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Niner
RLT 9 RDO Frameset - 2018

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Gravel dreamin'.

Niner's 2017 RLT 9 RDO Frameset brings dream build potential to those of us who eschew traditional racing disciplines and instead choose miles and miles of packed dirt and gravel roads as our playground. Featuring Niner's renowned RDO carbon fiber, this RLT breaks from its aluminum and steel roots to bring light, stiff, carbon speed to your next gravel adventure with endurance geometry designed to get you comfortably to the day's destination.


As expected from an RLT (short for Road Less Traveled), this bike is a bit slacker, longer, and lower than its 'cross-specific cousin, Niner's BSB 9, but also sees a few tweaks compared to its aluminum and steel RLT siblings that imbue it with slightly snappier handling without sacrificing comfort. Shorter stays tighten up the rear triangle and work in tandem with a lower bottom bracket for a confidently responsive ride experience. This combination lends the RLT more stability and comfort over rough roads while still maintaining the agility to rocket out of turns and carve loose, sketchy descents. Integrated rack and fender mounts on the frame and fork provide a versatile array of setup options, and the replaceable hanger means that even if you take a less than graceful, drive-side, derailleur compromising dive, your RLT will live to roll another day.


Niner uses its Race Day Optimized Carbon Compaction System to mold this RLT's frame, fine tuning the placement of carbon and eliminating any material that doesn't contribute to the frame's structural soundness and ride quality. To further enhance the smooth ride, the RLT has a 27.2mm diameter seatpost, which adds an element of give to absorb bumps and chatter so you won’t be getting beat up as much as you’d expect, especially on washboard roads. While Niner's builds spec the RLT 9 RDO with 35mm tires, it has clearance to run tires up to 40mm so you can choose a balance between rolling speed and plush comfort to best meet your riding style and requirements.


Finally, we should add a note on brake and rotor compatibility. The frame is built to clear 140mm rotors with flat-mount disc brakes; however, if you want to go with 160mm rotors or larger, you'll need to add a spacer. Niner itself does this with its own builds, adding a spacer up front to clear real estate for a 160mm rotor.


Details

  • Niner pairs carbon speed and long mile comfort in its new gravel bike
  • Endurance geometry blends comfort and responsiveness
  • RDO carbon construction balances stiffness and light weight
  • Thru-axles increase stiffness for a snappy ride
  • Rack and fender mounts on stays and fork enhance versatility
  • Internal cable housing guides make running cable an easy task
  • Compatible with mechanical and electronic drivetrains
  • Spacers required to mount rotors 160mm or larger with flat-mount disc brake calipers
  • Item #NNR005X
Frame Material
RDO carbon fiber
Wheel Size
700c
Fork
Niner Full Carbon RDO
Fork Material
RDO carbon fiber
Head Tube Diameter
1-1/2 - 1-1/8in tapered
Headset Included
yes
Bottom Bracket Type
PF30
Cable Routing
internal
Front Derailleur Mount
34.9mm clamp
Brake Type
flat-mount disc (spacers required for rotors larger than 160mm)
Compatible Components
mechanical and electronic drivetrains
Seatpost Diameter
27.2mm
Seat Collar
31.8mm
Front Axle
15 x 100mm thru-axle
Rear Axle
12 x 142mm thru-axle
Recommended Use
gravel
Manufacturer Warranty
5 years

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