Niner rkt 9 rdo big wheels and big ambitions who is it made for. Niner gives us a beautiful steel gravel grinder in the rlt 9. Niner bikes is committed to the core fun and soul of mountain biking. Stans wheelsets arch ex 29, crest 29 and arch 29 on sram x7 hubs, the new hydroformed niner emd 9, the new lightweight niner air 9 rdo in licorice black, niner jet 9 with xo build vana white, fox f29 rl tapered 15, 2012 rock shox sid rl tapered 15 in white and black, niner handlebars, clothing, accessories and more. Ultra boutique brands like frm produce complete ultralight builds while.
Niner mountain bikes niner bikes for sale wrench science. Niner event news castaic, italy niner general news julaug 2008. With 140mm of consistent, controlled cva suspension, progressive and adjustable geometry, increased frame stiffness, and available in two yes, two wheel sizes, its more versatile and capable and ever before. Niner bikes is also focused on making the best possible products. Introducing the worlds first fullsuspension gravel bike the niner magic carpet ride. Mountain bikes gravel bikes accessories bike parts. The steel frame is a little less responsive to rider input than some of the other materials used for frames but that is the give and take between a harsh ride and stiff responsive frame. Very solid bike that can easily compete with bikes twice its price. Continuing the lineage that began with rkt 9 rdo, the strong, overbuilt shapes that define the front triangle are made for stiffness and pedaling efficiency. Theres an old joke that the best way to make a small fortune in the bike business is to start with a big one. Air spring pressure and rebound settings are different for every bike and shock type. For the everyday rider, take a look at niner air 9 hardtail, or for riders who want the lightest 29er hardtail on the market, maybe take a look at the niner air 9 carbon or the air 9. Niner s latest sir 9 is the companys third iteration on their cult classic hardtail.
Called a do it most bike, the niner sir 9 hardtail gets pumped up with a 120mm travel fork, bigger tyre clearance and 27. The rlt alloy model, shown above, gets a rear thru axle sliding through a new forged dropout, and the steel model gets one up front thanks to the new carbon touring fork that adds inmolded. You might recall one of the first bikes we tested at grit. Shop the best selection of mountain bikes at, where youll find premium outdoor gear and clothing and experts to guide you through selection. They upped travel 5mm to 125mm, shortened the chainstays 5mm, added iscg tabs, boosted the stiffness with the addition of a 12x142mm rear axle, and. Oct 09, 2017 niner offers the 150millimetertravel rip 9 in a dizzying array of frame and complete bike offerings, including some with a push coilsprung rear shock. The air 9 rdo embodies all the versatility, durability and performance youve come to expect from niner. Niner rlt 9 aluminium gravel bike with rdo carbon fork. Building sweet bikes and a business of the future wired.
May 18, 2012 so when niner announced their plans to offer the e. The latest sir 9 is an attractive option for riders who want a classic material in an uptodate, versatile package. Mar 30, 2017 this is the first in a series of guide bike blog posts to give you all an idea of what we ride and how they work for us. Niners sir 9 frame offers the sweet ride of reynolds steel in a classicallystyled mountain bike frame, but with the heart of a modern machine.
Niner jet 9 rdo fast and efficient mid travel trail bike. This is the first in a series of guide bike blog posts to give you all an idea of what we ride and how they work for us. I rode it for about 67 miles and liked the drivetrain and fork, but i could not get past the geometry of the frame. If your new niner is using one of the new large volume, negative air chamber shock from either fox or rockshox evoldebonair, there are few points you need to know to set it up correctly. This is your complete guide to the niner bikes line of frames and bicycles.
For over a decade, the rip 9 trail bike has ruled niner s offroad lineup. This frames identity is refreshed with a bold design aesthetic. Its still steel and 29in, but the new sir 9 from niner has a whole load more versatility built into it. Not all of us want or need drop bars on our gravel or bike packing rigs.
