JET 9 RDO - V3 3-STAR SRAM GX EAGLE
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THE UPDATED JET 9 RDO: FIT TO TAKE FLIGHT
Just enough travel to take any trail
Our classic JET 9 RDO ratchets up the fun factor when it’s time to fly, but it doesn’t bite back during your climb to cruising altitude. It’s our most popular mountain bike and it consistently earns accolades from media reviewers, everyday riders, and Niner athletes alike.
By blending the pedaling chops of a cross-country bike with the suspension and geometry characteristics of a trail bike, we’ve made our JET 9 RDO into the most versatile bike we could imagine.
Pedaling uphill is limited only by your legs and lungs. Our signature CVA suspension leaves no ounce of effort nor watt of power wasted. Every pedal stroke earns altitude with no loss of efficiency.
Flipping it around and floating back down, your descent is turbulence-free, thanks to small bump sensitivity. Combined with solid mid-stroke support to save full travel for when you really need it, the JET 9 RDO is a smooth flyer in any situation.
Tuned and ready for takeoff
Contemporary frame geometry translates to modern trail manners when you need them most. The roomy cockpit has a comfortable reach for short stem lengths, giving you quick handling and plenty of maneuverability to navigate any airspace. And of course, the slack, 66.5-degree front end and long, 1179mm (size medium) wheelbase contribute stability and self-confidence when you’re dropping into steep descents.
Keeping your powerplant positioned well over the pedals, a 76-degree seat angle makes ascending to altitude a little easier. Paired nicely with short 430mm chainstays, the JET 9 RDO won’t hesitate when crawling up the crux of your favorite testpiece trail.
If your daily dose of dirt includes less pedaling, faster corners, and some heels-down, flat out fall-line chutes, you might want a lower bottom bracket and slacker head tube angle. Not to worry - the built-in flip-chip seatstay pivots allow riders to lower the bottom bracket by a full 8mm and slack out the geometry by half a degree.
The JET engine: Constantly Varying Arc
The beating heart of our updated JET 9 RDO is the Constantly Varying Arc (CVA) suspension system. CVA debuted in 2008 as the first suspension layout made specifically for 29ers. With kinematic updates to suit the specific needs of each bike, it remains our patented, signature suspension system.
Our CVA fundamentals are rock solid: it’s stable yet supple while climbing and pedaling; going downhill, it’s sensitive and supportive; it’s consistent and controlled in every phase of travel.
On the JET 9 RDO, a new trunnion mount shock adds width (and therefore stiffness) to the frame and linkage. More importantly, the bearings at the upper shock fitment allow extra-smooth articulation through the entire rocker arm sweep of 40-degrees during suspension travel. This improves small bump suppleness. Furthermore, trunnion shocks occupy less physical space, allowing a compact form factor.
Niner full suspension bikes feature Enduro MAX Black Oxide pivot bearings. The industry benchmark for this application, the Enduro bearing brand created the MAX designation to indicate more ball bearings per race. This provides better load distribution and is ideal for suspension pivots. And the Black Oxide grade indicates a magnetite surface coating for more corrosion resistance. All in all, these are by far the best pivot bearings available, bar none.
A fuselage that’s fit for flight
Svelte yet stout, the JET 9 RDO exhibits Niner’s characteristic full-suspension form factor. A blend of weight-conscious trimming where possible and strength-enhancing structures where needed gives this trail bike the ideal balance of XC light weight and trail bike sturdiness.
Wide, flat surfaces on the top and downtube help to absorb frontal impacts and vibrations while resisting deflection and twisting under torsional load. Crossmembers in the rocker link and swingarm keep the rear of the bike on lockdown during corners and hard efforts.
In order to get the best possible shifting performance,we designed the smoothest, straightest cable routing possible. Cable housing slides easily through full-sleeve guide tubes in gentle arcs from front to back. An integrated cable cage wicket on both sides of the frame just above the bottom bracket area keeps the housing protected from harm and free to move as the suspension cycle.
More Information
| Available Frame Sizes | SM, MD, LG, XL |
|---|---|
| Available Colors | MAGNETIC GREY; EMERALD GREEN |
| Frame | NINER RDO CARBON FIBER, CVA SUSPENSION, 120MM TRAVEL, ALUMINUM LINKAGE, ENDURO MAX PIVOT BEARINGS, FULL SLEEVE INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING |
| Fork | FOX 34 FLOAT FACTORY GRIP 2 EVOL, HSC, LSC, HSR, LSR, KASHIMA COAT, 130MM, 110X15MM, 44MM OFFSET |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT X FACTORY EVOL 2 POSITION W/ ADJUST, KASHIMA COAT |
| Front Wheel | DT Swiss XMC 1200 SPLINE, carbon clincher, 30mm internal, 110x15mm, centerlock |
| Rear Wheel | DT Swiss XMC 1200 SPLINE, carbon clincher, 30mm internal, 148x12mm, centerlock, Ratchet EXP 36 |
| Front Tire | SCHWALBE NOBBY NIC EVO SUPER TRAIL TLE ADDIX SPEEDGRIP 2.6 |
| Rear Tire | SCHWALBE NOBBY NIC EVO SUPER TRAIL TLE ADDIX SPEEDGRIP 2.35 |
| Brakes | SRAM G2 ULTIMATE |
| Brake Levers | SRAM G2 ULTIMATE |
| Brake Rotors | 180/180 HS2 ROTORS |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 EAGLE 12SP RAINBOW |
| Front Shifter | N/A |
| Rear Shifter | SRAM AXS EAGLE 12SP |
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 AXS EAGLE 12SP WITH BATTERY COVER |
| Cassette | SRAM EAGLE XG 1299, 10-52T RAINBOW |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 EAGLE CARBON DUB, 32T (S/M/L - 170MM, XL - 175MM) |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA THREADED |
| Saddle | NINER CUSTOM TR WITH CRN-TI RAILS, PRINTED NINER GRAPHIC |
| Seatpost | KS LEV SI (S-125MM, M-150MM, L/XL-175MM) |
| Handlebar | RACE FACE NEXT R 800MM WIDE, 35MM RISE, 35MM CLAMP |
| Stem | RACE FACE TURBINE R 40MM, 35MM CLAMP |
| Headset | NINER INTERNAL ZS SHIS DESCRIPTION ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40 |
| Grips | NINER GRRRIPS L/O FLANGED SOFT COMPOUND |
Tech Specs
| frame fittings and mounts | 1 BOTTLE CAGE IN FRONT TRIANGLE | Rear suspension travel | 120mm |
| Maximum front suspension | 140mm | Fork offset | 44mm |
| Shock size | 165X45MM TRUNNION | Shock mounting hardware | UPPER - M10 X 54 TRUNNION, LOWER M8 X 25MM |
| Suggested shock sag | 30% (13.5MM) | Seatpost size | 30.9 |
| Seat collar size | 34.9 | Cable routing | INTERNAL |
| FRONT DERAILLEUR | N/A | HEADSET SIZE | SHIS DESCRIPTION ZS44/28.6 | ZS56/40 |
| PIVOT BEARING SPECS | (8X) 26 X 17 X 5MM Enduro BO MAX, (2X) 26 X 17 X 10MM Enduro Double Row, (2X) 22 X 10 X 6MM Enduro BO MAX | CHAINRING COMPATIBILITY | N/A |
| MAXIMUM CHAINRING SIZE | 34T | Q-FACTOR | N/A |
| ISCG COMPATIBILITY | ISCG 05 FWD MOUNTS | BOTTOM BRACKET TYPE | BSA THREADED |
| BIOCENTRIC COMPATIBLE? | N/A | BRAKE MOUNT TYPE | POST MOUNT |
| MAXIMUM REAR ROTOR SIZE | 180MM | REAR WHEEL SPACING | 12X148MM |
| REAR WHEEL THROUGH AXLE SPEC | 12 X 182MM, M12 X P1.0, L15MM | FRONT WHEEL AXLE SPACING | N/A |
| FRONT WHEEL THROUGH AXLE SPEC | N/A | Max tire size | 29 X 2.6 |
Geometry
| (A) TT Length | (B) Seat Tube Length | (C) Chainstay Length | (D) Front Center | (E) Wheelbase | (F) BB Drop | (G) Headtube Length | (H) Headtube Angle | (I) Seattube Angle | (J) Standover Height | (K) Reach | (L) Stack | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric (MM) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flip Chip Position | High Mode | Low Mode | - | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | - | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | |
| SM | 574 | 577 | 376 | 430 | 432 | 726 | 726 | 1148 | 1149 | 33 | 41 | 95 | 66.5 | 66.0 | 76.0 | 75.5 | 688 | 681 | 425 | 419 | 599 | 603 | |
| MD | 603 | 605 | 406 | 430 | 432 | 748 | 748 | 1179 | 1180 | 33 | 41 | 110 | 66.5 | 66.0 | 76.0 | 75.5 | 698 | 705 | 450 | 444 | 613 | 617 | |
| LG | 631 | 634 | 446 | 430 | 432 | 775 | 776 | 1210 | 1211 | 33 | 41 | 125 | 66.5 | 66.0 | 76.0 | 75.5 | 727 | 734 | 475 | 469 | 626 | 631 | |
| XL | 660 | 662 | 496 | 430 | 432 | 806 | 807 | 1241 | 1242 | 33 | 41 | 140 | 66.5 | 66.0 | 76.0 | 75.5 | 778 | 771 | 500 | 494 | 640 | 645 | |
| Imperial (Inch) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flip Chip Position | High Mode | Low Mode | - | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | - | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | High Mode | Low Mode | |
| SM | 22.6 | 22.7 | 14.8 | 17.0 | 17.1 | 28.6 | 28.6 | 45.2 | 45.2 | 1.30 | 1.61 | 3.7 | 66.5 | 66.0 | 76.0 | 75.5 | 27.0 | 26.8 | 16.7 | 16.4 | 23.5 | 23.7 | |
| MD | 23.7 | 23.8 | 16.0 | 17.0 | 17.1 | 29.4 | 29.5 | 46.4 | 46.5 | 1.30 | 1.61 | 4.3 | 66.5 | 66.0 | 76.0 | 75.5 | 27.5 | 27.8 | 17.7 | 17.5 | 24.1 | 24.3 | |
| LG | 24.8 | 25.0 | 17.6 | 17.0 | 17.1 | 30.5 | 30.6 | 47.6 | 47.7 | 1.30 | 1.61 | 4.9 | 66.5 | 66.0 | 76.0 | 75.5 | 28.6 | 28.9 | 18.7 | 18.5 | 24.6 | 24.8 | |
| XL | 26.0 | 26.0 | 19.5 | 17.0 | 17.1 | 31.7 | 31.8 | 48.8 | 48.9 | 1.30 | 1.61 | 5.5 | 66.5 | 66.0 | 76.0 | 75.5 | 30.6 | 30.4 | 19.7 | 19.4 | 25.2 | 25.4 | |
Sizing
Frame Size Recommendations by Height
SM
5'3"–5'9"
1.6–1.75M
MED
5'8"–6'0"
1.73–1.83M
LG
5'11"–6'3"
1.8–1.91M
X-LG
6'3"–6'7"
1.91–2.01M
Inseam Sizing
For riders who fall between sizes, we recommend sizing down for a more maneuverable ride or sizing up for more stability.