IF....I were going to buy a disc bike...

[AngryScientist]

I think i would get one of these. just came across this on my ebay feed. looks like a really great bike. anyone own and ride one of these 9'iners? they look really well done.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-Niner-RLT-Steel-Reynolds-853-53cm-/124292351030?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/SW4AAOSwAmNfMF5G/s-l1200.jpg

[pdmtong]

This thread is idle and unfounded speculation and should be closed immediately.

Of all the disc bikes in the universe the Niner is the pick?

Back of the line my friend...

[AngryScientist]

This thread is idle and unfounded speculation and should be closed immediately.

Of all the disc bikes in the universe the Niner is the pick?

Back of the line my friend...

ha!

guilty as charged!

i'm not in the market, but this one is somewhat appealing :)

[.RJ]

They're not bad, not great - can be good value, used, for their utility.

That said - Niner has had long ongoing QC issues - I've had a bunch of their MTB frames and the last one I built up I had to chase/face every interface and bolt hole on the frame. Niner's response to this was to tell me I didnt know what I was doing and to leave it to the professionals at my LBS to sort.

So if you can snag one cheap and need one just plan on really giving it some attention before assembly and it can be a good bike for you.

[Louis]

If it had to be disc, I would get this one:

https://www.motorcycle.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/090718-2019-Moto-Guzzi-V9-Bobber-Sport-f.jpg

[happycampyer]

If it had to be disc, I would get this one:

https://www.motorcycle.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/090718-2019-Moto-Guzzi-V9-Bobber-Sport-f.jpg

Looks like the bike Simon Cowell had.

[AngryScientist]

you guys are awesome.

good thursday humor!

i do have a couple disc bikes now that you mention it !

https://w7.pngwing.com/pngs/224/292/png-transparent-ducati-manchester-motorcycle-ducati-multistrada-logo-ducati-emblem-label-trademark.png

[colker]

you guys are awesome.

good thursday humor!

i do have a couple disc bikes now that you mention it !

https://w7.pngwing.com/pngs/224/292/png-transparent-ducati-manchester-motorcycle-ducati-multistrada-logo-ducati-emblem-label-trademark.png

Now you are making sense.

[blakcloud]

Looks like Post Mount brakes if that matters to you. Can't speak of anything else about the frame.

[peanutgallery]

Unless its flat mount and 12mm axles front and rear, don't do it. 2015? I'm guessing a 15 mm front axle and the those are definitely post mount. Unfortunately, that ship sailed....in 2016:) Crazy times:) It would have to be just about free, and even then. Plus you'd have buy a fresh head badge

The motor? That's a different story, I like that concept way more

[Leyczo]

I think i would get one of these. just came across this on my ebay feed. looks like a really great bike. anyone own and ride one of these 9'iners? they look really well done.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-Niner-RLT-Steel-Reynolds-853-53cm-/124292351030?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276


Yeah, I have one. It is a nice bike and I like it, but I'm not sure I would say there is anything magical about it. Anything specific you want to know?

[PaMtbRider]

I vaguely remember a minor complaint about the fork being overly stiff on these.

[mwynne]

Unless its flat mount and 12mm axles front and rear, don't do it. 2015? I'm guessing a 15 mm front axle and the those are definitely post mount. Unfortunately, that ship sailed....in 2016:) Crazy times:) It would have to be just about free, and even then. Plus you'd have buy a fresh head badge

I look at my QR, ISO tab, 135mm rear spacing Macho King and sigh....

[Smitty2k1]

My 2010 Jamis Aurora Elite has disc brakes... And 130mm rear spacing. Yes 130mm discs. Ouch.

[eippo1]

I know one guy with the 853 version that you posted and another with the alloy version. The guy with the 853 said the ride was nice, but would have in retrospect have gone with the alloy because it was way heavier and he ran 40s anyway.

Other dude with the alloy loves it. So that's my 2 cents and really is nothing more than anecdotal. Alloy friend just got a carbon Rip 9 as well and frickin loves that bike.

[slowpoke]

I know one guy with the 853 version that you posted and another with the alloy version.

Pedantic, but all steels are alloys.

Nothing wrong with post-mount brakes because brakes are cheaper than wheels; however, 15x100 is a dead-end standard like 130mm rear spacing for disc.

[colker]

I think i would get one of these. just came across this on my ebay feed. looks like a really great bike. anyone own and ride one of these 9'iners? they look really well done.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-Niner-RLT-Steel-Reynolds-853-53cm-/124292351030?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/SW4AAOSwAmNfMF5G/s-l1200.jpg

That head tube looks stupid. And heavy. Not to mention unnecessary.Sorry.

[fignon's barber]

That head tube looks stupid. And heavy. Not to mention unnecessary.Sorry.

This. And is that a bullet hole in the dumpster? I'm out.

[reuben]

This. And is that a bullet hole in the dumpster? I'm out.

I dare say that it's not a dumpster, but rather where the hot water heater or HVAC unit is contained.

[ergott]

15x100 is a dead-end standard like 130mm rear spacing for disc.

You can get a 15mm to 12mm adapter (sleeve) and use either standard in a 15mm fork. Can't do that with a 12mm spec fork. That opens up the ability to use 29er wheelsets and there are some nice cross country options that are great for gravel bikes.

[oldpotatoe]

You can get a 15mm to 12mm adapter (sleeve) and use either standard in a 15mm fork. Can't do that with a 12mm spec fork. That opens up the ability to use 29er wheelsets and there are some nice cross country options that are great for gravel bikes.

I can't even spell 'disc brakes' or 'through axle hubs':eek:
BUT, for you 'industry' guys why oh why go to 12mm TA fronts on 'groad' bikes and 15mm for MTB stuff? 15mm TA too heavy??(sarcasm)...

[ergott]

I can't even spell 'disc brakes' or 'through axle hubs':eek:
BUT, for you 'industry' guys why oh why go to 12mm TA fronts on 'groad' bikes and 15mm for MTB stuff? 15mm TA too heavy??(sarcasm)...

To sell more more of the things.

[.RJ]

This. And is that a bullet hole in the dumpster? I'm out.

Carpenter bee hole

[OtayBW]

I dare say that it's not a dumpster, but rather where the hot water heater or HVAC unit is contained.
I'll take that 'bet'. Not for the HVAC, but definitely with regard to the hot water heater....:D

[rain dogs]

Both my wife and I have the RLT 9 AL.... and they are a great bikes. Absolutely love them. We built them up from the frameset to our liking. It's the most fun bicycle I have ever owned. It's light enough (8,6kg)... the fork is great even if it is 15mm, but who cares, all my wheels are 15mm thru. We sized them really aggressively small and they are perfect that way - more fun to ride racey than my CAAD10. They are really nicely finished bikes with very nice detailing at this "budget" price point.

Every time I ride that bike I like it more. I only have one complaint and that is the top tube is too aggressively sloping on my 2019 vs my wifes 2018 so the space for a frame bag is limited.

I didn't consider the steel for too long because it's quite heavy and I don't buy the ride comfort voodoo. The comfort comes from running 45mm wide tires.

[bart998]

I've been thinking about trying a disc bike... maybe an Ibis Hakka for me? Really like the way this looks...

[reuben]

I'll take that 'bet'. Not for the HVAC, but definitely with regard to the hot water heater....:D

Agreed. Hot water heaters are not usually placed on exterior walls - at least not where I live. Other locations may be fine.

[OtayBW]

Agreed. Hot water heaters are not usually placed on exterior walls - at least not where I live. Other locations may be fine.:beer: