New Niner RIP9 RDO: First Look!

[@steveboyle6891]

That frame looks so good, I don't think I'd wanna ride that bike. Maybe just stare at it

[@avxrevo]

Awesome inner cable routing. You can tell they took time with it since it’s not just a hole in the frame

[@SuperBacDoc]

Nice video on your build! For those dissing the shock/rib cage this was done to clean up the cable routing, stiffen the frame and acommodate the high low setting the Rip needs. Also for weight, this as Clint said is not a cross country race bike and even last model Rip pedals way lighter than its weight would have you believe. Only nit pick I see is maybe trim those cables in front of head tube.

[@mancello]

Nice build. I always take photos of a new bike build. I know it will never look that new and clean again!😉

[@twowheelslater7112]

Nice ride! I like the tire choice. That's what I ran and really liked it. Aggressors are bulletproof.

[@thezachinator11]

I demoed the RIP 9 29er earlier this year. Such a dope bike. So much faster than my 27.5. They look sexy too 😍

[@bushidocode4773]

I can’t believe how bad ass that bike looks! I’m seriously considering buying one of these now.

[@ashevillescarborough]

Give the Stan’s flow some time ... you can run them super low psi without pinching and they have served me well for many years... very curious on you long term opinion on the RIP.. had one of the original jets for years and loved it...

[@leehyson9831]

Love the curved/organic visuals of the frame. Superb machine.

[@johnglynn7795]

Hello Clint, Since watching your videos over the past year I have outgrown my Trance 2 29er beginner bike. I trust your judgement and wanted to ask you your thoughts on the Ibis Ripley 29er or the Rip 9 3Star 9er. I am 5'6" and Niner recommends the SMALL frame. Your thoughts on both the bikes and size. I live in AZ and ride the desert trails. Thanks in advance on your advice. Jg

[@raphaelcruise9807]

Clint going Enduro Yes!

[@mtbrider-usa8764]

2-Star NX $4,500, 3-Star GX $5,400...add another pound for the NX boat anchor....no thank's!

[@mikebarger3563]

Hey Clint, can you use an angle finder and measure the actual angle on your seatpost? It looks pretty slack even though Niner says it’s 75.8 in the high setting.

[@trailladymtb7700]

Cant wait to hear how it rides!!! Hurry up lol!!!

[@uihwang]

Getting used 2014 RIP 9 aluminum frame soon. RDO looks really cool.

[@magellan1818]

That bike looks so freaking rad!!!

[@RyanLee-cj8nk]

Which bike do you like more? This bike or the Stumpjumper?

[@ClintGibbs]

I'll know after my trip that starts tomorrow... But I'm thinking the RIP

[@RyanLee-cj8nk]

Man! Thanks for the fast reply. I’m getting ready to make a big purchase, your input would mean a lot to me. Please let me know your thoughts after your ride. Thanks!

[@darrenjorgensen1917]

What a heavy, but good looking bike! Hopefully if you go with the carbon wheels maybe you can shave half a pound.....

[@RyanMarcyesOutdoors]

👍🏽 Nice, Go Have Some Fun, The weather is perfect for next couple of days here in FL,🤙🏽

[@jimmansi1187]

Wow, that's a beauty, anxious to see how it rides & your opinion!

[@CitiRyder29er]

Clint thank you the Nice Review. Bike simply looks amazing. But does the weight includes tubes? Or is the weight with tubeless setup? Love to hear your feedback on how it rides too. I own a RIP 9 previous V but I think it’s too much bike now for me. I think I will wait for the next Jet 9 version.

[@howlandgrowl]

Nice looking bike Clint, it's a bike that looks fast! Not sure if it's just your video angles, but it does not look like a 66° head angle and also looks like a fairly short stumpy bike? Niner don't have much of a presence here in the UK, so I've never actually seen one in the flesh, only online videos. I'm sure it is longer, lower and slacker than it looks, and with the exception of it's weight looks like a real trail ripper. Looking forward to the next update and your first ride impressions. Maxxis tyres, the best there are for Mtb, followed closely by Vittoria. Enjoy.

