on a smaller bike and getting yourself further out over the front wheel.
 
Captain Brainstorm said:
Its more about your position on the bike vs. physical size and weight. A "snappy" ride is more about the suspension design and how you set it up. Its easier to put a shorter stem, bars, and seat post, cranks, etc. on a bike that's too big and get a good fit while still retaining the stability benefits that come with a bigger bike vs. putting longer stems etc. on a smaller bike and getting yourself further out over the front wheel.
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I hear what you're saying. I added the weight in because I thought it was easier for a heavier/stronger (~175 lb) rider to throw the longer bike around than the lighter/weaker (~125 lb) rider ?
 
Teutonic said:
Appreciate all the responses, still feel like leaning towards Medium, although a few responses seem to point to a Large. I'll also add that I'm ~135 lbs and that probably leans towards the S/M shock/fork tune as well vs the L/XL. Have a few calls into Ibis shops. Tenafly is furthest.
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N+1 Bikes is incredible to work with if you don't mind going non-local, they'll usually upgrade something for you too (suspension from performance to Performance Elite, carbon bars, Deore to XT etc).
 
Also, The Ripley has a rather steep seat tube which puts you more forward and may push you to a larger size. I am 5'3'' and the small was too small. I highly recommend trying both sizes on your home trails if possible.
 
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