RIP 9 RDO - FRAME
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King of the Mountain
The trail taming RIP 9 RDO
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.
Two bikes in one with geometry flip-chip
Thanks to the flip chip, two different geometries mean two bikes in one. The high mode geo is perfect for everyday trail riding. This bike launches uphill and over technical terrain, thanks to CVA suspension and the steep seat tube angle. When you’re all out of breath, turn around and point it down. Drop in with confidence thanks to the long reach, low BB, and slack, 66-degree head tube angle.
The RIP’s low mode brings out its rock star, party down personality. By slacking out the head angle a full degree to 65, and lowering the bottom bracket 7mm, the RIP transforms into a whole new bike that’s perfect for chairlift days, shuttle sessions and backcountry excursions with long, rowdy descents.
CVA suspension
Niner's Constantly Varying Arc, or CVA™, is built to be supple yet stable, controlling unwanted suspension movement with calibrated anti-squat, yet remaining active while climbing and descending. Courtesy of a new higher overall leverage ratio, starting off at 3.0 and ending right around 2.3 for an average of 2.55, off the top it’s easier to set the shock in motion and overcome static friction. It’s also more supportive in the midstroke, holding the rider higher up in travel.
Going down, it’s consistent and controlled. With no need for heavy compression damping to control unwanted movement, CVA is tuned for consistent, confidence-inspiring behavior on descents. It’s perfectly balanced, so the result is stable yet supple, active, ground-hugging traction in every situation - cranking uphill, ripping downhill, and everywhere in between.
RDO carbon fiber
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. We can build more elaborate structures with better ride tuning, increased strength, outstanding durability, and less weight.
CVA suspension
Supple yet stable, and the confidence to drop into gnarly lines, knowing you’ll get consistency and control from top to bottom: that’s CVA suspension. Read More
RDO carbon fiber
Niner’s premium Race Day Optimized carbon fiber means more strength, higher stiffness, and less weight. Read More
Full Sleeve cable guides
No more fishin’. We built in end-to-end cable guides through the frame for easy installation and maintenance.
Enduro Max Black Oxide pivot bearings
We use the smoothest, most durable pivot bearings in the industry. Made by Enduro, they’re built for life. Read More
Protection where you need it
Factory installed, integrated frame protection to keep your ride safe from harm, even when you’re in over your head.
Lifetime warranty
Ride, race, rally. We have you covered with warranty service, small parts, and a support team that actually answers the phone. Read More
Tire clearance
Need room to roam? We got it. The RIP 9 RDO 29er has clearance to run your choice of 2.6-inch wide tires.
“Niner's new RIP 9 is a keeperhellip;. it's got all of the essential numbers that a top bike handler would want and a killer component spec to back it up.”
“I’m no Kirt Vories, but I still had a good time. Manualing over rough bits is an absolute treat on this bike, and the suspension performance will have you looking at lines in a new light. The entire RIP 9 RDO lineup is a big step in the right direction.”
“I’d highly recommend this playful, inspiring trail bike for anyone looking to up their game in a package that will allow for more all-day accessibility than is traditionally expected from a bike in this category.”
“The new RIP makes quick and comfortable work of the climbs, yet it’s a merciless shredder on the descents. It seems to work better and better the harder you hit it. Instead of being just another step down the narrow path of more travel = more capability, the new RIP 9 is here to seek a higher purpose. It’s here to have fun.”
“We grew very fond of the Niner Rip 9 RDO. Not just because it’s the best Niner that’s ever been made (in our opinion) but because it’s a damn good bike. We love the looks; from the tube profiles to the colors and stance. It’s a pretty sick little machine. The stiffness and playfulness are real standout features. The bike sort of asks for you to abuse it and to kick and drift the back wheel as much as you can.”
“To put it simply, I love this bike. There’s an uncommon just rightness to it that I haven’t found in many mountain bikes. The geometry, travel, riding position, and suspension tune all come together in a harmonized way that gives the RIP 9 a transcendent quality.”
