I think the lettering is totally fine, dig the new colors. The head badge being gone is so sad…

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

That head badge was legendary….

Beautiful build !!! New bike day is always a glorious feeling !!

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, JB!

Congrats on the new bike! Been following your journey from Hightower to Sentinel and now Ripmo. Appreciate your candid insights. Picked up a Ripmo myself, but the AF version. Love it!

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

It’s been a journey! Stoked you found the AF for yourself as well. Such fun and awesome bikes 🤘

Rad bike! We see the spoke x dudes out here on our local so cal trails. Great products, good dudes!

Congrats on the new build. I thought about this one with a green Lyrik. But I heard from a little birdie there's some new Yeti's on the horizon waiting to drop. You know who I'll be contacting about that. Anyway, looks like Brevard riding in this video, love those trails, great for the Rimpo. I had Spokex do some we are one's for me too and they've been excellent in the western chunk. I sold my Hightower for the Ripmo and never looked back. Enjoy...

Awesome video man, keep up the good work!

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Lucius. Glad you enjoyed it 🤘

Welcome to Onyx hubs! I hope they work well for you. I love cruising through the woods with nothing but the sound of the tires on my bike.

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

It’s great just hearing tires on dirt!

Congratulations on your new bike. Next time I get to Chattanooga to see my sister maybe we can do a ride

Oh man! That bike looks GREAT!

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, my man!

Well, happy you found what you were looking for (the opposite of Bono and U2 who "still haven't found what I'm looking for", being happy about our bikes gives confidence and comfort when riding, which in turn actually helps when riding, enjoy.

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

Cheers to that, RWOG!

Awesome cool bike 💪🤘👍❤❤❤

Super good quality vid

“Slightly different, but mostly the same.” tips helmet at Seth 🤘🏼

Awesome Bike! I live in the Chattanooga area too. Would be fun to go ride sometime!

Sick build Rich!

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

Thank, Matt!

Rich, more on the magnetic pedals please 👍🏼

I am looking forward to you doing some great ride videos on the new ibis. Come back down to Coldwater Mountain for a ride and visit with the NEABA. Be sure and meet Anniston’s full time trail maintenance man Marcus Tillman.

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

Marcus is a great guy!

Just got my Onyx laced TR37's and the silent treatment is awesome. The only issue I have is the engagement feels "mushy" I thought my lower pivots were loose when I put hard leverage on the pedals. Turns out the Onyx hubs have instant engagement but it definitely feels "different" and takes some getting used to.

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

It's definitely a different feeling. I've noticed some benefit in traction from the almost 'ramp up' effect that comes from it.

The paint logo saves $$$...

Hope you enjoy it. It was on my list too but I ended up with a Stumpy Evo. I think I saw y'all at the Big Creek Enduro last week? Hope you had fun.

@MrSupermugen

Жыл бұрын

Love my evo.

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

Hey, Adam! Yup, that was us. Quick Six is always a blast!

I rode a multitude of bikes including the Ripmo before deciding on my “one do it all bike” I ended up on a v4 ripley, i no longer lust after other bikes. The ripley is absolute perfection: sidenote the differences between the ripley and ripmo are actually very small. Ive also spent time on both the Onyx and I9 hubs. Both are great. The load up of the sprags isnt a deal breaker for me but it is noticeable/feels somewhat like an oval chainring/ i love the butter smooth ride onyx delivers w the silence. That being said i9’s seem to be completely opposite with power deliver/absolutely no give/ rock solid engagement which performs great, i don’t feel eith is “better” they are both great, just different. Speaking of “better” BERD spokes will make your bike WAY better… just sayin’!

@marcg611

Жыл бұрын

Love my Ripley V4 I built in 2020, for me a Ripmo would have been overbiked for Michigan. These 2 bikes really fit most riding situations, it comes down to where you ride the most.. I could really justify a Ripmo if I travel to the MI UP Marquette/copper harbor or Brown county but my home trails and extended area lean more towards flow trails with jump features and some natural XC rooty trails so the Ripley is plenty bike and has beat all my Trek alum XC hardtail climb records. I'm leaning towards making the Ripley a little more capable on the high speed chunk by changing to DVO Topaz gen 3 and maybe also a Diamond fork..

Love your videos man, super high quality! What do you think of this bike vs the revel rail 29? They seem very similar

I feel the older logo really felt boutique. Svelte, wispy and almost delicate. It practically screamed exclusive. I think the new design will sit beside some of the other top boutique brands in styling. It'll also appeal to a wider audience. It's bold, easier to read and will maybe lend to a little more interesting colourways possibilities with cool accent colors. Good choice on bike. It's straddles so many lines.

