Niner Rlt 9 Steel 2017
The rlt 9 steel is offered in three builds from 2 799 with sram apex to 4 799 with shimano ultegra.
Niner rlt 9 steel 2017. Whether one s main concern is weight price or the comfort of old school steel dampening the rlt provides. Niner rlt 9 steel 4 star 650b gravel bike 3 900 00 description steel is truly real it s not about where you re at it s about where you re headed. Biocentric bottom bracket fit any drivetrain geared or singlespeed. Full specs online on niner s completely redesigned website now.
Niner sent us the 4 star ultegra hydro package and it seems to strike the perfect balance. When we say go anywhere with the niner rlt 9 steel we mean anywhere. The rlt 9 steel comes in a few kit options ranging from their 5 star di2 ultegra model priced at 6k down to the 2 star 105 build at 2 500. Some owners were more than happy to use it as a road ride.
Niner s 6061 aluminum rlt 9 is welded with hydroformed aluminum tubing. Niner gives us a beautiful steel gravel grinder in the rlt 9. This material is universally praised for affordability and versatility. Our writer threw his leg over it for a review.
Before welding we are careful to shape the tubing to optimize strength durability stiffness all the while keeping it as lightweight as possible. You can also purchase the frame alone for 1 500. It also comes kit out as a 1x for offroad or commuting foci. No bolt on hubs no chain tensioners cluttering your ride no brake adjustments with gear changes.
With offerings in steel carbon and aluminum niner s rlt seeks to please on many levels. Designed to fit all current niner frame standards internal tapered zero stack zs44 28 6 zs56 40 49 0044mm zs44 28 6 ec44 40 59 00integrated tapered is42 28 6 is52 40 39 99integrated tapered jet 9 rdo v2 jet 9 carbon is42 28 6 is52 40 jet these f. Niner rlt 9 steel review just to set your mind at rest i am not in anyway associated with any of the brands that i review and my reviews are impartial and 100 honest. Finish off your dream niner build with custom niner headsets.
The rkt9 rdo moves into 2017 with the same 90mm travel frame but bumps fork travel from 100mm to 120mm in an effort to make it more capable and or fun on the downhills. Unlike a lot of reviews out there that say something is great only to discover that the reviewer is sponsored by said brand. My bike racing chops were forged in the 70s and 80s. Rcuk 100 2017.