Niner Rlt 9 Steel Frameset Weight

Rlt 9 rdo 650b.
Niner rlt 9 steel frameset weight. Why does niner steel still feel so real. From early flirting with the ros 9 to the first sir 9 to our current rlt 9 steel we ve crushed on ferrous frames for over 15 years. The rip 9 trail bike has ruled niner s off road lineup. King of the mountain.
The niner rlt 9 bikes are designed to fit both 700c and 650b wheels for ultimate versatility and adaptability to suit any adventure. But while the rdo race day optimized models have a more cyclocross oriented geometry without. Biocentric bottom bracket fit any drivetrain geared or singlespeed. In practical terms reynolds 853 is a nearly perfect material for creating bike frames.
Test ride the redesigned sir 9 in reynolds 853 steel with 29 and 27 5 wheel options. Rlt 9 steel 650b. Your understanding is correct external for the brake lines except internal for the front fork new for this model year. My bike racing chops were forged in the 70s and 80s.
For over a decade the rip 9 trail bike has ruled niner s off road lineup. Hi mathew i have the prior model year frame for the rtl. Our writer threw his leg over it for a review. Go gravel riding.
Looking for a bike that can do it most. Changes include a new fork with more mounts added clearance for 700c x 50mm or 650b x 2 0 tires and a forthcoming custom bolt on frame pack. I really want to love steel. Niner recently released its completely redesigned rlt 9 series of gravel bikes.
Bottom line with offerings in steel carbon and aluminum niner s rlt seeks to please on many levels. This latest evolution of our flagship 140mm 29er is ready to tame any trail. Whether one s main concern is weight price or the comfort of old school steel dampening the rlt provides.