"Unlike many other brands, Ibis has adopted a more measured approach to the Ripley SL's production and rollout. The solar factory is methodically and meticulously producing frames, and complete bikes are being sent out to dealers to fulfill orders. There's only a small handful of demo and test bikes around, including a few at the Ibis HQ in Santa Cruz, CA."
"One of the main things that stands out about the new Ripley SL is that the frames are being produced in the U.S. at Ibis' solar-powered factory in Watsonville (Pajaro), CA, not far from the brand's Santa Cruz HQ. Before my test ride, I was given a tour of the facility by Ibis' engineering manager, Colin Hughes, and company founder Scot Nicol."
"I think this bike looks amazing. I think the lines are great, and the Raw Carbon frame is subdued and stealthy-looking, but the clear coat lets you see the super intricate, precise carbon layup below."
Ibis Cycles introduced the Ripley SL mountain bike with an unconventional launch strategy, restricting media access and limiting demo bikes. The frames are manufactured at Ibis' solar-powered facility in Watsonville, California, near the brand's Santa Cruz headquarters. This represents a departure from typical industry practices, as the company prioritizes methodical, meticulous production over rapid market saturation. Complete bikes are distributed to dealers to fulfill customer orders. The bike features a raw carbon frame with intricate carbon layup visible through clear coat, available in multiple colorways including Tahoe Blue. The design and testing were led by Ibis' engineering team during development.
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