Niner MCR 9 RDO – 5-STAR SHIMANO GRX 800 1X 2020
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 700c
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Travel Front 40mm
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Travel Rear 50mm
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Fork Fox Performance Elite Float 32
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Groupset GRX 800, Easton
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Suspension Full
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Drivetrain 1 × 11
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
NINER RDO CARBON FIBER: 50MM CVA SUSPENSION; FORGED ALLOY LINKS; ENDURO MAX PIVOT BEARINGS; INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING; INTEGRATED FENDER; BOTTLE, BAG, AND RACK MOUNTS; FLAT MOUNT; 12X142 THRU AXLE
Suspension Fork
FOX 32 SC FLOAT AX PERFORMANCE ELITE EVOL FIT4, 40MM, 100X15MM, 44MM OFFSET
Rear Shock
X-FUSION MICROLITE RL W/ REMOTE LOCKOUT
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SHIMANO GRX812 11SP SHADOW PLUS
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SHIMANO GRX800 11SP
Cassette
SHIMANO XT HG8000 11SP 11-42T
Crank
EASTON EA90 42T
Bottom Bracket
68MM PF30 BB SHELL (ADAPTORS REQUIRED FOR BSA TYPE BBs)
Chain
SHIMANO HG 601 11SP
Wheels
Rims
12x142mm
Tires
SCHWALBE G-ONE EVO SS, FOLDING, 700 X 40
Brakes
Brakes
SHIMANO GRX800 REAR; SHIMANO SLX M7100 FRONT
Brake Levers
SHIMANO GRX800
Disk Rotors
SHIMANO RT800 160/160MM CL ROTORS
Cockpit
Stem
NINER RDO STEM, NINER GRAPHIC
Handlebar
EASTON EA50 AX
Grips
NINER BAR TAPE
Headset
NINER INTEGRATED SHIS DESCRIPTION IS42/28.6|IS52/40
Seat
Saddle
NINER CUSTOM WITH CRN-TI RAILS, EMBOSSED NINER GRAPHIC
Seatpost
KS LEV SI DROPPER
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 53cm | 56cm | 59cm |
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| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
MCR 9 RDO – 5-STAR SHIMANO GRX 800 1X completes the Niner Mcr model. Niner released 34 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Niner Mcr bikes models from 2020, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Niner MCR 9 RDO – 2-STAR SHIMANO GRX 400 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 4700$. Niner MCR 9 RDO – 5-STAR SRAM FORCE AXS LTD 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 8200$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Gravel bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Gravel bike is 2462$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Gravel bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2020 for 7000$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that MCR 9 RDO – 5-STAR SHIMANO GRX 800 1X price is 184.32% more expensive than the average cost of a Gravel bike.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
MCR 9 RDO – 5-STAR SHIMANO GRX 800 1X components
Fork
The MCR 9 RDO – 5-STAR SHIMANO GRX 800 1X comes factory-installed with the Fox Performance Elite Float 32 fork. This has a travel range of 40mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is X-FUSION MICROLITE RL W/ REMOTE LOCKOUT, with a travel distance of 50mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels
The wheels on MCR 9 RDO – 5-STAR SHIMANO GRX 800 1X are the 700c aluminum type. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. 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 MCR 9 RDO – 5-STAR SHIMANO GRX 800 1X has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Dropper post
Every bike should have a dropper post, and this one does. If you are a technical rider, a dropper post is essential. A dropper post provides increased safety while riding. The lever system, allows you to move your saddle up and down, which is very useful on climbs and descends.