Jun 19, 2017 called a do it most bike, the niner sir 9 hardtail gets pumped up with a 120mm travel fork, bigger tyre clearance and 27. Most days, wed rather be out riding our bikes on the trail. At niner bikes, we love nothing more than creating high quality mountain bikes and gravel bikes. We love nothing more than riding our niner mountain and gravel bikes. The 9 most expensive mountain bikes in the world singletracks. If a crosscountry race bike met a rugged trail bike in the woods, their love child might look a lot like our air 9 aluminum hardtail. Thats why niner builds up its version of a hybrid with the rlt 9 1star complete bike, a machine capable of tackling epic race courses or weeklong bike tours all while coming in at a price that makes it quite feasible to. Niner offers the 150millimetertravel rip 9 in a dizzying array of frame and complete bike offerings, including some with a push coilsprung rear shock. Its made of scandium aluminum, this is the 20 model in the tangerine color option. Its a dedication they want to share with you on every ride. Niner s sir 9 frame offers the sweet ride of reynolds steel in a classicallystyled mountain bike frame, but with the heart of a modern machine. The rlt 9 can easily be set up for cyclocross races, touring adventures, gravel grinders and everyday commutes.
The new rlt 9 is available starting today as a complete bike with three build optionsfor now. Aesthetics of a bike arent usually a big deal to me, but i have to say this bike look amazing, the color combination, tube shapes and the graphics make this bike a real head turner. Aug 16, 2017 the new rlt 9 is available starting today as a complete bike with three build optionsfor now. Niner jet 9 rdo 29 3star mountain bike 2019 current price. At niner we are a group of passionate riders and adventurers. Rdo carbon fiber main frame and rear triangle with forged, 1piece linkages. This latest evolution of our flagship 140mm 29er is ready to tame any trail. Best lightweight mountain bikes under 10kg bike perfect. Niner rlt 9 1star tiagra complete bike for sale at the colorado cyclist. With only the seat tube and a minor pivot component in common with the previous model, its essentially 100% brand new for 2009. Niner felt like good wasnt enough so they took the entire rlt9 line and gave it thruaxles along with a new fork. Jun 16, 20 this symbol denotes critical information or processes that deserve extra attention.
Niner bikes are sold exclusively through premium, independent bicycle dealers. At niner making off road bikes is their one and only love, their heart and soul out there on the trail or the road less traveled. It was set up by one of niners mechanics who was very helpful, but the bike is just not for me. As a big kid in my 30s i bought a cannondale cyclocross bike with a little headshock offering a whole one inch of travel. Niner rlt 9 1star tiagra complete bike the colorado cyclist. Buy a huge range of new and used niner bikes, from americas no. Air 9 rdo carbon hardtail xc race bike niner bikes. If youre ordering off the shelf, here are the 9 most expensive mountain bikes to buy with your lottery winnings. Currently its offered with apex, rival or ultegra, pricing is on their website. Niner rlt on mountain bike trails, the lack of a granny gear became apparent. Aug 16, 2017 as a big kid in my 30s i bought a cannondale cyclocross bike with a little headshock offering a whole one inch of travel. While the fsa energy crankset is a fine, valueoriented piece, the stock 4636t chainrings and 12 cassette limited where my mortal legs and lungs could propel the bike. While this is technically a hardtail, bmcs unique frame offers some. Our videos showcase our redesigned trail bikes, the rip 9 rdo and jet 9 rdo as well as our performance gravel bike, the rlt 9 rdo.
Niner bikes is the only company in the world to make only 29er bikes. Niner rlt gravel bike updated, allnew air 9 hardtail. For 2009, the niner rip 9 gets a complete makeover. Oct 21, 2015 niner has updated their rlt line, putting thru axles where they werent and making them ever more capable of letting you hit the road less traveled. Test bike measurements niner rlt steel folding bead.
Go gravel riding farther and faster with high performance, full suspension. Collins, colorado, all niner gravel and cross bikes scream adventure, comfort, and versatility. Niner files for chapter 11 bankruptcy with pending. Review by brandon turman action photos by courtney steen. Niner takes things a step further by offering a wide selection of hardtail 29 mountain bikes. A great way to jump into your dream race bike or a trusty trail worthy steed while saving plenty of change for a post ride brew.
