Air 9 Rdo Frame

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Air 9 rdo frame. The air 9 rdo embodies all the versatility durability and performance you ve come to expect from niner. The air 9 rdo frame features niner s race day optimized carbon fiber frame production process known as carbon compaction system. As with niner s other rdo offerings the air 9 rdo is constructed using niner s carbon compaction system ccs which gives niner complete control over tube wall thickness across the frame. Description air 9 rdo 5 star sram xo1 eagle mountain bike niner s top of the line air 9 rdo frame meets a premium parts kit in the 5 star sram x01 eagle build.

With a 150mm travel fox 36 fork up front a 66 degree head tube angle and a 75 8 degree seat tube angle we re hitting the sweet spot of efficiency and capability. This makes for tube walls that are virtually perfect reduces the amount of materials required and eliminates excess resin build up. Well niner designs their bikes according to how they know you want to ride which makes a huge difference. By wrapping carbon around an eps foam internal mandrel and then compacting the entire system inside a mold we are able to control wall thickness throughout the frame and force out any excessive resin while the frame cures.

This is why the air 9 rdo frame is built using our carbon compaction system. Lighter and brighter niner s flagship carbon fiber hardtail the. 2020 niner air 9 rdo there are some bike manufacturers who design bikes according to how they think you should ride. Continuing the lineage that began with rkt 9 rdo the strong overbuilt shapes that define the front triangle are made for stiffness and pedaling efficiency.

This frame s identity is refreshed with a bold design aesthetic.