Radical Bicycle Co
Grim Ripper - Complete Bike
Grim Ripper - Complete Bike
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120-140mm Trail Ripper
Complete build approximate 7 day lead time.
BECAUSE WHAT THE F**K IS DOWNCOUNTRY ANYWAY?
the delinquent younger sibling to the Chilli Dog: We took the short travel hardtail platform and cranked up the dials.... The Grim Ripper offers maximum stoke with exceptional flexibility in how it can be built.
The Grim Ripper is our first non-UK fabricated steel hardtail, offering a great performing bike, at a great price. The frame is still fully designed & tested in the UK, and is fabricated from double butted 4130 chromoly steel from our leading ISO certified factory in Tianjin.
RUN IT YOUR WAY....
Full Play: Tuck those rear stays in and run a full 27.5 set up (140mm max travel)
Full Gas: Extend the sliding dropouts outs and run a fast rolling 29er or 27.5 set up front and rear
MULLET: Business up front, party in the rear. The best of both worlds.....
''The more compliant back end of the Grim Ripper seemingly smoothing out the rough in a manner I was unfamiliar with on a hardtail...''
- Wideopen Magazine
Key Features:
- Travel range: 120-140mm (130mm Max with 29 wheel)
- Sliding dropouts give +/- 15mm rear end adjustment; ride it your way.
- Conservative measurements across the reach/length gives a balanced ride.
- Low slung geometry gives ultimate cornering, stability and braking control.
- Steep seat tube angle for exceptional technical climbing ability and a shorter, more comfortable/natural seated position.
- Short, straight seat tube designed around the use of longer dropper posts to get slammed properly when s**t gets hairy.
- Top tubes run across the same line on both sizes, offering leading standover clearance. Perfect for sizing flexibility and keeping the frame out of your way!
- Tall stack, because its just better...
- A slack head angle with a 120-140mm fork means the bike remains composed and slack, no matter the terrain.
- Frame treated with an ED coat prior to final paint for improved corrosion resistance
- 3 year warranty & lifetime crash replacement for the original owner.
BUILD SPECIFICATION
| Frame | Grim Ripper |
| Fork | Marzocchi Z2 130mm |
| Wheelset | WTB I30 29 |
| Stem | Gusset S2 AM 35mm x 35mm |
| Bars | Gusset S2 AM 35mm x 800mm |
| Headset | Gusset S2 |
| Brakes | Magura MT5 4 Piston |
| Rotors | Magura Storm 203mm F & 180mm R |
| Dropper Post | PNW Rainer 200mm |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore 12sp |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore 12sp |
| Saddle | Gusset R Series |
| Grips | Guesset |
| Tires | Michelin Wild Enduro 2.4inch |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore 32T 175mm |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore 12sp 10-51T |
| Chain | Shimano 12sp Chain |
| Seat clamp | Gusset Clench |
- Max front travel: 140mm 27.5/ 130mm 29
- 29 wheel only usable with sliding dropout in extended position
- Max rear rotor size: 180mm
- Seat Post: 31.6mmm internal routing only
- Seat Post Clamp: 34.9mm
- Bottom Bracket: standard 73mm threaded BSA/English
- 44mm headtube. Tapered fork headset sizes: ZS44/28.6 top headset cup, EC44/40 lower headset cup. Purchase here.
- Brake Mount: 160mm Post
- Rear Wheel spacing: Boost (148mm x 12mm)
- Chain guide devices: To suit ISCG05
- Front chain ring clearance: Max 34T
- Tire Clearance: 2.5inch (Clearance may be +/- dependant on wheel size/dropout position/tyre brand)
Sizing
Struggling with what reach to choose? Why not check out our sizing chart...
The frames have short seat tubes with a very low standover, so sizing is very flexible and more centred around the length. We recommend the use of longer dropper posts and shorter stems (35-50mm) dependant on sizing.
Seat post insertion depths
Short, straight seat tubes allow for most 200mm droppers to be fully inserted. See max seat post insertions;
Regular: 315mm
Long: 345mm
