NINER RIP 9 RDO 3-STAR BIKE 2018RIP UP THE TRAILSLong travel bikes are becoming the norm in the mountain biking world and there is a good reason for it. Advancements in suspension technology have made it so long travel mountain bikes can descend smoothly and still climb efficiently. The 2018 Niner Rip 9 RDO 3-Star Bike is here to sit upon the throne as the king of the mountain. It features an RDO carbon frame which is both lightweight and incredibly durable and perfect for the trails. The frame features Niner's CVA, or Constant Varying Arc, suspension design which lets you climb efficiently and descend smoothly. It features Boost hub spacing on the front and rear that delivers a stiffer and more predictable ride. The frame is compatible with either 29x2.5" tires or 27.5x3.0" tires so you can have the ultimate traction for any terrain. You can route a dropper post internally or externally and the Jet 9 RDO is electronic drivetrain wiring friendly.The 3-Star version of the Niner Rip 9 RDO comes with the same SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain as the 2-Star but has an upgraded suspension and wheel package. It comes with a SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed shifter with a SRAM GX Eagle rear derailleur, SRAM GX Eagle chain, and SRAM Eagle XG 1275 cassette with 10-50 tooth gearing so you can ride on any terrain. The SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc brakes provide the confidence-inspiring stopping power you need for any descent. The 3-Star version features a Fox 36 Float Factory fork with 160mm travel and a FIT4 damper so you can adjust the fork on the fly, and Fox Float DPX2 Factory EVOL with a 3-position lever. Both have Fox's Kashima Coat which provides a durable shock that is buttery smooth. Stan's NoTubes provides the wheelset with their ZTR Flow MK3 which provides a tubeless ready setup so you can run lower tire pressures for increased traction and a smoother ride. If you're looking for the ultimate mountain bike, then you'll love the 2018 Niner Rip 9 RDO 3-Star Bike.FeaturesFox Float Factory suspension with Kashima Coat for a buttery smooth feelStan's NoTubes ZTR Flow MK3 wheelset provides a tubeless ready setupSRAM GX Eagle 12-speed for a simplistic and highly versatile drivetrainSRAM Guide R provides confidence-inspiring stopping powerKS Lev SI dropper seat post so you can climb and descend efficientlySPECIFICATIONSFrameRDO carbon frameForkFox 36 Float Factory FIT4, 160mm travel, KashimaRear ShockFox Float DPX2 Factory EVOL, 150mm travel, KashimaHeadsetNiner Internal ZSShiftersSRAM GX Eagle 12-speedFront Derailleur-Rear DerailleurSRAM GX EagleCranksetSRAM Descendant 7K Eagle GXP 32TCrank Arm Lengths-Bottom BracketSRAM GXPPedals-ChainSRAM GX EagleCassetteSRAM Eagle XG 1275, 10-50TBrakesSRAM Guide RRotor Size180mm Front, 160mm RearWheelsetStan's NoTubes ZTR Flow MK3TiresMaxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5" 3C/EXO/TRMAXXIS MINION DHR II 29x2.4" WT/3C/EXO/TRHandlebarRaceFace Aeffect R, 20mm rise, 35mm clampHandlebar Widths780mmStemRaceFace Aeffect R, 35mm clampStem Lengths50mmGripsNiner GrrripsSeatpostKS Lev SISeatclamp-SaddleNiner Custom TR, Chromoly railsIntended UseEnduro, Trail, All-mountainWeight-Note: Components are subject to change without notice.GEOMETRY (mm / inch)SizeSmallMediumLargeExtra LargeA: Seat Tube Length406 14.0432 14.5483 16.5533 18.5B: Effective Top Tube579 22.8594 23.4618 24.3644 25.4C: Stack627 24.7632 24.9642 25.3655 25.8D: Reach410 16.1425 16.7446 17.6469 18.5E: BB Height----F: BB Drop26 1.026 1.026 1.026 1.0G: Head Tube Length95 3.7100 3.9110 4.3125 4.9H: Head Tube Angle66.5 deg66.5 deg66.5 deg66.5 degI: Seat Tube Angle75.0 deg75.0 deg75.0 deg75.0 degJ: Standover Height712 28.0736 29.0765 30.1800 31.5K: Chainstay Length440 17.3440 17.3440 17.3440 17.3L: Wheelbase1167 45.91183 46.61208 47.61236 48.7Suggested Rider Height160 - 175cm 5'3" - 5'9"173 - 183cm 5'8" - 6'0"180 - 191cm 5'11" - 6'3"191 - 201cm 6'3" - 6'7"