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Niner Bikes R.I.P. 9 RDO 29er Full Suspension

5/5 (2 Reviews)

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MSRP : $2899.00


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In development for over two years, Niner took the amazing versatility of the RIP 9 (while dropping nearly a pound!) along with the sexiness and stiffness of the Jet 9 RDO, added a little more suspension travel, removable ISCG-05 chain guide tabs, a carbon linkage and you get the new RIP 9 RDO! Looking for one bike that can do it all? The RIP 9 RDO delivers in a lightweight yet stiff package that you can build up to be your all-around everyday trail bike or accomplished enduro racer that will tackle technical descents with ease. This bike can truly do it all and with style!


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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Michael Wilson

Date Reviewed: May 19, 2013

Strengths:    Incredible "do-it- all" suspension design. Plush on the downhills and perfect for climbing. Stiff, solid frame.
Great handling and geometry. Internal cable routing.

Weaknesses:    Nothing performance related. Love the Rally Blue color but wish more thought was put into bike graphics. Would also like to see rear disc brake cable tucked more under the seat stay. I also thought frame would be lighter. My XL weighed 6.35 pounds, but the weight was irrelevant once I rode it.

Bottom Line:   
I built up an XL frame up with full XTR group, Fox 34 Talas 110/140 fork, Stans Flow wheels and Thomson cockpit (no dropper post) and it came it at 28 pounds- Not bad for a long travel trail bike. I feel the 125 mm travel is a perfect match for most technical trails and this bike delivers a great ride for anything you can throw at it. I come from an XC bike background and it climbs really well where I don't even notice the couple extra pounds. I'm a big guy (6'-4" / 215 lbs.) and this frame feels really stiff, but the suspension soaks up everything. A lot of credit goes to the Fox shocks and the CTD adjustments. I use the 110 mm travel fork setting for a majority of my riding and it never feels unbalanced with the 125 rear travel. Once the trail kicks turns nasty, I turn it up to 140 mm travel...a perfect complement to this awesome frame.
The handling is very similar to my SC Tallboy, which I love. The head tube is longer compared to my TB, so it puts me in a comfortable trail riding "sweet spot" for handling.
Overall, I would have to say Niner nailed it with this frame. It has everything you would want in a trail bike.
If you are thinking of getting one, I say go for it- you won't regret it.
Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Steve

Date Reviewed: March 30, 2013

Strengths:    Stunningfully beautiful - Prettiest mountain bike I have ever seen.
Niner nailed the geometry - it's rediculous how well this bike corners climbs and decends
Extremely comfortable to ride.
This bike is fun and fast like you can't believe
The blue color is mesmerizing
Stiff

Weaknesses:    None

Bottom Line:   
My freaking cool (and beautiful) Wife bought me this Rig for my birthday! Wow!
I raced motorcycles for decades and have been riding mountain bikes for a long,long time. I know what works off road and what doesn't .This bike works! My expectations were high...and they have been greatly exceeded.Bravi,to all at Niner.Well done,well done,well done!
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