[@blazerman61]

Those aggressors look like great tires..good luck with it!

[@p-dub22]

Very sharp looking bike, hope it rides great!

[@mjjohn7715]

Nice bike! It was nice to geek out at lunch time! !!!

[@michaelblack4993]

Great post. I just ordered one today from Jenson usa....

[@tlf.]

Oh my gawd another new bike......

[@markkligerman6861]

Clint, this was a great video. I am a owner of a '14 Jet9 Carbon 4-star.

[@eduardoguillen6385]

Beautiful bike!!! Some day

[@AJMacDonaldJr]

For a trail bike you should raise the stem all the way up and keep the aluminum rims.

[@theSEGAtwistisover9k]

KZbin, the land where all the things I can't afford lives .. 😔

[@rodrigolopez157]

Hi Clint, you old Rip 9 was a Small size Why did you went up in size, did the dimensions changed? I am 5'8" as well and ride an M (old red aluminum) and sometimes I wish it was an S

[@ClintGibbs]

I typically go by top tube length for a bike size. 22.6 was too small for me. 23.5 was just right. My trance 29 has a 24.5 and it fits just fine.

[@Onecogmike]

I bought the Air9 RDO 5 star because of your review, i guess ill probably be selling my 2016 stumpy and buying a RIP 9 after your review.

[@MTB_Rider_96]

Yes, get carbon wheels, and handle bars, and crank set, and seat post.

[@PT17StearmanAL43]

Hope to hear your thoughts on the 19 vs 18 year model once you get some seat time.

[@mravocadoman2999]

You can get the niner niner, or the twenty-seven fiver niner

[@archiericoarcibal4276]

Hey Clint, what's up? that's a nice bike. got a question. how do you store your trailer bike racks?

[@ghpatriot]

Awwwww Clint, you didn't tape over the Niner tag line yet. Hahahha

[@ClintGibbs]

Thanks for the reminder 😉

[@buckroger6456]

That is one sweet looking bike.

[@ferraghini9536]

Did you have to tune the gears on this bike build ?

[@ClintGibbs]

Yes

[@woduk]

Great video Clint, what make is the bike stand?

[@ClintGibbs]

Feedback Sports. Great stand!

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

No possible way at 31lbs. Motobecane Hal CF boost has this category on lockdown. So far in 2019 nothing comes close even for racing. Dont get me wrong because the Niner is a nice bike but 8k for that thing. Bikes direct upped their game on the enduro side with those Scott style frames. Scott had the package to beat for the last three years, but 10k was way too steep, and now motobecane has the mojo.

[@ClintGibbs]

The three star built is $5600. Par for boutique brands with this spec.

[@maxMax-ns9pg]

31~ pounds hmm, will that affect the climbing you think Clint, I might get this bike and I’m 118 lb so idk 🤷‍♂️

[@robertvega1551]

Don't buy this boat

[@orlinojr.llauderes6970]

whats the smallest frame they have sir? thanks in advance

[@mikieson]

Clint..I thought all bikes over a certain price came with threaded bb?? My bikes all have the cheaper type. I guess pressfit? OR whatever its called. My bikes are under a 1000$

[@spencerhan7995]

Great color!

[@10acebikesjodybennettii19]

You should let us know when coming to pisgah might be able to come out hit the trails

[@kdub6911]

You should get some gloss clear frame protection!!!!

[@bryceridesbikes]

That saddle looks like a niner branded SDG. Maybe a Fly MTN.

[@andypaul999]

If the old Trance X 29 and a Canyon Neuron alloy had a baby this would be it

[@clivem25]

Does it have ISCG mounts?

[@johnburmeister7167]

I saw the damn it ;)

[@ClintGibbs]

Long-time subscriber 😀

[@fauxreal9744]

I love threaded BB too 😍 but I messed up my frame putting the BB cups the wrong way :(

[@cabbynate]

I noticed you are 5'8 and went with a medium. I'm 5'7 flat foot and about 5'8 with my Five Ten's. The Niner size chart says small for my height. Would you agree? Great video's by the way...

