Niner Rlt 9 Steel 2020 Review

Bikepacking bikes gravel all road whether labeled gravel all road adventure or a jumble of those terms it s hard to ignore the wave of genre blending cross bikes that have slammed into the marketplace recently.

Niner rlt 9 steel 2020 review. Steel is real and adventure is the new big thing so the niner rlt 9 steel a steel adventure bike ought to be the best thing ever. Niner gives us a beautiful steel gravel grinder in the rlt 9. The 2020 niner rlt 9 steel is available in builds ranging from the 2700 grx 400 2 star to the 5000 grx 800 5 star build. It s also available as a frame fork for 1500.

Built for racing or bike packing. Gravel is the new dirt. All the bikes are available in build kits ranging from high end shimano grx 800 and sram force axs to more affordable options like shimano grx 400 and sram rival. The high end carbon rdo frame was revamped with a longer wheelbase and a lighter and stiffer frame.

And as the og it s been a staple on the road gravel and local cyclocross circuits for some time. The new bike comes in five builds. Niner s rlt 9 is one of the original gravel bikes. The rlt 9 steel a gravel grinder oriented drop bar bike constructed in part with much revered reynolds 853 steel.

I really want to love steel. The fantastic steel frame comes with a carbon niner fork that keeps the weight down and makes the ride even more comfortable. The 27 2mm seatpost is designed to smooth your ride. This og status hasn t held niner back from staying current on the rlt s specs though.

My bike racing chops were forged in the 70s and 80s. Niner s new gravel range includes the carbon fiber rlt 9 rdo the rlt 9 steel welded from reynolds 853 and the rlt 9 aluminum. It also comes kit out as a 1x for offroad or commuting foci. Unlike a lot of reviews out there that say something is great only to discover that the reviewer is sponsored by said brand.

Our writer threw his leg over it for a review. The new frame is disc brake only. With offerings in steel carbon and aluminum niner s rlt seeks to please on many levels. Whether one s main concern is weight price or the comfort of old school steel dampening the rlt provides.

Rlt 9 setup and specs. 2020 niner rlt 9 rdo. Niner rlt 9 steel review just to set your mind at rest i am not in anyway associated with any of the brands that i review and my reviews are impartial and 100 honest. Moreover similar to the rlt 9 it comes with shimano ultegra front and rear derailleurs that offer 22 speeds with a 2 11 drivetrain.

The rlt 9 steel will set you back 5 100 but they will be pretty well spent.