Niner ORE 9 RDO is Rowdy: First Look

niner ore 9 rdo review
Niner ORE 9 RDO (Off Road Explorer)

” The goal of this frame platform is to provide a bike for riders who demand more off-road prowess than the current RLT line offers. With suspension manufacturers now offering suspension forks for the gravel market, joining this trend is well suited to cover a wider range of riding demands.” – Niner Bikes

niner ore 9 rdo review
Niner ORE 9 RDO

“We are seeing gravel riders both pushing the limits of the RLT line with more rugged terrain and participating in the ever-evolving rougher racecourses. Riders are adding suspension to a non corrected geometry (compromise), while others are demanding higher performance out of the same frame that is currently pushing beyond the limits.”

Niner ORE 9 RDO First Look Video

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“Introducing this suspension optimized platform will provide the canvas for adventure seekers, off road explorers and racers. The ORE 9 RDO is the all-terrain, monster-cross, gravel bike; allowing the traditional RLT 9 RDO to continue to serve riders seeking a performance-efficient gravel weapon.”

niner ore 9 rdo review
Niner ORE 9 RDO

Nine Things You Need to Know

  1. Tested to MTB ISO standard for rowdy off-road rides
  2. Suspension corrected allowing up to 40mm fork
  3. T47 threaded BB is wider for greater drivetrain range & added frame stiffness
  4. UDH derailleur compatible with a mullet-style drivetrain
  5. Dropper post ready with clean internal routing in 27.2 seat post diameter
  6. Slacker geometry balances stability at speed with confident cornering
  7. Fitments for top tube, frame bag, 3 water bottles on main triangle
  8. Clearance for up to 700x50c tires
  9. Lifetime frame warranty

Available Sizes: XS, SM, MD, LG, XL

niner ore 9 rdo review
Niner ORE 9 RDO

ORE 9 RDO Highlights

  • Carbon RDO frame & fork, tested to MTB ISO Standards
  • Head tube angle 69°
  • Seat tube angle 74° (47, 50, 53cm) / 73° (56, 59, 62cm)
  • Fork rake 50mm
  • Chainstay length 430mm
  • Seatpost diameter 27.2, internal dropper routing-ready
  • Rear wheel spacing 12×142
  • Max Chainring size 1x 48t, 2x 50/34t
  • Di2 and AXS compatible
  • Full sleeve internal cable routing
niner ore 9 rdo review
Niner ORE 9 RDO

Tech Specs & Geometry

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700c x 50mm Tire / Tyre Clearance

Additional Photos

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700c x 50mm Tire / Tyre Clearance
niner ore 9 rdo review
Niner ORE 9 RDO

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