Niner completely redesigned their AIR 9 RDO recently. Anyone familiar with the brand knows they have a history that is rooted in the evolution of mountain biking. From the introduction of their first hardtail, they've worked tirelessly to break the boundaries of what people think is possible when it comes to the construction, geometry and handling of premium bicycles. They don't just put out steamrollers, and their new Air 9 RDO XT build is an absolute testament to that.
Niner wanted to build a carbon frame that was as strong and durable as possible, so they put in the time and effort to master the craft. For starters, they learned that the layers of carbon cloth need to be properly aligned with as few voids and extra resin as possible. Therefore the AIR 9 RDO frame is built using their very own Carbon Compaction System. By wrapping carbon around an EPS foam internal mandrel and then compacting the entire system inside a mold, they can control wall thickness throughout the frame and force out any excessive resin while the frame cures. What they achieve is a 10% reduction in frame weight with a fully-engineered carbon layup that delivers everything you want in a hardtail XC race bike. Ideal material is combined with snappy and responsive geometry to create your new favorite bike.
Complete with a Fox Float Factory Fork with 3-position adjustment and a kashima coat, this bike is built to handle whatever the trail puts in front you. Niner's Carbon Wheels save tons of weight and roll fast, providing excellent power transfer. You also get the carbon Niner bar and seatpost, which show you that they're good at making more than just frames. Their components are not only light, but also handle with ideal responsiveness and stiff reliability. The XT 11 speed drivetrain features a 11-46T cassette to get you up, and back down, whatever comes your way.
| Frame | NINER AIR 9 RDO |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 32 FLOAT SC FACTORY FIT4, 3 POSITION W/ ADJ, KASHIMA COAT, 100MM, 110X15MM |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
| Headset | NINER |
| Shifters | SHIMANO XT M8000 11SP I-SPEC II |
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO XT M8000 GS 11SP SHADOW PLUS |
| Crankset | RACE FACE TURBINE 32T |
| Bottom Bracket | RACE FACE PF30 |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Chain | SHIMANO XT HG-701 11SP |
| Cassette | SHIMANO XT M8000 11-46T |
| Brakes | SHIMANO XT M8000 ICE TECH PADS, 180/ 160mm |
| Wheelset | NINER CARBON XC W/ DT350 32H HUBS, 110X15MM FRONT, 148 X 12MM REAR |
| Tires | MAXXIS IKON 3C/EXO/TR 2.35 FRONT, 2.20 REAR |
| Handlebar | NINER FLAT TOP RDO, 780MM, NINER GRAPHIC |
| Stem | NINER RDO STEM, NINER GRAPHIC |
| Grips | NINER GRRRIPS L/O |
| Seatpost | NINER CARBON SEAT POST, 400MM, NINER GRAPHIC |
| Seatclamp | NINER |
| Saddle | NINER CUSTOM WITH CR-MO RAILS, NINER GRAPHIC |
| Intended Use | Cross Country, Trail |
| Weight | TBA |
Note: Components are subject to change without notice.
| Size | Extra Small | Small | Medium | Large | Extra Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A: Seat Tube Length | 356 14.0 | 394 15.5 | 419 16.5 | 483 19.0 | 533 21.0 |
| B: Effective Top Tube | 575 22.6 | 590 23.2 | 610 24 | 630 24.8 | 650 25.6 |
| C: Stack | 602 23.7 | 607 23.9 | 617 24.3 | 626 24.6 | 635 25 |
| D: Reach | 393 15.4 | 406 160 | 424 16.7 | 441 17.4 | 458 18 |
| E: BB Height | - - | - - | - - | - - | - - |
| F: BB Drop | 50 2 | 50 2 | 51 2 | 51 2 | 51 2 |
| G: Head Tube Length | 95 3.7 | 100 3.9 | 110 4.3 | 120 4.7 | 130 5.1 |
| H: Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| I: Seat Tube Angle | 73.0 ° | 73.0 ° | 73.0 ° | 73.0 ° | 73.0 ° |
| J: Standover Height | 688 27.1 | 724 28.5 | 744 29.3 | 796 31.3 | 837 33.0 |
| K: Chainstay Length | 435 17.1 | 435 17.1 | 435 17.1 | 435 17.1 | 435 17.1 |
| L: Wheelbase | 1074 42.3 | 1090 42.9 | 1110 43.7 | 1131 44.5 | 1151 45.3 |
| Suggested Rider Height | 153-165cm 5'0"-5'5" | 160-175cm 5'3"-5'9" | 173-183cm 5'8"-6'0" | 180-191cm 5'11"-6'3" | 191-201cm 6'3"-6'7" |
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