Ibis Ripmo XT Mountain Bike Purple, XM

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""This bike absolutely rips. It pedals way better than most bikes in this category but still feels bottomless on the descents. The DW-Link climbs like a goat and descends like it’s got something to prove."" When we're lining up for enduro stages or chasing KOMs on big-mountain trails, the Ibis Ripmo XT Mountain Bike gives us the balance of precision, power, and speed to ride harder, longer. With 147mm of DW-Link rear travel and a 160mm fork up front, the Ripmo feels equally at home clawing up technical climbs and charging through loose chutes on the way down. The carbon frame is stiff, light, and tuned to feel lively under power, while the Shimano XT drivetrain keeps things crisp and bombproof under pressure. Pair that with Ibis’s signature progressive geometry—long reach, slack front, and a steep seat tube—and this rig delivers all-day capability in a responsive, ready-to-shred package. Whether we’re sending high-alpine lines or smashing local laps, the Ripmo makes it all feel just a little easier—and a whole lot faster."

Price: $6499.00 from Backcountry