The air 9 rdo is a thoroughbred a nononsense instrument built for speed and performance. Its the goto for backcountry epics and big terrain when you need. It finally gets the geo it should have had all along slacker where it should beshorter where it should be, and now the travel is pushed into wfo territory with 150mms of travel at the back and either 160mm or 170mm for the front depending on the. The niners rip 9 rdo in action mountain bike action. Niner wfo 9 by greg heil on nov 12, 20 while the 29er trend is old news by, like, a decade, and 650b or is it 27. With every mobile phone you get some thirdparty accessories like cases, wireless bluetooth earphones, etc. We were pleasantly surprised when niner released the revamped jet 9 rdo and rip 9 rdo earlier this year. The new rip takes its place as the king of the mountain and niners most capable trail bike. Since they began in a humble fort collins co office niner has focused intently on building the rowdiest and most. Scroll down to see more high resolution pictures2014size. Jan 15, 2015 niners two most popular full suspension frames, the xcoriented jet 9 and the doitall rip 9, both get new base level carbon models that bring their price points down a bit while bringing the standards up to date.
One possible fix for low iphone headset volume levels. With both bikes seeing the introduction of boost spacing to the rear end, the ability to run either a typical trail sized 29inch tire or a 27. Sep 06, 2011 for the better part of this year, the bike198 offices have been riding the niner m. Observant ninerds probably spotted the niner seatpost collar in the air 9 rdo pictures above we arent just offering these collars on the new bike they are available to everyone via our niner store.
Its impossible not to be impressed by the niner rip9. Niners venerable rip 9, their selfprofessed quiverkiller has gone carbon for 20 with the rip 9 rdo. The niner rip 9 is the companys bestloved trail bike, and has been for a number of years. Niner rip 9 frame 2017 an economical shred weapon niner has played a big part in the wheel size innovation movement of mountain biking. In fact, wed say theyve outdone their jet 9 rdocarbon model by a leg or two with the svelte layout of the link pivots into the frameits really unique. Our rip 9 test bike features topshelf fox factory suspension in the form of a 36 float fit hsclsc fork and a float x dps evol shock. Mountain bike action is the number one selling magazine devoted to the sport of mountain biking.
Available from the apple newsstand for reading on your ipad, iphone or ipod touch. This lightweight trail ripper features niner s rdo carbon for a balanced, predictable, and nimble ride thats as light as it is smooth. We designed the rip 9 for the rider who wants a bike with geometry that keeps them centered, balanced and in control at speed, especially in the rough. As you may have seen in other threads, my first gen 1 jet 9 rdo is fine after five years and only around 4k miles, but im just a bit nervous about what the future may hold. The new platforms close ancestor, the jet 9, was once a dedicated race machine, but. Niners two most popular full suspension frames, the xcoriented jet 9 and the doitall rip 9, both get new base level carbon models that bring their price points down a bit while bringing the standards up to date. Concurrently, the term niner refers to an ielts examinee who has gotten a 9. One possible fix for low iphone headset volume levels jun, 08 07. Headset chris king stem niner rdo handlebars niner rdo carbon, 31. In a recent email from niner, some of the changes were outlined for the 2011 rip 9. To inspire active participation in the world outside through awardwinning coverage of the sports, people, places, adventure, discoveries, health and fitness, gear and apparel, trends. So go ahead and add some color to your bike with anodized aluminum collars available in red, blue or black, 34. Niner rip 9 frame amp fork combo an economical shred weapon niner has played a big part in the wheel size innovation movement of mountain biking. I hate it when companies make bikes that look nice, but then miss the fine details.
Aug 28, 2017 frame details niner redesigned the rip 9 recently, and the allcarbon frame features some expected design notes like a boost rearend and iscg 05 chain guide tabs, as well as one that i dont see. If you continue, the battery icon in the status bar will turn yellow and. While both models have been longstanding favorites, they were admittedly getting a little long in the tooth, especially in light of some of the current trends in mountain bike design. Its widelyknown that the rip 9 is one of my favorite bikes on the market.
Santa cruz bronson carbon build headset install duration. Could be just a teeny bit better at highspeed chatter im being picky location of lower cva pivot does attract dirt and grime. Lets be honestif you had to guess, and many of you did, you probably knew this was coming niners new rip 9 rdo takes their 120mm travel all mountain bike and gives it a lighter, stiffer and waaaaaay sexier carbon fiber frame. It finally gets the geo it should have had all along slacker where it should beshorter where it should be, and now the travel is pushed into wfo territory with 150mms of travel at the back and either 160mm or 170mm for the front depending on the wheels size 27.
While both models have been longstanding favorites, they were admittedly getting a little long in the tooth, especially in light of some of the current trends in mountain. Feb 26, 2015 niner rip 9 rdo, northwest ar, rogers and bentonville mountain. A product of our revolution, the rip renews our outlook on what a long travel trail bike can and should do. Sep 18, 2012 niners new rip 9 rdo takes their 120mm travel all mountain bike and gives it a lighter, stiffer and waaaaaay sexier carbon fiber frame. Niner took the ride quality and handling characteristics of the ground breaking rip 9 and improved it on all levels with a carbon frame, linkages, iscg compatibility and additional travel. Clearly the niner designers have more hours in their days than the rest of us. For more than a decade, the rip 9 rdo trail bike has ruled our offroad lineup. Learn to install shifter cables in the niner jet9 carbon, jet9 rdo and rip9 rdo frames. Was concerned, contemplated downgrading back to release, but needed the beta for testing. To me, a bike is only as good as what the parts hang off, which is of course, the frame the heart of the bike. For those who prefer their speed in quick, intense bursts, niner introduced the rkt 9 rdo.
