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Jet 9: New RDO or Carbon

2K views 12 replies 5 participants last post by  Andrewfuzzy  
#1 ·
There doesn't seem to be any differences between the new rdo and jet 9c other than the maxle and carbon rocker to offset the added wt. I really like the 142 x 12 axle but would it be noticeable on a carbon frame and worth the added coin?
 
#4 ·
The shock is not the same & the shock has a needle roller bearing at the top also.

It all comes down to money, I'm getting a new Green Jet9 RDO ( I have carbon wheels for it already )

I would rather have a Jet9 Carbon with a top end wheel set ( carbon ) than a New Jet9 RDO with a cheaper wheel set because you spent extra on the frame.

Hope this helps.

I have the current Jet9 RDO & I'm not expecting to notice added stiffness in the frame.

The wheel set you choose will make a bigger difference IMO, However I do like 142 x 12
 
#5 ·
If I had the funs I'd go with an RDO deal, they didn't end up changing a lot of things on the 'Carbon' version because "if it's not broken, don't fix it"

Early RDO's rock, Carbon looks great but I even rather the RDO colors
 
#8 ·
Yes that would be the carbon rockers & you could buy the shock I guess but you cant make the rear triangle 142 x 12