More Information
| Available Frame Sizes | SM, MD, LG, XL |
|---|---|
| Available Colors | Satin Carbon/Silver; Azure Blue/Bronze |
| Frame | NINER RDO CARBON FIBER, 140MM TRAVEL, GEO FLIP CHIP, RIB CAGE CONSTRUCTION, FULL SLEEVE CABLE ROUTING, ENDURO MAX BLACK OXIDE PIVOT BEARINGS |
Tech Specs
| Frame fittings | All sizes have 1 bottle cage mount inside front triangle | Rear suspension travel | 140mm |
| Maximum front suspension | 150mm (44mm offset) | Shock size | 210 x 55, metric |
| Shock mounting hardware | Upper - M8 x 30mm, Lower - M8 x 25mm | Suggested shock sag | 30% - Moves the O-ringnbsp; |
| Seatpost size | 30.9 | Seat collar size | 34.9 |
| Cable routing | Internal, Full Sleeve guides; internal dropper post routing, Di2 and FOX Live Valve compatible | Front derailleur | n/a |
| Headset size | 1.125" X 1.5" TAPERED ZERO STACK HEADSET INCLUDED, 44MM UPPER, 56MM LOWER, CANE CREEK DESCRIPTION: ZS44/28.6 ZS56/40 | Pivot bearing specs | Sealed Cartridge Enduro Max Black Oxide Bearingsnbsp; |
| Chainring compatibility | Compatible with standard 1x systems | Maximum chainring size | 34T with 52mm chainline, 168mm minimum Q factor |
| Q-Factor | 168mm | ISCG compatibility | ISCG05 |
| Bottom bracket type | 73mm threadednbsp; | Brake mount type | Post mount |
| Maximum rear rotor size | 180mm | Rear wheel spacing | 148x12mm |
| Rear wheel through-axle spec | M12x1.75Px182L | Front wheel axle spacing | 110x15mm |
| Max tire size | 29x2.6" (tire sizes vary by brand, some may not fit) | nbsp; | nbsp; |
Geometry
| (A) TT Length | (B) Seat Tube Length | (C) Chainstay Length Actual | (D) Horizontal Chainstay | (E) Front Center | (F) Wheelbase | (G) BB Drop | (H) Headtube Length | (I) Headtube Angle | (J) Seattube Angle | (K) Standover Height | (L) Reach | (M) Stack | |||||||||||
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| Metric (MM) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flip Chip Position | High Mode | Low Mode | - | - | - | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | - | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | |
| SM | 573 | 574 | 376 | 435 | 434 | 726 | 726 | 1160 | 1160 | 32 | 39 | 90 | 66.0 | 65.0 | 75.8 | 75.2 | 682 | 675 | 420 | 413 | 610 | 614 | |
| MD | 596 | 598 | 406 | 435 | 434 | 748 | 748 | 1181 | 1182 | 32 | 39 | 95 | 66.0 | 65.0 | 75.8 | 75.2 | 712 | 705 | 440 | 433 | 615 | 619 | |
| LG | 622 | 624 | 446 | 435 | 434 | 775 | 776 | 1208 | 1209 | 32 | 39 | 100 | 66.0 | 65.0 | 75.8 | 75.2 | 744 | 734 | 465 | 458 | 619 | 623 | |
| XL | 650 | 653 | 496 | 435 | 434 | 806 | 807 | 1240 | 1241 | 32 | 39 | 115 | 66.0 | 65.0 | 75.8 | 75.2 | 769 | 763 | 490 | 483 | 633 | 637 | |
| Imperial (Inch) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flip Chip Position | High Mode | Low Mode | - | - | - | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | - | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | |
| SM | 22.6 | 22.6 | 14.8 | 17.1 | 17.2 | 28.6 | 28.6 | 45.7 | 45.7 | 1.26 | 1.54 | 3.5 | 66.0 | 65.0 | 75.8 | 75.2 | 26.9 | 26.6 | 16.5 | 16.3 | 24.0 | 24.2 | |
| MD | 23.5 | 23.5 | 16.0 | 17.1 | 17.2 | 29.4 | 29.5 | 46.5 | 46.5 | 1.26 | 1.54 | 3.7 | 66.0 | 65.0 | 75.8 | 75.2 | 28.0 | 27.7 | 17.3 | 17.0 | 24.4 | 24.4 | |
| LG | 24.5 | 24.6 | 17.6 | 17.1 | 17.2 | 30.6 | 30.6 | 47.6 | 47.6 | 1.26 | 1.54 | 3.9 | 66.0 | 65.0 | 75.8 | 75.2 | 29.3 | 28.9 | 18.3 | 18.0 | 24.4 | 24.5 | |
| XL | 25.6 | 25.7 | 19.5 | 17.1 | 17.2 | 31.7 | 31.8 | 48.8 | 48.9 | 1.26 | 1.54 | 4.5 | 66.0 | 65.0 | 75.8 | 75.2 | 30.3 | 30.0 | 19.3 | 19.0 | 24.9 | 25.1 | |
Sizing
Frame Size Recommendations by Height
SM
5'3"–5'9"
1.6–1.75M
MED
5'8"–6'0"
1.73–1.83M
LG
5'11"–6'3"
1.8–1.91M
X-LG
6'3"–6'7"
1.91–2.01M
Inseam Sizing
For riders who fall between sizes, we recommend sizing down for a more maneuverable ride or sizing up for more stability.