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    Updated Niner Trail Slayers: JET 9 and RIP 9 RDO

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    By Jason Mitchell on July 7, 2016 Mountain Biking, News

    While both the JET 9 and RIP 9 RDO have been great platforms for awhile, they were introduced on the cusp of a load of advances in trail bike geometry, axle standards and drivetrains. Unfortunately for Niner, they showed their age in short order, but were still respectably capable, fast and fun machines. I rode and loved the previous-generation JET 9 RDO and the RIP 9 Al. In fact, the RIP 9 Al still holds a much-coveted PR on a classic local climb (unreal for an aluminum trail bike).

    So, for 2017, Niner is hitting the trail bike market head-on with an all-new JET 9 RDO and RIP 9 RDO. Both platforms sit nicely in the Niner lineup with 120mm and 150mm travel, respectively. Some notable features/advances we’re liking about these new bikes:

    • Optimized RDO carbon layups
    • Long and low geometry for shorter stems
    • Boost 148 spacing
    • Shorter seatstays (434mm for the JET and 439mm for the RIP)
    • JET is 1x or 2x while the RIP is 1x only
    • 73mm threaded bottom brackets
    • Available in either 29 or 27.5+ configurations (wait… whaaaaat!?!?)
    • Standard bearings in all pivots
    • JET Pricing: $4500 – $9500
    • RIP Pricing: $5000 – $9800
    • Available in August 2016
    The 2017 Niner JET 9 RDO in 27.5+
    The 2017 Niner JET 9 RDO in 27.5+
    2017 Niner RIP 9 RDO in 27.5+
    2017 Niner RIP 9 RDO in 27.5+

    More Info: Visit NinerBikes.com

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    A native of the Pacific Northwest, Jason quickly developed a love for the outdoors and a thing for mountains. That infatuation continues as he founded this site in 1999 -- sharing his love of road biking, mountain biking, trail running and skiing. That passion is channeled into every article or gear review he writes. Utah's Wasatch Mountains are his playground.

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    3 Comments

    1. Luc on July 8, 2016 2:36 pm

      Hi Jason, I had the previous Rip 9 rdo, it was a great bike but I sold it because of one problem. The lower link was using angular contact bearings and the hardware was always loosening…. then everything was a mess. Do you know if they still use angular contact bearings or did they come back with regular ones?
      Thanks

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      • Jason Mitchell on July 8, 2016 4:08 pm

        Great news for you! I just got word that they are standard bearings. I’m excited to see these in person.

        Reply
        • Luc on July 9, 2016 7:59 am

          awesome!

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