Déjà Vu Build??? Ibis Ripmo AF becomes a "Budget Baller"
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- Опубліковано 19 вер 2024
- Rebuilding your used mountain bike with some upgraded parts can be a great way to get that old scoot to feel like a whole new trail smashing machine! While my Ripmo AF isn’t even a full year old yet, the poor beast has seen some big hits. My original report about the bike can be seen here: • Ripmo AF: it's good, b...
While this video is sponsored by Jenson USA, Ripmos are currently out of stock. However, you can likely find them here in the interim: bit.ly/IbisRip...
Well, Inspired by Industry Nine’s new Enduro 315 carbon wheelset, I realized the Ripmo AF deserved a second chance! Yes, time for a new life for the budget baller. The build list is full of high zoot swanky parts, from the Fox 26 Factory Grip2 170mm fork, the Fox DPX2 Factory series rear shock, a full XT M8100 groupset, and finally, the burly I9 Enduro 315 wheeslet. These parts should make for a stiffer bike that has more pedal clearance and some better small bump sensitivity.
The tools I use in this video include:
Park workstand: bit.ly/ParkSta...
Allen keys: bit.ly/ParkHex...
Shimano brake bleed kit: bit.ly/Shimano...
Shimano chain tool: bit.ly/Shimano...
Cassette lockring tool: bit.ly/ParkCas...
Cable cutters: bit.ly/CableCu...
Masterlink pliers: bit.ly/ParkMas...
My “hammer”: bit.ly/Park32m...
Shimano Brake Olive/Barrell: bit.ly/Shimano...
Full Ripmo AF build:
Ibis Ripmo AF frame, size medium: bit.ly/RipmoAF...
Secret Shimano axle: bit.ly/Shimano...
Cane Creek 40 series headset bit.ly/CaneCree...
Fox 36 170 Grip 2 fork: bit.ly/22Fox36...
Front axle- Industry Nine Matchstix: bit.ly/Matchsti...
PNW Range stem, 50mm bit.ly/PNWComp...
PNW KW bars, 760mm bit.ly/PNWComp...
PNW Loam grips bit.ly/PNWLoam...
PNW Rainier IR seatpost (200mm drop) bit.ly/PNWComp...
WTB Rocket 150 saddle bit.ly/WTBRock...
Industry Nine 315 wheels (carbon, Hydra hubs, I9 alloy spokes) bit.ly/Industr...
Shimano XT M8100 12 speed groupset: bit.ly/Shimano...
165mm cranks, 30t ring
Shimano XT M8100 long cage derailleur
Shimano XT M8100 10-51 cassette
Shimano XT M8100 shifter
Shimano XT M8100 brakes (NOT the quad piston version!)
Shimano XT 180mm rotors
WTB Vigilante 2.5 Tough High Grip front tire bit.ly/WTBVigi...
WTB Judge 2.4 Tough High Grip rear tire bit.ly/WTBjudgeJKW
Arrundel bottle cage- FITS IBIS BIKES!!! bit.ly/ArrundelJKW
Stay tuned- lots of great content to come thanks to Jenson USA, and you can check them out here via my affiliate link: www.jensonusa....
General Affiliate Links:
Jenson USA: bit.ly/JensonU...
Industry Nine: bit.ly/Industr...
PNW Components: bit.ly/PNWComp...
Shimano: bit.ly/Shimano...
My Patreon tutorials posted through April 2020:
My 3 favorite skills drills: / if-i-could-only-38809964
How to manual: / how-to-manual-37684861
Cutty: / 36579859
Manual a berm: / 35496772
How to ride in Sedona: / 34436065
Switchbacks: / 3-ways-to-33345804
Nosewheelie: / 32742504
Bump jump: / 31881231
Trials basics for trail riders: / 31145344
Tight berms: / 30389457
Aggressive braking: / 29579507
Confidence for mountain biking: / 28817411
Cornering: / 27981205
Flowing/pumping down the trail: / 27288868
Stoppie through turns: / 26296762
Technical climbing: / 25234847
Boost jumps: / 24161821
Bunnyhop: / 23396959
Utilizing the wheelie on the trail: / 23017910
How to wheelie: / 21879606
Big thanks to these guys for making this all possible! Any purchases from these links will directly help support my channel as well:
Jenson USA: bit.ly/JensonJKW
PNW Components: bit.ly/PNWcomp...
