If you want one Niner for everything, from fast alpine XC to burly desert trails Positively reviewed by dozens of magazines 4.5" of CVA™ suspension custom valved Fox RP23 shock Tapered headtube technology Hydroformed tube construction 10 forged or extruded parts Why would we mess with a frame that has garnered applause from all 5 of the major US mountain bike magazines, including Best 29er of 2007 and Consumer Choice Award? Because at Niner we believe we can always do better. The all new, redesigned R.I.P. 9 for 2009: same travel, same weight, drastically increased stiffness. Our CVA™ suspension technology still gives the rear wheel 4.5” of smooth, efficient, active suspension travel while the geometry has been tweaked to utilize the latest 120mm travel forks – giving the R.I.P. 9 that perfect all-mountain balance.
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• If you want one Niner for everything, from fast alpine XC to burly desert trails
• Positively reviewed by dozens of magazines
• 4.5" of CVA™ suspension
• custom valved Fox RP23 shock
• Tapered headtube technology
• Hydroformed tube construction
• 10 forged or extruded parts

Why would we mess with a frame that has garnered applause from all 5 of the major US mountain bike magazines, including Best 29er of 2007 and Consumer Choice Award? Because at Niner we believe we can always do better.

The all new, redesigned R.I.P. 9 for 2009: same travel, same weight, drastically increased stiffness. Our CVA™ suspension technology still gives the rear wheel 4.5” of smooth, efficient, active suspension travel while the geometry has been tweaked to utilize the latest 120mm travel forks – giving the R.I.P. 9 that perfect all-mountain balance.

Niner has redefined its award winning suspension frame from the ground up maximizing new design and production technologies. From the head tube to the rear drop out, Niner picked over every single detail and asked “can it be done better?” Taper steerer tube technology at the head tube, hydroformed top tube and down tube, and over 10 forged or extruded parts on the R.I.P. 9 all went through a painstaking process of FEA, mechanical stress tests and real world testing to be as light and as strong as possible. The result: increased stiffness everywhere without a weight penalty.

The R.I.P. 9 will re-awaken your passion for what all mountain is all about.

CVA™ IS NOW PATENTED (U.S. PATENT NO. 7,934,739) CVA is an award-winning suspension design and now it is recognized with a US Patent. THE ONLY 29ER SPECIFIC SUSPENSION DESIGN CVA is the only suspension designed with 29ers in mind. For those seeking big wheels and CVA performance, Niner is the way to go - you won’t find this design on other bikes. EFFICIENT PEDALING IN ALL 3 CHAINRINGS CVA is designed to be efficient in all chainrings. Because of the location of the lower pivot (under the BB) chain torque effectively isolates and cancels out the forces acting to create inefficiency in pedal stroke. Niner’s own Constantly Varying Arc, or CVA™, suspension design is not just another version of the same old thing. It’s unique to Niner, designed in-house, specifically for 29” wheels. Although CVA does resemble some of the other parallel link bikes, in reality, CVA™ works very differently to isolate pedaling forces and remain fully active under all conditions. Many current suspension designs,
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especially some parallel link suspension designs, maximize efficiency by concentrating their ‘instant center’ pivot location at or around the middle chainring. These designs assume that most of your pedaling will be done in the middle chainring and so are designed around this effective pivot location. This also means that there is some compromise to the suspension’s pedalability when NOT in the middle chainring (or when using a 2x10 set up). The better the design, the less noticeable these compromises are.

In order to isolate pedaling forces in a broader range of gearing choices, the CVA’s™ ‘instant center’ location is in front of the drivetrain. With the lower pivot under the bottom bracket, the force at the rear axle resulting from chain tension pulls the two linkages in opposite directions in all gear choices, effectively isolating the drivetrain from the rear triangle. In other words, when a rider cranks on the pedals, the chain is trying to pull the lower link down and away from the bottom bracket, and the upper link in its regular rotational path. Since the rear triangle is one piece, the result of these opposing forces cancels each other out, leaving the only outlet for chain-induced torque being rotation of the rear wheel, where it’s most wanted.

Past the rearward-most position at sag, the axle path

moves in towards the bike at a gradual, constantly varying arc, which insures that there is minimal chain growth throughout the length of travel. This also means minimal pedal feed back in the drivetrain while cycling the suspension, again, essentially isolating it from the fully active movement of the suspension design.

Another key component to CVA™ suspension’s active design is the low leverage ratio of shock stroke to suspension movement. This low leverage ratio decreases the amount of air or spring weight needed for any rider weight, which translates to smoother, more effective damping and less drag on the seals.

Ultimately, there are many variables in suspension – we believe that we have created a strong, 29er specific system, and that the best way to the best test is to go out and ride a Niner full suspension bike and see for yourself.

