Niner (United States) - Press Release: By adding our CVA full suspension to a dedicated gravel bike platform, we’re blending the confidence and control of a cross-country race bike with the efficiency, fit, and responsive handling of a gravel bike. The result is a curly bar bike with superior comfort, power delivery, and pure, unadulterated fun.

Why forge the first drop-bar full suspension bike? Because Niner Bikes was founded in 2005 with a simple goal: making riding on dirt a better experience, period. Fourteen years later, the MCR 9 RDO is a natural extension of this effort. When you ride one, you’ll see. More comfort, more control, more fun, and more freedom to ride whatever, wherever.

The 9 things you need to know:

• 50mm of stable yet supple CVA suspension.
• RDO carbon fiber main frame and rear triangle with forged, 1-piece linkages.
• Integrated rear fender protects suspension components.
• 11 fixed mounting points for frame bags, bottles, and more.
• Removable front derailleur mount.
• Durable, long-lasting Enduro Max “Black Oxide” pivot bearings.
• Clearance for 700 x 50c or 650b x 2.0 tires (FOX fork clearance 40c).
• Rear shock lockout with handlebar remote; fork lockout.
• End-to-end, Full Sleeve internal cable guides and integrated frame protection.

Suspension details:

• Revised CVA linkage layout.
• Stable yet supple, consistent and controlled CVA suspension behavior.
• Lower link under the BB for short chainstay length.
• Flatter leverage curve allows full use of shorter travel.
• Air spring for infinite spring rate adjustment.
• Oil damping to control movement.
• Remote rear shock lockout. .

Design details:

• 50mm CVA suspension travel, specifically tuned for gravel.
• Fully suspended bike and rider; minimum unsprung mass.
• Wide, oversized BB junction for stiffness and strength.
• Shock mount behind seat tube for clean aesthetic.
• Integrated, frame mounted fender with optional upper extension.
• One-piece upper and lower linkages resist twisting under load
• Long-lasting Enduro Max Black Oxide pivot bearings.

Frame Features:

• Removeable front derailleur mount
• Integrated mounts for custom frame bags
• Multiple bottle cage mounts inside front triangle
• Multiple bottle cage mounts inside front triangle
• 12x142 rear through axle
• Flat mount disc brake fitment on rear triangle