King of the Mountain
The trail taming RIP 9 RDO
For more than a decade, the RIP 9 RDO trail bike has ruled our off-road lineup. For 2019, this flagship bike evolves again. Our do-it-all trail bike hits the sweet spot with 140mm of consistent, controlled CVA suspension, progressive and adjustable geometry, and increased frame stiffness. Plus it’s got more standover for 170mm dropper posts, longer reach, and a shorter head tube. More versatile and capable than ever before, reach for your RIP to tackle any trail.
Breaking our own rules to give you the best ride possible.
We’ve gone and done it. We built the most badass non-niner Niner ever made. Why didn’t we just make a 29er that also fits 27.5-inch wheels? Well because we aren’t willing to compromise. If we’re going to do something so big (or should we say, small?) and something so contrary to our brand history, damnit, we’re doing it the right way. There are compromises in making frames to fit multiple wheel sizes and we just weren’t willing to do that.
Why the small wheels, after a decade-long commitment to 29ers?
Riders have told us that they love the stable yet supple, consistent and controlled behavior of our CVA suspension. They love the brand. They love the designs. But they want more standover, less rotating weight, and the fast handling, quick draw agility of a 27.5 mountain bike.
We’ve applied every bit of our big-wheel know how to this new RIP. And after riding it, we’re so glad we expanded our minds (and our rides) to include a 27.5 mountain bike, our RIP 29er’s more playful little brother.
The longest, lowest, and slackest Niner ever made
Thanks to the flip chip, two different geometries mean two bikes in one. The high mode geo is perfect for everyday trail riding. This bike launches uphill and over technical terrain, thanks to CVA suspension and a steep, 75.8-degree seat tube angle. When you’re all out of breath, turn around and point it down. Drop in with confidence thanks to the long reach and slack, 66-degree head tube angle.
The RIP’s low mode brings out its rock star, party down personality. By slacking out the head angle a full degree and lowering the bottom bracket 7mm, the RIP transforms into a whole new bike that’s perfect for chairlift days, shuttle sessions and backcountry excursions with long, rowdy descents.
We also built in more standover clearance and a shorter seat tube to accommodate 170mm dropper posts.
A little less travel, and a LOT more bike.
The new RIP 9 RDO 27.5 sports 140mm of CVA suspension on a light, stiff, strong RDO carbon frame. With new Rib Cage struts across the front triangle, flattening of the top and down tubes, widening the main rocker link pivot, and beefing up the rear triangle, the entire bike is stiffer from front to back. The struts reduce bottom bracket deflection while keeping the upper portion of the front triangle supple and compliant. And the wide, flat surfaces found on Niner’s top and downtube help to absorb frontal impacts and vibrations while resisting deflection (twisting) under torsional load.
CVA suspension
Niner’s Constantly Varying Arc, or CVA™, is built to be supple yet stable, controlling unwanted suspension movement with calibrated anti-squat, yet remaining active while climbing and descending. Courtesy of a new higher overall leverage ratio, starting off at 3.0 and ending right around 2.3 for an average of 2.55, off the top it’s easier to set the shock in motion and overcome static friction. It’s also more supportive in the midstroke, holding the rider higher up in travel.
Going down, it’s consistent and controlled. With no need for heavy compression damping to control unwanted movement, CVA is tuned for consistent, confidence-inspiring behavior on descents. It’s perfectly balanced, so the result is stable yet supple, active, ground-hugging traction in every situation - cranking uphill, ripping downhill, and everywhere in between.
RDO carbon fiber
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.
CVA suspension
Supple yet stable, and the confidence to drop into gnarly lines, knowing you’ll get consistency and control from top to bottom: that’s CVA suspension. Read More
RDO carbon fiber
Niner’s premium Race Day Optimized carbon fiber means more strength, higher stiffness, and less weight. Read More
Full Sleeve cable guides
No more fishin’. We built in end-to-end cable guides through the frame for easy installation and maintenance.
Enduro Max Black Oxide pivot bearings
We use the smoothest, most durable pivot bearings in the industry. Made by Enduro, they’re built for life.
Protection where you need it
Factory installed, integrated frame protection to keep your ride safe from harm, even when you’re in over your head.
