Ripley V4

All our manuals are available here. You can also find the Quick Setup guide for the Ripley in the 'Setup' tab on the right.

There are two different tunes for the Ripley shock. Our standard tune and a light tune.

Since August of 2019, we have been shipping small and medium Ripleys with the light tune. To identify the light tune, find the four digit code on the shock. Here are the light tune codes: DZGP, DZGN or DZGM. The standard codes are DXBC, DWSL and DWRC.

Nearly everyone under 160 pounds should use the light tune. Above that and you will want the firmer tune.

Some lighter riders may prefer the standard tune if any of these describe your riding:

• Your riding style has a lot of jumping and you want more rebound control on landings
• You have a lot of really long downhills and don't want to overheat the shock
• You are a Semi Pro or above DH racer

Fox, or an authorized Fox service center can revalve your shock for you if you want to go with a different tune.

The dual eccentrics offered an efficient pedaling platform and supple suspension feel, but they took up valuable real estate in the seat tube. To make the Ripley compatible with the new crop of long dropper posts, we’ve transitioned to an all new Ripmo inspired chassis. In the process, we’ve significantly reduced the frame weight and increased stiffness.

Our stock build comes with a 130mm fork but you could pair it with a 120mm stepcast fork to create a BC Bike Race weapon. Or, throw on a 140mm fork and burly tires to build a lightweight enduro bike.

Yes, but the bike is optimized around a 44mm. The 51mm offset fork shortens the trail (the distance between the contact patch and the steering axis), which can cause the front end to feel less stable.

The size small and medium frames ship stock with the Traction Tune.

Yes, when placing your order, please notify your dealer that you would like your frame equipped with the Traction Tune Shock.

Fox recommends performing a full damper service annually or after one hundred and twenty five hours of riding, whichever comes first. When it's time to perform this routine maintenance, have your local bike shop contact the Fox Bike Service Department and request their Factory Service. This service involves taking apart the shim stack, so Fox can re-valve your suspension to the new tune when performing that service.

No. The leverage ratio on the Ripley is not coil-compatible.

The Ripley can accommodate up to a 29” x 2.6” tire.

The max chainring for a Ripley is a 34t.

Yes, the max size oval chainring we recommend is a 32T. Not all oval chainrings are the same, so we recommend double checking clearance before installation.

Ripleys fit 26 oz Purist bottles on all sizes when the Arundel side loader cage is used.

The Ripley frame weighs 5 lbs without the shock. Complete builds start at 25.5 lbs.

You can find torque specs for the Ripley in the tab on the right.

170mm crank on small and medium.

175mm crank on large and extra large.

40mm stem on small.

50mm stem on medium, large and extra large.

The Ripley uses 160mm post mount rear brake mounts.

To run a 180mm rotor, you'll use the following Shimano part number: SM-MA-F180P / P2
To run a 203mm rotor, you'll use the following Shimano part number: SM-MA-F203P / P

For more information, the following is a link to the adaptor chart:

https://productinfo.shimano.com/#/com?cid=C-460&acid=C-193

Many of our paints are available online via My Perfect Color. Some automotive retailers have the ability to custom match paint.

The PMS color codes for for our frames are:

• Blue Steel:
  • Primary Color: PMS 5425 (G)
  • Accent Color: PMS Black
• Black:
  • Primary Color: PMS Black (M)
  • Accent Color: PMS 10392
  • Decal Color: PMS 021