2020 Niner

JET 9 RDO - 5-STAR SRAM X01 AXS LTD

A 27.5″ / 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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MSRP$9,400
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 120 / 130mm
ForkFox Factory Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Factory
Wheels27.5″ / 29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetX01 Eagle AXS, X1
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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)

28 mph

JET 9 RDO - 5-STAR SRAM X01 AXS LTD

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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Reviews
Pinkbike
Field Test: 2022 Niner Jet 9 RDO - The Easy Rider

Dec 2021 · Henry Quinney

The Niner Jet 9 is more focused on the down portion of 'downcountry' compared to some of the other bikes on test.

Highs
  • Sensibly specced for aggressive riding

  • Thrives on steeper trails

  • Hardtail like feeling suggests effieciency

Lows
  • Not as efficient as you would think

  • Lacks precision on flatter trails

  • Doesn't offer that much grip on the climbs

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Bikerumor
Review: 2021 Niner JET 9 RDO makes (mostly) all the right moves

Jun 2021 · Tyler Benedict

The latest generation of Niner’s JET 9 RDO firmly cements its place among the best short travel trail bikes out there. It was evident from my first ride that they’d worked their magic again, and reinforced every ride thereafter. It’s more capable. It’s stiffer. And it feels more at home in its skin as a

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First Ride: Niner JET 9 RDO 4-Star XT

May 2021 · Travis Engel

The new Niner JET 9 RDO takes natural steps forward in some elements of its design, but stands still in others.

Highs
  • All that Niner swagger

  • Smart cable management

  • Thoughtful touches like threaded BB, UDH hanger

Lows
  • Slack actual seat angle leads to inconsistent geo numbers

  • Not supportive under body input or pedaling load

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Bicycling
The New Jet 9 RDO Is the Latest Version of Niner’s Long-Running Trail Bike

May 2021

The third generation of Niner’s 120mm trail bike is fast and balanced.

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Vital MTB
2021 Niner JET 9 RDO 4-Star Shimano XT Bike

May 2021 · Jason_Schroeder

As impressive on the climbs, as it is on the downhills, Niner's new JET makes a strong first impression.

Highs
  • CVA suspension design has a planted feel

  • Balanced reach to chainstay length as tested

  • FOX Suspension is supportive and ready for aggressive riding

  • Updated, descent-focused geometry still climbs incredibly well

Lows
  • Deore XT brake pad cooling fins rattle on caliper

  • Rear axle removable handle rattles

  • 30-pound weight lessens snappy, XC bike characteristics

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Niner Jet 9 RDO

Dec 2018 · McCoy

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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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BIKE Magazine
Bible Review: Niner Jet 9 RDO 3-Star

Jan 2018

Niner, a brand built on 29-inch wheels, goes plus size.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Niner RDO carbon fiber, CVA suspension, 120mm travel, aluminum linkage, Enduro Max pivot bearings, Full Sleeve internal cable routing

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Tire Clearance2.6"

Fork

FOX 34 FLOAT FACTORY FIT4 EVOL, 3 POSITION W/ ADJ, KASHIMA COAT, 130MM, 110X15MM, 44MM OFFSET

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX FLOAT DPS FACTORY EVOL 3 POSITION W/ ADJUST, KASHIMA COAT

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

73mm BSA Threaded BB

Headset

NINER INTERNAL ZS SHIS DESCRIPTION ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40

Stem

RACE FACE TURBINE R 40MM, 35MM CLAMP

Handlebar

RACE FACE NEXT R 800MM WIDE, 20MM RISE, 35MM CLAMP

Saddle

NINER CUSTOM TR WITH CRN-TI RAILS, PRINTED NINER GRAPHIC

Seatpost

KS LEV SI (XS/S-100MM, M/L/XL-150MM)

TypeDropper

Grips

NINER GRRRIPS L/O

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 AXS EAGLE 12SP

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM X1 EAGLE CARBON DUB, 32T

Shifters

SRAM AXS EAGLE 12SP

Cassette

SRAM EAGLE XG 1299, 10-50T RAINBOW

Chain

SRAM XX1 EAGLE 12SP RAINBOW

Brakes

SRAM G2 ULTIMATE

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM G2 ULTIMATE

Wheels
Rims

Front: DT SWISS XMC 1200, 6 BOLT, 110X15MM FRONT, Rear: DT SWISS XMC 1200, 6 BOLT, 148X12MM REAR

Tires

Front: MAXXIS MINION DHF 3C/EXO/TR 2.5 WT FRONT, Rear: MAXXIS REKON 3C/EXO/TR 2.4 WT REAR

Disc Rotors

180/180 CENTERLINE X ROTORS

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