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
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