Blood, Sweat, and Beers
You’ll give blood. You’ll sweat. You’ll be rewarded with beers.
We at Niner honor the season of slop and slobber by producing limited numbers of this purpose-built ‘cross machine. With our signature, RDO Carbon Compaction frame construction at the core, spiced with cyclocross-specific geometry and clearance for 40c tires, this machine is made for CX courses everywhere.
Made to tame any ‘cross course
Pedal. Run. Push. Stumble. Fall. Get up. Do it again. You love it and you hate it but you just can’t stop. Shoulder it. Whip it through the turns. Sprint through the straightaways. Go hard. Go flat out. Claw for the starting line.
And do it on the ultimate cyclocross weapon, Niner’s updated BSB 9 RDO. You’ll give BLOOD. You’ll SWEAT. You’ll be rewarded with BEERS.
RDO Carbon fiber
Light enough to lift quickly and easily and formed using Niner’s RDO Carbon Compaction system. Carbon fiber is common, but care, quality, and attention to detail are not. Niner RDO carbon fiber is a cut above. We start with the best grades of raw carbon layered precisely according to the stress points on the frame structure. In construction, our process employs rigid internal molds and results in tighter, more consistent compaction of the carbon fabric. The result? Increased precision in wall thickness and reduced resin pooling in the final product. We can build more elaborate structures with better ride tuning, increased strength, outstanding durability, and less weight, making it easier for you to handle all the run-ups, while still being tough enough to handle the nastiest of conditions.
The BSB rewards the rider with a frame that boasts incredible power transfer and stiffness as well as updated technology like flat mount disc brakes and access windows for Di2 routing. A 27.2mm seatpost gives just enough to make those rutted out courses more tolerable.
Agile and accurate geometry
The BSB 9 RDO’s geometry is truly designed to take on all the challenges of a cyclocross course. A steep headtube makes handling responsive. The inner triangle keeps off-the-bike comfort in check with flat areas that increase shoulder comfort. Housing gets out of the way and runs inside the frame so when you’re running, you won’t get rubbed the wrong way.
We combine this cyclocross-specific frame with our award-winning RDO cyclocross fork, which provides the off-road ride quality riders want as well as updated technology including flat mount disc brakes that make installation and adjustment a breeze.
Built to last, season after season
A frame designed to race will get punished. Don’t worry. Our five year, C5 warranty, is our commitment to you. And, we test all of our bikes to ISO mountain bike standards. The BSB is built to withstand the rigors of the trail, as well as the rigors of ‘cross. And for all you racers out there, don’t worry, our warranty isn’t voided if you pin on a number.
Go electric
The BSB 9 RDO frame is ready for Di2 and seat post battery wiring.
Cyclocross Specific RDO Fork
Niner's RDO carbon CX fork is compliant yet stiff, with flat mount disc brake fitment for easy adjustments.
Cyclocross specific geometry
A steep headtube makes handling responsive. The inner triangle keeps off-the-bike comfort in check with flat areas that increase shoulder comfort.
Five-year warranty
If you’re the type to cross the tape and keep going, never fear. Tough as nails, the BSB is built to withstand as much abuse as you can dish out. Niner carbon bikes carry a 5-year warranty that is not voided by racing.
Tire clearance
Don’t let mud stop you in your tracks. With clearance for 40c tires, this machine is made for CX courses everywhere. Just watch out for that tire width if you’re in a UCI race.
Specifications
Get to the start line and get the holeshot with the 3-star Rival group. Top performing parts, Stan’s wheels, and Easton components, plus enough budget left over to buy a spare pit bike, too!
- Stan’s NoTubes Grail S1 wheels
- SRAM Rival hydraulic disc brakes
- Schwalbe X-One EVO SS tires
- SRAM Rival 1x11 drivetrain
| Available frame sizes | 47cm, 50cm, 53cm, 56cm, 59cm, 62cm | Available colors | yellow/red |
| Frame | Niner RDO carbon fiber, internal cable routing | Fork | NINER FULL CARBON RDO FORK, 15MM x 100MM THRU AXLE (M15x1.5Px125L) |
| Shock | N/A | Tubes / Sealant | STANS NO TUBES SEALANT (2 X 2oz BOTTLES) |
| Front wheel | STANS NOTUBES GRAIL S1, NEO HUB CL 100X15MM FRONT | Rear wheel | STANS NOTUBES GRAIL S1, NEO HUB CL 142X12MM REAR |
| Front Tire | SCHWALBE X-ONE EVO SS, FOLDING, 700 X 33 | Rear tire | SCHWALBE X-ONE EVO SS, FOLDING, 700 X 33 |
| Brakes | SRAM RIVAL HRD FM | Brake levers | SRAM RIVAL HRD |
| Brake rotors | 160/160MM CL ROTORS | Chain | SRAM PC 1130 11SP |
| Front shifter | N/A | Rear shifter | SRAM RIVAL HRD 11SP |
| Front derailleur | N/A | Rear derailleur | SRAM RIVAL 1 MED |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1170 11SP 11-28T | Crankset | SRAM RIVAL 1 42T |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM PF30 | Saddle | NINER CUSTOM WITH CHRO-MO RAILS, EMBOSSED NINER GRAPHIC |
| Seatpost | NINER ALLOY SEAT POST, 400MM, NINER GRAPHIC | Handlebar | EASTON EA50 AX |
| Stem | NINER ALLOY STEM, NINER GRAPHIC | Headset | NINER INTEGRATED SHIS DESCRIPTION IS42/28.6|IS52/40 |
| Grips | NINER BAR TAPE | Approximate weight |
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