Five year warranty
Ride, race, rally. We have you covered with warranty service, small parts, and a support team that actually answers the phone.
Tire clearance
Need room to roam? We got it. The RIP 9 RDO 27.5 mountain bike has clearance for 2.8-inch tires.
Specifications
Our top of the line, trail-slaying RIP 9 RDO frame meets the finest parts kit available. There’s nothing not to like when you add DT Swiss carbon wheels to the mix. Roll lighter and faster, go farther and stay longer.
- DT Swiss XMC 1200 wheels
- FOX 36 Float Factory FIT 4 EVOL fork w/Kashima coat, 150mm travel
- FOX Float DPX2 Factory EVOL rear shock w/Kashima coat
- SRAM X01 Eagle drivetrain
| Available frame sizes | S, M, L | Available colors | SANTA FE SAND; MILLITARY GREEN / CEMENT GREY |
| Frame | NINER RDO CARBON FIBER, 140MM TRAVEL, GEO FLIP CHIP, RIB CAGE CONSTRUCTION, FULL SLEEVE CABLE ROUTING, ENDURO MAX BLACK OXIDE PIVOT BEARINGS | Fork | FOX 36 FLOAT FACTORY FIT4 EVOL, 3 POSITION W/ ADJ, KASHIMA COAT, 150MM, 110X15MM, 37MM OFFSET |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT DPX2 FACTORY EVOL 3 POSITION W/ ADJUST, KASHIMA COAT | Tubes / Sealant | STANS NO TUBES SEALANT (2 X 2oz BOTTLES) |
| Front wheel | DT SWISS XMC 1200, 6 BOLT, 110X15MM FRONT | Rear wheel | DT SWISS XMC 1200, 6 BOLT, 148X12MM REAR |
| Front Tire | MAXXIS MINION DHF 3C/EXO/TR 2.5 WT FRONT | Rear tire | MAXXIS AGGRESSOR 2C/EXO/TR 2.5 WT REAR |
| Brakes | SRAM GUIDE RSC | Brake levers | SRAM GUIDE RSC |
| Brake rotors | 180/180 SRAM CENTERLINE ROTORS | Chain | SRAM X01 EAGLE 12SP |
| Front shifter | N/A | Rear shifter | SRAM X01 EAGLE 12SP |
| Front derailleur | N/A | Rear derailleur | SRAM EAGLE XG 1295, 10-50T |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 EAGLE 12SP | Crankset | SRAM X1 EAGLE CARBON DUB 32T CNC RING |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA THREADED | Saddle | NINER CUSTOM TR WITH CRN-TI RAILS, PRINTED NINER GRAPHIC |
| Seatpost | SDG TELLIS (S-125MM, M-150MM, L/XL-170MM) | Handlebar | RACE FACE NEXT R 800MM WIDE, 20MM RISE, 35MM CLAMP |
| Stem | RACE FACE TURBINE R 40MM, 35MM CLAMP | Headset | NINER INTERNAL ZS SHIS DESCRIPTION ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40 |
| Grips | NINER GRRRIPS L/O FLANGED | Approximate weight |
With a SRAM Eagle drivetrain, Guide RSC brakes, and Stan’s wheels, the 4-Star RIP 9 RDO is guaranteed to make you grin. Every piece of the 4-Star build coaxes the best from our favorite frame.
