2020 Niner

MCR 9 RDO - 4-STAR SHIMANO GRX 800 1X

A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$5,900
Weight26.5 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 50 / 40mm
ForkFox Performance Elite 32 AX
ShockX-Fusion
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetGRX 800, Easton
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

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33 mph

MCR 9 RDO - 4-STAR SHIMANO GRX 800 1X

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

KS LEV SI DROPPER

TypeDropper

Grips

NINER BAR TAPE

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO GRX800 GS 11SP SHADOW PLUS

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

EASTON EA90 42T

Shifters

SHIMANO GRX800 11SP

Cassette

SHIMANO ULTEGRA HG800 11SP 11-42T

Chain

SHIMANO HG 601 11SP

Brakes

SHIMANO GRX800 REAR; SHIMANO SLX M7100 FRONT

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SHIMANO GRX800

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

SHIMANO RT800 160/160MM CL ROTORS

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