Niner has always been among the aspirational aristocracy of the MTB world, and with the new Jet 9 RDO frameset costing £3,000 it’s clearly still aiming high. However, while its high traction suspension makes it upwardly mobile, it lacks a stiff upper lip when things get rowdy.
Niner Jet 9 RDO XT AM 29 spec overview
The Niner Jet 9 RDO's spec and price is dependant on territory and build option, so please check with your local distributor.
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano M8000 GS Shadow Plus
- Shifters: Shimano M8000 RH
- Brakes: Shimano XT M8000 w/180/180mm Ice Tech rotors
- Crankset: Shimano XT M8000 1x11 32
- Cassette: Shimano M8000 11spd 11-46
- Chain: Shimano XT M8000
- Handlebar: Niner Flat Top RDO Carbon (£120)
- Stem: KS Ether 50mm
- Grips: Hope
- Headset: Niner
- Seatpost: KS LEV Integra w/ Southpaw
- Saddle: WTB Volt Race
- Wheels: Niner Carbon XC (£800)
- Tyres: Minion DHF 2 3C 2.35 TR / Maxxis Ardent 2.35 TR
- Tubes / sealant: WTB Valves/Sealant
Niner Jet 9 RDO XT 29 frame and equipment
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While it’s certainly expensive, you can at least mitigate costs to significant others by explaining you’re getting two bikes in one. That’s because it’s both 29er and 27.5 plus tyre compatible, although Niner’s 2.5in and 3in max tyre claims won’t apply if it gets muddy.
Unlike other dual wheel bikes there’s no flip chip in the frame to change geometry either, just a 10mm longer 140mm travel fork on the complete bike kits. That means the steering angle slackens 0.5 degrees to 67 (three degrees slacker than the older Jet Carbon) and the bottom bracket drops 5mm, but there’s still plenty of space under the belly to get the pedals round without clattering cranks. Niner’s new (R)Evolution geometry has also added 4mm more room in the top tube giving 445mm reach in 29” flavour and 441mm in plus, for size Large.
Niner Jet 9 RDO XT 29 ride impression
Niner Jet 9 RDO XT 29 early verdict
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