2018 Niner

RIP 9 RDO 27.5+ 3-Star

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.

MSRP$5,500
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 150 / 170mm
ForkFox Factory Float 36
ShockFox Float DPX2 Factory
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

26 mph

RIP 9 RDO 27.5+ 3-Star

26 mph

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Reviews
Outdoor Gear Lab
Niner RIP RDO 29 3-Star

Jun 2019 · Jeremy Benson

The new Rip 9 RDO is easily the most intriguing bike we've seen from Niner, pretty much ever. This is a completely redesigned version of their flagship...

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Niner RIP 9 RDO

May 2019 · McCoy

Slayin’ trails since 2008

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MTB Mag
[First Ride] Niner RIP 9 RDO 29 & 27.5

Mar 2019 · Francesco Mazza

Last month Niner presented the new RIP 9 RDO model , both in their traditional 29-inch version and in a brand new 27.5-inch version. At the Mountain Connection Winter in Massa Marittima we had the opportunity to test both versions and to discover further details thanks to the insights of Phillip Lucas, head of communications at Niner Europe, who explains the main features of the new RIP 9 RDO in the video above. Details Frame material:  unidirectional carbon fiber Size wheels:  29 “and 27.5” Adjustable geometry:   yes Rear travel:   140mm Front travel:   150mm Rear shock dimensions:  210x55mm Rear hub:   148 × 12mm Front hub:   110 × 15mm Drivetrain:  1

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Bicycling
Niner’s New RIP 9 RDO Is a Transcendent Trail Bike

Feb 2019 · Matt Phillips

Niner's redesigned 140mm trail bike is one of the best you can buy.

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BIKE Magazine
Tested: Niner RIP 9 RDO

Feb 2019

If you’re just too fast, too young or too shreddy to picture yourself on a Niner, picture yourself on the new RIP. It’s an unapologetic thrashing machine that happens to come in both a 29- and 27.5-inch version.

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Loam Wolf
First Ride: Niner Rip 9 RDO

Feb 2019 · Drew Rohde

Niner has entered the modern era with their new RIP 9 RDO. Long, slack, low, and offered in either 29 or 27.5 frames, this bike is a whole new chapter for Niner. Check out the details inside.

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MTBR
Niner RIP 9 RDO V3 Launched

Feb 2019

Colorado’s Niner Bikes has just launched the reimagined Niner RIP 9 RDO V3 with 140mm of rear travel — and two distinct wheel size options. - Mtbr.com

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Pinkbike
Review: Niner's 2019 RIP 9 RDO 29

Feb 2019 · Richard Cunningham

Niner reinvents its flagship long-travel trailbike with impressively balanced geometry and a new wheel size

Highs
  • New chassis rocks

  • Stable, point and shoot steering

  • 27.5" wheel option available

Lows
  • Riders may have to size up to maximize reach

  • Needs air spring adapter

  • Niner haters may like it

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon Fiber

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

FOX 36 Float Factory FIT4 EVOL, 3 position compression adjustment, Kashima coated

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX Float DPX2 Factory EVOL, 3 position compression adjustment, Kashima coating

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

External, threaded

Headset

Niner headset, zero-stack SHIS, ZS44/28.6, ZS56/40

Stem

Race Face Aeffect R, 50mm length

Handlebar

Race Face Aeffect R, 780mm width, 20mm rise

Saddle

Niner Custom TR, chromoly rails, printed Niner graphic

Seatpost

KS Lev Integra SI

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Niner Grrrips, nylon flanges

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM Descendant 7K Eagle

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-50 tooth

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

SRAM Guide R, 180mm front / 160mm rear rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Guide R

Wheels
Rims

Stan's NoTubes Neo/ZTR Flow Baron

Front Hub

Stan's NoTubes Neo/ZTR Flow Baron, 15mm x 110mm, 12mm x 148mm

Rear Hub

Stan's NoTubes Neo/ZTR Flow Baron, 15mm x 110mm, 12mm x 148mm

Tires

Maxxis Rekon+ 2.8" EXO, dual compound, tubeless ready

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