RLT 9 RDO

Name: RLT 9 RDO
SKU: RLT-9-RDO-650B
Price: 3800 USD

650B wheels + RDO carbon fiber = Maximum capability

Build your RLT 9 RDO

Light, done right

A carbon fiber recipe with style, soul, and 650b wheels

Rather than designing a no-fun, no-frills, uber-light and too-stiff carbon chassis for our newest RLT 9 RDO, we built you a bike that you’ll want to ride all the time, to any place. With extra tire clearance to fit the stock 650b wheels or swap to 700c, multiple fitments for accessories and cargo, plus slick frame features and a smooth ride, you can pedal it and be happy - anywhere and everywhere, not just on your Strava segments.

Style for miles

You want to not just go the distance but do go there fast? The RLT 9 RDO is a gravel bike made to make the miles sail past. Do you want to explore? This bike encourages it. How about undertaking long and adventurous rides? Please do. Need a change of pace, a break from the routine? Go ahead. Give it a chance. If you can think it on two wheels, the RLT, a multi-tool of a bike, might just be the bike for you. From dirt trails to gravel to asphalt, this bike takes everything in stride, with you along for the ride.

Race Day Optimized carbon fiber construction

Carbon fiber gets all the credit these days. It’s light, it’s stiff, and it’s infinitely variable in terms of size, shape, material properties, and strength. Ask any bike freak about the world’s best bikes, and 9 times out of 10, they’ll foam over like a simmering saucepan, raving about exotic Italian carbon fiber dream machines.

But carbon fiber is like tomato sauce ndash; there’s more to it than the tomatoes and where they were grown. It matters more how you make it and what you put it on.

As lifelong gravel (and pasta) addicts, we’re experts at finding the ingredients to make carbon fiber ideal for every adventure we can envision. As such, we add a healthy dose of soul to our in-house RDO carbon fiber recipe.

To be clear, Niner’s RDO carbon fiber is light enough and stiff enough to satisfy the most selective gravel racers. We’re not afraid to brag that Niner riders have won a fair share of Dirty Kanzas. But these days, “light, fast, strong, and stiff” is easy.

What takes more thought and care is maintaining a healthy dose of bump-absorbing compliance. RLT 9 RDO riders roll in comfort with tube shaping and carbon fiber layups made for a forgiving ride.

Fork it over

The RLT 9 RDO includes an all-new RDO carbon fiber fork. A Niner original, this exceptional component is made from Race Day Optimized carbon fiber, which is built with a unique process that optimizes complete compaction of the carbon layers under heat and pressure. By maximizing the carbon-to-resin ratio in the finished product, we keep this fork light and stiff while improving compliance over rough surfaces.

We paid mind to aesthetics and functionality in this fork. The brake hose is routed internally through a fully sleeved guide tube. Multiple rack, fender, and cargo mounts make light work of heavy loads, so go ahead, add another day of bikepacking on to your trip. The 12x100mm thru-axle and flat mount disc brake attachments are compatible with contemporary components. If you find yourself wanting to push the limits on a long-haul self-supported ride, we’ve got you covered. The new fork features internal wire routing and fitment for a hub dynamo powered light, so the only thing keeping you from riding into the night is your bedtime.

Tire sizes to satisfy any adventure

Get ready to swoon. With more tire clearance than ever before, the RLT 9 RDO can accommodate tires as wide as 700x50c. Does your next ride require more rubber on the road? Not to worry, swapping out wheels is easy. This bike can accommodate 650b wheels and fit tires as wide as 2.0. Go wild with wheel and tire combinations, just keep it rubber side down out there.

Frame features fit for going farther

Are you a carbon connoisseur, an adventure addict, weekend bikepacker, gear hoarder, over packer, grocery-getter or commuter extraordinaire? If you answered yes to any of these, the RLT 9 RDO was made for you. This dream build has 26 mounting points that give you the option to outfit your bike with as many bags, bottles, and racks as you need.

We’ve also designed custom bags for each frame size that mount directly to the frame. No more straps or buckles flying around. Just a cleanly designed frame ready for the next journey.

Cleanliness is next to godliness. Our full-sleeve internal cable routing keeps the frame looking tidy. Want an even sleeker bike? Single-speed calling your name? With our PF30 bottom bracket shell, it’s easy to fit a geared or single-speed drivetrain. More gears your thing? This bike is compatible with either mechanical or electronic shifting. Plan on getting rowdy on your ride? Throw a dropper post on, for safety.

Room to roam

Niner RLT gravel bikes have room to fit 700x50c tires (or 650b x 2.0).

Integrated frame mounts

So many ways to carry all your adventure gear. 26 threaded mounts to fit custom bags, bottles, racks, fenders, lights, and more.

Fireroad Geometry

Whether you’re riding across town or across the country, the RLT 9 Steel has a longer chainstay, a lower bottom bracket height and a slacker headtube angle to keep you comfortable.

Interchangeable wheel size

Don’t let the terrain stop you from riding. The Niner RLT 9 Steel can fit both 700c and 650b wheels, for ultimate versatility and adaptability to suit any off road pursuit.

Biocentric Bottom Bracket

Fit any drivetrain, geared or singlespeed. No bolt-on hubs, no chain tensioners cluttering your ride, no brake adjustments with gear changes. Read More

Lifetime warranty

We have you covered with warranty service, small parts, and a support team that actually answers the phone. So go ahead, search out a gravel road you’ve always wanted to exploreRead More

Niner RDO carbon fork

Custom 12x100mm gravel-tuned RDO carbon fork with rack, fender and bottle mounts, plus internal cable and dynamo routing, perfect for those long hauls.

