Niner Jet 9 RDO 3-Star 2020 Licorice
The Niner Jet is one of those bikes that are meant for the big leagues, from the premium price to the feeling of power and luxury when using it. By no means a long-distance bike, the Jet is made to be a jet on the harsher trails out there. Read full review
Niner Jet Review
When we took the Niner Jet out for a spin, we realized that it was truly the best bike for downhill racing that we have tried to date.
The frame is based on a solid design instead of being about the formation of little airbags, which means that there is a lot of weight loss when compared to previous models of the Jet. The frame itself is made out of carbon fiber with a 120mm travel fork on the front as well.
The angles of the frame and head are made for climbing up and down hills, with the back of the bike being a little longer to allow for better traction on the sharp descents.
In addition to this, the suspension is Niner’s own CVA system, making use of dual links for better damping of the worst bumps out there. There is almost no pedal bob while riding this bike, and we found that it was a very fulfilling experience.
+Pros:
- Great frame design
- Obviously built for downhill racing
- Amazing suspension for the bad bumps
- Solid design reduces weight
-Cons:
- Not for casual cyclists
The Verdict
This is a bike that isn’t made for the faint of heart. With its gorgeous design, handling and power, this is a bike that is built to destroy the harshest trails with ease.
We had the best time in the world playing around with the Niner Jet, although we did realize soon enough that playing was far too casual a term to be using around a monster like this. We recommend that you get this bike if you plan on busting your lungs every week.
// NINER JET 9 RDO 3-STAR BIKE 2020READY TO JETThe type of bike you use will determine what type of riding you’ll be able to do. The Niner Jet 9 RDO 3-Star Bike has cross-country efficiency with trail bike versatility. It has 120mm of trail-tuned CVA suspension that works well in many different types of terrain. The frame is designed to accept both 29er wheels and 27.5+ wheels and tires. It has a geometry that is made to manage both technical downhills and challenging climbs. Constantly Varying Arc suspension is built to be supple yet stable, controlling unwanted suspension movement with calibrated anti-squat, yet remaining active while climbing and descending. The frame is made from RDO carbon fiber that is strong, light, and durable.The 3-Star version of the Niner Jet 9 RDO comes with a Shimano XT 1×12-speed drivetrain. With the XT drivetrain, you’ll have a cassette that has a hill-smashing 10-51-tooth gear range that also provides excellent gearing for flats and rough terrain. The Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes have 4 pistons to provide incredible stopping power and modulation so you can descend with confidence. The DT Swiss M1900 tubeless wheels are paired with Maxxis Minion and Rekon tubeless tires so you can ditch the tubes, add sealant, tape, and valves for a smoother ride, better traction, and fewer flats. Fox brings the suspension with the Fox 34 Float Factory Fit4 fork on the front and the Float DPS Performance on the rear that provides excellent bump absorption. Lastly, with the KS Lev Si dropper post, you’ll be able to easily lift and lower your saddle without having to dismount your bike.FeaturesFull sleeve cable guides so changing cables and housing becomes a breezeShimano XT 12-speed drivetrain shifts amazingly and is incredibly durableXT cassette with a hill-smashing 10-51-tooth gear rangeTubeless-ready wheels and tires for a smoother ride, better traction, and fewer flatsKS Lev Si dropper post so you can lift and lower your saddle with easeSPECIFICATIONSFrameRDO Carbon FrameForkFox 34 Float Factory FIT4 EVOL, 130mm Travel, 44mm OffsetRear ShockFox Float DPS Performance EVOL, 3-PositionHeadsetNiner Internal, ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40ShiftersShimano XT M8100Front DerailleurNopeRear DerailleurShimano XT M8100 SGSCranksetRaceFace Turbine, 32TBottom BracketRaceFace ThreadedPedals-ChainShimano SLX M7100CassetteShimano SLX M7100, 10-51TBrakesShimano XT M8100Rotor Size180mm Front, 160mm RearWheelsetDT Swiss M1900 Spline 30TiresFront: Maxxis Minion DHF, 29×2.5″Rear: Maxxis Rekon 29×2.4″HandlebarNinerStemRaceFace Aeffect RGripsNiner GrrripsSeatpostKS Lev SiSeatclamp-SaddleNiner Custom TR, CrMo RailsIntended UseTrail, XCWeight-Note: Components are subject to change without notice.METRICINCHNiner Jet 9 RDOSizeExtra SmallSmallMediumLargeExtra LargeA: Seat Tube Length356381432483533B: Effective Top Tube562580599621644C: Stack595605619628642D: Reach390405421441460E: BB Height—–F: BB Drop2828282828G: Head Tube Length95105120130145H: Head Tube Angle67 deg67 deg67 deg67 deg67 degI: Seat Tube Angle74 deg74 deg74 deg74 deg74 degJ: Standover Height674691732762795K: Chainstay Length435435435435435L: Wheelbase11201139116011841204Crank Arm Length—–Stem Length40 mm40 mm40 mm40 mm40 mmHandlebar Width—–Suggested Rider HeightFrame SizeExtra SmallSmallMediumLargeExtra LargeRider Height5’0″ – 5’5″ 153 – 165 cm5’3″ – 5’9″ 160 – 175 cm5’8″ – 6’0″ 173 – 183 cm5’11” – 6’3″ 180 – 191 cm6’3″ – 6’7″ 191 – 201 cmNiner Jet 9 RDOSizeExtra SmallSmallMediumLargeExtra LargeA: Seat Tube Length14.015.017.019.021.0B: Effective Top Tube22.122.823.624.425.4C: Stack23.423.824.424.725.3D: Reach15.415.916.617.418.1E: BB Height—–F: BB Drop1.11.11.11.11.1G: Head Tube Length3.74.14.75.15.7H: Head Tube Angle67.0 deg67.0 deg67.0 deg67.0 deg67.0 degI: Seat Tube Angle74.0 deg74.0 deg74.0 deg74.0 deg74.0 degJ: Standover Height26.527.228.830.031.3K: Chainstay Length17.117.117.117.117.1L: Wheelbase44.144.845.746.647.4Crank Arm Length—–Stem Length40 mm40 mm40 mm40 mm40 mmHandlebar Width—–Suggested Rider HeightFrame SizeExtra SmallSmallMediumLargeExtra LargeRider Height5’0″ – 5’5″ 153 – 165 cm5’3″ – 5’9″ 160 – 175 cm5’8″ – 6’0″ 173 – 183 cm5’11” – 6’3″ 180 – 191 cm6’3″ – 6’7″ 191 – 201 cm | Niner Jet 9 RDO 3-Star Bike 2020 Licorice Large
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