RIP 9 2-Star SLX Complete Mountain Bike - 2017
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The 2017 Niner RIP 9 2-Star SLX Complete Mountain Bike acknowledges that carbon isn't everyone's cup of tea and manifests the RIP 9 RDO's hard charging personality in aluminum form for riders looking for a lightweight, durable, and whip fast ride with quality componentry that won't crush their bank account like its carbon fiber counterparts. This year's RIP 9 mirrors the updates found in its carbon sibling, with a slacker head tube, longer top tube, steeper seat tube, stubbier chainstays, and a deeper suspension than its predecessor to mediate the gap between its trail history and enduro dreams, landing firmly in versatile all-mountain territory.
In addition to those geometry tweaks, the new RIP 9 gains a pile of responsive versatility with the introduction of Boost axle spacing. Pushing the rear axle out to 148mm enabled Niner to wrangle enough clearance at the bottom bracket to shorten the chainstays by 11mm and sharpen the seat tube angle by two degrees. These subtle changes make the rear triangle that much more responsive to input while also pushing the rider's engine up over the pedals.
The truncated stays do their part to keep the bike agile, but the 67-degree head tube means the RIP 9 also gleefully attempts to flatten everything in its path—or at least bailing you out when you get a bit too ambitious with line choice. Its longer top tube and short stem keep handling on-point, despite that low head tube angle, so you can always fall back on those stubby stays to navigate stretches of especially technical terrain.
The new RIP 9's CVA suspension is back unchanged, but it allows that design to play with 25mm more travel. This brings it up to 150mm, optimized for descending fast in gnarly terrain while remaining surprisingly responsive when you punch on the gas. Unlike other designs, CVA is optimized for the increased bottom bracket drop inherent in 29ers. It tends to ride high with a controlled mid-stroke that balances pedal input and suspension travel, keeping it stable through rock gardens and snappy when you stomp.
The frame's finishing details are everything you'd expect from Niner, and our favorite new addition is the BSA threaded bottom bracket. PressFit shells may be lighter and more convenient, but the exact tolerances of a CNC-machined thread are unmatchable by today's composite technology. The threading means bearing cups install perfectly, reducing wear over time and eliminating the creaks and groans that so often accompany PressFit models. The revised axle spacing and geometry dimensions accommodate 29er tires up to 2.5in and, if you trade out for 27.5+ rims, the frame will max-out at 3in tires.
Details
- The new RIP 9 holds court in all-mountain territory
- Six inches of responsive CVA travel
- Updated geometry climbs faster and drops in with enduro style
- Aluminum construction balances light weight, durability, and cost
- Shimano's workhorse SLX drivetrain delivers crisp gear shifs
- Compatible with electronic drivetrain routing and battery storage
- Compatible with 29in and 27.5+ wheels
- Item #NNR005P
- Frame Material
- aluminum
- Suspension
- CVA
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 Debonair
- Rear Travel
- 150 mm
- Fork
- RockShox Lyrik RC Solo Air
- Front Travel
- 160 mm
- Shifters
- Shimano SLX M7000
- Front Derailleur
- n/a
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano SLX M7000 GS 11-speed I-Spec-II
- ISCG Tabs
- yes, ISCG 05
- Crankset
- 32 t Race Face Aeffect
- Bottom Bracket
- Race Face BSA
- Cassette
- 11 - 42 t Shimano SLX M7000
- Chain
- Shimano SLX HG-600 11-speed
- Brakeset
- Shimano SLX M7000 w/ metal pads
- Brake Type
- hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- [front] 180 mm Shimano RT76, [rear] 160 mm Shimano RT76
- Handlebar
- Race Face Aeffect
- Handlebar Rise
- 20 mm
- Handlebar Width
- 760 mm
- Grips
- Niner Grrrips lock-on nylon
- Stem
- Race Face Aeffect 35mm clamp
- Saddle
- Niner Custom with Cr-Mo rails
- Seatpost
- KS Dropzone R
- Seatpost Diameter
- 30.9 mm
- Seat Collar
- 34.9 mm
- Wheelset
- Niner Alloy
- Front Axle
- 15 x 110mm Boost
- Rear Axle
- 12 x 148mm Boost
- Tires
- [front] Maxxis Minion DHR II WT/3C/EXO/TR, [rear] Maxxis Ardent SC
- Tire Size
- [front] 29 x 2.4 in, [rear] 29 x 2.4 in
- Recommended Use
- all-mountain, enduro, mountain bike
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 years on frame
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