- Stan’s NoTubes Flow S1 wheels
- FOX 36 Float Factory FIT 4 EVOL fork w/Kashima coat, 150mm travel
- SRAM X01 Eagle drivetrain
- SRAM Guide RSC brakes
| Available frame sizes | S, M, L | Available colors | SANTA FE SAND; MILLITARY GREEN / CEMENT GREY |
| Frame | NINER RDO CARBON FIBER, 140MM TRAVEL, GEO FLIP CHIP, RIB CAGE CONSTRUCTION, FULL SLEEVE CABLE ROUTING, ENDURO MAX BLACK OXIDE PIVOT BEARINGS | Fork | FOX 36 FLOAT FACTORY FIT4 EVOL, 3 POSITION W/ ADJ, KASHIMA COAT, 150MM, 110X15MM, 37MM OFFSET |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT DPX2 FACTORY EVOL 3 POSITION W/ ADJUST, KASHIMA COAT | Tubes / Sealant | STANS NO TUBES SEALANT (2 X 2oz BOTTLES) |
| Front wheel | STANS NOTUBES FLOW S1, NEO HUB 110X15MM FRONT | Rear wheel | STANS NOTUBES FLOW S1, NEO HUB 148X12MM REAR |
| Front Tire | MAXXIS MINION DHF 3C/EXO/TR 2.5 WT FRONT | Rear tire | MAXXIS AGGRESSOR 2C/EXO/TR 2.5 WT REAR |
| Brakes | SRAM GUIDE RSC | Brake levers | SRAM GUIDE RSC |
| Brake rotors | 180/180 CENTERLINE ROTORS | Chain | SRAM X01 EAGLE 12SP |
| Front shifter | N/A | Rear shifter | SRAM X01 EAGLE 12SP |
| Front derailleur | N/A | Rear derailleur | SRAM EAGLE XG 1295, 10-50T |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 EAGLE 12SP | Crankset | SRAM X1 EAGLE CARBON DUB 32T CNC RING |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA THREADED | Saddle | NINER CUSTOM TR WITH CRN-TI RAILS, PRINTED NINER GRAPHIC |
| Seatpost | SDG TELLIS (S-125MM, M-150MM, L/XL-170MM) | Handlebar | RACE FACE NEXT R 800MM WIDE, 20MM RISE, 35MM CLAMP |
| Stem | RACE FACE TURBINE R 40MM, 35MM CLAMP | Headset | NINER INTERNAL ZS SHIS DESCRIPTION ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40 |
| Grips | NINER GRRRIPS L/O FLANGED | Approximate weight |
Expect the best from SRAM’s GX Eagle drivetrain. Mated to our RIP 9 RDO frame and custom-tuned FOX Factory suspension, every feature is fully expressed.
- Stan’s NoTubes Flow S1 wheels
- FOX 36 Float Factory FIT 4 EVOL fork w/Kashima coat
- SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain
- SRAM Guide RSC brakes
| Available frame sizes | S, M, L | Available colors | SANTA FE SAND; MILLITARY GREEN / CEMENT GREY |
| Frame | NINER RDO CARBON FIBER, 140MM TRAVEL, GEO FLIP CHIP, RIB CAGE CONSTRUCTION, FULL SLEEVE CABLE ROUTING, ENDURO MAX BLACK OXIDE PIVOT BEARINGS | Fork | FOX 36 FLOAT FACTORY FIT4 EVOL, 3 POSITION W/ ADJ, KASHIMA COAT, 150MM, 110X15MM, 37MM OFFSET |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT DPX2 FACTORY EVOL 3 POSITION W/ ADJUST, KASHIMA COAT | Tubes / Sealant | STANS NO TUBES SEALANT (2 X 2oz BOTTLES) |
| Front wheel | STANS NOTUBES FLOW S1, NEO HUB 110X15MM FRONT | Rear wheel | STANS NOTUBES FLOW S1, NEO HUB 148X12MM REAR |
| Front Tire | MAXXIS MINION DHF 3C/EXO/TR 2.5 WT FRONT | Rear tire | MAXXIS AGGRESSOR 2C/EXO/TR 2.5 WT REAR |
| Brakes | SRAM GUIDE R | Brake levers | SRAM GUIDE R |
| Brake rotors | 180/180MM SRAM G2CS ROTORS | Chain | SRAM GX EAGLE 12SP |
| Front shifter | N/A | Rear shifter | SRAM GX EAGLE 12SP |
| Front derailleur | N/A | Rear derailleur | SRAM EAGLE XG 1275, 10-50T |
| Cassette | SRAM GX EAGLE 12SP | Crankset | SRAM DESCENDANT 7K EAGLE DUB 32T |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA THREADED | Saddle | NINER CUSTOM TR WITH CR-MO RAILS, PRINTED NINER GRAPHIC |
| Seatpost | SDG TELLIS (S-125MM, M-150MM, L/XL-170MM) | Handlebar | RACE FACE AEFFECT R 780MM WIDE, 20MM RISE, 35MM CLAMP |
| Stem | RACE FACE AEFFECT R 40MM, 35MM CLAMP | Headset | NINER INTERNAL ZS SHIS DESCRIPTION ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40 |
| Grips | NINER GRRRIPS L/O NYLON FLANGED | Approximate weight |
Hit the trail, minus the hit to your wallet. Thanks to SRAM’s NX Eagle drivetrain, we bring every ounce of RIP 9 RDO performance to an affordable price level. Time to stop? SRAM Level brakes are there for you.