"As built, our RLT is the Winston Churchill of gravel rigs; it’s robust, pugnacious and driven by purpose."

"Its outstanding and rare mix of road-bike performance and gravel-bike capabilities should put it at the top on your list."

"Was there anything I didn’t like about it? Giving it back."

"It transfers power well and has the chops to keep up with the pack when the pace picks up, yet it has enough flex to smooth out rough terrain."

RLT 9 RDO

$3,800.00

In stock

SKU

RLT-9-RDO-650B

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RLT 9 RDO - 650b 4-STAR SHIMANO GRX 800 1X / 650b Specifications

Loving the smaller wheels? We have you covered with 650b wheels in our 4-Star Shimano GRX 800 1x 650b kit. With DT Swiss G 1800 SPLINE 25 650b wheels, Schwalbe tires, and an Easton 1-chainring carbon crankset, this is a great build for any gravel adventure .

Shimano GRX 800 1-chainring drivetrain
DT Swiss G 1800 SPLINE 25 wheels, 650b
Niner RDO carbon seatpost and stem

Available frame sizes	47cm, 50cm, 53cm, 56cm, 59cm, 62cm	Available colors	BAJA BLUE/SAND OR BLACK/OLIVE GREEN/ORANGE
Frame	NINER RDO CARBON FIBER: INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING; INTEGRATED BOTTLE, BAG, RACK AND FENDER MOUNTS; FLAT MOUNT; 12X142 THRU AXLE	Fork	NINER RDO FULL CARBON; INTEGRATED BOTTLE, BAG, RACK AND FENDER MOUNTS; INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING; FLAT MOUNT; 12X100 THRU AXLE
Shock	N/A	Tubes / Sealant	STANS NO TUBES SEALANT (2 X 2oz BOTTLES)
Front wheel	DT SWISS G 1800 SPLINE 25, CENTERLOCK, 650b, 100X12MM	Rear wheel	DT SWISS G 1800 SPLINE 25, CENTERLOCK, 650b, 142X12MM
Front Tire	SCHWALBE G-ONE BITE EVO SUPER TERRAIN, TLE, ADDIX SPEEDGRIP, 650X50	Rear tire	SCHWALBE G-ONE BITE EVO SUPER TERRAIN, TLE, ADDIX SPEEDGRIP, 650X50
Brakes	SHIMANO GRX800	Brake levers	SHIMANO GRX800
Brake rotors	SHIMANO RT800 160/160MM CL ROTORS	Chain	SHIMANO HG 601 11SP
Front shifter	SHIMANO GRX800	Rear shifter	SHIMANO GRX800 11SP
Front derailleur	N/A	Rear derailleur	SHIMANO GRX800 GS 11SP SHADOW PLUS
Cassette	SHIMANO XT M8000 11SP 11-42T	Crankset	EASTON EC90 CARBON, 40T
Bottom bracket	EASTON PF30	Saddle	NINER CUSTOM WITH CRN-TI RAILS, EMBOSSED NINER GRAPHIC
Seatpost	NINER RDO CARBON, 400MM	Handlebar	EASTON EA50 AX
Stem	NINER RDO CARBON	Headset	NINER INTEGRATED SHIS DESCRIPTION IS42/28.6\|IS52/40
Grips	NINER BAR TAPE	Approximate weight	20.2 lbs

We make every effort to publish accurate build specs, however Niner Bikes reserves the right to make substitutions or changes to bike assembly specification at any time without notice or warning. Product images may not reflect actual specification. Minor variance in color may be visible including fork decal color. Published approximate weights are for size medium (53cm) and may vary by +/- 15% due to manufacturing tolerances.

GEOMETRY CHART

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

frame mounts and fittings	2 Inner Triangle Bottle Mounts, rack and fender mounts, accessory mounts on fork.	Rear suspension travel	n/a
Maximum front suspension	n/a	Fork rake	45mm
Shock size	n/a	Shock mounting hardware	N/A
Suggested shock sag	n/a	Seatpost size	27.2mm
Seat collar size	31.8mm	Cable routing	Full Sleeve internal, Di2 compatible
Front derailleur type		Headset size	1.125" X 1.5" TAPERED INTEGRATED (CAMPY STYLE) HEAD TUBE, HEADSET INCLUDED, CANE CREEK DESCRIPTION: IS42/28.6 \| IS52/40
Pivot bearing specs	n/a	Chainring compatibility	Compatible With Standard 1x and 2x systems
Maximum chainring size	1x - 48T; 2x - 50/34T	Q-Factor	168mm
ISCG compatibility	no	Bottom bracket type	68MM PF30 BB SHELL (ADAPTORS REQUIRED FOR BSA TYPE BBs)
Biocentric 30 compatibility	yes	Brake mount type	flat mount (30mm rear)
Maximum rear rotor size	160mm	Rear wheel spacing	12x142mm
Rear wheel through-axle spec	M12 x 1.75P x 174L	Front wheel axle spacing	12x 100mm thru axle
Front wheel through-axle spec	M12 x 1.5P x 125L	Max tire size	700x50c or 650b x 2.0 (Tires vary by brand, some brands may not fit)