Niner RLT 9 STEEL – 2-STAR SHIMANO GRX 400 2020
2020 Road
Estimate price |
2,700$
Weight | 10.3 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset GRX 400, Tiagra -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
REYNOLDS 853 STEEL; EXTERNAL CABLE ROUTING; INTEGRATED BOTTLE, BAG, RACK AND FENDER MOUNTS; FLAT MOUNT; 12X142 THRU AXLE
Suspension Fork
NINER RDO FULL CARBON; INTEGRATED BOTTLE, BAG, RACK AND FENDER MOUNTS; INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING; FLAT MOUNT; 12X100 THRU AXLE
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SHIMANO GRX400 10SP
Front Derailleur
SHIMANO TIAGRA 4700
Shift Levers
SHIMANO GRX400 10SP
Cassette
SHIMANO HG500 11-34
Crank
SHIMANO TIAGRA RS400 50X34T
Bottom Bracket
68MM PF30 BB SHELL (ADAPTORS REQUIRED FOR BSA TYPE BBs)
Chain
SHIMANO HG54 10SPM PC 1130 11SP
Wheels
Rims
12x142mm
Tires
SCHWALBE G-ONE PERFORMANCE, FOLDING, 700 X 40
Brakes
Brakes
SHIMANO GRX400
Brake Levers
SHIMANO GRX400
Disk Rotors
SHIMANO RT54 160/160MM CL ROTORS
Cockpit
Stem
NINER ALLOY STEM
Handlebar
EASTON EA50 AX
Grips
NINER BAR TAPE
Headset
NINER INTEGRATED SHIS DESCRIPTION IS42/28.6|IS52/40
Seat
Saddle
NINER CUSTOM WITH CHRO-MO RAILS, EMBOSSED NINER GRAPHIC
Seatpost
NINER ALLOY
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 47cm | 50cm | 53cm | 56cm | 59cm | 62cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
RLT 9 STEEL – 2-STAR SHIMANO GRX 400 is part of the Niner Rlt model. Niner launched 122 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2020, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Niner RLT 9 Apex – 1-star Apex 2020 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1650$. On the other hand, Niner RLT 9 RDO – 5-STAR SRAM FORCE AXS LTD 2020, is the most expensive and costs 6600$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Gravel bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Gravel bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2462$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Gravel bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2020 for 2700$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that RLT 9 STEEL – 2-STAR SHIMANO GRX 400 price is 9.67% higher than the average cost of a Gravel bike.
Gravel bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Gravel bike, we get 8.13 kg (17.92 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
much heavier than average, RLT 9 STEEL – 2-STAR SHIMANO GRX 400 has a weight of 10.3 kg (22.71 lbs). In other words, this model is 26.69% heavier than the average Gravel bike.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
RLT 9 STEEL – 2-STAR SHIMANO GRX 400 components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Niner RLT 9 STEEL – 2-STAR SHIMANO GRX 400 2020, has a 700c aluminum model. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Niner RLT 9 STEEL – 2-STAR SHIMANO GRX 400 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.