For the better part of this year, the bike198 offices have been riding the niner m. Even if you find the idea of 29ers, or full suspension, or the combination thereof repellent, the mere fact that a company as young as niner has produced a bike as unique and yet polished as this is startling. Rebuilt 215 fox float 32 120mm fork rebuilt with new lowers 215. Feb 20, 2015 niner rip rdo loose headset w niner headset matthew pearce. Jul 26, 2016 a jet is a great way to get halfway around the planet, but a rocket can launch you off it. The new platforms close ancestor, the jet 9, was once a dedicated race machine, but evolved into an enduranceminded trail bike. The crew from niner bikes has been a little quiet on the hardtail front lately. You can ask for photos based on dates, locations, and albums. Niner rip 9 rdo loose fitment w niner headset youtube. The rip 9s bold colorway is sure to garner the attention of everyone from hikers to seasoned rippers as you harness riding aggression into blazing speed on steep. Apple earphone is awesome, but there are many thirdparty best iphone 77 plus earphones with mic, they give a clear sound with mic. Best iphone 77 plus earphones with mic comfort to enjoy. New niner air 9 rdo, new niner seat clamp, inside the. A jet is a great way to get halfway around the planet, but a rocket can launch you off it.
Visually, niners topshelf twowheeler is all flash and splash. An extension of our formfollowsfunction philosophy, no curve is out of place on the newest niner. And while looks are important, true attraction begins as soon as. The 20 rip 9 rdo in rally blue featuring a full carbon frame, including linkages, the rip 9 takes niners patented cva suspension and squeezes out 125millimeters of travel designed with anywhere from a 120millimeter to 140. The new rip 9 rdo sports 140mm of cva suspension on a light, stiff, strong rdo. It has been lengthened and slackened by a considerable number of degrees and it is also. We focus on the bikes and products that mountain bikers use on a regular basis. They upped travel 5mm to 125mm, shortened the chainstays 5mm, added iscg tabs, boosted the stiffness with the addition of a 12x142mm rear axle, and. The rip9 setup thread all years, forever and ever forums mtbr. Jun 19, 2017 the crew from niner bikes has been a little quiet on the hardtail front lately. To them its not about a larger wheel size or more accommodating geometry its about sharing an entirely unique experience on two wheels.
Niner integrated headset for sale at the colorado cyclist. Although its decked out in a camouflage paint scheme, the niner rip 9 rdo mountain bike frame is anything but stealthy as you crush every steep line in sight, hit berms at high speeds, and throw stylish whips in the bike park. Current as of 102010 availibility of angleset headsets require the use of straight 1 18. Awesome by carlos avila no fading or broken clips and had over six months working in mechanic shop 66 see all buying options. Niner rip 9 rdo, northwest ar, rogers and bentonville mountain. Review by brandon turman action photos by courtney steen. With ios 9, siri is getting a new interface that looks like siri on the apple watch, with a sidetoside pulse straight out of kitt from knight rider or the cylons from battlestar galactica, only in multicolor and multiwave style siri for photos. Niner rip rdo loose headset w niner headset matthew pearce. Though subtle, these changes indicate to me that the line between the rip and the wfo is now getting blurrier. Plans partnerships developers digital sales ios app android app. But get it on the trail and the jet 9 rdo proves to be more boy scout than supermodel. Summing up the rip 9, id have to call this bike playful.
Theres been plenty of action in fullsquish land, with new rip 9 alloy and jet 9 alloy models having been. Top 3 finalist in best performance xc category, 2010 bicycling magazine top. It is the definition of what an allmountain bike should be. Niner has redesigned both the jet 9 rdo and rip 9 rdo for 2016. Niner rip 9 2 star gx1 bike bikes mountain bikes jenson usa. All that carbon tubing comes together with niner s cva suspension system. Cable installation for niners carbon full suspension on vimeo. Integrated tapered jet 9 rdo v2jet 9 carbon is4228. The rip 9 makes a strong claim as a premier doitall bike, and just as sagai predicted, the future is now. Anonymous heres a solution to a big problem with the apple headset for the iphone. The eccentric bb can be a pain for some to setup initially. If you reach 20% power, ios 9 will offer to put your iphone in low power mode. They upped travel 5mm to 125mm, shortened the chainstays 5mm, added iscg tabs, boosted the stiffness with the addition of a 12x142mm rear axle, and moved to an interesting new tubing. Frame details niner redesigned the rip 9 recently, and the allcarbon frame features some expected design notes like a boost rearend and iscg 05 chain guide tabs, as well as one that i.
Headset, niner internal zs shis description zs4428. The niner integrated tapered jet 9 rdo v2jet 9 carbon headset fits jet 9 rdo frames with the 142x12mm rear spacing and all jet 9 carbon frames. The paint is actually very nice and relatively chip resistant. If your headset is properly adjusted, you wont feel any knocking or movement in the bearings. The niner is a nicely made frame with good attention to detail and nice clean welds. Actually, i owned a 2010 specialized carbon stumpjumper ht back in the day and sold it due to the geometry. Niner rip rdo loose headset w niner headset youtube. For 2014, they decided to make it even more awesome. Visually, niner s topshelf twowheeler is all flash and splash. The niner rip 9 rdo will reawaken your passion for allmountain riding. Its no secret that the folks at niner have absolutely nailed the big wheeled.
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