I'm trying to decide between This Ripmo deore build
And This Jeffsy Core 2
Ripmo – $2450 out the door.
Deore drivetrain with slx cassette
Marzocchi Bomber z1 air fork/marzocchi Bomber air shock
Carbon bars
Never ridden this bike
Jeffsy – $2995 out the door
Full slx drivetrain
Fox 36 performance fork/Fox float performance shock
I have demoed the jeffsy before and it fit well
Are the full slx drivetrain and fox suspension worth the extra money here? Both bikes have Hayes dominion A4 brakes.
Also, the carbon version of the Jeffsy is $3450 OTD. If the Jeffsy is worth it, would the carbon version be worth the extra $500 over the AL frame?
I'm not a weight weenie or racer, but Ive also never had a carbon bike. This will be my first full suspension bike after riding a Marin San Quentin 2 hardtail.
Thank you so much in advance. Please let me know if you would like any more info.
EDIT: The fact that I have gotten a suggestion for every option presented proves to me that this is a hard decision. Lol
by TeachMeFinancePlz
6 Comments
Jeffsy since you’ve demoed it and know you like it. Carbon is a good upgrade I personally would do it
I’d get the jeffsy al personally. Balances the price out with better components. If you don’t care about frame material either way. And you know it fits.
All the parts of the Jeffsy are better, even the frame (carbon). However having ridden a DW-link bike before, I’d really be hard pressed to NOT get the Ibis. The most important factor would be frame size. 2nd is condition, and maybe if you need/ have local support for Ibis.
I think the ripmo is a great bike and the spec of that one that Evan put together is super solid. IMO it’s one of the best all mountain trail bikes out right now and that DW-link rips.
That being said, you do get slightly better components on the jeffsey but you’re also paying another $550. I personally don’t think the jump in components is significant enough for me to make the jump though. And the bike can’t fit a full size water bottle. I’d rather take that $550 saved and use it on upgrades.
So ripmo has my vote. Been eyeing that one for a while now.
I have ripmo and I find the travel is overkill for most things. I should have gotten a lighter lower travel bike since that’s what would have been best for 95% of my riding. It’s a great bike just not as nimble and fun as other more trail/xc option. I kind of wish I got the Ripley or the izzo.
I just bought a Ripmo AF from N+1 and so far it’s amazing, I just leave it in full squish mode all the time. I wanted something for the trail primarily, but that I could also take to the bike park every once in awhile.