Comments on: Why Women’s Specific 29ers Don’t Work

By: Patti

Patti — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:58:44 +0000

Ibis girl thanks for your informative response. I know the Ripley just came out this year how have the sales been? Is there an extra small?

By: IbisGirl

IbisGirl — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:20:08 +0000

Hi, I designed the Ibis Ripley 29er but since I’m 5′-1″, I couldn’t make the geometry for the stand-over height to go any shorter due to the angle and location of the shock mount and desire for a good cross section at that area of theTop Tube. There’s also a bottle cage in there, so what I had to do was flip the shock, so the dial is upside down. The effective standover is about 27.75″ with a 120mm fork. It is about 28″ with a 140mm fork. I can stand over the 120mm set up comfortably with both feet planted flat on the ground. Yes, my crotch touches, however, but It isn’t uncomfortable. I find that the shorter TT length is nice and gives the impression of a smaller bike. I use a very short (about 30mm) Syntace stem and super long handlebars to get good leverage. It climbs really well and when set up with super light carbon components, I can get my build to be somewhere around 25-26lbs, which is as light as my best geared 26″ Mojo SLR. it is currently about 27lbs right now. I don’t think this fits as a female-specific bike, but I guess it allows for smaller riders to be able to ride a 29er.

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:08:47 +0000

Has anyone tried the Trek Lush 29er?? Or the Top Fuel 9.8?? Any other recommendations are welcomed! I’m considering doing some endurance racing as well as shorter technical rides. I’m 46, 5’6″ , 30 inch legs, long torso.
Thanks!

By: Bike Shop Girl

Bike Shop Girl — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:22:07 +0000

shoot me an email so we can meet up when I’m in DC! arleigh@gmail.com

By: Evelyn

Evelyn — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:49:38 +0000

Yeah, Baby! Still peddalin’ and competing at my ripe old age!

By: Bike Shop Girl

Bike Shop Girl — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:59:48 +0000

Evelyn, THE evelyn that got me into road biking???

By: Evelyn

Evelyn — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:24:41 +0000

Arrrrrrrleigh! Too funny finding you here after all of these years! I have been diversifying more to cx and mtn bkg, so have been wanting to upgrade my bike to 29er. Good stuff. Look me up when UR in DC. I’m still with Artemis!

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:24:19 +0000

Ruth’s question same as mine, I’m also 5’2 and looking for a lighter full suspension bike for xc racing (now I ride a giant cypher) …29er or 650b?

By: Ruth

Ruth — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:03:50 +0000

I am 5 2 ”short legs & short arms and have been riding an orange 26′ full suspension now wish for lighter bike for more cross country endurance but I enjoy twists and down hill. I have tried a Giant small frame dual women 29″, was good up hill yet to be sure for sharp corners. Any one tried the 27′ instead as in between ? Rocky mountain do one.

By: Bike Shop Girl

Bike Shop Girl — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 12:07:38 +0000

Janie, there are several now. Trek, Specialized, Giant and a few more for ’2013