Ibis Ripmo AF - Double Coil 6

Really digging this parts spec! Was looking at the Z1 Coil with GRIP2 for my AF. Are you liking the damper upgrade?

Thanks! I actually went back to the Grip damper because I had to sell the fork I pulled the Grip2 from. I'm really familiar with that damper and it worked just as well in the Z1, but I did have to run some pretty extreme settings with the Grip2 in there, I'm guessing because it wasn't tuned with a linear spring in mind, though I could be totally wrong there. I think I ended up right at the extreme end of one of the rebound settings, which was way off of where I ran it in my 36-- I just remember being relieved I didn't need one more click. Overall the only thing I miss from the Grip2 is the HSR adjuster. I personally wouldn't spring for the Grip2 having tried both in this fork. Only other thing I'll mention is that this thing is heav.y. Absolutely amazing traction but I definitely notice it takes more effort to get the front end off the ground with all that weight and without a progressive air spring to push off of. If I started this build over today I might go with a lyrik tbh.

Looks sick man! How would you compare the Ripmo AF to your Meta TR? I just rode my sons new Meta TR the other day and put my thoughts on on my instagram @havenoutdoors .

Thank you! Lots of subtle differences but the biggest thing I noticed is how the dw link remains more active in situations where the linkage-driven single pivot of the Meta tends to lock up a bit--I first felt it when putting power down on techy climbs, but it became really evident when leaning the bike through bombed-out, rutty corners--the bike just feels more composed and less choppy. That said, I can't really say how much of this is down to the coil, as this is my first coil and first dw bike.

Overall the Ibis feels more lively and rides a bit lighter than the Meta. I have noticed a little more flex in the AF, but it's worth the tradeoff.

Bike of the Day October 5, 2020!

Thank you iceman!