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

You make some great points. I’m looking forward to seeing what the future holds for Ibis. I really appreciate their approach to bike design.

Great video! Ripmo is such a good choice for an everyday bike. And man, they are very inexpensive, last years models are actually “cheap” right now 🤠

@MrSupermugen

Жыл бұрын

Depends where you live. In nz they are like transition here and cosiderd boutique.. atleast ibis have good quality compared to transition

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Joe! And yeah, there’s been some great sales running in them 🤘

Good video. Personally, I stick with what I am used to and work for me. Like riding for 10+ years of ENVE with Chris King (road and MTB) and I have never had any issues. I can not see myself riding anything else but ENVE wheels. I do have an ibis. But I will stick with Santa Cruz bikes like my pinarellos. I have also been using sidi MTB and road shoes for 16+ years and I don’t see riding anything else either. I am one of those riders that stick with what works. Don’t get into switching bikes over and over. For instance, my pinarello F12. I have been riding this one with enve 5.6 w Chris king rim brakes. I will say it is lighter and I know how it will respond in any conditions. Like My old pinarello is 2011. I still love it. I can’t not see myself selling it. Same with Santa Cruz. I do prefer over any other bike (trek, ibis, scott). I see Greg Minnaar on downhill and he has been riding sant Cruz since ever. I would say, what makes a rider better is knowing the limitation of the Bike and how a you can improve based on the limitations. My opinion!

I have an Ibis Mojo HD4 and not sure how I feel about the new logo, this is the first I’ve heard about it so maybe it will grow on me, feels less timeless than the previous logo and the classy gold head tube emblem.

Another great video. We really need to get you on a Zerode though mate.

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

Always loved the styling on them, but I’ve not yet had a chance to ride one.

think I saw you at snowshoe on Sat. nice vid!

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

That’s was me! Hope you had a great closing weekend 🤘

@FreshToTheExtreme

Жыл бұрын

@@SemiSendy Cool you are my Hero!🦸

curious what does it weigh? I think I saw you at the Quick Six Enduro in Roswell, GA. Nice bike! I am currently looking for my next Enduro/Trail bike. Pivot Firebird is on tat list and YT Capra Core 4..Keep Shred'N !!

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

That was me! Quick 6 is always a great time! 🤘 No idea on my specific build weight. I got out of the habit of weighing my builds. All depends on the build you go with, but the frame is one of the lightest in its travel range

Why stick with the 36 when it came with a buttery new 38? Just curious. I love my 36 but the 38 on my buddies new Jekyl feels great. Maybe the weight?

@MrSupermugen

Жыл бұрын

The big forks are great for smashing or bike parks but otherwise the 36 is very good an will easily handle the park days etc

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

I’ve had a 38 170mm on order, but I’m pretty happy I held into the 36 for this bike as well. After running the 38 at 160 all summer, I can’t say I feel much difference running the 36 at 160 instead. At my weight (180) I think the added stiffness is minor at the 160mm travel range.

@davidtufts4103

Жыл бұрын

Came here to see this answer…. Curious

@superawesomefuntimego

Жыл бұрын

I think at 160mm a 36 or Lyrik is generally plenty stiff even at 200lbs, at longer travel ranges like 170mm or longer then I think a stiffer fork might make sense. That said I am thinking of swapping my 170mm Lyrik for a Zeb (I am about 215lbs geared up) on my Propain Tyee.

@SteezyG

Жыл бұрын

​@@MrSupermugen

That color looks really really nice on camera. Hey what's your setup on the 36 and how much do you weigh? Thanks!

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

It really looks great in person too! I’m still dialing in my settings.

When this design came out in 2018 it was so ahead of the curb and still ahead of the curb to this day. I am so stoked on this bike and so glad we have one at home in the AF. So true on the spoke X wheels brother. Those Onyx hubs can take a beating and are so good. I can not imagine riding another wheel here in Tahoe and I always tell Hunter how good they are. I was stoked to see you in the Spoke X video too. I am a big guy and I ride the park all the time and the SX 310 are so confidence inspiring. I had nothing but issues with aluminum wheels and not a scratch on the SX 310.🔥🔥🤘

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

Cheers all around, my man! 🤘 PS- I didn’t know I was in a Spokex video! 👀

@trailpimp6369

Жыл бұрын

@@SemiSendy yeah Hunter just released it check it out. It was a live stream too.🔥🤘

Why'd they get rid of the head badge?

