Can you 'mullet' ANY bike? YES. (DO THIS, IT WORKS)

They said it couldn't be done... and maybe they're right... but we're gonna try it anyways. We try some strange things to Beth's new Ibis Ripmo V2 in an attempt to make the perfect enduro bike shorter riders. What could go wrong??

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[travistweedle]

One way to keep that bushing from spinning is to put a Scotch key in it. You drill a hole that is 1/2 in the bushing and 1/2 in the shock eye then tap it for the the smallest set screw you can find. This makes it easy to remove for maintenance/replacement but will prevent it from ever spinning. Don't forget to put Loctite on the set screw. This is an actual technique I learned while working in a machine shop many years ago.

[LukeP]

I like how when they showed people with mullets they showed Benjamin Franklin😂

[maxchan]

More impressed by Beth just hammering that lap! 👍

[doubletrackdodger]

I like party in the front, and party in the back

[FlowHunter]

Awesome videography, clear to see a lot of effort went into this one! Great to see Beth starring

[JediSuPhu]

You guys going to post any further updates on ride performance, how the bushings held up in their position, and any disadvantages that occur later?

[Spitfire]

You guys are a great team! Always love your content.

[walterbrown]

Awesome video. Love the camera work at the start. Looking forward to seeing how it holds up

[jond]

Yo you got some fog on the lense that’s obscuring the other bike 😂

[PL-fhcz]

Nice video and a great explanation of the upside & downside of a mullet set-up.
I was thinking about the offset bushing in the r/suspension and if the suspension forces cause it to spin around, a simple solution would be a small grub screw tapped into the shock eye.

[khai]

Nice build, and Beth was KILLING it on that lap!

[dazholi]

This was a fun one to watch guys... very nice!

[avc]

Will you please keep us posted about that bushing? Very curious to see if it stays.

[boringuserhandle]

I did a quick experiment with my 29er. Putting a 27.5 rear wheel on only dropped the BB, a touch less than 10mm. I think that would probably not be a massive deal. Especially if I put a fatter tyre in the back.

[mattgies]

Recently I turned my wife's Marin Hawk Hill into a mullet out of necessity--her 27.5" fork was out for warranty repair and we wanted to go riding, so I threw my spare 29" fork on it with a spare 29" wheel, and away we went. She's decided she's keeping the mullet because she's keeping her speed up better through tech, lifting the front wheel more easily, and feeling more control through turns. Her height is 5'2" / 157 cm, for those keeping score.

[sarahfreeman]

Awesome job guys! Beth you rocked this video look forward to seeing more, keep being amazing🌟

[WesMacaulay]

Great vid, love the music - got that Take 5 vibe going on the end. Beth - great job on the build. Curious to see if the bushing keeps its orientation, too!

[griptears]

Back in 2002-2007 when I rode nearly every day 5 months out of the year, this was a really common thing to do. 26" wheel in the front, 24" wheel in the rear.
My hardtail and my full suspension both had that setup! And probably 90% of the people I knew and rode with had the same thing.
I wonder why it's seemingly so uncommon these days?
Either way, the ride looks awesome!!!!

[gfowkes]

I'm riding almost the exact same setup, only with DVO suspension. Cornering is truly amazing! And the bike (as Beth said) is so FAST! The only problem so far is the offset bushing has rotated. I adjusted it and retorqued it. Two rides in and so far, it hasn't moved. Also, I climb with the rear shock in the middle setting to help avoid pedal strikes.

[Kevin_Aus]

Great work Beth !! Hopefully content like this can inspire more women to start riding and progress within the sport. I also don't think any of the previous videos have done your riding justice, looks like you're flying.