Ibis News release
Today, for the first time in nearly thirty years, Ibis Cycles has a radically different look. We are introducing a new logo, word mark, color palette, and typeface that shines a spotlight on the values of our brand.
When founder Scot Nicol was naming his newly hatched bicycle company in 1981, he decided to evoke the thrill of flight by choosing a bird. He liked that birds are light and can fly, which are both positive traits to associate with a bicycle. Strong, elegant, and fast, our new identity instantly evokes the connection between the bird and the brand.
By embracing the bird, we are strengthening the connection between the brand and its core values for a new generation of enthusiasts. Our iconic oval was created in 1993. That was a different time in the bike world and the world in general. We didn’t yet have a website (that came in 1997), and the tubes on our bikes were round, skinny, and made of Moron (more on the end) steel.
Our new visual identity pays homage to that hand-crafted past while looking forward. The new Ibis bird projects strength as it takes flight, while the arced beak is reminiscent of the care we take with the surfaces in our designs.
Ibis new Uppercase naming convention
We also implemented a uppercase IBIS to remind people visually that our company is no longer the soft “i” of interesting, but a proud and strong “I” that embodies the spirit of us as humans. These visuals are better adapted to the complex surfacing of our frames. They look stable and modern, like our bikes.
Ibis added graphics with specs and shock pressures
Since our humble beginnings, this blend of craft, elegance, and irreverence has been a mainstay of the Ibis ethos. Our new brand identity reflects this past while welcoming a whole new era of riders to the flock.
Thank You,
Hans, Tom, Scot, Roxy & Colin
Bruce Banner color scheme
Ripmo V2S
The Ripmo V2S gets some minor updates over its predecessor, including two new colorways, Bruce Banner (Green) or EnduroCell (Black & Copper), and an updated swingarm.
The Ripmo V2S swingarm features a new UDH dérailleur for maximum future compatibility and moves to a 55mm chain line. The wider chain line allows for a stiffer chainstay.
EnduroCell color scheme
The frames are $3699, and the kits include NGX ($6199), SLX ($6699), XT ($7299), X01 ($8499), and XX1 AXS ($11699).
Drywall color scheme
Ripley V4S
The Ripley V4S shares the same upgrades as the Ripmo, including the swingarm with UDH dérailleur for maximum future compatibility and a 55mm chain line.
Bad Apple color scheme
It comes with Bad Apple (red) or Drywall (white) colorways.
They’ve upgraded the original plastic downtube protector with a new thick rubber downtube protector that is larger and dampens and absorbs impacts.
The frames are $3499, and the kits include NGX ($5899), SLX ($6399), XT ($6999), X01 ($8199), and XX1 AXS ($11499).
A side note, the Ripley AF is now available in Mustard Stain and Protein Shake colorways.
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