Bikes

The Niner Air 9 RDO is a full-on XC race machine. There is no question that Niner has mastered the art of the 29er hardtail, yet they continue to evolve and refine their craft. The Air 9 RDO features fully-housed internal cable routing, new carbon layup, smaller junctions, tapered headtube, a PF30 carbon bottom bracket shell and 12x148mm rear spacing. Niner decided to go with a boost rear end because it reduces any twisting motion and allows for the use of wider/stronger built wheels.

Take a gander at the brand new 2020 Niner RIP 9 27.5”. Yes, you read that right, 27.5! Niner’s long-travel trail slayer is now available in 27.5” wheels. Don’t worry though, the new frame has been specifically designed around the smaller wheels. They took a no-compromise approach. The 2020 Niner is longer, slacker, and lower than any bike Niner has ever made, and it even features a geometry flip chip if you want to get extra low (65-degree HA in low setting). Compared to the previous generation, the 2020 model also has a wider and stiffer rib cage main triangle for precise handling, clearance for 2.6” tires, and a refined suspension curve for a sensitive early stroke and supportive mid-stroke. Also, if you like to tinker on your own bike, you’ll love how the 2020 RIP 9 has full sleeve internal cable guides, factory-installed frame protection, and durable long-lasting Enduro Max Black Oxide pivot bearings.

Cross-country bikes need to be lightweight, fast, and able to dominate the terrain. If you’re in an XC race, you need every advantage you can get. The Niner RKT 9 RDO RS 2-Star Bike is a lightweight XC race bike with 90mm of travel on the rear and 100mm of travel no the front. The carbon fiber frame uses Niner’s CVA (Constantly Varying Arc) suspension design that is built to be supple yet stable, controlling unwanted suspension movement with calibrated anti-squat, yet remaining active while climbing and descending. The frame is stiff, efficient, light, and highly durable.