 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. 

The 5-Star build is Niner&#8217;s ode to trail riding, a serenade for sketchy lines, rock-strewn dirt gutters, and remote natural playgrounds. The Fox 36 Float Factory fork stoically offers 140mm of highly-adjustable travel, so you&#8217;re emitting barbaric yawps as you float through techy chunder. Niner&#8217;s 29-inch Carbon TR wheels keep you rolling fast, and a pair of Maxxis Ardent tires bite through loose corners. Shimano&#8217;s 2 x 11-speed XTR drivetrain rapidly answers your gearing needs, offering a tremendous range while upholding the XTR reputation of incredible low weight and flawless functionality. XTR disc brakes modulate effortlessly between &#8220;imperceptible&#8221; and &#8220;full lock-up&#8221; to ensure you&#8217;re in full control. Niner outfitted the cockpit with their own carbon components and a RockShox Reverb dropper post that lets climb and descend at the outer limits of your abilities.  

2016 Niner RIP 9 RDO 5-Star XTR

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