The R.I.P. 9 on the tight, twisty, steep singletrack of Scappoose, Oregon. The R.I.P. 9's handling is up to whatever you throw at it! VIEW VIDEO Chris and Steve, Niner's founders, talk about the features of the R.I.P. 9. VIEW VIDEO Sponsored racer Yoda and his R.I.P 9 on the trails near Finale Ligure, Italy. VIEW VIDEO

SPECIFICATIONS & COMPATIBILITY: 30.9mm seatpost size 34.9 seat collar size (not included) 34.9 Front Derailleur size, high mount - bottom swing, bottom pull 1.125”-1.5” taper head tube with “inset or zero stack” style headset, 44mm upper, 56mm lower (headset not included) Cane Creek standard description: ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40 Small, Medium, Large, and XL have one inner triangle bottle mount and one under the DT bottle mount (Small size has limited inner triangle capacity, some bottles may not fit) Replaceable drop outs on both sides for axle options: Comes with 135mm QR rear spacing Optional 135mm x 12mm thru axle MAXLE upgrade Coming soon, optional 142mm x 12mm thru axle upgrade Shock Length: 7.875” (200mm) Shock Stroke: 2” (50mm) Shock hardware: 21.86mm x 6mm on both ends Six sealed cartridge bearings, size 28x15x7 Two sealed cartridge bearings, size 24x12x6 seat stay yoke pivot Alloy Hardware (shares pivot axles and spacers with W.F.O. 9) Can fit up to a 2.5” tire (tire size varies by brand, some tires may not fit) Compatible with current-standard 3x chainring systems Compatible with 2x systems from SRAM and SHIMANO, however certain gear sizes will not fit. SRAM recommended 2x front chainring configs: 26/39 or lower SHIMANO recommended 2x front chainring configs: 28/40 or lower Shock SAG 25% (which will move the o-ring 12.5mm down the shaft) TT cable guides for use with dropper seat post

SPECIFICATIONS & COMPATIBILITY:

• 30.9mm seatpost size
• 34.9 seat collar size (not included)
• 34.9 Front Derailleur size, high mount - bottom swing, bottom pull
• 1.125”-1.5” taper head tube with “inset or zero stack” style headset, 44mm upper, 56mm lower (headset not included) Cane Creek standard description: ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40
• Small, Medium, Large, and XL have one inner triangle bottle mount and one under the DT bottle mount (Small size has limited inner triangle capacity, some bottles may not fit)
• Replaceable drop outs on both sides for axle options:
  • Comes with 135mm QR rear spacing
  • Optional 135mm x 12mm thru axle MAXLE upgrade
  • Coming soon, optional 142mm x 12mm thru axle upgrade
• Shock Length: 7.875” (200mm)
• Shock Stroke: 2” (50mm)
• Shock hardware: 21.86mm x 6mm on both ends
• Six sealed cartridge bearings, size 28x15x7
• Two sealed cartridge bearings, size 24x12x6 seat stay yoke pivot
• Alloy Hardware (shares pivot axles and spacers with W.F.O. 9)
• Can fit up to a 2.5” tire (tire size varies by brand, some tires may not fit)
• Compatible with current-standard 3x chainring systems
• Compatible with 2x systems from SRAM and SHIMANO, however certain gear sizes will not fit.
  • SRAM recommended 2x front chainring configs: 26/39 or lower
  • SHIMANO recommended 2x front chainring configs: 28/40 or lower
• Shock SAG 25% (which will move the o-ring 12.5mm down the shaft)
• TT cable guides for use with dropper seat post

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	"How the 29er Conquered America"
	Rated " Sehr Gut" by Bike Magazin Germany, Europe's most prestigious bike test magazine.  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
	R.I.P. 9 Complete Video Bike Review from Bike Radar VIEW VIDEO REVIEW
	Best 29er Trail Bike of 2010 from Bike198.com
	Named Best in Class 29er Trail Full Suspension by What Mountain Bike UK
	Niner R.I.P. 9 (2009) 9 von 10 Punkten, BIKE Dauertest 4/2010 / Niner R.I.P. 9 rated 9 out of 10 points by Bike Magazine, Germany.
	"... the 2009 R.I.P. 9 is impressive. It makes every ride seem too short."  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
	"A wealth of clever touches..." VIEW VIDEO REVIEW
	Gear of the Year 2007 Mountain Bike Magazine
	Best of MTBr 2007 MTBr.com Reader’s Award
	"This is one of the top trail bikes on the market- 29er or otherwise. An ultra-smooth climber and fun downhiller, the R.I.P. 9 will roll through nearly anything you can dish out."  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
	"For 2009, the Niner R.I.P. 9 gets a complete makeover. But, change is inevitable and looking at the new R.I.P. in person is like looking at a work of art. The bike is very, very sexy!"  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
	"Niner's full suspension bike works so well it could turn even the most old-school rider on to the big-wheeled program."  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
	"This is the first bike we've ridden that comes anywhere close to truly being an all in one bike...We have yet to ride a 26" bike that can match the level of uphill and downhill performance the R.I.P. 9 offers. For all mountain trail riding and just having fun on a bike the R.I.P. 9 can not be beat."  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
	"My experience with the Niner R.I.P. 9 has so far been fantastic. It could well be the smoothest bike I've ever ridden."  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
	"This bike...is setting the standard for long travel, big-wheeled bicycles."  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
	"The combination of a great suspension design and a big wheel makes for a ride that borders on, and we're as surprised as anyone that we're saying this, mind-blowing."  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
	Italian language review  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
	Italian language review  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW

The R.I.P. 9 frame retails for $1849.00 and includes rear shock and reducers. To order a Niner bicycle, find and contact your local dealer here. If you do not have a local dealer, contact us.

The R.I.P. 9 frame retails for $1849.00 and includes rear shock and reducers.

To order a Niner bicycle, find and contact your local dealer here. If you do not have a local dealer, contact us.