2020 Niner

RIP 9 RDO 27.5 - 2-STAR SRAM SX EAGLE

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$4,400
Weight30.9 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 140 / 150mm
ForkFox Rhythm Float 36
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSX Eagle, NX Eagle
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)

24 mph

RIP 9 RDO 27.5 - 2-STAR SRAM SX EAGLE

26 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

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Reviews
Bikerumor
Niner RIP 9 RDO shines up for switch to Schwalbe tires; RLT gets more gravel options

Sep 2020

Niner's metallic blue/silver paint scheme for the RIP9 enduro MTB, plus new Schwalbe & DT Swiss builds. RLT gravel bikes get upgrades, too!

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Bike Review | 2020 Niner RIP 9 RDO

Jul 2020 · Spencer Johnson

With a few dry-weather rides under my belt, I stood at the top of Galbraith Mountain in Bellingham, Washington, wondering how this new Niner RIP 9 RDO would fare on a wet day, down rocky trails covered in a fresh layer of grease. As I dropped into Evolution, one of Galbraith’s summit trails, my fears were immediately allayed: The first slippery corner disappeared behind me with the reassuring sound of a rear tire navigating the limits of grip. It was obvious that the RIP 9 RDO is a traction machine that loves to corner—and when it comes to nimble steering it puts many bikes to shame. I quickly realized that the RIP 9 RDO has just as many party tricks on the climbs as it does on descents. The CVA (constantly varying arc) suspension design is an elaborate platform that is clearly well-engineered, with a unique arrangement of links that includes a trailing link which lives underneath the bike’s bottom bracket. Though this trailing link appears to be exposed, given its position underneath the bottom bracket, it is covered with a thick plastic shield that provided adequate protection when I bumped the bottom bracket off rocks while climbing. The real magic of the CVA happens when it’s time to really crank. With 140 millimeters of rear travel, this bike is designed to be an all-around trail bike, and the rear suspension has a clear priority: to support the pedaling platform. Whether seated or hammering out of the saddle, the suspension minimizes feedback while pedaling, while an open compression-damping circuit allows the Fox Float DPX2 Factory shock to do its duty eating up rocks, roots and holes in the trail. The seat tube angle is a conservative 75.2 degrees in the low mode, which matches the bike’s intended purpose nicely. The RIP 9 RDO will feel best while climbing standard grades from about 6 to 10 percent, and the 434-millimeter chainstay length helps to keep the front wheel on the ground for most climbs.

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Mountain Bike Action
Watch: The Niner's Rip 9 RDO In Action

Feb 2020 · McCoy

Totally Redesigned

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MBR
Niner RIP 9 RDO 27.5 4-Star first ride - MBR

Jul 2019 · Alan Muldoon

Built around twin-link suspension the Niner RIP 9 RDO 27.5 pumps out 140mm travel. Its Ribcage construction and shorter seat tube accommodate long droppers.

Highs
  • The rear suspension tracks well with limited movement when pedalling hard.

  • A carefully considered build kit makes it a very capable trail bike.

Lows
  • The reach is a hair too short on the size L and there’s no XL option in 27.5in.

  • Not all shock pumps are compatible with the frame layout.

  • Swapping between the geometry settings is fiddly.

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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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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

NINER RDO CARBON FIBER, 140MM TRAVEL, GEO FLIP CHIP, RIB CAGE CONSTRUCTION, FULL SLEEVE CABLE ROUTING, ENDURO MAX BLACK OXIDE PIVOT BEARINGS

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Tire Clearance2.8"

Fork

FOX 36 FLOAT RHYTHM FIT GRIP2 EVOL, SWEEP ADJUST, 150MM, 110X15MM, 37MM OFFSET

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX FLOAT DPS PERFORMANCE EVOL 3 POSITION

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

73mm threaded

Headset

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

Stem

RACE FACE AEFFECT R 40MM, 35MM CLAMP

Handlebar

RACE FACE AEFFECT R 780MM WIDE, 20MM RISE, 35MM CLAMP

Saddle

NINER CUSTOM TR WITH CR-MO RAILS, PRINTED NINER GRAPHIC

Seatpost

KS LEV SI (S-125MM, M-150MM, L/XL-175MM)

TypeDropper

Grips

NINER GRRRIPS L/O NYLON FLANGED

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM SX EAGLE 12SP

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM X1 1K EAGLE DUB, 32T

Shifters

SRAM NX EAGLE 12SP

Cassette

SRAM PG 1210 11-50T

Chain

SRAM NX EAGLE 12SP

Brakes

SRAM LEVEL

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM LEVEL

Wheels
Rims

Front: NINER ALLOY, 27.5", 110X15MM FRONT, NINER GRAPHIC, Rear: NINER ALLOY, 27.5", 148X12MM REAR, NINER GRAPHIC

Tires

Front: MAXXIS MINION DHF 3C/EXO/TR 2.5 WT FRONT, Rear: MAXXIS AGGRESSOR 2C/EXO/TR 2.5 WT REAR

Disc Rotors

180/180MM G2CS ROTORS

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