For over a decade, the RIP 9 trail bike has ruled Niner’s off-road lineup. This latest evolution of our
flagship 140mm 29er is ready to tame any trail.
Our trail-taming RIP 9 RDO is available with 27.5 wheels. All the classic capability of our flagship
140mm travel trail bike, with an added dose of agility and playfulness..
On every Niner Bikes full-suspension frame, Enduro Bearings MAX black oxide bearings are inside every
pivot point. Niner is one of the only brands using these high-grade pivot bearings.
We always say, if you really want to understand Niner, you have to go and ride one. Our bikes make riding
on dirt a better experience! We’d love to get your bum on one of our bikes, because we are certain
you’ll have a great time and you won’t want to give it back.
As often as possible, we partner with key dealers in popular locations around the country to offer
semi-permanent fleets of Niner test bikes. Let’s call them “Niners in residence,” or maybe “Niner pop-up
dealer demos.”
The lightweight, 90mm-travel XC race bike that started a revolution.
Prepare for launch with the RKT 9 RDO RS, our original carbon fiber cross-country bike. With a 100mm suspension fork and 90mm of highly efficient, patented CVA suspension travel, this singletrack missile is made for race-day missions and lofty podium landings. It’s agile frame geometry, and stiff, responsive RDO carbon fiber construction are made for medaling.
A little less travel, and a LOT more bike
The new RIP 9 RDO sports 140mm of CVA suspension on a light, stiff, strong RDO carbon frame. With a 150mm travel FOX 36 fork up front, a 66-degree head tube angle, and a 75.8-degree seat tube angle, we’re hitting the sweet spot of efficiency and capability. We also built in more standover clearance and a shorter seat tube to accommodate 170mm dropper posts.
By adding new Rib Cage struts across the front triangle, flattening the top and down tubes, widening the main rocker link pivot, and beefing up the rear triangle, the entire bike is stiffer from front to back. The struts reduce bottom bracket deflection while keeping the upper portion of the front triangle supple and compliant. And the wide, flat surfaces found on Niner’s top and downtube help to absorb frontal impacts and vibrations while resisting deflection (twisting) under torsional load.
Fit to go faster
The legendary RKT 9 RDO RS is made to get you there - FAST. Niner’s first bicycles were designed for the demands of cross-country racing and we’ve applied all our knowledge to this machine. From sprint races to multi-day marathons, this bike is built for all the speed, all the time. When pedaling is your passion, look no further for a platform to support your quest.
Agility and accuracy are paramount when quickness is your priority. So our RKT 9 RDO RS frame geometry offers nimble handling with a 100mm travel suspension fork, a 71-degree head tube angle and short, 439mm chainstays. On the steepest climbs, a 74.5-degree seat tube helps to keep your hips firmly forward over the bottom bracket.
CVA suspension
With 90mm of tuned rear suspension travel in the RKT 9 RDO RS, paired with a 100mm travel fork, this bike is meant for pure speed. This short-travel version of our famous RKT platform is perfect for XC racing, quick handling, and efficient pedaling. It’s sensitive to small bumps in the early stroke and resists pedal bobbing. Plus, remote front- and rear-suspension lockouts on the 4- and 5-star builds (remote fork-only lockouts on 3- and 2-star builds) give instant control to the rider when every pedal stroke counts.
Niner’s Constantly Varying Arc, or CVAtrade;, suspension design is a short dual-link, four-bar system unique to Niner, developed in house and patented. It’s built to be supple yet stable, controlling unwanted suspension movement with calibrated anti-squat, yet remaining active while climbing and descending.
Stiffness, efficiency, light weight, and durability are all critical. That’s why we use Enduro Max Black Oxide pivot bearings, rigid, machined aluminum linkages, and high end fasteners to hold it all together. If you’re going to bother pedaling a full-suspension bike, you’d best make sure it’s made to work right, all the time.
Our 5-Star X01 Eagle AXS kit is the ultimate, high-end cross-country build for a purebred cross-country race bike. With a remote rear shock lockout, 100mm FOX 32 SC fork, plus DT Swiss XRC 1200 Splinereg; wheels and a SRAM AXS drivetrain, this is the premium XC athlete's build.
Our 5-Star X01 Eagle AXS kit is the ultimate, high-end cross-country build for a purebred cross-country race bike. With a remote rear shock lockout, 100mm FOX 32 SC fork, plus DT Swiss XRC 1200 Splinereg; wheels and a SRAM AXS drivetrain, this is the premium XC athlete's build.
Our 5-Star X01 Eagle AXS kit is the ultimate, high-end cross-country build for a purebred cross-country race bike. With a remote rear shock lockout, 100mm FOX 32 SC fork, plus DT Swiss XRC 1200 Splinereg; wheels and a SRAM AXS drivetrain, this is the premium XC athlete's build.
Prepare for liftoff with a 5-star SRAM X01 Eagle build for our purebred XC race bike. With a remote shock lockout, 100mm travel suspension fork, plus DT Swiss XRC 1501 Spline 30 wheels and a SRAM drivetrain, this is the classic XC athlete's build.
Prepare for liftoff with a 5-star SRAM X01 Eagle build for our purebred XC race bike. With a remote shock lockout, 100mm travel suspension fork, plus DT Swiss XRC 1501 Spline 30 wheels and a SRAM drivetrain, this is the classic XC athlete's build.
This 4-Star Shimano XT AIR 9 RDO is dressed for success with a 100mm travel suspension fork, Shimano XT drivetrain, and DT Swiss XR 1700 SPLINE 25 wheels. No excuses - get out and ride!
DT Swiss XR 1700 SPLINE 25 wheels
FOX Factory suspension with Kashima coat and remote lockouts
This 4-Star Shimano XT RKT 9 RDO RS is dressed for success with a proven parts kit, FOX Factory suspension with remote lockout, and DT Swiss XR1700 Spline 25 wheels. There's no excuse not to race for the podium.
DT Swiss XR1700 Splinereg; 25 wheels
FOX Factory suspension with Kashima coat and remote lockouts
Expect the best from our popular 3-star SRAM GX Eagle build. Mated to the AIR 9 RDO frame and a FOX suspension fork, every feature of our race-chasing carbon hardtail frame is fully expressed.
Expect the best from our fan favorite 3-star SRAM GX Eagle kit. Mated to the RKT 9 RDO RS frame and FOX Performance Elite suspension, every feature of our premier carbon cross-country bike is fully expressed.
Hit the trail without a hit to your wallet. Thanks to SRAM’s outstanding SX Eagle drivetrain, we extract every ounce of RKT 9 RDO RS performance at an affordable 2-star price level.
Hit the trail without a hit to your wallet. Thanks to SRAM’s outstanding SX Eagle drivetrain, we extract every ounce of RKT 9 RDO RS performance at an affordable 2-star price level.
Niner alloy 25mm inner width wheels
FOX 34 SC Float Rhythm GRIP EVOL fork, 100mm travel
