TGR Tested 2018 Mountain Bike Review: Niner RIP 9 RDO

Full review at tested.tetongravity.com // In keeping with the modern trend, where bikes above all have to be FUN, Niner has come up with their solution to the enduro 29er dilemma. The RIP 9 RDO (RDO stands for Race Day Optimized, aka their carbon frame) comes in swinging with 150mm of travel and an aggressive attitude toward descending. That being said, testers loved how composed it felt on the flatter trails we found around Bentonville, praising its ability to accelerate out of nowhere to shoot up short climbs and gain speed for hitting jumps thanks to its efficient suspension and light weight.