Comments on: Niner RIP 9 29er Quick Bike Review – Interbike 2008

By: Niner RIP 9 Review: The Ultimate 29er Trailbike? - FeedTheHabit.com

Niner RIP 9 Review: The Ultimate 29er Trailbike? - FeedTheHabit.com — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:47:52 +0000

[...] RIP 9 two seasons ago and had a chance to swing a leg over the current version while it was still in prototype form two years ago at Interbike. But, I hadn’t had a chance to ride the final production version [...]

By: Fox Racing Introduces New 2011 Fork Lineup - FeedTheHabit.com

Fox Racing Introduces New 2011 Fork Lineup - FeedTheHabit.com — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:41:03 +0000

[...] a great option for some of the best 29er trailbikes on the market including the Santa Cruz Tallboy, Niner RIP9, Gary Fisher Rumblefish, [...]

By: 2008 FeedTheHabit Gear of the Year Picks - FeedTheHabit.com

2008 FeedTheHabit Gear of the Year Picks - FeedTheHabit.com — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:03:24 +0000

[...] the rough and fast stuff, yet still efficient enough to pedal me to the top in record time. With a complete re-design for 2009, the RIP will be even better and may remain on top for another year… we’ll [...]

By: Gary Fisher Rumblefish II 29er Quick Review – Interbike 2009 - FeedTheHabit.com

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:50:54 +0000

[...] I did have fun on the Rumblefish, but it isn’t even in the same league as the Santa Cruz Tallboy or the Niner RIP 9. [...]

By: Niner RIP 9 29er Mountain Bike Long-term Review - FeedTheHabit.com

Niner RIP 9 29er Mountain Bike Long-term Review - FeedTheHabit.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:26:34 +0000

[...] EDITOR’S NOTE: Check out the all-new Niner RIP 9 for 2009 [...]

By: 2010 Ibis Mojo Mountain Bike Review - FeedTheHabit.com

2010 Ibis Mojo Mountain Bike Review - FeedTheHabit.com — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:08:16 +0000

[...] introduced, it was one of my favorite bikes. Then came the Ellsworth Epiphany, Yeti 575 and the Niner RIP 9. While those are all great bikes, the endless march continues for the best trailbike on the [...]

By: Roy B.

Roy B. — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:07:52 +0000

Hey Mike Mr.6’6″. Please give me a call about the RIP-9 2009. I have a few ?s I would like to ask you. phone # 816-210-5673 or send me an e-mail at royb.harrison@gmail.com Thank You..

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 19:24:16 +0000

Hey Jonathan

I’m glad you’re honing in on the RIP 9. Definitely one of the most fun bikes on the market today. The 09 model is that much better than the 08. I would say it is worth it for sure, but if you can get a great deal on the 08 model and won’t be pushing it super hard, you’d be just fine with it.

You are a little larger, so you would definitely notice the increased stiffness of the 09 model, but saving some coin for better parts may be more well-served for you.

By: Jonathan Sapir

Jonathan Sapir — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:52:32 +0000

Hi Jason,
I ready for my new RIP, definitely a very good choice after riding it.
I have difficulty in deciding between the 2008 RIP in a special price offer, or to wait for the 2009 model?
I am a 6’2 XC rider mainly, not an expert. Are the improvements from 2008 to 2009 so obvious for the “non-professional” rider making it worth the extra time and money for the 2009 model?
Thanks,
Jonathan

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:38:00 +0000

Here’s a photo from the Niner Media Kit:

http://www.feedthehabit.com/pics/bike/RIP9_Bike.jpg (3mb)

I can post high-res links to any of the above photos of the RIP 9 as well. Let me know.