- FOX 36 Rhythm Grip EVOL, 160mm
- FOX Float DPX2 Performance EVOL rear shock
- SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain
- SRAM Level brakes
| Available frame sizes | S, M, L | Available colors | SANTA FE SAND; MILLITARY GREEN / CEMENT GREY |
| Frame | NINER RDO CARBON FIBER, 140MM TRAVEL, GEO FLIP CHIP, RIB CAGE CONSTRUCTION, FULL SLEEVE CABLE ROUTING, ENDURO MAX BLACK OXIDE PIVOT BEARINGS | Fork | FOX 36 FLOAT RHYTHM GRIP EVOL, SWEEP ADJUST, 150MM, 110X15MM, 44MM OFFSET |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT DPX2 PERFORMANCE EVOL 3 POSITION | Tubes / Sealant | STANS NO TUBES SEALANT (2 X 2oz BOTTLES) |
| Front wheel | NINER ALLOY, 110X15MM FRONT, NINER GRAPHIC | Rear wheel | NINER ALLOY, 148X12MM REAR, NINER GRAPHIC |
| Front Tire | MAXXIS MINION DHF 3C/EXO/TR 2.5 WT FRONT | Rear tire | MAXXIS AGGRESSOR 2C/EXO/TR 2.5 WT REAR |
| Brakes | SRAM LEVEL | Brake levers | SRAM LEVEL |
| Brake rotors | 180/180MM G2CS ROTORS | Chain | SRAM NX EAGLE 12SP |
| Front shifter | N/A | Rear shifter | SRAM NX EAGLE 12SP |
| Front derailleur | N/A | Rear derailleur | SRAM PG 1230 11-50T |
| Cassette | SRAM NX EAGLE 12SP | Crankset | SRAM NX EAGLE DUB 32T |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA THREADED | Saddle | NINER CUSTOM TR WITH CR-MO RAILS, PRINTED NINER GRAPHIC |
| Seatpost | SDG TELLIS (S-125MM, M-150MM, L/XL-170MM) | Handlebar | RACE FACE AEFFECT R 780MM WIDE, 20MM RISE, 35MM CLAMP |
| Stem | RACE FACE AEFFECT R 40MM, 35MM CLAMP | Headset | NINER INTERNAL ZS SHIS DESCRIPTION ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40 |
| Grips | NINER GRRRIPS L/O NYLON FLANGED | Approximate weight |
Build it your way with the RIP 9 RDO frame-only option. RDO carbon fiber keeps the platform light and stiff, Full Sleeve internal cable routing makes it easy to build, and Boost hub spacing gives you freedom for all the wheel and tire options you could want.
- Rib Cage struts for stiffness
- Seatpost size 30.9 (34.9 seat collar)
- Fox Live Valve and Shimano Di2 compatible
- 73mm threaded BB; 1x single chainring only
| Available frame sizes | S, M, L, XL | Available colors | SANTA FE SAND; MILLITARY GREEN / CEMENT GREY |
| Frame | NINER RDO CARBON FIBER, 140MM TRAVEL, GEO FLIP CHIP, RIB CAGE CONSTRUCTION, FULL SLEEVE CABLE ROUTING, ENDURO MAX BLACK OXIDE PIVOT BEARINGS |
Last call for summer...
Join our graphic designer (and ex-pro rider) Nate Adams as he gets out on his RIP 9 RDO for one last late season session in the high country.
Bikes, Beers, and Bears
What happens when a black bear wanders through a RIP 9 RDO photo shoot? Fortunately everyone lived to tell the tale, and even brought back a few pictures.
Jamaica, mon!
Niner rider Kirt Voreis and photographer Ian Hylands visited Jamaica and explored the riding culture there. Hint - it’s outstanding!