Industry Nine: bit.ly/Industry...
Kitsbow Cycling Apparel: bit.ly/KitsbowJKW
Kali Protectives: bit.ly/KaliJKW
Ibis Cycles: bit.ly/IbisJKW
Jeff, my dude, you look straight outta Fight Club. Glad to see you up and kicking though; get well, my friend.
Thanks RP! Healing is going awesome!!!
What is the first rule of Fight Club?
As a physical therapist who loves mountain biking - I'm wishing you the best!
If there's any way I can help, please let me know.
Bro doesn't know what a dream build is. It's because every build he has is a dream build. You living the dream buddy.
How you feeling Jeff?hope you will be on your bike soon!!
Thanks Ryan, I'm feeling really good! Gonna start doing fitness rides this week.
Glad you look like you're recovering, Jeff!
Love the "matchy, matchy" on the Fork - looks killer!!
Hahaha thanks Norbert! Maybe one day I can get a pistachio fork for it? That'd look sweet too! Hope you are doing well Norbert!
nice video , i love working on my bike , thats when time stops and nothing else matters .
Jeff, The "Crash Stash" is coming in nicely. Hope you're feeling better and heal up fast!
Underrated channel by far! Hope you have a quick recovery!
Dang dude. Speaking of AF... Good to see you don't give AF when you crash. You're already planning your return. When I pile it up... I'm like ok I'm done mtn biking lol. You're a beast on a mtn bike but cool you're not afraid to show you're still mortal and not above crashing. Love your channel. Keep up the great work!
We need to get you setup with a internal cable routing kit from Park Tool or Feedback. Makes that job super easy for frames like this. Great re-build!
The small Knipex diagonal cutters are so sharp and hard, they work really well for cutting cables without fraying them. They are also convenient for zip ties.
I love watching Neff Kendal-Weed, he make technical videos fun to watch, he knows a lot about the bikes and he is also a skill rider, yes he can teach, build and rip.
Always appreciate the details of the Shimano way of doing business. Thanks for pointing that out and glad to see you bouncing back so well!
Cheers Wei!!!
just started MTB'ing and picking up my AF from Jenson in a couple days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happiest, most pleasant dude on a bike!
Hahaha thanks man! Bikes are fun.
100% one of my favourite UA-camrs! Hope you're OK dude🙏 Speaking of concussions I got one on Sunday.... Did a accidental frontflip into a tree and cracked my full face and bruised my lower back even with a back and chest protector on....... so I'm taking a few weeks off. I have a new full face on the way and have a trail to build to keep me occupied!🤘
Jeez, were you riding park?
@@testtesttesttesttest884 nope, just some natural tech at my local woods. It's just steep and techy. Came off a rock drop too fast, skidded out and fell off a 5 foot tall bank head first into a tree. I'm fine now though🤘
Hey Mel, thanks for the note! Yeah, I'm mostly oK, healing nicely! Sorry to hear about your crash! Take it easy on the recovery. You'll often feel 100% well before the time window for a TBI has passed. It's a super annoying injury that way! I'm almost glad my shoulder was separated, as that will at least keep me feeling like keeping it all mellow for the full length of recovery! TBIs are no joke, Lorraine has had to deal with so much after just two concussions: www.pinkbike.com/news/girl-interrupted-lorraine-truong-head-injury-bmc-bikes.html
@@JeffKendallWeed thanks dude🤘🤘🤘🤘
Seeing what you've done with your af is what made my decision to order one way easier. Can't wait
All the best on a speedy recovery from that incredible crash. I can’t wait to see you back on the trails!
The tool you want to use to cut the zip ties is a pair of flush cut pliers. FastCap makes a few different sizes and they are great for getting a clean cut right to the edge.
Man missed ya already ! looking good ! I am waiting for my Ripmo AF to arrive!
Thanks Luis! And the wait will be very worth it!!!
A quick tip, the first build of a bike you can’t get around the fishing challenge. I spin the bike in the stand and send the housing or hose down. BUT....once it’s built, when ever I need to change the hose or housing, I use the double ended little red barb sram makes for swapping reverb hose. You just screw the the new and the old hose together and pull it through.
