All sizes available. 0% finance available (which is what swayed me).
Very capable entry-level trail focused mountain bike IMO and excellent value if you want to get into the sport on a reasonable budget.
Modern trial geometry with slack and low head tube. Top tube is also fashionably long. Internal cable routing adds a bit more premium feel.
RockShox Recon Gold RL 120mm fork is a solid, rather light and easy to service.
2x10 Deore drivetrain with XT clutch rear mech should work reliably and gear ratios are perfect for MTB beginners.
Brakes are not Deore as stated on the webpage, but one rung lower non-groupset M506 kit. Not as good, but with large discs performance will be adequate.
Wheels are very basic as can be expected in the entry level price bracket. Rims are tubeless ready laced around Deore hubs.
Contrary to what it says on the webpage, pedals are included.
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The Ripley 1 is a very capable out of the box trail hunter. Slack head angle (66.6°) with wide handlebars gives you real confidence with descents and a nice tidy short chainstay allows you to have real feel for the terrain below.
Frame: Forme 6061 27.5"" Tapered Headtube, alloy with internal routed cables and smooth welds
Fork: Rock Shox Recon Gold 120mm with Tapered Alloy steerer and 15mm Thru axle
Shifters: 20 Speed Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Front): Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear): Shimano XT Shadow + (Clutch)
Brakes: Shimano Deore
Crankset: Shimano Deore 2x with external BB
Cassette: 10 Speed Deore Shimano
Chain: 10 Speed
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Deore External
Hub Front: Shimano Deore 32 hole
Hub Rear: Shimano Deore 32 hole
Rims: One23 TR
Tyres: Kenda Nevegal X 27.5 x 2.35
Handlebar: Crank Brothers Cobolt 2 780mm +5mm rise
Stem: Crank Brothers Cobolt 1 Alloy 31.8 80mm
Headset: FSA No 57e-1
Saddle: Forme All Mountain
Seatpost: Crank Brothers Cobolt 1 400mm 30.10
Pedal: None incl.
Wheel Size: 27.5inch
Number of Gears: 20
All comments (75)
GazmoX
28 Jan 17#1
Me like. Hot.
craigaherring
28 Jan 171#2
Not personally a fan of the colour but you've got my vote. Great deal for those wanting to get into mountain biking.
basergorkobal to craigaherring
28 Jan 171#12
Agreed, the colour is a dividing factor. Looks great in the flesh though. I like solid colour frames, and the fact that the fork is just a standard black. Subtle decals is another nice touch.
checkcanopy
28 Jan 171#3
Good solid spec for the price not sure I'd ever pay over £1k for it but it's a bargain at £519
basergorkobal to checkcanopy
28 Jan 17#5
The RRP is insane. Even StartFitness don't quote the original RRP, which I have taken from other etailers. I suspect Forme have lowered the RRP. I can't see it selling well for the same price as Whyte 901, which this bike is clearly aspiring to compete with.
darksideby182
28 Jan 17#4
Nice spec just not sure about the colour. Heat though.
Saw that one. That's a very good deal. Different beast though. I don't get on well with 29ers personally. But hope you enjoy yours.
Most likely your front mech's range needs adjusting. It is very easy to do yourself. All you need is a screwdriver. Just google a video on yt.
fit finlay
28 Jan 17#8
Yea Mate, was out on it for the 1st time today, love it but the chain isn't staying on the larger front derailleur. I'll take it to a local bike shop tomorrow as I take it its just needing adjusted unless you've any other ideas?
whatyadoinsucka
28 Jan 17#9
Great price, good spec, the fork alone is usually £275 plus (although wiggle got a deal at £216 surprisingly) and a crank brothers finishing kit that is rare for a £520 bike.
Ignore rrps, unless its whyte as they can sell out well before the sales start
callum84
28 Jan 17#10
Yeah probably just needs adjusted mate.
Plenty of videos on you tube if you fancy doing it yourself or bike shop will do it for few quid.
What you think of frame? absolute cracker aint it.
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Very capable entry-level trail focused mountain bike IMO and excellent value if you want to get into the sport on a reasonable budget.
Modern trial geometry with slack and low head tube. Top tube is also fashionably long. Internal cable routing adds a bit more premium feel.
RockShox Recon Gold RL 120mm fork is a solid, rather light and easy to service.
2x10 Deore drivetrain with XT clutch rear mech should work reliably and gear ratios are perfect for MTB beginners.
Brakes are not Deore as stated on the webpage, but one rung lower non-groupset M506 kit. Not as good, but with large discs performance will be adequate.
Wheels are very basic as can be expected in the entry level price bracket. Rims are tubeless ready laced around Deore hubs.
Contrary to what it says on the webpage, pedals are included.
==========================================
The Ripley 1 is a very capable out of the box trail hunter. Slack head angle (66.6°) with wide handlebars gives you real confidence with descents and a nice tidy short chainstay allows you to have real feel for the terrain below.
Frame: Forme 6061 27.5"" Tapered Headtube, alloy with internal routed cables and smooth welds
Fork: Rock Shox Recon Gold 120mm with Tapered Alloy steerer and 15mm Thru axle
Shifters: 20 Speed Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Front): Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear): Shimano XT Shadow + (Clutch)
Brakes: Shimano Deore
Crankset: Shimano Deore 2x with external BB
Cassette: 10 Speed Deore Shimano
Chain: 10 Speed
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Deore External
Hub Front: Shimano Deore 32 hole
Hub Rear: Shimano Deore 32 hole
Rims: One23 TR
Tyres: Kenda Nevegal X 27.5 x 2.35
Handlebar: Crank Brothers Cobolt 2 780mm +5mm rise
Stem: Crank Brothers Cobolt 1 Alloy 31.8 80mm
Headset: FSA No 57e-1
Saddle: Forme All Mountain
Seatpost: Crank Brothers Cobolt 1 400mm 30.10
Pedal: None incl.
Wheel Size: 27.5inch
Number of Gears: 20
All comments (75)
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Most likely your front mech's range needs adjusting. It is very easy to do yourself. All you need is a screwdriver. Just google a video on yt.
Ignore rrps, unless its whyte as they can sell out well before the sales start
Plenty of videos on you tube if you fancy doing it yourself or bike shop will do it for few quid.
What you think of frame? absolute cracker aint it.