Niner Bikes
Niner Bikes was founded in Fort Collins, Colorado in 2005 with a single mission: to prove that 29-inch wheels were the future of mountain biking at a time when the industry was deeply sceptical. Their name is a nod to that 29er obsession, and their conviction turned out to be exactly right — today, 29-inch wheels dominate cross-country, trail, and enduro mountain biking worldwide. Niner were early adopters of 1x drivetrains, 12-speed cassettes, and Boost axle spacing, consistently pushing mountain bike geometry and technology forward. What Is Niner Bikes and What Did They Pioneer? The Niner WFO 9 RDO is their flagship full-suspension trail bike — a 140mm-travel 29er built from their own RDO (Race Day Optimised) carbon, using a CVA (Constant Velocity Axle) suspension system that remains active under braking and pedalling. The RLT 9 RDO is their gravel race bike, built specifically for competitive gravel events like Unbound Gravel, with race geometry, tyre clearance for 45mm rubber, and full internal routing. Why Choose Niner for Mountain Biking or Gravel? Niner's engineering track record is exceptional — they got 29er MTB right before almost anyone else, and their current bikes reflect the same commitment to doing things properly rather than following trends. Their CVA suspension system is genuinely superior to many competitors for pedalling efficiency, and their RLT gravel bike is one of the most race-proven platforms in competitive gravel racing. For riders who want bikes de