Hey Shawn, that trick does not really work well on the Ibis Ripmo AF. I did use to do that on the HD3 and Mojo 3 though! On the AF, the metal guides that snap into either end of the tube are super tight against the cable. You can't really get the old housing back through those very easily, and they are so tight that's going to be next to impossible to get a second cable to follow along. That said, I haven't tried that double ended SRAM barb, that is a cool looking piece!
Jeff Kendall-Weed, my Ripmo AF was the 1st bike I used the double ended bard trick on. I pulled the cable guides out while the old hose stayed in, and slid the guides over new hose before I pulled in the new hose with the double bard. Did the same with the dropper housing.
I’ve always thought about building one of these up as less of an all-mountain bike and more of a big trail bike: 150m pike, lighter wheels and tires, and piggyback shock.
Nice build. Great content. Loved the by request video. Felt like I was on a speeder in Ewok Village.
Next year you should race the enduro that the other youtube bike reviewers did. Looked fun.
But an elite youtubererer one. Someone in a skills with Phil video mentioned this and these names were dropped, haha.
Jeff Kendall Weed
Ben Cathro
Jeff Lenosky
Alex Chamberlin
Remy Metalier
Etc- would be super fun for us fans
Thanks Mark! Unfortunately, I'm retired from racing, and I'm even going to have to step back from anything competitive with others. I've had three huge injuries in the three consecutive years, Ive gotta tone it down a bit!
Just built a Ripmo AF with some 2nd hand bits and bobs and a new Lyric fork your original video helped me decide on it - first ride I didn't manual down the whole trail so feel a bit ripped off :D
Cool video, building bikes and swapping parts is always a blast. Hope ur healing well! It's always a process
Thanks Austin!!! I feel really good but am going to take July super easy to avoid a second concussion.
The right tool for the job is Excel sprue cutters, part #55595. You'll never use nail clippers again! (Except for fingernails that is) They cut absolutely flush so you can avoid those nasty zip tie scratches!
8:20 I use needle nose pliers. Grab the excess tie close to the "head" of the zip-tie (so the tie you're clipping runs into and parallel with the needle nose). Just keep twisting the pliers until the tie breaks off. No sharp edges, bingo.
Speedy recovery man.. always enjoy your video.
Thanks Sam!
Hey JEFF!! im glad you're recovering really good! Great content as always!
Thank you Matt!
Glad to see you rockin the 165 crank arms. I've thought about going that route but haven't heard of anyone doing it so was worried about drawbacks
I've been running 165 xt crank on my ripmo af and have felt no adverse effects. Probably won't go longer again.
Everytime I watch a bike build video it makes me sad. I could never afford do build my dream bike. :(
But I'm glad too see you do well.
Glad to see you're doing OK
Thank you Dundun!
THANK YOU for not including the audio with your crash clip. Primal sounds you could fabricate if you tried.
You're welcome Troy, I'd rather not hear it again myself!!!
"aaaaaaaand continuity."
Hilarious!
That was a tough wreck. Hope you're healing up. Stay well bud.
Thank you Mitch! Healing very well indeed.
I like the build videos! I always learn something!
I also figured out a little hack for quick links with two pairs of pliers. But those tools are so handy.
Thanks Dennis!!
Vibes! I hope you heal very soon!
Thanks Matt!
Had to buy within my budget, a $2800 Marin Rift Zone Carbon 1. Still want an Ibis someday though. Heal well my friend!
Right on Nick, the Ripmo AF does start at $2999, so close to that Marin on special! Both bikes are solid. A good friend of mine designed that Rift Zone, it's a solid bike!!! Enjoy!!!!
@@JeffKendallWeed awesome!
Just got an HD5, love it so far...thanks for the fun videos heal up fast! You asked about tool questions...I was thinking lack of tools you use, lol....nail clippers, vice grips and a bench vice..improvise!
Congrats on the HD5! I would say I love mine but it did just kick my a$$. Lack of tools? I've never found a better, cleaner solution than nail clippers for zip tie tails. Vice grips work great for holding the cable blocks, show me a better tool For that. And bench vice is the preferred option for the lockring. The massive 29" wheel means I can get a lot closer to the 49nm (yes, that's MASSIVE) torque sec of the Shimano cassette than I ever could with a shorter wrench.
