For more than a decade, the RIP 9 RDO trail bike has ruled our off-road
lineup. 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.
The new RIP 9 RDO sports 140mm of CVA suspension on a
light, stiff, strong RDO carbon frame. With a 150mm travel FOX 36 fork
up front, a 66-degree head tube angle, and a 75.8-degree seat tube
angle, we’re hitting the sweet spot of efficiency and capability. We
also built in more standover clearance and a shorter seat tube to
accommodate 170mm dropper posts.
By adding new Rib Cage struts
across the front triangle, flattening 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.
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 the
steep 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, low BB,
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 to 65, 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.
- 140mm of stable yet supple CVA suspension, with 150mm fork travel.
- Available in dedicated 29er and 27.5er versions. (We know. WTF?)
- Longer, lower, and slacker than any Niner ever made.
- Flip chip geometry adjustment for even MORE cowbell.
- Wider and stiffer Rib Cage main triangle, for precise handling.
- Durable, long-lasting Enduro Max “Black Oxide” pivot bearings.
- Clearance for 2.6-inch tires, plus whatever mud they wanna drag along with ‘em.
- Refined suspension curve for sensitive early stroke and supportive mid-stroke.
- End-to-end, Full Sleeve internal cable guides and factory-installed frame protection.
