2019 Niner RIP 9 RDO 27.5 4-Star Bike
(discontinued)

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Vital Rides Niner's First 27.5 Bike: The Reinvented RIP 9 RDO V3
Now in its third generation, Niner's flagship trail bike comes in BOTH 27.5 and 29-inch versions. Niner is making not-niners, and the RIP 9 sees several updates for 2019.
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Specifications

Product
Niner RIP 9 RDO 27.5 4-Star Bike
Model Year
2019
Riding Type
Enduro / All-Mountain
Trail
Rider
Unisex
Sizes and Geometry
S (High, Low)
M (High, Low)
L (High, Low)
Wheel Size
27.5" (650b)
Frame Material
Carbon Fiber
Frame Material Details
RDO carbon front and rear triangles with factory-installed frame protection and end-to-end, Full Sleeve internal cable guides
Rear Travel
140mm
Rear Shock
FOX Float DPX2 Factory EVOL, 3-position adjust, Kashima coat, 210x55mm, 0.4 cubic inch air volume reducer
Fork
FOX 36 Float Factory FIT4 EVOL, 110x15mm axle, shorter 37mm offset
Fork Travel
150mm
Head Tube Diameter
Tapered
Headset
Niner Internal, SHIS ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40
Handlebar
Race Face Next R, 800mm wide, 20mm rise, 35mm clamp diameter
Stem
Race Face Turbine R, 40mm length
Grips
Niner Grrrips, lock-on
Brakes
SRAM Guide Ultimate carbon, 180mm Centerline rotors
Brake Levers
SRAM Guide Ultimate carbon
Drivetrain
1x
Shifters
SRAM Eagle X01 12-speed
Front Derailleur
N/A (1x specific)
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Eagle X01 12-speed
ISCG Tabs
ISCG 05
Chainguide
(None included)
Cranks
SRAM X1 Eagle, carbon, DUB
Chainrings
32-tooth CNC
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB BSA threaded 73mm
Pedals
(None included)
Chain
SRAM Eagle X01 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM Eagle XG 1295, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed
Rims
Stan's NoTubes Flow S1 wheels, 32 hole, 6061 alloy, 29.0mm inner width
Hubs
Stan's Neo, 4 pawl, 36-point (10°) system, oversize bearings
Spokes
Sapim Race Black 2.0/1.8/2.0mm
Tires
Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 3C/EXO/TR 2.5" WT
Rear: Maxxis Aggressor 2C/EXO/TR 2.5" WT
Saddle
Niner Custom TR with CRN-Ti rails, printed Niner graphic
Seatpost
SDG Tellis (S: 125mm, M: 150mm, L/XL: 170mm travel)
Seatpost Diameter
 
Seatpost Clamp
Standard single bolt
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions
148mm x 12mm
Max. Tire Size
2.6 x 27.5-inches
Bottle Cage Mounts
Yes, inside main frame
Colors
Santa Fe Sand or Military Green/Cement Grey
Warranty
5-year limited
Weight
30 lb 0 oz (13,608 g)
Miscellaneous
Dedicated 27.5" version
CVA suspension
Progressive and adjustable geometry with flip chip in the seat stay pivots
Sag indicator on the rocker link pivot
Rib Cage struts on front triangle add stiffness
Enduro Max "Black Oxide" pivot bearings
2-piece rocker link
FOX Live-Valve ready
Price
$6,950.00
More Info
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Where To Buy
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
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