@@JeffKendallWeed thanks for the reply, you rock. And I'm living south in Olympia, I need to get up north to Galbrath this summer, which trail do you recommend for first time user there?
i love watching bike builds! that bike is sick! keep riding!
Thanks Steve! How are those wheelies going? Has setting distance goals helped?
@@JeffKendallWeed every day gets a little better. Frustrating at times, but the distance thing really helped! Made it seem more possible. I appreciate you taking the time and giving advice. Hopefully next video will be me riding wheelies haha
Cool hammer
Thanks Test, it works the charm! But seriously, a lot of stuff is 32mm so it's been a handy tool to have around.
I really need that fork. Heal up quick man!
Sick bike! Get well soon!
Show us how you set up that dpx2!
Thanks Hans! I did a DPX2 set up vid with that very shock: ua-cam.com/video/HRKlB5jjXDI/v-deo.html
Damn - you look beat man - hope the recovery goes well for you!
Heal up fast Jeff. I'm on my 3rd week off the bike due to a broken scapula. Injuries suck but the great video content is keeping my spirits up.
Thanks Paul! OUCH, I remember you commenting on the other vid about the scapula. To date, my broken acromion (front/top of the Scapula) is the most painful bone I've broken. Hope you are doing ok!!!
Much love Jeff.
Thanks Chris!
Hi there Jeff! 5:05 you say that the dpx2 is your fav. How so?
This
You wanna race Jeff, now is the time with the bad shoulder and all:)
Cool video. Get well soon!!
Thank you Joao!
Go slow, heal fast, stay safe and build to ride. Bike looks good.
Thanks Papa, healing quick here!!! We filmed this like two weeks ago, I'm mostly back to normal now.
Damn I’d LOVE the ripmo AF! Heal up!
Well it's always good to have goals!!! The AF is a great bike.
That bike build was awesome, show the warts and show how to solve them instead of making it look super easy!
hahaha thanks Brad! Yeah it's a real life build!
I want a ripmo af so bad!
They are great bikes! I'm glad they've had so much success, it's the right bike for a lot of people in a lot of places.
4:10...I just did that yesterday!!!! haha, I'm not alone!
Hey Jeff thanks for that description of the hub engagement. I know the onyx hub works differently some how. Do you know what the difference is? Pros and cons maybe? Thanks oh and btw I missed ya when you ride Utah with Tylar Liaty the math teacher. He’s my riding buddy. Good dude
well people ask about the RAF because it is the people's bike at 3k, but you fixed that problem lol
Have you ridden a bike with a dvo topaz to compare to DPX2? Looking for opinion of the two. Thanks!
Nice build Jeff! I think 165mm cranks will becomes the norm for medium builds. I made the switch this season on my GT Sensor which has lowish bb. There’s no reason unless you’re racing to go bigger, right?
Heal up dude!
Thank you Aaron!
After your build what was the weight of the completed bike?
I did not know, viewers can ask questions; Jeff, how much would this bike would go for with this build you did??
For new mechanics, is there a good tool set a person can buy? Or is it better to get tools individually?
Hey Codai, I've always pieced stuff together since so many pre-assembled tool kits have unnecessary tools. I normally use hardware store Allen keys, I prefer the Allen brand as it's made in USA and super high quality. Side cutters, cassette lockring tool, BB tools, chain-whip, bleed kit, 32mm wrench (for BB tool and fork top cap), spoke wrench, and chain breaker are pretty much all that's really necessary. For a headset swap you need a bearing press to do it right, and the fancy removal tools for headset cups are great. The crown race install tool is nice but also not fully necessary. And while cutting guides a great, you can use a pipe cutter just fine, and those are a lot cheaper.
Ripmo Rad AF!
Hahaha thanks man!
Do you have an affiliate code?
I purchased from jenson already but for some reason I can’t checkout with PayPal using your link from UA-cam
Thanks for the note George. And thanks for supporting Jenson! Weird it didn’t work with the link, but don’t sweat it on my behalf, Sales have been solid with them this year so I’m not sweating a few unusual occurances!
