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JET 9 RDO 2-STAR SRAM SX EAGLE
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$4,100| Weight | 29.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 130mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X1, SX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Level Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Niner Jet trail bike series offers a mix of modern geometry and thoughtful design, appealing to a broad range of riders with its quick steering and precision on specific terrains. While it excels in descending and has a planted feel, some models show a tendency to sink into their travel on climbs and have a slack seat angle. The bike's suspension performance is generally supportive, with a smooth stroke, though it may lack efficiency on flatter trails.
Modern geometry and quick steering
Thoughtful design with smart cable management
Supportive suspension with a smooth stroke
Appeals to a broad range of riders
Excellent descending capabilities
Slack seat angle affects climbing efficiency
Tendency to sink into travel on climbs
Lacks precision on flatter trails
Higher premium compared to some brands
Some models have a relatively narrow optimal range of sag adjustment
It successfully mitigates the slight timidness shared by most short-travel 29ers.
BetaThe latest generation of firmly cements its place among the best short travel trail bikes out there.
BikerumorThe Niner is that bike. It feels faster than it is, which might suit the more data-skeptical very well.Pinkbike
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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.
Sensibly specced for aggressive riding
Thrives on steeper trails
Hardtail like feeling suggests effieciency
Not as efficient as you would think
Lacks precision on flatter trails
Doesn't offer that much grip on the climbs
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
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.
All that Niner swagger
Smart cable management
Thoughtful touches like threaded BB, UDH hanger
Slack actual seat angle leads to inconsistent geo numbers
Not supportive under body input or pedaling load
May 2021
The third generation of Niner’s 120mm trail bike is fast and balanced.
May 2021 · Jason_Schroeder
As impressive on the climbs, as it is on the downhills, Niner's new JET makes a strong first impression.
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
Deore XT brake pad cooling fins rattle on caliper
Rear axle removable handle rattles
30-pound weight lessens snappy, XC bike characteristics
Mar 2018 · Justin Wages
Niner is offering new internal cable guides and fresh clean colors to make life easy and a little more colorful. - Mtbr.com
Jan 2018
Niner, a brand built on 29-inch wheels, goes plus size.
| Frame | NINER RDO CARBON FIBER, CVA SUSPENSION, 120MM TRAVEL, ALUMINUM LINKAGE, ENDURO MAX PIVOT BEARINGS, FULL SLEEVE INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.6" Colors: Emerald Green; Magnetic Grey |
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| Fork | FOX 34 FLOAT RHYTHM GRIP EVOL, SWEEP ADJUST, 130MM, 110X15MM, 44MM OFFSET Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT X PERFORMANCE EVOL 2 POSITION W/ ADJUST Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 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 (XS/S-100MM, M/L/XL-150MM) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | NINER GRRRIPS L/O NYLON FLANGED SOFT COMPOUND |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX EAGLE 12SP |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM X1 1K EAGLE DUB 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM SX EAGLE 12SP |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1210 11-50T |
| Chain | SRAM SX EAGLE 12SP |
| Brakes | SRAM LEVEL Type: SRAM Level Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM LEVEL |
| Rims | Front: NINER ALLOY, 30MM INNER WIDTH, 110X15MM, Rear: NINER ALLOY, 30MM INNER WIDTH, 148X12MM |
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| Tires | Front: SCHWALBE NOBBY NIC EVO SUPER TRAIL TLE ADDIX SPEEDGRIP 2.6, Rear: SCHWALBE NOBBY NIC EVO SUPER TRAIL TLE ADDIX SPEEDGRIP 2.35 |
| Disc Rotors | 180/180MM G2CS ROTORS |
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Last updated October 18
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