2020 Niner RIP 9 RDO 29 // Bike Review

Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbs
For a bike whose suspension travel suggests “trail bike,” the RIP 9 RDO has an all-mountain personality that truly stands on its own. The suspension is extremely plush yet supportive for a bike designed for riders looking for an ultra-nimble machine that rewards extra rider input. If you’re the type of rider who likes to choose your own lines and milk every ounce of variation from a trail, this could be the bike that will reward your efforts on the broad spectrum of trails.
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[@nerfherderdavid]

Best format for a review ever ... very talented rider ... wicked trails ... warp speed ... you can just feel the bike working and the joy of it all. Great job.

[@michaeledwards5241]

Probably the reviewer on the web at the moment 👌

[@dank3823]

I've grown to really like these reviews. Best format out there. Great rider and trails make a big difference.

[@loud_v8_noises]

Another great review. No one does them better.

[@NecumNaTo]

Video quality could be better.

[@singletracksender9021]

I’ve watched a lot of your videos and something about this bike just shines a lot of fun right through the video. It just looks more fun than other bikes.

[@tommycooperfish]

You guys deserve way (and I mean a whole damn way) more exposure! Slayed that good 'n proper.

[@bimmerfan729]

Again, amazing review as always. Keep 'em coming!

[@Willemmoseley]

Great review. Freehub smashing out some quality stuff as usual!

[@Bohvey]

Finally someone actually doing a climb and talking about it. Awesome review, you got yourself a new subscriber.

[@freehubmag]

Thank you for the support!

[@TylerBoothGolf]

Great review! I've always enjoyed this travel range & I'm glad modern geo has made these bikes more versatile than ever. I'm still riding my 2016 Transition Scout at 150/125mm, 67 degree HA with 27.5" wheels. So having that extra rear travel + 29'er wheels & modern geo will be a nice addition when I upgrade. The bike I'm currently eyeing is the new Fezzari Delano Peak at 150/135mm. It's great to have so many bikes to bounce off of & compare against.

[@davekoch4335]

Always wondered what the niners were about, thanks for the review.

[@jefffarschon4270]

Great review thanks for ‘who is the bike for’ opinion. I wish I had found your channel earlier.

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

Cool review I am addicted to turbo levo at the moment 😁😁😁😁😁😁👍

[@ssjj9584]

Trails look awesome! Nice review

[@AndreasHappyfarm]

Cool video. Great introduction to the bike. On a more general note and not specific to FH. all bikes gets good reviews these days and a lot of the “characteristics” thats gets talked about are HIGHLY dependent on setup. The expectations need to rise in all categories and reviewers ought to be harsher when bike companies and product managers makes bad decisions and cuts corners.

[@superawesomefuntimego]

Great review! I picked up a 2020 RIP 9 RDO recently, the 4 star build. Absolutely love the bike. I am 5'10" 200lb and went with the large. Ended up going to a 0.6 volume spacer in the DPX2 to get some more bottom out resistance. Wish they would have used 170mm cranks instead of 175 to help reduce pedal strikes when in the low position. The XT brakes have been awesome even with just a 180mm front rotor, except they rattle non stop with the finned pads. I have adjusted them so they rattle much less, but still make some noise on chunky terrain. Also dislike the lax hub engagement on M1900 wheels, but that is a personal preference thing. The bike feels super balanced and gives lots of confidence. It does not plow through stuff as easy as my Rallon did, but overall I prefer the RIP almost everywhere. Bike is far more capable than I am, it's a keeper.

[@hampuskardell8709]

What size would you recomend me to buy? 185cm, it's like 6 feet + thanks

[@superawesomefuntimego]

@@hampuskardell8709 Depends on your reach preferences. The large is 465mm with the 35mm stem, 490 on the xl in the 66 degree HA setting. The stand over should be no problem on the XL. The bike feels fairly compact and tossable in the large, perfect for what I like. 460-470 reach seems to be my personal sweet spot. I also cut down my bars to 780mm. Any chance you can test one out?

[@hampuskardell8709]

@@superawesomefuntimego yes i'm gonna use more to enduro then trail and ride in the low setting so reach ia gonna be 458. Thanks for your input

[@drewz4625]

Great feedback, did it come in the high or low setting?

[@superawesomefuntimego]

@@drewz4625 Mine came in the high setting. FYI, I updated the front fork to 160mm and replaced the DPX2 with a DHX2 Coil and the bike is even more capable now. The coil made the rear much better over chunky terrain.

[@konfinoyair]

AWESOME AMAZING REVIEW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're quite a rider too.

[@crissvaughn85]

I don’t like the Aggressor, kept slipping too much - maybe my lack of skill .. Anyway, awesome review, as always - you guys rock 🚀🚀🚀

[@timotheyszczepanski6644]

Do you guys at free hub mag get to keep the bikes? Love the reviews!!