Is it just the 165mm cranks that make you have better pedal clearance or is it a combo of things? I've noticed I have a lot of pedal strikes on my Ripmo AF
Hey Hunter, hope you're doing well! Was actually wondering about inviting you out for one of those skills classes we talked about a while back at yoga! The 165 cranks help with pedal clearance, and for me they are a lot more comfortable for out of the saddle pedaling.
@@JeffKendallWeed I would be very keen as long as you're feeling up to it! I want to see you healthy. Let's talk more
What you make for living , from where get you money ?
I like your method for tightening the cassette down! Is that a good way to go or do I need to get it at the 40 nm? My arms aren’t calibrated well🤣. Hope you heal up soon!
Hey Matt, the 29" wheel provides SO MUCH leverage it'l get it a lot tighter than a normal wrench. I also like that I can spread the torque out more evenly. I still am hesitant about really wrenching the steel lockring into that aluminum freehub body, but so far so good!
Can only afford the pnw bars on this. LOL. Love those bars.
But what about the grips?! Those are sweet and not spendy! Thanks Angel!
@@JeffKendallWeed wait.....i have those too! Lol.
Glad to see you on your feet after that massive cringe fest of a crash
That hammer is awesome, where can i buy it? Lol. Hope you get well soon
Jenson!!! I bought that wrench for doing threaded headsets, but man, it's surprisingly handy! The 32mm wrench is used in a bunch of spots. Fork air cap, BB tool, and chainring install/removal. My wrench has the old 15mm pedal end on it, which also works for Fox footnuts. Boom!
Jeff I have a question. What is your favorite route at Galbraith since you’ve been doing all of you vlog rides?
Hey booger, I wish I had one favorite route! I don;t think I did the same ride twice in any of those vlogged rides. My favorite trails are all off the back - Space Wolf, Dad Bod, Devil Cross.
Jeff Kendall-Weed thanks those are I haven’t ridden yet so I’ll have to give it a try
Nice! Did you happen to weigh it? If so, what size is it and was that with pedals? Thanks!
Jeff what brand of flannel are you wearing?
Hollow weenie color
What direction does your trail boss tread go?
I think everything was orange enough to work - especially at trail-take attention levels
Hear that Logan?! Hahaha! Thanks Eugene, I'm stoked on the look too!!!
It's meant to be a bitsa right? So more than close enough.
Why the 165 crankarms on this bike?
I'm only 174 cm (5'8") and find the 165s to be WAY more comfortable for out-of-the-saddle pedaling, and they also help with more clearance to avoid pedal strikes. I've converted all my bikes over to 165s and really enjoy them.
why the 165 length crank?
Hey Kristian, the 165 cranks help with pedal clearance, and for me they are a lot more comfortable for out of the saddle pedaling.
@@JeffKendallWeed Legend thanks, might try that on the next bike. I've got super short legs :)
The first rule of Fight Club...
Send Club.
Haha. This is the second vid in a row about the ripmo af with black eyed dudes.
Really?! I've been riding it more in the last few months, but this was shot in June 2020.
ua-cam.com/video/grG2XX3HGcs/v-deo.html
why 165 mm cranks ? how tall are you
Hey Konrad, I'm just over 5'8", or 174cm. The 165mm cranks are for two reasons- 1, minimize pedal strikes, 2, more comfortable out-of-the-saddle pedaling. I have swapped most of my bikes over to 165 and really like them.
@@JeffKendallWeed thx for the info, I'm also 174 cm and I just destroyed a set of 175mm cranks son I'm reading everything about bike fitting and those 165 would be perfect just not sure how it will ride, don't have where to test it
For once could some one doing a shimano build, please say “over night parts from japan” LOL if folks don’t understand this saying then get back to your game boy thing playing Pokémon 😅
Do you shoot this in some sort of log profile and forget to do color grading?
.....so THAT'S why PNW are out of the colors I need for my new whip, that box is filled!!! LOL
Hahahaha!!! I'm actually out of PNW bars and stems and posts right now! The amount of bikes I've been cycling through is a little absurd.
Haha. That bike looks a bit like you atm ... battered and bruised 🤕
You mean it *looked* battered and buised. Now it looks amazing ;)
Dang bro
You need some sun
Hahaha June is one of the greyest and rainiest months of the year for us!
Budget 3k bike
"BUDGET" lol i wish I could afford this. Yes i understand its a joke for you comment warriors