NINER 2017 ALL MOUNTAIN FULL SUS - RIP 9 RDO 27.5+ 3 STAR - WITH XT/RACEFACE

The previous version of the RIP 9 had 125mm of rear travel and a 69.5° head angle, numbers that created to a quick-steering trail bike, albeit one that was closer to the cross-country side of the spectrum. That's no longer the case – the RIP 9 has left its XC roots in the dust, and now has 150mm of travel, a 67° head angle, and 439mm chainstays, 11mm shorter than before.
RIP 9 Details.

• 150mm rear travel
• 27.5+ and 29” build kits
• 1x only
• ISCG 05 tabs
• 439mm chainstays
• 67° head angle with 29” wheels

That chainstay chopping was made possible by the switch to Boost spacing, as well as the decision to eliminate the front derailleur compatibility. This freed up room to scoot the rear wheel forward while still maintaining plenty of tire clearance for 29” or 27.5+ tires. The new RIP is now geared towards the all-mountain crowd, and in Niner's words, it's meant to be the "go-to for backcountry epics and big terrain.”

3 STAR TECH SPECS:
Frame Material: RDO carbon fiber
Suspension: CVA
Rear Shock: Rock Shox Monarch Plus RC3 Debonair
Rear Travel: 150mm
Fork: Rock Shox Lyrik RC Solo Air
Front Travel: 170mm
Shifters: Shimano XT M8000 I-Spec II
Front Derailleur: n/a
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8000 GS 11-speed Shadow Plus
Crankset: 32 t Race Face Turbine
Bottom Bracket: Race Face BSA
Cassette: 11 - 46t Shimano XT M8000
Chain: Shimano XT HG-701 11-speed
Brakeset: Shimano XT M8000
Brake Type: hydraulic disc
Rotors: [front] 180mm Shimano RT86 Ice Tech, [rear] 160mm Shimano RT86 Ice Tech
Handlebar: Race Face Aeffect
Handlebar Rise: 20mm
Handlebar Width: 760mm
Grips: Niner Grrrips lock-on
Stem: Race Face Aeffect 35mm clamp
Saddle: Niner Custom with Cr-Mo Rails
Seatpost: KS Dropzone R
Wheelset: Stan's NoTubes Neo/ZTR Baron S1
Front Axle: 15 x 110m Boost
Rear Axle: 12 x 148mm Boost
Tires: [front] Maxxis Rekon+ DC/EXO/TR, [rear] Maxxis Ikon+ 3C/EXO/TR
Tire Size: [front] 27.5 x 2.8in, [rear] 27.5 x 2.8in
Recommended Use: all-mountain, enduro
Manufacturer Warranty: 5 years on frame