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taPered HeadtuBe
The Ripleys, Mojo HD3, Mojo 3, Tranny29,
Trans-Fat, and Hakkalügi all feature a
tapered headtube that work with tapered
steerer forks.
The headset on the Mojo HD3 and
Mojo 3 is a ZS44/ZS56. This standard is
compatible with both the Chris king InSet
2 and certain Cane Creek headsets
(see
our webstore for the offerings).
Headsets on the Ripleys, Tranny29,
and Trans-Fat are the ZS44/EC49.
This standard is compatible with
both the Chris king InSet 3 and certain
Cane Creek headsets.
The Hakkalügi uses an IS41/IS52.
To learn more about these various
headset standards, visit:
www.bicycleheadsets.com.
rear droPouts
and dIsc BraKe Mounts
The one–piece disc brake boss/non
drive side dropout on the Ripleys, Mojo
HD3, Mojo 3, Tranny29, and Trans-Fat
is molded carbon.
Depending on the
model the rear axle is either a Maxle or a
Shimano through axle. The Shimano axle
uses a 5mm hex wrench and the Maxle is
similar to the common through axle front
forks.
Our mountain bikes are designed
to bolt a post–mount standard caliper
directly to the frame for a 160mm rotor or
to a 180mm or 185mm rotor with a post
to post style adapter (The Hakkalügi disc
is a 140mm post mount and the axle is a
135mm quick release style).
Bottlecage
The Ripley works best with a side loading
cage, we like the Arundel side loader.
There are two sets of holes in the cage,
use the ones that position it away from
the seattube. When using any other
cage, let the air out of your shock to
check clearance between the swingarm
and bottle.
There are two heavy duty Riv–Nut
inserts on the underside of the down
tube of many of our bikes, to allow the
mounting of a bottle cage. We’ve put
them there primarily for a spare water
bottle, a tool kit or for a battery if you’re
night riding. Do not put a large bottle
under the down tube of a small Ripley,
the front tire will hit it at bottom out.
Please do not attempt to retrieve a
water bottle from this cage location
during riding!
There are extra long socket head screws
provided for your use in these holes. They
are longer than your average screw. We
suggest using a heavy–duty cage for
holding batteries since the lighter weight
cages don‘t seem to hold up to this sort
of abuse.
HaKKalügI dIsc BraKe set-uP
If using mechanical discs and drop bar
levers, don’t forget to put an in-line
cable adjuster, as drop levers don’t have
adjusters built in. you can utilize the split
cable spacers that come with the frame
on the toptube triple stops for either disc
(hydraulic hose) or cable housing.
general FraMe InForMatIon
care For carBon
The carbon fiber monocoque frame is
extremely strong, and should provide
years of trouble–free use, provided you
care for it properly and don’t overly huck
every 50 foot gap you see.
keep your bike clean and inspect it often.
Although each and every bike gets tested
at the factory for strength, it never hurts
to look at the areas where the tubes join,
where the shocks and dropouts mount
and any other areas that may receive
stress during usage. Check for loose
bearings, headsets, shocks and forks
and such. Visually inspect the bike before
each ride and also during each cleaning.
carBon asseMBly coMPound
This stuff is grease, but with a bunch of
tiny plastic beads added. This increases
friction between components, great
for holding your carbon seat post or
handlebars in place without excessive
clamping force. While grease won’t hurt
any of our seattubes, carbon assembly
paste works even better. Do not use
the carbon assembly compound when
installing the headset, bottom bracket,
shock, water bottle cage, or anything that
has bearings.
PaInt and decals
There is a protective clear coat applied
over the final carbon layer on all of our
frames. you can repair small chips and
scratches with clear nail polish
(not supplied.)
Colored frames are painted with a high
quality polyurethane enamel.
Both of these finishes can wear through
with repeated rubbing of cables or chain
slap. Using adhesive vinyl protectors to
guard against cable rub and chain slap
can help limit wear and tear on your
frame. Should you need to touch up areas
of the frame where the paint has been
compromised, we have touch up paint
in our online store for the green and
the blue Mojo HD3, and also the Orange
Ripley.
http://store.ibiscycles.com/
touch-up-paint-p276.aspx
For other colors, we recommend either
a hobby shop,
myperfectcolor.com
or
testors.com
as a good source of
enamel touch up paint. ww
We try to make our frame finishes as
durable as possible, but it is impossible
to test in all conditions and against all
chemicals. Be aware that use of certain
cleaners, lubricants, or foodstuffs,
including Simple Green and Pedro’s Bike
Lust, may damage the paint. Please
note that paint damage is not covered
under the warranty. Clean any of our
frames with mild soap and water only.
The New Ripley, Ripley LS, Mojo HD3,
and Mojo 3 decals have a clear coat
applied over the decals. The Tranny29,
Trans-Fat, and Hakkalügi decals are top
mount. Be aware that pressure washing
may damage the decals on these bikes.
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