 Remember those trails that you always thought were just a little too rocky, too steep, too technical, and too gnarly? Better think again. Niner&#8217;s RIP 9 RDO has what you need to crush these old foes. The strength-optimized RDO compacted carbon frame features a full-carbon rear triangle, as well as carbon rockers and lower link, and maintains scary low weight while standing up to abuse day after day. Niner&#8217;s Constantly Varying Arc (CVA) design guides your rear wheel through 125mm of efficient travel, creating a trail bike that handily tames rugged trails. It likes a 120-140mm-travel fork, and has an offset rear triangle and ISCG 05 tabs so you can lock it down with a chainguide or load it up with a considerable spread of gears that let you climb and descend anything you can see. 

Niner&#8217;s RIP 9 RDO 3-Star gets after it with a trail build that refuses to screw around. A RockShox Pike mops up 140mm of chunky-trail travel, keeping you fast and on your line. 29-inch Stan&#8217;s ZTR Flow wheels are light, stiff, and keep the tacky Maxxis Ardent tires glued to the trail, so you don&#8217;t Wiley Coyote off the exposed switchback. If Road-Runner is more your style, Shimano&#8217;s XT 1 x 11-speed drivetrain spins up and takes off like a shot, delivering a wide gear-range in a simple, resilient system. And, to make sure you stay resilient, XT brakes dial your speed down with light action and precise modulation so you can push a little harder and still keep it rubber-side-down. Niner sets you up with their own cockpit components that deliver lightweight control and comfort to keep you pedaling as long as you want. They even fit the 3-Star build with a Reverb dropper post, adding versatility and convenience to every climb and descent.  

2016 Niner RIP 9 RDO 3-Star XT 1x

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