Hey man, love this video. I’m seriously looking at a ripmo but can’t decide on size. I know you’re in a large frame, how tall are you?

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! I’m 6’ tall

3:10 in and he immediately destroyes his rim😂

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

Not sure how you came to that conclusion. Rim is perfectly fine. 🤷🏻‍♂️ I’ve put these rims through far worse over the last year of racing and riding. 🤘

could please provide me more infos for this tool hidden in the stem. there’s so many different one that got me confused. not sure what to look for and what i need to know else. thanks

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tom, it's the OneUp Components EDC tool. I use the threaded style. Here's the specific EDC I use: www.oneupcomponents.com/collections/edc/products/edc-v2-tool This is the kit for the threaded style insert: www.oneupcomponents.com/collections/edc/products/edc-top-cap You will need to tape the steerer tube to use the threaded style insert which requires this tap. Your local bike shop may have one of these and can perform the install as well: www.oneupcomponents.com/collections/edc/products/edc-tap There's also a non-threaded carrier option they offer that also works with the EDC V2 linked above: www.oneupcomponents.com/collections/edc/products/edc-v2-threadless-carrier I hope that helps!

Will there be a video reveiwing the pedals?

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

I’ll be talking about them more in a future video for sure.

Did they lengthen the chainstays? 435mm is too short for a large!

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

To each their own. I’m a huge fan of the 435mm stays. 🤘

the best wheels are Halo chaos, even Sam P. couldnt destroy them.

How did you get the rootbeer fork? I thought they were no longer sold?

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

I picked this one up when they were a limited run. It was on another bike for a bit. Just gave it a fresh service and used it for this build.

I thought hard about buying the clearance Ripmo deal but the 38 fork turned me off. I should have just downsized it like you did. On this new one I love the green color scheme, hate the new logo and downgrade from a badge.

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

That’s too bad, it’s an incredible bike. Honestly, I don’t feel any difference with the slight weight reduction on the 36. I just got the factory orange 38 I had on order, which will be going onto the build.

HI from France ! I have a ripley and I thinked to move to a ripmo or a sentinel... Would you said that the biggest difference is that the ripmo is a better climber and has a "lively feeling" while the sentinel is a better descender? Is is simple as that? Thnanks !

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

Hey Vince, glad you asked. I am not saying the Sentinel is the better descender at all. In fact, for my style of riding, the Ripmo feels way better on the descents. Going from the style of the Ripley to the feeling of the Sentinel is a dramatic difference, and if you love the feel of the Ripley, the Sentinel can feel very dead and perhaps even awkward for someone who enjoys the active nature of the DW link design. The sentinel can feel a bit more stable plowing in a straight line, but when you hit the corners the Ripmo's responsiveness really stands out. Even in the tech, it's much easier to pump and get light when needed on the Ripmo. Different strokes for different folks, but for me the choice is clear.

@vincew4527

Жыл бұрын

@@SemiSendy Thanks Rich! I'm in love with my Ibis since the 1rst ride...DW link is really magic and I Iooked the ripmo since it has been launch!! But Im', now, looking for a bike which can hold steeper or rugged line and which can be also used in bike park. I really love my ripley for the do-it -all program but, sometimes, he's shacking me a lot when the terrain get harder...And I was thinking that the ripmo will be the same but with more travel. Thats why I'm looking for something which is more stable or plush on the rear on the way down to get some extra comfort. Does the ripmo v2 bring that?

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

@@vincew4527 absolutely. Same baseline nature of the Ripley in a more capable cloud like package.

What trail is that you are riding on the new Ripmo V2.2?

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

I shot those on Big Rock in DuPont, NC. Such a fun trail!

You going to throw a cascade link on it?

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

Not likely. I’ve been really happy with the performance of the stock link.

Onyx hubs always felt mushy to me. Wasn’t a fan of the sprag compared to hydra

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

It’s definitely different. It almost makes me think of the o-chain effect except for climbing traction. Instant engagement, but gives a ramp up to hard torque input. We will just have to see how things go in the long term.

i see you running deity handlebars now.. any difference vs the oneups?

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

I do prefer the Deity bars, especially for a bike I’m going to ride bigger terrain on. They are burly and have a great feel to them. The oneups have to be rolled much further back than I’d like in order to get the designed compliance out of them.

@21armyn

Жыл бұрын

@@SemiSendy so ur saying the oneup you have to match the angle of the headtube to get the advertised compliance?

