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.
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 e9 series offers two new ways to experience our uniquely #ninerd brand of freedom, fun, and adventure.
With in-house Niner engineering, best in class Bosch Performance Line drive systems, extended range batteries, and durable, creative designs, these bikes dial up the fun factor to 11.
There’s always been an “e” in Niner
At Niner, our mission is to make riding on dirt better, period.
From “day one” in 2005, we started making 29ers because they genuinely improved our ride, allowing riders to pedal faster, smoother, farther, stronger, and feel more confident.
Today in 2020, our mission hasn’t changed. Not a bit. With the e9 series, we’re upping the fun factor, offering new ways to pedal, damn it! and maintaining our signature ride quality and Niner style.
9 things you need to know:
Two all-new e9 electric mountain bikes: the 150mm travel RIP e9 and 180mm travel WFO e9.
Fourth generation Bosch Performance Line CX motors for smooth, predictable power, lighter weight, compact size, and best in class service.
One-piece, cast and post-machined alloy motor mounts for strength and stiffness.
Integrated 625wh Power Tube batteries for extended range.
Built with Niner design, engineering, and DNA, for rider-focused performance and handling.
Tested tough for years of durability and riding duty on dirt.
Externally accessible downtube batteries for easy charging and transport.
Niner-tuned Horst link suspension systems optimize kinematics for the specific demands of eMTB riding.
Right side up” trunnion mount shocks with bearings in rocker link minimize rotational friction for supple, ground-gripping suspension.
RIP e9
The freedom to ride more dirt, more often = more fun
Our new 150mm-travel RIP e9 29er checks all the boxes. Stay out longer, ride farther. It’s a quick, mid-travel trail bike for picking off mid-week missions and day-long excursions alike.
Welded 6061 aluminum frame and one-piece motor mount: unifies the upper and lower pivot locations with the shock mount for exceptional stiffness. Forged seat- and chainstay yokes, rocker arm, hollowed dropouts, plus our signature Enduro Max Black Oxide pivot bearings, make this all-new Niner chassis rock solid.
Bosch Performance Line CX motor: delivers smooth pedal assist with no surprises. Torque sensitive, zero-lag power delivery is predictable in all conditions. And the 625wh battery means you can ride farther without fear of losing the juice.
Niner ride quality: remarkably supple, balanced suspension curve that’s equally at home going uphill or down, and ready to take on any trail.
150mm suspension travel: air shock with lockout. With pedal assist easily overcoming any pedal input, our CVA system wasn’t an ideal choice on this bike. Turning over every rock in pursuit of performance, we adjusted the leverage ratio, shock length, stroke, orientation and mounting location to elicit Niner’s signature kinematics. The net result is a remarkably supple, balanced suspension curve that's equally at home going uphill or down, and ready to take on any trail.
WFO e9
Park the shuttle truck, skip the lift: pedal up and charge down the biggest lines.
You’re free. Free to pedal instead of shuttle. Free to roam, explore, and ride whatever you want, whenever you want, with nothing holding you back other than your imagination.
Your access to the rowdiest terrain, steep backcountry lines, and local chunder just got a lot better. With aggressive geometry, 180mm suspension travel, a coil spring, 29” front wheel / 27.5” rear wheel, and Bosch Performance Line CX drive system, the WFO e9 is ready to punch your ticket to the top of any trail and capably carve its way down.
180mm suspension travel: a remarkably supple, balanced suspension curve riding on a coil spring, ready to tackle the toughest terrain.
Welded 6061 aluminum frame and one-piece motor mount: unifies the upper and lower pivot locations with the shock mount for exceptional stiffness. Forged seat- and chainstay yokes, rocker arm, hollowed dropouts, plus our signature Enduro Max Black Oxide pivot bearings, make this all-new Niner chassis rock solid.
Bosch Performance Line CX motor: delivers smooth pedal assist with no surprises. Torque sensitive, zero-lag power delivery is predictable in all conditions. And the 625wh battery means you can ride farther without fear of losing the juice.
29er front/27.5+ rear wheel setup: The smaller rear wheel keeps the chainstays short for snappy trail manners and offers up massive traction.
Bosch Performance for Speed: The e-version of our vaunted RLT gravel bike goes far and it goes fast. The Bosch Performance Line Speed drive system propels a rider to 28 miles per hour (Performance Line CX and 25kph in the EU) with a 500wh battery for longer distances.
Designed for Durability and Versatility: Using FEA modeling and extensive testing, lead engineer George Parry built a robust carbon backbone structure to withstand the roughest roads imaginable. In fact, the RLT e9 RDO passes ISO mountain bike test standards.
Ride Locally or Around the Globe: For a dose of rugged utility, Niner’s custom, integrated racks are available to carry supplies for a trip to the office or a ride around the world. Clearance for comfortable 50c tires and fitment for fenders round out this chameleon-like gravel bike.
Niner x Bosch
Our new e9 series of ebikes is powered exclusively by Bosch, a global leader in ebike technology. The Bosch Performance Line CX is the best choice for Niner’s e9 series.
Bosch’s latest Performance Line CX Gen 4 motor is smaller by 40% and reduced in weight by 700 grams (26%) while increasing efficiency (more range for the same battery) and keeping the torque performance, compared to the prior version.
Bosch’s motor is the most efficient on the market today with the flattest torque curve. This means that at any cadence between 30-110rpm the torque is even and available to the rider.
Bosch has the most responsive (fastest processing speed) torque sensor on the market. It’s 20x faster than the nearest competitor. This means the system adds assistance faster and also shuts off faster when the rider stops pedaling.
Bosch’s battery is the only UL listed battery and charger on the market. We are using Bosch’s new PowerTube battery in the 625 Wh size, integrated seamlessly into the frame to optimize low center of gravity.
