RIP 9 RDO 29 - 3-STAR SHIMANO XT
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
Compare the full range
Manufacturer Price
$5,700Weight | 30.9 lbs |
---|---|
Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 36 |
Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | XT, Race Face |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
🐐 Estimated
None yet.
Do you have this bike? Help other riders make a decision about which size will work for them by sharing your own size and fit notes.
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!
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.
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.
The rear suspension tracks well with limited movement when pedalling hard.
A carefully considered build kit makes it a very capable trail bike.
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.
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...
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
Feb 2019 · Matt Phillips
Niner's redesigned 140mm trail bike is one of the best you can buy.
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.
Frame | NINER RDO CARBON FIBER, 140MM TRAVEL, GEO FLIP CHIP, RIB CAGE CONSTRUCTION, FULL SLEEVE CABLE ROUTING, ENDURO MAX BLACK OXIDE PIVOT BEARINGS BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.6" |
---|---|
Fork | FOX 36 FLOAT PERFORMANCE ELITE FIT4 EVOL, 3 POSITION W/ ADJ, 150MM, 110X15MM, 44MM OFFSET Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | FOX FLOAT DPX2 PERFORMANCE EVOL 3 POSITION Travel: 140mm |
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) Type: Dropper |
Grips | NINER GRRRIPS L/O FLANGED |
Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO XT M8100 SGS 12SP |
---|---|
Front Derailleur | N/A |
Crank | RACEFACE TURBINE 12SP, 32T |
Shifters | SHIMANO XT M8100 12SP I-SPEC EV |
Cassette | SHIMANO SLX M7100 12SP, 10-51T |
Chain | SHIMANO SLX M7100 W/ QUICKLINK |
Brakes | SHIMANO XT M8100, METAL PAD W/ FIN Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | SHIMANO XT M8100 |
Rims | Front: DT SWISS M1900 SPLINE 30, 29", DT370 CENTERLOCK HUB 110X15MM FRONT, Rear: DT SWISS M1900 SPLINE 30, 29", DT370 CENTERLOCK HUB 148X12MM REAR |
---|---|
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 SM-RT70 ROTORS |
Last updated February 21
Not listed for 1,583 days