Road bikes are only great for the pavement, but if you want to go beyond that, you'll want a gravel bike. Gravel bikes bridge the gap so you can ride on pavement and continue going when the dirt begins. The Niner RLT 9 2-Star Bike is designed for adventure and versatility. It has a hydroformed aluminum frame and an RDO carbon fork. The frame is compatible with both 700 x 50c tires and 650b x 2.0" tires. The frame also features integrated frame mounts, internal cable routing, and rack and fender mounts so you can easily transform this bike into a daily commuter or touring bike.
The 2-Star version of the Niner RLT 9 comes with a SRAM Apex 11-speed drivetrain. The gearing is perfect for moderate hills and all-day adventures with an 11-42T cassette and a 40T chainring on the front. SRAM Apex 1 HRD brakes provide reliable stopping power so you can descend under control. With the Niner Alloy wheels and Schwalbe G-One Allround tires, you'll be able to set them up tubeless for a smoother ride, better traction, and fewer flats.
| Frame | Niner Hydroformed Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Niner RDO Full Carbon |
| Headset | Niner Integrated, IS42/IS52 |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex 1, 11-Speed |
| Front Derailleur | Nope |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 Long Cage |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1, 40T |
| Bottom Bracket | Prestine PF30 Thread Together |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1130 11-Speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130, 11-42T |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex 1 HRD Flat-Mount, 160mm Rotors |
| Wheelset | Niner Alloy, 22.5mm Inner, Centerlock, Thru-Axle |
| Tires | Schwalbe G-One Allround TLE, 700x40mm |
| Handlebar | Easton EA50 AX |
| Stem | Niner Alloy |
| Grips/Bar Tape | Niner Bar Tape |
| Seatpost | Niner Alloy, 400mm |
| Seatclamp | Single-Bolt |
| Saddle | Niner Custom w/ CrMo Rails |
| Intended Use | Adventure, Commuter, Gravel |
Note: Components are subject to change without notice.
| Size | 47 | 50 | 53 | 56 | 59 | 62 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A: Seat Tube Length | 430 | 460 | 490 | 520 | 550 | 580 |
| B: Effective Top Tube | 510 | 525 | 545 | 565 | 585 | 605 |
| C: Stack | 535 | 556 | 577 | 592 | 613 | 634 |
| D: Reach | 362 | 366 | 374 | 384 | 398 | 405 |
| E: BB Height | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| F: BB Drop | 75 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| G: Head Tube Length | 105 | 125 | 145 | 165 | 185 | 205 |
| H: Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 72 ° | 72.5 ° |
| I: Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° |
| J: Standover Height | 705 | 728 | 753 | 780 | 805 | 830 |
| K: Chainstay Length | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| L: Wheelbase | 1005 | 1012 | 1023 | 1036 | 1051 | 1060 |
| Frame Size | 47 | 50 | 53 | 56 | 59 | 62 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Height | 4'11" - 5'3" 150 - 160 cm |
5'2" - 5'6" 157 - 168 cm |
5'5" - 5'9" 165 - 175 cm |
5'8" - 6'0" 173 - 183 cm |
5'11" - 6'3" 180 - 191 cm |
6'2" - 6'6" 188 - 198 cm |
| Size | 47 | 50 | 53 | 56 | 59 | 62 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A: Seat Tube Length | 16.9 | 18.1 | 19.3 | 20.5 | 21.7 | 22.8 |
| B: Effective Top Tube | 20.1 | 20.7 | 21.5 | 22.2 | 23.0 | 23.8 |
| C: Stack | 21.1 | 21.9 | 22.7 | 23.3 | 24.1 | 25.0 |
| D: Reach | 14.3 | 14.4 | 14.7 | 15.1 | 15.7 | 15.9 |
| E: BB Height | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| F: BB Drop | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| G: Head Tube Length | 4.1 | 4.9 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 7.3 | 8.1 |
| H: Head Tube Angle | 70.0 ° | 70.5 ° | 71.0 ° | 71.5 ° | 72.0 ° | 72.5 ° |
| I: Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.0 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.0 ° | 73.0 ° | 72.5 ° |
| J: Standover Height | 27.3 | 28.8 | 29.7 | 30.7 | 31.7 | 32.6 |
| K: Chainstay Length | 16.9 | 16.9 | 16.9 | 16.9 | 16.9 | 16.9 |
| L: Wheelbase | 39.4 | 39.6 | 40.0 | 40.6 | 41.1 | 41.5 |
| Frame Size | 47 | 50 | 53 | 56 | 59 | 62 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Height | 4'11" - 5'3" 150 - 160 cm |
5'2" - 5'6" 157 - 168 cm |
5'5" - 5'9" 165 - 175 cm |
5'8" - 6'0" 173 - 183 cm |
5'11" - 6'3" 180 - 191 cm |
6'2" - 6'6" 188 - 198 cm |
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