The All-New 2021 Niner WFO 9 RDO - Is This Their Best Yet? | Dissected

More than a decade since its first release, the Niner WFO 9 RDO is redesigned and drawing on years of 29-inch mountain bike evolution. We have been lucky enough to get this bike in well before the public release to put in some initial test rides and give us enough time to create this Dissected Feature to highlight the technology, changes and offerings of the new Niner WFO.
When Niner set out to redesign the WFO major changes needed to be included, including modern geometry featuring an adjustable flip chip to tune the bike to your specific needs, fully sleeved internal cable routing keeping cable rattle at bay while improving shift smoothness and a wider, stiffer rib cage main triangle. The new rib cage matched with large enduro max black oxide pivot bearings and aggressive geo mean this bike is ready to handle anything.
Also improved on the new Niner WFO is the refined suspension curve that promotes supportive pedaling and a smooth end-stroke ramp for all 170mm of its CVA suspension. The trunnion mounted shock also adds to the overall frame stiffness and modernness. After our short film and ride period so far, we’re plenty confident that it’ll hold up for our long-term test period just fine. And for those of you who keep your bikes longer than a season like us, Niner offers a lifetime frame warranty.
The 2021 Niner WFO 9 RDO is available in three sizes, small, medium and large. Our large test bike has a 480mm reach while the medium and small sizes have a reach of 450mm and 430mm, respectively. All sizes offer a 438mm chainstay. For a large bike this may seem a bit on the short side but it really ads to the maneuverability of the bike through tight sections of trail, although some may find that comes as a compromise for high-speed, all-out downhills.
Niner’s adjustable flip chips allow you to tune the bike for your given terrain. In the Low setting, the headtube angle is 64 degrees and in the High setting the headtube angle is bumped up to 64.7 degrees. While this may not be a very drastic difference, it is plenty to change the on-trail feel.
The flip chip also changes the stack height from 630mm in High to 635mm in the Low setting. The wheelbase grows from 1,257mm in High to 1,259mm in the Low setting. One of the biggest changes other than headtube angle when changing from the Low to High setting is a 7mm growth in the reach from 480mm to 487mm. Something taller riders or those who like a spacious cockpit will appreciate.
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[@superawesomefuntimego]

I have a 2020 Niner RIP 9 RDO and I love it. Once I updated the DPX2 to a coil and increased the front travel to 160mm, the thing really came alive for me. I think the WFO might even be a better with it being a little slacker and with a steeper seat tube. On the RDO I ride a Large (I am 5'10"), but not sure about the WFO, a large on it seems to be too big for me but the M has less reach (even though it is longer) than my Large RDO, which is about perfect in that 460-470mm range.

[@nikolavrckovic1588]

From "works components" you can buy Angle Headset and upgrade Niner RIP 9 RDO . (up to 2 Degree. Depends on frame). It doesn't cost much. But it makes a huge difference. It transforms the whole bike completely. It's worth it.

[@superawesomefuntimego]

@@nikolavrckovic1588 Good idea, I'll look into that.

[@djjmann]

Loved my RIP 9 RDO (2019), always wished the HTA was a little more slack, got kinda twitchy in really high speed stuff. Looks like the WFO took care of those issues, and thank God they threw in sleeved cable guides. Too bad I just bought a Stumpy EVO!

[@ZMan-xr5fz]

if you think the rip is twitchy that's on you

[@br9760]

​@ZMan-xr5fz No its not lol

[@tywitt3351]

Who wrote the copy for the vid; Niner?

[@frod1963]

What’s that opening tune with the slide guitar? Can’t remember the musician.

[@Nik_Mtb]

Would this bike be good for riding bachelor

[@dantindley5181]

Something about a big sprung bike, and it isnt afraid to show it. Idk i kinda zoned out as soon as he started talking

[@Bohvey]

Really trying to find a RIP 9 RDO 27.5... Bikes are impossible to get this year.

[@alecbalabanis4818]

I feel honored to own it then

[@barlow1973]

Can it be converted into a mullet in a solvent way? Have you tried it? It should , as the flipchip in raised position corrects the geometry....

[@Max-ip5yb]

I know someone that did

[@kingrat738]

No high pivot!? Next!!

[@takumajolliff9056]

How does this compare to the evil wreckoning?

[@TheLoamWolf]

We haven't ridden many Evils, but from our experience, this is better.

[@bigmikeshooter]

Nice but very expensive....