Shaking down the Ripley AF - Mountain Trails on Short Travel - Can it Cope?

Being my first Full suspension bike, the Ripley AF has been a real eye-opener, for better or worse.
Last weekend I was down in Canmore Riding the Nordic Centre to see how the AF handles more descending and more chunk compared to my local trails.
I cover some set up details as well as future upgrade plans and provide all my ride impressions on my first full suspension bike, the 2021 Ripley AF.
If you're looking for more of a discussion on the bike stick around until the end where I compile some of thoughts and wax philosophical about my new bike.
00:00 Intro

00:27 Set up notes
00:54 Getting on the Road
02:50 Climbing summery
03:30 Descending laps
06:49 Pedaling Position and Handling

07:24 The Norco Optic - a better fit?
10:15 I guess I need another bike
11:57 Final Thoughts - a reflection on the Ripley AF

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