2019 Niner

RLT 9 - 3-Star 105

An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$2,800
Weight21.2 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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

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39 mph

RLT 9 - 3-Star 105

36 mph

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Reviews
Velo
Pro(moter) Bike: The Niner RLT 9 RDO of Dirty Kanza’s Kristi Mohn

Mar 2020 · Ben Delaney

What tires and other gear should you run at Dirty Kanza 200? Ask the woman who should know.

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Bikerumor
Review: Niner RLT 9 RDO gravel bike offers a little more of everything

Nov 2019

Niner's RLT lineup is all-new for 2020, and we tested the top-level carbon RDO model on our trip to Slovenia. Here's the full review, with video...

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Bicycling
Niner’s Carbon RLT 9 RDO Gravel Bike Is in It for the Long Haul

Jul 2018

With wide tires, a plethora of rack mounts, and all-day comfort, the RLT 9 RDO 2-Star lets you leave civilization—and paved roads—behind

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MTBR
New colors for Niner RIP 9, JET 9 and RLT 9

Mar 2018

Niner is offering new internal cable guides and fresh clean colors to make life easy and a little more colorful. - Mtbr.com

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Cyclist
Niner RLT 9 Steel review

Jun 2016 · Jordan Gibbons

Steel is real and adventure is the new big thing, so the Niner RLT 9 Steel, a steel adventure bike, ought to be the best thing ever.

Highs
  • Great fun to ride

Lows
  • Brakes leave a bit to be desired

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Niner RLT 9 Steel Review

May 2016 · Logan Watts

Whether labeled gravel, all-road, or adventure, it’s hard to ignore all the new bikes... but the Niner RLT 9 Steel, seems to do each of those words justice.

Highs
  • Great all-around geometry that’s comfortable on long stretches yet maintains a nimble feel for singletrack as well.

  • Finally, someone put cage mounts on a carbon fork.

  • Tire clearance for 1.75″/45mm rubber.

  • Downtube bottle bosses; in my opinion, any adventure bike should be equipped these… but many don’t.

  • The graphics aren’t so bad; I am typically a minimalist when it comes to paint, but the off-white and dark red grew on me.

Lows
  • Terrible gearing for loaded bikepacking on steep terrain.

  • The Schwalbe G-One Tires are actually a really nice tire, until you get out of the saddle on steep loose gravel; I have a pair of WTB Nanos 40c and plan on popping those on next mountain trip.

  • The 4-star model isn’t cheap; but for $2,500 you can get a 2-star build with a lesser Shimano 105 drivetrain and mechanical BB7 brakes.

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Specs
Build
Frame

Niner hydroformed and welded aluminum

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Tire Clearance45c (700c) / 47c (27.5″)

Fork

NINER FULL CARBON RDO FORK W/RACK MOUNTS, 15MM x 100MM THRU AXLE (M15x1.5Px125L)

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

PRESTINE THREAD-TOGETHER PF30 TO 24MM ALLOY

Headset

NINER INTEGRATED SHIS DESCRIPTION IS42/28.6|IS52/40

Stem

NINER ALLOY STEM, NINER GRAPHIC

Handlebar

EASTON EA50 AX

Saddle

NINER CUSTOM WITH CR-MO RAILS, EMBOSSED NINER GRAPHIC

Seatpost

NINER CARBON SEAT POST, 400MM, NINER GRAPHIC

TypeRigid

Grips

NINER BAR TAPE

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO 105 R7000 GS 11SP

Front Derailleur

SHIMANO 105 R7000

Crank

SHIMANO 105 R7000 50X34T

Shifters

SHIMANO 105 R7020 11SP

Cassette

SHIMANO 105 R7000 11SP 11-32T

Chain

SHIMANO HG 601 11SP

Brakes

SHIMANO 105 R7070 HYDRAULIC

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SHIMANO 105 R7020

Wheels
Rims

Front: STANS NOTUBES GRAIL S1, NEO HUB CL 100X15MM FRONT, Rear: STANS NOTUBES GRAIL S1, NEO HUB CL 142X12MM REAR

Tires

Front: SCHWALBE G-ONE EVO SS, FOLDING, 700 X 38, Rear: SCHWALBE G-ONE EVO SS, FOLDING, 700 X 38

Disc Rotors

SHIMANO RT54 160/160MM CL ROTORS

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