Well if that was my method I’d need a full on DH bike.
Not sure if that is complimentary or not lol 🙂
I’m very similar to you, 6ft 1 and run a Capra 27.5, It’s on the smaller size for what would be really comfy for me, so looking to upgrade at some point but I’ve still not done it. Don’t like the idea that I could struggle to demo something or wait ages for stock either…
What year is your Capra and what size is it?
Just made the error of joining a Spectral owners FB page….😂
So it looks my order for the Spectral has been pushed out by a month, taking it to the end of April. That's going to be mighty tight for my Scotland trip. I might have to look elsewhere. Good thing with Canyon is that they don't take payment until two weeks before shipping for at least I'm not out of pocket. This caught my eye....
https://cyclefactory.co.uk/ibis-ripmo-af-t3-metal.html
But some reviews suggest build quality isn't great and it's a bit burly for a trail bike.
I looked at the Ripmo AF option before buying a Sentinel. Meant to be a really decent bike - it’s on the cusp of long travel trail bike / enduro bike but it’s meant to pedal quite well with the suspension system it’s got. Ultimately I preferred the look of the Sentinel so I went that route but I don’t think you could go too wrong with a Ripmo.
So after way too much internal debate, I decided to place an order for an Ibis Ripmo AF. I prefer the spec, Shimano drivetrain, brakes, and the DVO Suspension (not that I will know exactly what I'm doing with it), and dealing with a LBS.
The Spectral was great value, but with a long lead time and the SRAM gearing, maybe I wasn't 100% sold on it despite the spec and geometry. I did think about the Spectral 125, but I think I would maybe end up wishing I had more travel too many times.
However, I still have an element of doubt with the Ibis. Not sold on the looks, and the complex linkage made up of bearings and bushings, worries me a bit for long term reliability. But I can't fault the spec and the price. I hope the sizing works for me, I went for the XL. It felt right in the shop. I also tried a large, but it felt just like my Reign in terms of reach which is something I wanted to change.
I didn't count on this process being so stressful tbh. I've parted with a lot of cash, I hope I have made the right choice.
Interesting thread. I have a 2018 Whyte T130 but would like to try a 29er and something with a steeper seat tube angle - I have an XL T130 and the 485mm reach is great standing up but I feel stretched sitting down on climbs. (Might try a shorter stem in the meantime but it’s just a niggle and not so much of a problem to fix in last 3 years!).
That spectral looks great esp in the orange. Food for thought.
@stcolin - I think you’ll be alright with the Ripmo. Meant to pedal well and be quite lively - rather than an enduro plough type bike. Dvo suspension is ok - have you got one with a Jade X on it or the Topaz Air - guessing the air version for £3500 ish?
Spec seems alright - deore is ok - although the clutch in the mech can go baggy and has no external adjustment. Got 4 pot brakes and I think decent tyres (doesn’t specify the compound on the advert I saw).
Have to post some pictures up when you collect it!
Right, I need a break from the world.
Here she is. I don't care what you think of the state of the garden.
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Hopeful for it's first ride this weekend.
The weather looks better than it has been for ages so should be a good weekend for testing it out. Imagine with the air shock / dw link it’s going to climb pretty well. I’ve never had a dvo fork / shock so interesting to see how you find it.
Enjoy!
Looks great. I've been tempted a few times, but I think I need more travel to make up for poor line choice. RE the shock, if you're new to DVO be aware the pressure in the bladder makes a HUGE difference to the overall feel of the shock. When set up well they are great though.
That's quite subtle and understated despite the green bits, when I think of Ibis its usually bright blue or orange that popped into my head.
Well the settings were way off, so adjusted to suit me. I've followed the DVO guide, not the Ibis guide. I hear the forks take a few rides to bed in. I've heard great things from the Giant Reign FB group I am in, they got specced on high end Reigns for a couple of years.
