2020 Niner

MCR 9 RDO - 3-STAR SRAM RIVAL 22

A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$5,400
Weight25.4 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 50 / 40mm
ForkFox Performance Elite 32 AX
ShockX-Fusion
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetRival
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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

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39 mph

MCR 9 RDO - 3-STAR SRAM RIVAL 22

36 mph

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Reviews
Cycling Tips
Niner MCR 9 RDO bike review: Does full suspension make sense for gravel? - CyclingTips

Apr 2020 · James Huang

The Niner MCR 9 RDO is a distinct outlier in the world of gravel bikes, a full-suspension heavyweight bruiser in a field of pared-down welterweights. To be completely honest, I went into Field Test fully expecting not to like it for all the reasons you’d expect on paper: it’s too heavy, it’s too complicated, it […]

Highs
  • Superb rider comfort, tangible boost in tire traction, good pedaling efficiency.

Lows
  • Very heavy, weird handling, ungainly aesthetics, suspension maintenance.

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Road Bike Action
Bike Test: Niner MCR

Apr 2020 · Troy Templin

The MCR merely represents a new level of evolutionary technology being brought to the table. It makes no bones about its adventure-seeking DNA. No, it’s not the bike we would choose for Dirty Kanza. Is it a bike for everyone? No. Is it a bike that anyone can enjoy given their own desired ride experience? Yes.

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Bikerumor
Review: Niner MCR 9 RDO full suspension gravel bike shreds rocks and roads

Nov 2019

Everything you want to know about the Niner MCR 9 RDO gravel bike, from how the suspension works to how it handles to a complete video overview w/ Slo Mo!

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Niner MCR 9 RDO Full-Suspension Gravel Bike

Apr 2019 · Logan Watts

We checked out Niner's MCR 9 RDO full-suspension gravel bike at Sea Otter Classic last weekend. Here's an overview of everything we know about it...

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

NINER RDO CARBON FIBER: 50MM CVA SUSPENSION; FORGED ALLOY LINKS; ENDURO MAX PIVOT BEARINGS; INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING; INTEGRATED FENDER; BOTTLE, BAG, AND RACK MOUNTS; FLAT MOUNT; 12X142 THRU AXLE

BB StandardPF30, 68mm, Press Fit

Tire Clearance50c

Fork

FOX 32 SC FLOAT AX PERFORMANCE ELITE EVOL FIT4, 40MM, 100X15MM, 44MM OFFSET

Travel40mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

X-FUSION MICROLITE RL W/ REMOTE LOCKOUT

Travel50mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

68MM PF30 BB SHELL (ADAPTORS REQUIRED FOR BSA TYPE BBs)

Headset

NINER INTEGRATED SHIS DESCRIPTION IS42/28.6|IS52/40

Stem

NINER RDO STEM, NINER GRAPHIC

Handlebar

EASTON EA50 AX

Saddle

NINER CUSTOM WITH CRN-TI RAILS, EMBOSSED NINER GRAPHIC

Seatpost

NINER CARBON SEAT POST, 400MM, NINER GRAPHIC

TypeRigid

Grips

NINER BAR TAPE

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM RIVAL 22SP

Front Derailleur

SRAM RIVAL YAW WITH CHAIN SPOTTER

Crank

SRAM RIVAL 22SP YAW 50X34T

Shifters

SRAM RIVAL HRD 11SP

Cassette

SHIMANO ULTEGRA HG800 11SP 11-34T

Chain

SRAM PC 1130 11SP

Brakes

SRAM RIVAL HRD FLAT MOUNT

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM RIVAL HRD

Wheels
Rims

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

Tires

Front: SCHWALBE G-ONE EVO SS, FOLDING, 700 X 40, Rear: SCHWALBE G-ONE EVO SS, FOLDING, 700 X 40

Disc Rotors

SRAM CENTERLINE 160/160MM CL ROTORS

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