Competition is your oxygen. The Air 9 RDO is your answer. Niner’s flagship racing hardtail reaches new, ultra-refined heights.
The new Air 9 RDO is a product of almost a decade of refinement and testing, courtesy of Niner’s racing and engineering programs. Riders will see the results of a 10 year refinement process in everything from geometry to the carbon frame design to the technical details.
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Features
RDO Carbon Compaction for light weight, stiffness, strength and ride quality
Over 100 grams lighter than previous model with addition of 142 x 12 spacing
1060 grams: size med w/ chainstay and downtube protector, TI Guards and headbadge
With Niner’s RDO Carbon fork, is the lightest integrated off road racing system
Niner’s World Cup tested racing geometry
Tapered head tube for front end stiffness, strength and steering precision
Low profile disc brake mount
Replaceable rear derailleur hanger
Clearance for 2.4 tire
Improved cable routing is Di2 ready and side swing front derailleur compatible
New lighter Niner headbadge
Compatible with standard 3x chainring systems
SRAM recommended 2x chainrings: 26/39 or lower
SRAM XX1 recommended max chainring: 32T Q-Factor: 168mm
SHIMANO XT recommended 2x chainrings: 28/40 or lower
SHIMANO XTR FC M9000 series recommended 2x chainrings: 28/38 or lower. XTR FC M980 series 2x chainrings not recommended
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Specifications
RDO Carbon Compaction for light weight, stiffness, strength and ride quality
Over 100 grams lighter than previous model with addition of 142 x 12 spacing
1060 grams: size med w/ chainstay and downtube protector, TI Guards and headbadge
With Niner’s RDO Carbon fork, is the lightest integrated off road racing system
Niner’s World Cup tested racing geometry
Tapered head tube for front end stiffness, strength and steering precision
Low profile disc brake mount
Replaceable rear derailleur hanger
Clearance for 2.4 tire
Improved cable routing is Di2 ready and side swing front derailleur compatible
New lighter Niner headbadge
Compatible with standard 3x chainring systems
SRAM recommended 2x chainrings: 26/39 or lower
SRAM XX1 recommended max chainring: 32T Q-Factor: 168mm
SHIMANO XT recommended 2x chainrings: 28/40 or lower
SHIMANO XTR FC M9000 series recommended 2x chainrings: 28/38 or lower. XTR FC M980 series 2x chainrings not recommended