[@ClintGibbs]

It's a big bike so I would say go for a small unless you like a really long and stable bike

[@cabbynate]

@@ClintGibbs Thanks Clint!👍🏽

[@jaydance405]

Hey Clint I got the same question I’m a little over 5’10 should a medium be okay or will I feel like I’m too big for it?

[@cabbynate]

@@jaydance405 I ended up selling mine because it was to small. It I got a medium I would still have it. I say when in doubt size up but I'm not the pro. The cockpit was to tight and my knees were to close to the bars. It made switch backs next to impossible. I could have went with a longer stem but felt a 50 or 60mm stem wouldn't have been enough and I wouldn't have wanted to go any longer than that. Clint gives good advice and I'm sure if I was standing face to face with Clint he would have have said a medium for sure.👍🏼

[@maxMax-ns9pg]

Huh on the website it shows guides with the Centerline rotors not the old one

[@nl3712]

Why is it sooooo heavy? Wheels? GX? Dropper?

[@ClintGibbs]

Wheels and tires are pretty burly. That's probably a lot of it.

[@Dawsong120]

The audio is as crisp as my apple!

[@geeehan2011]

Nice bike

[@mikewood4378]

Nice video but the audio seems to go in and out maybe it's on my end not sure. Have a good day.

[@ClintGibbs]

Must be your device. Audio was pretty clear all through the video.

[@JamesMix23]

Why is the maxxis logo not yellow?

[@kasparondrej2938]

OEM version

[@JamesMix23]

@@kasparondrej2938 Im gonna goggle that 😁

[@ROBinJVILLE]

Im sure its sick, but im not a fan of that whole shock / ribcage area.

[@joshallen1126]

The suspension seems like a rip off of giant maestro suspension ???? Let’s just put the linkage under the B.B instead of above

[@ClintGibbs]

Niner CVA has been around for quite a while now. Actually CVA allows for shorter chain stays which is why it's my preferred design.

[@joshallen1126]

I do agree with you that Niner CVA has been around for a while, but I did a little research and this Niner you are running compared to the trance 29er you had actually have the exact same chain stay length, so minus the linkage being above the bb or below they are so very much the same.Both Giants suspension design and Niners are basically the same and they both market it in different ways of course. Now full disclose I am the service manager for a bike shop that is a Giant dealer so I am totally biased here haha and riding my trance 2 is a dream up or downhill as you know, but in the end I do appreciate your response and just wanted to here your thoughts about how similar they are... yes I know that is not going to happen as they market in different ways ! Thanks again Clint, enjoy your videos regularly, keep the uploads coming.

[@ClintGibbs]

@@joshallen1126 keep in mind that the trance is only 115 travel in the back whereas the Niner is 140. I'm really really hoping the Giant releases a longer travel 29er this year and can keep the chain stays short. As you know, I'm a huge fan of Giant as well.

[@joshallen1126]

Yes watching your Giant videos from the past is what got me to subscribe. I never did think about the travel in the rear, Giant would have to up the linkage points to achieve more travel and I am sure that is coming in the future with how well this bike has been received :)

[@kobortamas7163]

Look beautifull ...but its pretty expensive =(

[@borisc2061]

Not sure about that milky light green colour inside.

[@th_js]

Same.

[@MTB_Rider_96]

31 lbs! Too heavy - my Specialized Epic is 25.5 lbs with an aluminum frame.

[@misteraxeman2680]

Now which bike would you rather own haha

[@MTB_Rider_96]

@@misteraxeman2680 My Epic - Shimano XTR drivetrain. Manitou Machete fork 1/2 the price, same performance.

[@nl3712]

Valid point

[@th_js]

0:44 Please use metric!

[@John_D2]

$5,600 : /

[@Ryfij]

🤔🤔🤔👌👌👌🤙🤙🤙👍👍👍😁😎

[@majoromg449]

14 kg are too much

[@daytch9485]

That's a ugly bike, nice dirt trap they put the shock in too. Their hardtails are where it's at.

[@denislamonde8372]

Poor design , ugly bike

[@cellphonenut]

Definitely sweet steed 💪