When Ibis released the Ripmo AF, we figured it wouldn't be long before the carbon Ripmo saw the same updates, which amplify the bike's descending prowess without sacrificing its best-in-class climbing performance that garnered universal praise across the industry. We're happy to announce we were right. The Ripmo V2 is finally here, giving riders the increased capability of the Ripmo AF, but with a carbon frame that saves roughly 2lb over the aluminum version, all while offering a stiffer chassis that climbs, corners, and charges harder.Like the Ripmo, the Ripmo V2 was developed under the rigors of competition, meaning Ibis worked extensively with their professional riders to ensure the new bike meets the increasing demands of modern enduro courses. A disguised version of the Ripmo V2 saw four top-ten finishes in the EWS, already proving its success at the highest level of the sport.The new recipe starts with a more progressive shock rate that ramps up near the end of the stroke, preventing harsh bottom-outs when we're charging through rock gardens and airing over drops. At the same time, the initial stroke is suppler to improve small-bump sensitivity and smooth out chattery sections of the trail. Downhill enthusiasts will be pleased to know that the new bike is now compatible with coil shocks thanks to this revised shock rate.Ibis nailed the geometry on the first Ripmo, so the V2 only sees minor tweaks to give the bike some extra stability when the trail points downhill. This comes in the form of a 1-degree slacker head tube angle, moving to 64. 9-degrees compared to 65. 9 on the original model. The reach is also increased by a few millimeters, rounding things off with a nice modern 475mm on a size large. These numbers let us open it up a bit more on high-speed descents, but maintain the same lively handling and precise cornering the Ripmo was famous for.Riding bikes isn't all downhill, so considering that most of us have to earn our turns, Ibis gives the Ri...