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.”
On the race course or on the trail, this RKT is ready to launch
We made our original RKT 9 more versatile with a stout 120mm suspension fork and slightly slacker geometry. Hammer the race course or hit the trails with a pedal friendly bike that’s not afraid to get rowdy going down. With 90mm of efficient CVA rear suspension, you’ll be quickest to the top of the climbs, yet pay no penalty going down..
The original, amplified
Niner’s legendary RKT 9 RDO is famous for light weight, efficient pedaling and quick handling. It’s been proven since inception on race courses around the world. Riders rave about lightning-quick responsiveness, instant acceleration, and supple suspension.
Yet for many riders, a race is simply a great reason to get out for a long weekend, ride some trails, and mingle with friends after the event. You could say it’s a party up front and business out back.
With that in mind, we’re building our race-ready RKT 9 RDO bikes with premium 120mm suspension forks. This RKT is fast enough to mix up the lead group in a marathon, yet fun enough for an all-day epic on the day after. Thanks to a stiffer front fork, longer travel, and slacker geometry, you can confidently attack the course both uphill and downhill.
CVA suspension
Niner’s Constantly Varying Arc, or CVA™, 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.
With 90mm of tuned travel in the RKT 9 RDO, it’s sensitive to small bumps in the early stroke yet supportive in the mid-stroke, which gives riders a platform for pumping and popping off terrain. Going down, it’s consistent and controlled. With no need for heavy compression damping to control unwanted movement, CVA shocks are tuned for consistent, confidence-inspiring behavior on descents.
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.
Any race bike worth its weight these days is made from carbon fiber. Carbon fiber is common, but care, quality and attention to detail are not. In our quest to make the best bikes, we’re not cutting any corners. Niner Race Day Optimized carbon fiber is a cut above.
We start with the best grades of raw carbon layered precisely according to the stress points on the frame structure. In construction, our process employs rigid internal molds and results in tighter, more consistent compaction of the carbon fabric.
The result? Increased precision in wall thickness and reduced resin pooling in the final product. Not only are Niner frames stronger, but we can also build more elaborate structures with better ride tuning, increased stiffness, outstanding durability, and less weight.
Add 5-Star SRAM X01 Eagle AXS wireless electronic shifting, DT Swiss XRC 1200 Spline 25 carbon wheels, and a FOX 34 fork to our capable cross-country platform, and this race-ready frame turns into a rowdy-ready, "trail country" XC bike.
DT Swiss XRC 1200 Spline 25 wheels
SRAM X01 Eagle AXS
FOX SC 34 Float Factory FIT 4 EVOL fork, 120mm travel
We make every effort to publish accurate build specs, however Niner Bikes reserves the right to make substitutions or changes to bike assembly specification at any time without notice or warning. Product images may not reflect actual specification. Minor variance in color may be visible including fork decal color. Published approximate weights are for size medium (53cm) and may vary by +/- 15% due to manufacturing tolerances.
RKT 9 RDO Frame Only Specifications
Build it your way with the RKT 9 RDO frame-only option. The RDO carbon frame is ready for the best parts you can hang on it. Nearly any drivetrain you can imagine is within reach, and Boost hub spacing gives you freedom for all the wheel and tire options you could want.
We make every effort to publish accurate build specs, however Niner Bikes reserves the right to make substitutions or changes to bike assembly specification at any time without notice or warning. Product images may not reflect actual specification. Minor variance in color may be visible including fork decal color. Published approximate weights are for size medium (53cm) and may vary by +/- 15% due to manufacturing tolerances.
RKT 9 RDO 2-STAR SRAM SX EAGLE Specifications
Hit the trail without a hit to your wallet. Thanks to SRAM’s outstanding SX Eagle drivetrain and our 2-Star build kit, we extract every ounce of RKT 9 RDO trail-country performance at an affordable price level.
We make every effort to publish accurate build specs, however Niner Bikes reserves the right to make substitutions or changes to bike assembly specification at any time without notice or warning. Product images may not reflect actual specification. Minor variance in color may be visible including fork decal color. Published approximate weights are for size medium (53cm) and may vary by +/- 15% due to manufacturing tolerances.
RKT 9 RDO 3-STAR SRAM GX EAGLE Specifications
Expect the best from our popular 3-Star SRAM GX Eagle build kit. Mated to the RKT 9 RDO frame and FOX Float Factory suspension, every feature of our premier carbon cross-country bike is fully expressed.
DT Swiss X1900 SPLINE wheels
FOX 34 SC Float Factory EVOL FIT 4 suspension fork, 120mm travel
We make every effort to publish accurate build specs, however Niner Bikes reserves the right to make substitutions or changes to bike assembly specification at any time without notice or warning. Product images may not reflect actual specification. Minor variance in color may be visible including fork decal color. Published approximate weights are for size medium (53cm) and may vary by +/- 15% due to manufacturing tolerances.
We make every effort to publish accurate build specs, however Niner Bikes reserves the right to make substitutions or changes to bike assembly specification at any time without notice or warning. Product images may not reflect actual specification. Minor variance in color may be visible including fork decal color. Published approximate weights are for size medium (53cm) and may vary by +/- 15% due to manufacturing tolerances.
RKT 9 RDO 4-STAR SHIMANO XT Specifications
This 4-Star Shimano XT 12-speed RKT 9 RDO is dressed for success with a proven Shimano XT drivetrain and DT Swiss XR1700 Spline 25 wheels. No excuses - get out and ride!
We make every effort to publish accurate build specs, however Niner Bikes reserves the right to make substitutions or changes to bike assembly specification at any time without notice or warning. Product images may not reflect actual specification. Minor variance in color may be visible including fork decal color. Published approximate weights are for size medium (53cm) and may vary by +/- 15% due to manufacturing tolerances.
RKT 9 RDO 5-STAR SRAM X01 EAGLE Specifications
Our 5-Star SRAM X01 Eagle parts kit completes your premium RKT 9 RDO cross-country build. With DT Swiss XRC 1501 wheels and a SRAM drivetrain, this is the classic, versatile and capable XC athlete's build.
DT Swiss XRC 1501 SPLINE wheels
FOX 34 Float Factory FIT 4 EVOL fork, 120mm travel
We make every effort to publish accurate build specs, however Niner Bikes reserves the right to make substitutions or changes to bike assembly specification at any time without notice or warning. Product images may not reflect actual specification. Minor variance in color may be visible including fork decal color. Published approximate weights are for size medium (53cm) and may vary by +/- 15% due to manufacturing tolerances.
RKT 9 RDO 5-STAR SRAM X01 AXS LTD Specifications
Add 5-Star SRAM X01 Eagle AXS wireless electronic shifting, DT Swiss XRC 1200 Spline 25 carbon wheels, and a FOX 34 fork to our capable cross-country platform, and this race-ready frame turns into a rowdy-ready, "trail country" XC bike.
DT Swiss XRC 1200 Spline 25 wheels
SRAM X01 Eagle AXS
FOX SC 34 Float Factory FIT 4 EVOL fork, 120mm travel
We make every effort to publish accurate build specs, however Niner Bikes reserves the right to make substitutions or changes to bike assembly specification at any time without notice or warning. Product images may not reflect actual specification. Minor variance in color may be visible including fork decal color. Published approximate weights are for size medium (53cm) and may vary by +/- 15% due to manufacturing tolerances.
