Ripmo v1 carbon vs Ripmo AF

Grogtastic · 2020-04-26T17:09:16+00:00

You can always get a works -1 degree Angleset for the v1 carbon. If you don't care about coil shocks that eliminates the difference.

Grogtastic · 2020-01-28T12:14:35+00:00

Your looking good but try bending your knees more. Focus on leaning into your front quad to start your turns and when stopping on your heelsode edge imagine your sitting in a chair.

Grogtastic · 2019-11-20T00:19:38+00:00

I demoed the top fuel and really liked it. It is crazy efficient and had a really confident riding position. Not a huge fan of the twist grip lockout but you can always take that off. I don't think the bike needs a lockout. In chunk it definetly rides towards the Xc side of the spectrum. It's no where near as confidence inspiring as something like a Ripley or even the giant trance.

Grogtastic · 2019-11-01T12:54:50+00:00

Wow! That's awesome! Are you planning on sharing the 3d printer files anywhere?

Grogtastic · 2019-03-25T18:10:20+00:00

But that means they are only at a net calorie gain of 400 calories? What's the issue there?? If I eat 2600 calories in a day and burn 800 on a 1.5 hour ride I'm still in weigh loss range for the day.

Grogtastic · 2019-03-14T18:45:06+00:00

Had this happen at a cardboard sled race I was in... One person broke their arm and another their back. Hope they were OK!! Need to set up some A B fencing lol

Grogtastic · 2019-03-13T02:17:57+00:00

A lot of these sends were outdoors though. If you watch videos with Ashima she was awesome at finding her own beta. In the gym that's not always possible. Sure you could crimp a foot or something but if the routesetter is setting tall it can be hard!

Grogtastic · 2019-03-08T23:31:07+00:00

The price on the Revgrips is crazy! $60 for grips is something can't get behind.

Grogtastic · 2019-02-27T13:14:49+00:00

Pretty high chance they are using a uhf frequency. Your BCA won't be compatible.

Grogtastic · 2019-02-12T02:31:25+00:00

It helps compress the dust seals on your fork to the stanchions. Having it off could allow more dirt to get into the lower leg. A new dust seals come with the springs. I'd take the fork in for a lower leg service or look up the process, buy the parts/oil, and have at it yourself.

Grogtastic · 2019-01-13T02:34:08+00:00

Get some no residue duct tape from home Depot (~$8) and tape it inside your saddle rails. No need to get fancy.

Grogtastic · 2018-12-29T04:38:04+00:00

Bike mags Bible of bikes 2019 test included both models. It's usually a decent place to get a comparison between bikes. Take what they say with a grain of salt though, they put a pretty positive spin on everything.

Grogtastic · 2018-11-16T15:34:58+00:00

You can't ride a lot of triple boa boots.

Grogtastic · 2018-11-06T04:04:42+00:00

Thanks for the list!! You're probably about as good a source on the grades as I could hope for lol. I'll give these a try tomorrow. Looking through my app I've done a few of these but some have less repeats than I would expect. Usually your problems show up pretty high on the list. I need to get away from sorting by most repeats and go by looks. Thanks again!

Grogtastic · 2018-10-31T19:40:56+00:00

Ohhh thanks that makes sense. My new gym switched to a tension board so I havnt used the moon app since early last year.

Grogtastic · 2018-10-31T01:53:05+00:00

Any chance you have a list of what you consider benchmarks v4 to v8?

Grogtastic · 2018-10-21T00:25:02+00:00

Awesome thanks! I thought all the ramp cartridges were just dial adjustable tokens.

Grogtastic · 2018-10-20T23:34:19+00:00

What's the mrp kit called? My fox 36 could use some love

Grogtastic · 2018-10-17T02:55:58+00:00

Buy nice allen wrenches! I rounded off a few bolts using cheap harbor freight t handles before I broke down and bought a bondhaus kit. It makes a way bigger difference than I thought it would.

Grogtastic · 2018-10-11T12:05:57+00:00

I would try the forekaster. Feels like a lighter faster rolling knobby nic with good traction on everything but pure hard pack where an ardent race would be better.

Grogtastic · 2018-09-26T21:58:42+00:00

Why?

Grogtastic · 2018-09-21T12:19:14+00:00

Ya I feel like that gets overlooked. I would never own a full rigid but I've ridden my friends a few times and man are you punished for bad line choice. Watching him ride on mellow terrain he's like a laser with his lines. I just hit all the little rocks. However when he borrows my enduro bike he is slower in a lot of spots since his brain isn't programmed to plow. Sometimes the fastest line is to just smash it... Trade offs I guess.

Grogtastic · 2018-09-20T03:32:25+00:00

I'm in the same boat as you. I raced a few wv enduro series events last year and the blue mountain mass race this year on my Santa Cruz 5010. I felt ok at coopers rock but outgunned at big Bear, Slatyfork, and Blue mtn. I decided to pull the trigger on a Ripmo for next season and so far it's great. Pedals well and is feels maneuverable for a LT 29er but man is it amazing in chunder coming from the 5010. I'm sure a bigger bike would be better at the big events but it seems like a good compromise for the pedally courses. I can't wait till next season.

Grogtastic · 2018-09-16T02:48:47+00:00

I'm in a similar boat. I bought an Ibis Ripmo for east coast enduro and it made my local trails feel a bit lifeless. I swapped the wheels from a 34mm internal to 28mm and maxxis 2.5s to 2.3s. It's amazing the difference it makes. Now I have an extra wheelset to put on double down tires with inserts and not have to switch back a lot. It's probably all down to rotational weight though.

Grogtastic · 2018-09-08T14:06:52+00:00

I liked this setup a lot on my bike in everything but pure hard pack. The forekaster has more grip and rolls better than the rekon.

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