2026 Ibis Ripley Airpark Exclusive XX Transmission

An Airpark Custom Build!

The 2026 Ibis Ripley Airpark Exclusive XX Transmission is a rider-focused, high-performance custom build available only at Airpark Bike Co. You won't find this configuration on any stock build or from any other dealer. We're offering this in-house premium spec through our custom build program, with the goal of making this Ripley one of the most unique and desirable trail bikes on the market.

The beautifully engineered Ibis carbon frame is designed for stiffness, lightness, and razor-sharp responsiveness. The DW-Link suspension layout delivers outstanding pedaling efficiency and impressive small-bump compliance, giving the bike a lively but planted feel whether you're navigating tight singletrack or grinding up long technical climbs.

We selected components to maximize the Ripley's category-defying efficiency and agility, including an unapologetically top-tier suspension package. Up front, the Fox Float SL 36 Factory Series fork with Grip X damping provides 140mm of ultra-controlled travel. The fork's Kashima-coated stanchions reduce friction, enhancing both sensitivity and long-term durability. Its Grip X tuning boosts mid-stroke support and braking stability, allowing the front end to track with uncanny precision through chunky, unpredictable terrain. 

In the rear, a Fox Float Factory EVOL shock provides 130mm of travel (210mm x 52.5mm) with buttery smooth small-bump response and reliable progression deeper in the stroke to make the Ripley both fast and fearless.

This build is equipped with a Zipp 1ZERO HITOP S carbon wheelset, a performance upgrade that dramatically enhances acceleration, traction, and ride feel. Known for their tuned compliance and energy-saving characteristics, these wheels smooth out rough sections and help maintain traction during aggressive cornering and technical climbs. They also pair perfectly with the Maxxis tire combo: the grippy and predictable 29" x 2.4" Exo/TR DHR2 up front and the fast-rolling 29" x 2.4" Exo/TR Rekon in the rear. It’s a setup built for speed, precision, and versatile trail dominance.

SRAM Motive Ultimate brakes, paired with SRAM HS2 180mm rotors, deliver exceptional heat management, crisp modulation, and confidence-inspiring power. Whether you’re navigating steep alpine descents or tight desert switchbacks, this braking system stays consistent and controlled, giving you the confidence to push harder when the trail gets steep and rough.

We didn't hold back on the drivetrain. The bike is equipped with an elite SRAM XX Eagle Transmission, SRAM’s most advanced wireless shifting system. It replaces the traditional derailleur hanger with a direct-mount structure that improves strength, load management, and shift accuracy, especially under power. Shifts are instantaneous and incredibly smooth, even when you're pedaling hard up steep climbs. The full drivetrain package includes an XX Eagle Transmission crankset, XX Eagle cassette, XX Eagle Flattop chain, Transmission derailleur, and POD Controller. All the components are engineered to work together as a seamless wireless ecosystem. It’s a drivetrain reserved for riders who demand the quietest, cleanest, most reliable shifting technology available today.

Supporting this top-level performance is a complete suite of elite cockpit and contact components, personally curated for this Airpark-only configuration. A Cane Creek 50 ZS44/ZS56 headset ensures stable steering and long-term reliability. The cockpit features the RaceFace Era carbon handlebar with 20mm rise, delivering excellent compliance and precise control, paired with a RaceFace Turbine SL 40mm stem for responsive handling and OneUp Thick Grips for extra comfort and damping. 

A OneUp V3 dropper post provides smooth, predictable seat height adjustment so you can instantly switch from full-power climbing to aggressive descending positions. Topping it off is a WTB Silverado Fusion 142mm saddle, offering a supportive platform for both aggressive descending and all-day pedaling.

Every piece of this bike was hand-picked for riders who want the absolute best and who appreciate owning a bike that stands apart from anything else on the trail. It represents the highest level of what a modern trail bike can be: lightweight, powerful, intuitive, and unbelievably capable. If you're looking for something purpose-built, top-tier, and unique, this exclusive Ibis Ripley is waiting for you.