Ride beyond the city limits, without going beyond your budget
The unmatched versatility of this gravel bike gives its rider pure, unfettered freedom and access virtually everywhere. Sprint from asphalt to cinder path, swerve onto some singletrack, cut across to a gravel road, unspool a few miles, hop a gutter, cut through the alley, and back into the bike lane.
Frame & Fork
Niner’s 6061 aluminum RLT 9 is welded with hydroformed aluminum tubing. This material is universally praised for affordability and versatility. Before welding, the tubing is carefully shaped to optimize strength, durability, and stiffness, all while keeping it as lightweight as possible.
The latest version of the aluminum gravel frame features a new forged chainstay yoke to improve tire clearance and stiffness. This design results in an elegant and simple multi-talented platform.
The RLT 9 features an all-new RDO carbon fiber fork. Made from Race Day Optimized carbon fiber, built with a unique process that optimizes complete compaction of the carbon layers under heat and pressure. By maximizing the carbon-to-resin ratio in the finished product, the fork is kept light and stiff while improving compliance over rough surfaces.
Additional Features
- The brake hose is routed internally through a fully sleeved guide tube, meaning no more fishing for wires.
- Multiple rack, fender, and cargo mounts make light work of heavy loads.
- The 12x100mm thru-axle and flat mount disc brake attachments are compatible with contemporary components.
- The fork features internal wire routing and fitment for a hub dynamo-powered light, perfect for fully off-grid adventures.
Specifications
- Available Frame Sizes: 47cm, 50cm, 53cm, 56cm, 59cm, 62cm
- Available Colours: Azure Blue/Bronze
- Frame: NINER Hydroformed 6061 Aluminum; Integrated bottle, bag, rack, and fender mounts; Flat mount; 12x142 thru-axle
- Fork: NINER RDO Full Carbon; Integrated bottle, bag, rack, and fender mounts; Internal cable routing; Flat mount; 12x100 thru-axle
- Front Wheel: Niner Alloy, 700c aluminum clincher, 22.5mm internal, centerlock, 100x15mm
- Rear Wheel: Niner Alloy, 700c aluminum clincher, 22.5mm internal, centerlock, 142x12mm
- Tyres: Schwalbe G-One Allround EVO Super Terrain, TLE, Addix SpeedGrip, 700x45
- Brakes: SRAM Rival 1 HRD FM
- Brake Levers: SRAM Rival 1 HRD
- Brake Rotors: SRAM Centerline 160/160mm CL Rotors
- Chain: SRAM PC 1130 11SP
- Front Shifter: SRAM Rival 1 HRD
- Rear Shifter: SRAM Rival 1 HRD 11SP
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM Rival 1 Long Cage
- Cassette: SRAM PG 1130 11SP 11-42T
- Crankset: Easton EA90 40T (47/50 - 170mm, 53/56 - 172.5mm, 59/62 - 175mm)
- Bottom Bracket: Easton PF30
- Saddle: NINER Custom with CRN-Ti Rails, Embossed Niner Graphic
- Seatpost: NINER Carbon Seat Post, 400mm, Niner Graphic
- Handlebar: Easton EA50 AX (47/50 - 420mm, 53/56 - 440mm, 59/62 - 460mm)
- Stem: NINER Alloy Stem, Niner Graphic (47/50 - 80mm, 53/56 - 90mm, 59/62 - 100mm)
- Headset: NINER Integrated SHIS Description IS42/28.6|IS52/40
- Grips: NINER Bar Tape