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Niner AIR 9 RDO – 4-STAR SHIMANO XT 2021

2021 Mountain
Estimate price | 4,900$
Weight | 10.21 kg
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Niner Air 9 Rdo 4 Star Shimano Xt 2021

Bike details

Overview

Key information split into simple groups.

Bike summary

  • Category
  • Frame Carbon
  • Wheels 29"
  • Travel Front 100mm
  • Fork Fox Factory Float 32
  • Groupset XT, Race Face
  • Suspension Hardtail
  • Drivetrain 1 × 12
  • Brakes Hydraulic Disc

Parts list

Components

Main components, grouped by system.

Bike components

Frame

Frame

NINER RDO CARBON FIBER, INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING, PF30 BB, SINGLE-SPEED COMPATIBLE.

Suspension Fork

FOX 32 SC FLOAT FACTORY EVOL FIT4, W/ REMOTE L/O, KASHIMA COAT, 100MM, 110X15MM, 44MM OFFSET

Rear Shock

N/A

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO XT M8100 SGS 12SP

Front Derailleur

N/A

Shift Levers

SHIMANO XT M8100 12SP I-SPEC EV

Cassette

SHIMANO XT M8100 12SP, 10-51T

Crank

RACEFACE NEXT R CARBON 12SP, 32T

Bottom Bracket

73mm PF30 BB Shell (Adapters Required For BSA Type BBs)

Chain

SHIMANO XT M8100 W/ QUICKLINK

Wheels

Rims

Boost 148x12mm

Tires

SCHWALBE RACING RAY EVO SUPER TERRAIN TLE ADDIX SPEEDGRIP 2.35

Brakes

Brakes

SHIMANO XT M8100, METAL PAD W/ FIN

Brake Levers

SHIMANO XT M8100

Disk Rotors

180/160 SHIMANO MT800

Cockpit

Stem

NINER RDO STEM, NINER GRAPHIC

Handlebar

NINER FLAT TOP RDO, 780MM, NINER GRAPHIC

Grips

NINER GRRRIPS L/O SOFT COMPOUND

Headset

NINER INTEGRATED SHIS DESCRIPTION IS42/28.6|IS52/40

Seat

Saddle

NINER CUSTOM WITH CRN-TI RAILS, EMBOSSED NINER GRAPHIC

Seatpost

NINER RDO SEAT POST, 400MM, NINER GRAPHIC

About this model

AIR 9 RDO – 4-STAR SHIMANO XT completes the Niner Air model. Niner launched 64 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Niner Air bikes models from 2021, here.

Model range prices

Niner AIR 9 – 2-STAR SRAM SX EAGLE 2021 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1800$. Niner AIR 9 RDO – 5-STAR SRAM X01 AXS LTD 2021 is the most expensive one and costs 8000$.

Safety

When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.

Average price for Crosscountry bikes

If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.

At the moment of the release date, Niner AIR 9 RDO – 4-STAR SHIMANO XT price was 4900$. In conclusion, this bike price is 157.22% more expensive than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.

Crosscountry bikes average weight

The average weight for Crosscountry bikes is 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.

AIR 9 RDO – 4-STAR SHIMANO XT weighs 10.21 kg (22.51 lbs) and is much lighter than the average. In short, the average Crosscountry bike weight is 21.45% higher than this one.

Internal Cable Routing

Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.

Overview of components

Fork

The fork installed on this bike is the Fox Factory Float 32 model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.

Wheels size

When leaving the production line, the AIR 9 RDO – 4-STAR SHIMANO XT model has 29″ aluminum wheels. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the bike itself.

Brakes

Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.

Sizes

This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.