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

@@21armyn yeah, that’s an oddly under discussed caveat to those bars.

@21armyn

Жыл бұрын

@@SemiSendy makes sense bec of the flat spot on the oneupbars. if its positioned wrong its gonna be stiffer than a reg carbon bar.. thanks for the input man!! 💪

Bruh, why you plowing down my favorite climbing trail?!

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

I forgot which way was up!

hey rich - have you got this bike silent in running? nice and quiet on the trails with no rattles/knocks etc? reason i ask is you had v2 sentinel (which i own too) and its pretty deadly silent, aload of the videos ive watched on ripmo v2s have incessant rattling on every bit of trail that chatters, i could not listen to that in real life if its that loud on a video??

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

Interesting. My Sentinel was actually much noisier. My Ripmo is the most quiet bike I've owned or ridden to date. To be fair though, a lot of that can depend on the components being used. Even high end products can be the culprit. Just a few I've come across in the last year include GX AXS, EXT Storia and the Fidlock system. The only noise I could sight ever coming from the Ripmo V2 I did the long term review on was from the chain slap on the bottom of the chainstay directly back from the chainring. There's a silver piece of material there that Ibis included to protect the frame, but I placed a small piece of mastic tape there to make it silent. The V2S now has rubber protection in that location that's part of the full chainstay protector.

@didzy9349

Жыл бұрын

@@SemiSendy awesome reply rich glad to hear it bud, noise is my nemesis if my bike isnt silent i cannot enjoy a ride, sad i know but rattles and noisy bikes just put me off, axs a defo culprit so much so i went back to mechanical, and the same with fidlock, nice idea but rattles like mad in reality - can i message you on FB as id like your thoughts on it vs the sentinel - im seriously tempted by a new one especially with the revisions that put me off the standard v2

Let us know what you think of the pedals!

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

Will do!

@tonyhruzek4250

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

I'm more triggered by the crooked cane creak logo on the bottom cup of the headset than any head badge change could ever cause.

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

🤯

It looks like youre riding a large? Why not an XL and how tall are you?

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

Im 6’. A large is what fits.

@jeremyhayes1242

Жыл бұрын

@@SemiSendy That makes sense, I thought you were a few inches taller.

Did you Ride Wrap it?

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

I did

@wchangose

Жыл бұрын

@@SemiSendy Thanks, two more questions please. 1. Did you install a bash guard? 2. Did you do anything extra to protect the DW link area or does that rubber piece do good enough?

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

@@wchangose it comes with a stock bash guard which is beefier than the previous versions. I didn’t add anything else beyond the stock protection and ride wrap, including around the DW.

@wchangose

Жыл бұрын

@@SemiSendy Thank you!

how to buy this mtb build

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

You can get it from N+1 Bikes. Let them know I sent you and they will give you 15% off with my code semisendy15. Great folks, and awesome service!

@vinersvlog1047

Жыл бұрын

@@SemiSendy how much

Basically the same bike lol

@Andy-co6pn

Жыл бұрын

Which is the reason he bought it, as he loves the V2 so much 😃

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

@@Andy-co6pn exactly 🤘

I just ordered a black Ripmo V2S from N+1, and it’s all your fault! 🎉

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

I'll take the blame for that! Been loving every minute on this bike.

It’s the Goldilocks bike for sure. The new Hightower and Ripmo are close but SC missed the boat again by not making it coil compatible and stock with 160 fork. No excuse for the shock limitation. The SC fanboys are funny and just quote paint quality and lifetime warranty. Paint quality is the main reason guys? Come on. Lame. Warranty….they don’t even keep them long enough to matter. The things they won’t admit, Ibis has the better design overall: can accept any shock coil or air, has better tire clearance, pedals better, has room for the longest droppers (big deal once you experience a 200-210), stock 160 fork and geo still does great with 170, and better seat tube angle stock and with longer fork. Santa Cruz claims a steep STA but look at their pics. The front of the saddle is always behind the center of the bb. Ripmo all they way. The only thing I wish the Ripmo had was that it had 150mm stock and 160 with the Cascade Link. An option for a bit more travel would be nice.

@SemiSendy

Жыл бұрын

As a long time SC fan myself I can't deny that I was pretty bummed about the HTv3's continued limitations. Truth be told, even with those considerations aside, I'll also admit the DW link alone outperforms the VPP for my personal taste.

Did anyone else notice he didn’t show the damn bike once?? Wtf