[@jonathanangieri153]

Man you can rip! I’ve been wondering how that bike handles. Any chance we’ll see a Druid review?? Also, it’s beyond me how you keep the mud off your camera lens riding in that PNW slop

[@magellan1818]

Great video!

[@lucashrabal4953]

Great review and riding! I would love to see a Ripmo V2 review.

[@CCWclassic]

Same

[@bike_somm]

Lucas Hrabal think he's saving the best for last... So he doesn't burn out of stoke 😛 Seems like the latest bikes have been more and more impressive & have lead to much excitement

[@jeremywussow5481]

I love the rolling review perspective! Thanks! I see it's a Large, what's your height/weight? Thanks again!

[@phx4669]

Nice riding!

[@tyschafer410]

will you review a giant trance advanced pro I like your reviews great job

[@restaalberto]

It seems the old Orbea Occam. Great bike

[@blackhorsegrind4255]

I know the bikes has been out for some time now, but please review Evil offering is possible or if you’ve ridden and don’t have plans on posting about it, could you give some feedback please! Your reviews have become my favorite, your style of riding is awesome I find it hard to believe how calm you remain while sending it!

[@freehubmag]

Evil Following review is now live!

[@blackhorsegrind4255]

Freehub Magazine yes loves the review, but any thoughts on its bigger brother the offering? I saw the review for wreckoning also, so biggest and smallest sibling have been reviewed just curious about offering. Your my go to now for reviews! Please post more bike review content

[@davidesquibel8916]

Let er RIP!!!!! Saw that is was a size large...was curious your height to kind of ball park size myself I’m 6’2. Keep up these great videos!!!

[@johnsospencer]

I’m 5’11”

[@michaelwynn7772]

Hi, I'm 6'1.5 and I have a large RIP 9, same bike as this but different colour. I think it fits me just fine. I have long legs and a normal torso / arms. I felt the XL would be too big, too much of a stretch.

[@obi-wankenobi9871]

Do you think you could get your hands on a Propain Tyee for testing? They might be inclined to lend you one, since they just started to sell their bikes in north America. I am thinking about getting one and there are very few reviews on it and none where you can compare it against other bikes tested by the same rider.

[@juliusmarz3662]

What's the pov setp up ? Looks sick

[@Vsk_ef]

Can you do the Mets am 29 2020 I’m on the edge of buying it

[@jeanmarchendrickx5698]

hello thanks for the video. Just for fun you prefer Niner Tallboy of Norcon optic ?

[@mtnbikerva1]

Since there was no climbing I assume it climbs like an anvil. Also no tight switch back so it must be too long also. Also no rock gardens so bottom bracket to low also? Lots of pedal strikes with out super short crank arms on it?

[@Krazypker147]

Is a Devinci Review (any model) in the works?

[@CarlosGarcia-anker]

Love this bike and speck amazing me.. but more expensive full suspension

[@rickyvic6937]

Is this still the 2017 frame or its an update?

[@JimmyJamesonJnr]

How do the get the trail so compressed ?!!!

[@acmanwwjd1]

How does it compare to the biktrix ?

[@christopherwalsh7700]

Where are you riding in this video?

[@cam_hmptn2188]

Friend has the exact bike and I have the air nine rdo.

[@cam_hmptn2188]

Sick bikes mann

[@pro-koteautosparedding-cer806]

What trail is this??

[@geoffkoop]

If I'm between 5'9 - 5'10, what frame size would be best suited for me?

[@sean5223]

im the same height, and wieght anwhere between 185-200Lbs. i know its late. but I went with the L over the M. i REALLY enjoy the bike.

[@geoffkoop]

When will the 2021 come out and any idea what will change?

[@markanderson4212]

They come out in November. Go to the Niner website

[@chriskershaw6576]

Heard these bikes had bad issues and support from the brand was minimal ! This still the case ?

[@Anonymous_-tv9se]

Yeah, my friend snapped his frame in half in January, got it fixed(it snapped again on his first ride). He still hasn’t gotten a replacement; I understand that there are problems with things being behind schedule and in low supply, but from my understanding, Niner hasn’t made any attempt to get him a new frame. I’m not sure if this answers your question, but it might be a good thing to know anyway.

[@TheJeffro520]

I had a warranty issue with mine, and Niner responded to me almost instantly. Giving me a new frame, expected to take 2-3 months. That’s a pretty standard wait time, especially for a smaller boutique brand.

[@10clawocitizenxjzx58]

super nimble

[@mtnbikerva1]

Just like 90% of The rest of the videos They assume everybody lives at a bike park or a ski resort. What about the tons of us that live in the midatlantic region and ride totally different trails and environment? Pretty much a worthless video for a lot of us!

[@TheJeffro520]

Imagine living in the “midatlantic region” and calling yourself a mountain biker. Sweet mole hills kid, maybe get a gravel bike? 😂