Air 9 Rdo Frame

The air 9 rdo frame features niner s race day optimized carbon fiber frame production process known as carbon compaction system.

Air 9 rdo frame.

Lighter and brighter niner s flagship carbon fiber hardtail the. 2020 niner air 9 rdo there are some bike manufacturers who design bikes according to how they think you should ride. Niner s carbon compaction system uses a pre shaped styrofoam mold encased by a bladder that the carbon is then laid around. The new rip 9 rdo sports 140mm of cva suspension on a light stiff strong rdo carbon frame.

Roll lighter and faster go farther and stay out longer on dt swiss xrc 1501 spline 30 wheels. By wrapping carbon around an eps foam internal mandrel and then compacting the entire system inside a mold we are able to control wall thickness throughout the frame and force out any excessive resin while the frame cures. Description air 9 rdo 5 star sram xo1 eagle mountain bike niner s top of the line air 9 rdo frame meets a premium parts kit in the 5 star sram x01 eagle build. As with niner s other rdo offerings the air 9 rdo is constructed using niner s carbon compaction system ccs which gives niner complete control over tube wall thickness across the frame.

Continuing the lineage that began with rkt 9 rdo the strong overbuilt shapes that define the front triangle are made for stiffness and pedaling efficiency. With a 150mm travel fox 36 fork up front a 66 degree head tube angle and a 75 8 degree seat tube angle we re hitting the sweet spot of efficiency and capability. The niner air 9 rdo is the latest edition of their race winning 29 inch hardtail design. Well niner designs their bikes according to how they know you want to ride which makes a huge difference.

This frame s identity is refreshed with a bold design aesthetic.