Its definitely not a road bike and definitely not a cyclocross bike it has strong parallels with gravel bikes, possibly even synonymous. If youre an og niner fan and need to look up information about your original frame, this is where to find it. Making bikes to ride off road is our one and only love. This advanced frame is manipulated to offer unrivalled performance that stacks up against carbon and alloy frames, too. You know that one person in your life who knew what they wanted to be since the beginning of time.
So when niner announced their plans to offer the e. But sugai and the crew at niner bikes have done well for themselves since founding. For the everyday rider, take a look at niner air 9 hardtail, or for riders who want the lightest 29er hardtail on the market, maybe take a look at the niner air 9 carbon or the air 9 rdo carbon races bikes and frames. Recomended starting points for air pressure are listed in the. The aptly named niner rlt 9 is a versatile bike for the road less traveled. We support our retailers and we encourage you to visit and ask your favorite bike shop about niner. Definitely a bold thing to do because the 08 rip was lauded by many including myself as one of the best overall trailbikes on. Buy a huge range of new and used niner cyclocross bikes, from americas no. The niner rip 9 is the companys bestloved trail bike, and has been for a number of years. They upped travel 5mm to 125mm, shortened the chainstays 5mm, added iscg tabs, boosted the stiffness with the addition of a 12x142mm rear axle, and moved to an interesting new tubing.
Great ride for rigid frame, doesnt beat you up on the longer rides. Niner though where they are based is a big influencer for a lot of bike brands, perhaps no other brand represents this better than niner. I have put over 2000 miles on it already and will put on many more. Every single bike we make starts on a clean sheet of paper virtual paper, that is and is designed in house, from the ground up. It was set up by one of niner s mechanics who was very helpful, but the bike is just not for me. Niner is only offering the rkt 9 in carbon, so all the models are a little pricey. Importantly, the frame has seen a complete geometry revamp, reflecting. We test the niner sir 9, boasting a modern, slack geometry, room for 27.
I still own it for single speed cyclocross and have raced it around the hunuas, the colville connection and from st arnaud to hanmer springs, my longest race ever at the time at 105 kilometresjust over six hours. D in an extrasmall sizewith promising geometry figures, claims of zero toeoverlap and plenty of heel clearancei was on the phone straightaway to request one for testing. Their whole life, they maintained a singular focus until they become world class. New niner rlt 9 gravel adventure road bikes gain thru. To start off with it is important to know that i am a pretty picky bike guy and like things a certain, not always the way intended, way. The lowdown on single speed mountain bike frames ride mountain biking, single speed mountain. If youre looking to start the single speed life then this is an amazing frame to use. The niner rlt 9 steel, looking moody on the south downs. An allroad mountain bike, this ride can take you on an epic adventure both on and off road. The one 9 is as the name implies a single speed bike. Having a wide flatbar can be more comfortable and provide better control on looser, rougher terrain.
The rkt 9 rdo is designed to be a goto crosscountry race bike that will also appeal to ambitious marathon riders. Niner has updated their rlt line, putting thru axles where they werent and making them ever more capable of letting you hit the road less traveled. For 2017, it retains the highend reynolds 853 tubeset for which the bike is known, infusing its new frame with an uptotheminute geometry, all the latest industry standards, clearances for 27. Niner is now offering complete bike specials, and were passing it on to you fine riders. New niner rlt 9 gravel adventure road bikes gain thru axles. This page contains archives of niner bikes newsletters. Discover the best lightweight mountain bikes that combine sensational. Sep 29, 2014 the one 9 is as the name implies a single speed bike. In 20, it was the rlt one of the sports earliest purposebuilt gravel bikes. Niner jet 9, santa cruz superlight, or salsa spearfish. Shop the best selection of bikes and frames at, where youll find premium outdoor gear and clothing and experts to guide you through selection.