Niner Bikes announces the updated RLT 9 gravel bikes.
The new bikes feature added clearance for 50c tires, multiple places for frame bags, bottles, racks, and fenders, plus compatibility and cable routing to suit any combination of drivetrain components and dropper posts.
“Niner was among the first to embrace the gravel bike scene,” said Chris Sugai, founder, and president of Niner Bikes. “From ‘Day 1,’ our mission has been to make riding on dirt better, period. These new gravel bikes incorporate a level of versatility and comfort that will improve anyone’s experience on the Road Less Traveled.”
Niner’s new gravel range includes the carbon fiber RLT 9 RDO, the RLT 9 Steel welded from Reynolds 853, and the RLT 9 aluminum. All the bikes are available in build kits ranging from high-end Shimano GRX 800 and SRAM Force AXS to more affordable options like Shimano GRX 400 and SRAM Rival.
Every bike in the RLT 9 family is compatible with 700x50c and 650b x 2.0 tires. Every bike also features a total of 26 fixed mounting points to accommodate custom, strap-free gear bags, bottle cages, fenders, cargo racks, and more. The PF30 bottom bracket shells and cable routing can fit mechanical, electronic, geared, or single-speed drivetrains. Cable routing is also included for dropper posts.
Niner’s new RDO carbon fiber fork is paired with every RLT 9 frame. The new fork includes accessory mounting points, internal routing for brake hose and hub dynamo wire, and 12x100mm thru-axle – more on that later.
Niner RLT 9 RDO
RLT 9 RDO Highlights Niner’s high-grade Race Day Optimized (RDO) carbon fiber frame and fork Clearance for 700x50c or 650bx2.0 tires. 26 integrated, fixed mounting points for custom bags, bottles, lights, fenders, and racks. Full Sleeve internal routing for all cables and brake lines. 1x, 2x, electronic, wireless, and dropper post compatible. Revised geometry with a longer wheelbase for better stability. PF30 BB to run geared or single-speed drivetrains. Replaceable derailleur hanger. Flat mount disc compatible. 12×142 rear thru-axle, 12×100 front.
Rather than designing a no-fun, no-frills, uber-light and too-stiff carbon chassis for Niners newest RLT 9 RDO. Niner designed a bike that riders will want to ride any time, any place.
Niner’s RDO carbon fiber is light enough and stiff enough to satisfy the most selective gravel racers. What takes more thought and care is maintaining bump-absorbing compliance. RLT 9 RDO riders roll in comfort.
Niner added extra tire clearance for today’s robust rubber and maintained a fully-featured frame design. Fitments for custom bags, racks, bottles, and even a hub dynamo-powered lighting system, should your adventures call for full off-grid capability.
Niner RLT 9 RDO Geometry
Niner RLT 9 Steel
In practical terms, Reynolds 853 is a nearly perfect material for creating bike frames. Rather than being weakened by heat, the frame tube junctions actually strengthen after TIG welding. This allows the use of thinner, lighter frame tubes without any sacrifice in durability or strength.
Additionally, steel-framed bicycles have a well-earned reputation for rugged, dependable reliability. This magic metal has a way of subtly soaking up the bumps and buffeting of rough roads. By attenuating impact vibrations across the absorbent steel tubing, the Niner RLT steel looks have a comfortable ride.
With easy-to-access external cable routing, more frame mounting points than you’ll know what to do with, and a range of drivetrain options to suit every application, the RLT 9 steel is a sturdy steed made for those who wander.
RLT 9 Steel Highlights Reynolds 853 steel frame with RDO carbon fork 26 integrated, fixed mounting points for bottles, bags, lights, fenders, and racks. Stamped and welded seatstay yoke for added tire and chainring clearance. Frame and fork clearance for 700x50c and 650bx2.0 tires. 1x, 2x, electronic, wireless, and dropper post compatible. Easy to access external cable routing. Replaceable derailleur hanger. PF30 BB to run geared or single-speed drivetrains.Flat mount disc compatible. 12×142 rear thru-axle, 12×100 front. RLT 9 Alloy: Affordable, durable, do-everything Riding a gravel bike offers the most accessible of any discipline within the sport of cycling. The unmatched versatility of a gravel bike gives its rider pure, unfettered freedom and access virtually everywhere.
Niner RLT 9 Alloy
With affordable, high performing materials, elegant engineering, and a fully-featured frameset, there’s nothing stopping you from achieving your gravel goals.
Niner’s 6061 aluminum RLT 9 is welded with hydroformed aluminum tubing and features a new, forged chainstay yoke to improve tire clearance and stiffness.
Internal cable routing through the frame and fork makes set up a breeze, if a dropper post fits your riding style, there’s internal routing for that, too. Stay out longer with over 20 integrated mounting points for bottles, custom frame bags, racks, and fenders.
RLT 9 Alloy Highlights 6061 aluminum frame with RDO carbon fork 26 integrated, fixed mounting points for bottles, bags, lights, fenders, and racks. 1x, 2x, electronic, wireless, and dropper post compatible. Forged seatstay yoke for tire and chainring clearance. Frame and fork clearance for 700x50c and 650bx2.0 tires. Internal cable routing. Flat mount disc brake compatible. Replaceable derailleur hanger. PF30 BB to run geared or single-speed drivetrains. 12×142 rear thru-axle, 12×100 front. All-New Niner RDO Fork
With clearance for tires up to 700x50c (or 650b x 2.0), you can run your choice of rubber, no matter the conditions. 12 different mounting points accommodate any accessories: racks, fenders, bottle mounts, even a headlight.
To that end, the RDO fork features internal cable routing not just for the disc brake hose, but also for hub dynamo wiring. Round it out with flat-mount disc brake compatibility and a 12×100 thru-axle, and this fork is ready to rumble. Built with Niner Race Day Optimized “RDO” carbon fiber, the RDO fork light and stiff enough for racing while maintaining a compliant ride quality over rough surfaces.
RLT 9 RDO Fork Highlights: Internal routing for brake hose and dynamo hub cable. Clearance for 700x50c and 650bx2.0 tires. Multiple rack, fender, cargo and bottle mounts (12 in total). 12×100 thru-axle. Flat mount disc brake fitting. Availability: RLT 9 bikes will be available in September. Pricing varies by frame and build specification. For more info on the RLT line and Niner Bikes checkout: Ninerbikes.com
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