Great read here on suspension design. Yokes are not very popular @Hambo
Great read here on suspension design. Yokes are not very popular @Hambo
teK--
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mike14
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Chromag releasing a mixed wheel Stylus for some 160mm hardtail fun times. AUD$1380 for the frame plus $364 for the shipping (you may now pay tax on it as well?).
Comes in at about the same price (less potential tax) that I paid for my Paradox
https://au.chromagbikes.com/products/stylus-mx?variant=50787581853828
Comes in at about the same price (less potential tax) that I paid for my Paradox
https://au.chromagbikes.com/products/stylus-mx?variant=50787581853828
fjohn860
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Just came to post about this. PB article as well...
Asininedrivel
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New Ripmo AF. Not a lot to dislike, slightly short CS lengths aside. Frame only pricing coming in at $3700ish at direct conversion (plus shipping, taxes etc.) which compares favourably to equivalent Banshees.
pink poodle
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I like that colour
mike14
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Carbon updates came last year (v3 for Ripmo, v5 for Ripley) so this is the AF version of those updates
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Hambo
"I did a lot of very fat people"
Ah ok that makes sense. I reckon my next bike will something similar to a Ripley, ie more trail than all-mountain, but not down-cunty!
Warning - gravel content. Local bike shop in SA - BMCR - have released their own range of gravel bikes. Can’t tell if rebadged chi frame but looks all right. Price is on the higher side. Interesting move given the market currently. Wonder how it will work out for them.
gothiccycles.com.au
Custom Carbon Gravel Bikes Australia | Gothic Cycles
Gothic Cycles builds lightweight, custom carbon gravel bikes in Australia – perfect for racing, adventure or standing out from the pack.
gothiccycles.com.au
Ripmo AF is $4400 and Ripley AF is $4200 for frame and shock. Ouch. Hope that’s an error but at the price may as well cough up and go carbon.
MY26 Ibis Cycles Ripmo AF (Frame Only)
The Ripmo AF legend continues, bringing big-mountain capability to a rugged, aluminum package — blending long-travel confidence with trail-friendly efficiency.
rowneysports.com
MY26 Ibis Cycles Ripley AF (Frame Only)
Perfect for both seasoned shredders and stoked newcomers, the newest AF version packs the same fast, playful feel the Ripley is known for — into a tough aluminum package that’s ready for anything.
rowneysports.com
Asininedrivel
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Yeah, definitely an interesting move. Could be pretty good too if they're sourcing their frames from ICAN or Winspace, although I'm not 100% sold on the graphics.Warning - gravel content. Local bike shop in SA - BMCR - have released their own range of gravel bikes. Can’t tell if rebadged chi frame but looks all right. Price is on the higher side. Interesting move given the market currently. Wonder how it will work out for them.
Custom Carbon Gravel Bikes Australia | Gothic Cycles
Gothic Cycles builds lightweight, custom carbon gravel bikes in Australia – perfect for racing, adventure or standing out from the pack.
Whatevs, hope it works out for them, they're a good team.
mike14
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Yikes. Weren't complete Ripmo AF1 DVO builds around the $5k mark? And a touch under $3k for a frame.Ripmo AF is $4400 and Ripley AF is $4200 for frame and shock. Ouch. Hope that’s an error but at the price may as well cough up and go carbon.
MY26 Ibis Cycles Ripmo AF (Frame Only)
The Ripmo AF legend continues, bringing big-mountain capability to a rugged, aluminum package — blending long-travel confidence with trail-friendly efficiency.
MY26 Ibis Cycles Ripley AF (Frame Only)
Perfect for both seasoned shredders and stoked newcomers, the newest AF version packs the same fast, playful feel the Ripley is known for — into a tough aluminum package that’s ready for anything.
That's a fair bump in 5 years
beeb
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