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Any bike-smart experts have an opinion on the better choice between these three:
2023 Stumpjumper Comp Alloy
2025 Stumpjumper 15 Alloy
2024 Ibis Ripley AF

I mostly ride Durham Forest type trails.
 
Hardwrkr13 said:
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From the looks of it if you are doing more XC type the Ibis would be it.
If enduro or downhill the Specialized models might be more suitable. The comp is more upscale with the limitation of 32 or less chainring, not that that should be a big deal.
Got to say that that they all look respectable doubt that you would be disappointed with any of them.
If possible check them out and see which dealer you feel comfortable dealing with.
 
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Nearest Ibis dealer is about 2hrs away unfortunately. I like the newer features (and style) of the 15 Alloy but the better specs of the older gen Comp Alloy are attractive (and better suspension/brakes are nice when you're 225lbs and old).
 
Hardwrkr13 said:
Nearest Ibis dealer is about 2hrs away unfortunately. I like the newer features (and style) of the 15 Alloy but the better specs of the older gen Comp Alloy are attractive (and better suspension/brakes are nice when you're 225lbs and old).
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Where the hell are you? There's an Ibis dealer (Chain Reaction) at St. Clair + Royal York (the Kingsway).

I personally would go with the Ibis. The lower SLR would give les stress/wear on the pivots and linkages. The only upside I see for the Special Ed is the Horst Link. Then again, I think Mike Sinyard is a ligitous pox on the cycling industry, so there's that.

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And the Ibis has more cred. the OG owner of Ibis (Scott Nichol) was a card. Made quality handmade fillet brazed frames. His Cross bike model's name was Hakkalügi, He called his custom butted tubing Moron Tubing (more on the ends, less in the middle) as a dig at Tange's Prestige and Columbus' Genius named butted tubing. And of course, the ubiquitous OG in-your-face name for his cast rear brake cable hangers, the Hand Job (he also sales swag'd/sold them as a keychain fob)

Oh, yeah. His Ibis water bottles (the Cold Unit) had instructions printed on them.

#1- SUCK
#2- SWALLOW

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FullMotoJacket said:
Where the hell are you? There's an Ibis dealer (Chain Reaction) at St. Clair + Royal York (the Kingsway).

I would go with the Ibis. The lower SLR would give les stress/wear on the pivots and linkages. The only upside I see for the Special Ed is the Horst Link. Then again, I think Mike Sinyard is a ligitous pox on the cycling industry, so there's that.

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Near cobourg. Any bike store I knew out that way is either gone or has new owners that I haven't dealt with.
 
JC99 said:
No idea on choices but Doug’s Bikes in Bellville (assuming you're in Cobourg) also has Santa Cruz along with Specialized bikes (and some Norco) for more choices.
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Thanks, I may head down there this week.
 

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Hardwrkr13 said:
I considered it but I mostly ride loamy/rooty singletrack with nearly no rock or gravel so when I crash it doesn’t usually leave a mark (well on the bike anyways). My old Stumpy that’s getting replaced is still in near new condition (and is still the better looker of the two imo).
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Once I got the hang of it I think it was only about 20 mins to do down tubes and anywhere I might lean the bike against. Practically invisible afterwards. Very happy with the result and very cheap comparatively. Biggest tip would be to use more soapy water on both sides of the film than you think and don’t be afraid to use the diluted alcohol spray on any very curved areas at the end and round the corners of your cuts.
 
Switching to flats hoping it’s easier on my knees instead of being clipped in. Orange Oneups matches the KTM’s in the garage and I’m trying out some Freerider Pro Boa’s.
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