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Niner RLT e9 RDO: The Ultimate Shapeshifting Gravel E-Bike
Deciding on the right e-bike for you can be harder than it sounds. You’ll ask yourself will you want to commute with it, ride off-road, on-road or what? The likeliest answer is that you’ll want to do all this and more, which is where the Niner RLT e9 RDO comes in. It has been designed to hit the bullseye for every rider of every stripe.
Though in the early days of e-bikes you might have had a few people scoff, nowadays it’s easy to see just how useful and fun they can be, while also offering proper workouts. Niner sensed this, so have made the RLT e9 RDO based on their RLT gravel bike but included quite a few neat design features that will allow the rider to set it up for everything from road explorer to mega commuter to multi-day off-road adventurer. They call it a shapeshifter, and indeed that’s what it seems to be. Looking to enhance the utility and versatility, they have made it possible to commute carefree thanks to the Bosch pedal assist system, and with that in mind have several cargo-friendly features. But then at the other end of the spectrum, they have made it possible for those so inclined to MTB-ize their rig, for fantastic off-road adventures.
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, though. For the foundation, they have gone with their RDO carbon frame technology, which means that they have created a lightweight and sturdy spine for the frame. Designing it around the Bosch PowerTube battery that slots neatly into the underside of the downtube, the carbon frame is so durable it even passes ISO mountain bike test standards. That will pay huge dividends whether you are using it as your commuter over poorly paved city roads or heading deep into the woods and getting a little out of your depth on singletrack.
So what about this Bosch pedal system? Niner has been very deliberate in choosing Bosch not only for performance but for practical reasons. First for the performance, Bosch has a whopping 500wh battery that will give you the sort of distance abilities that will make the RLT e9 RDO a reliable, credible long distance e-explorer. The Bosch Performance Line Speed drive system can get you up to 28 miles per hour as well, which will be the sorts of speeds that will make road riding a snap, whether you are attacking a climb or trying to get through road traffic as quickly as possible. And once the battery needs charging, it only takes 4.9 hours to reach a full charge. The pedal action is also extremely responsive which means that you won’t feel any lag when you kick off, nor will there be an unexpected surge of power after you have already stopped pedaling. You’ll also appreciate the Bosch Purion display, which will give you clear stats about your ride, and keep you informed about the battery life. You’ll be able to toggle through the five assist modes (Turbo, eMTB, Tour, Eco, and Off) with just the touch of a finger. And the fact that Bosch has a huge service network across North America and around the world means that you’ll never be left in the lurch should your system need servicing.
What was that bit about the eMTB mode? Isn’t this an e-gravel bike? Well, yes, but since this is also Niner, they couldn’t help but open up the world to e-mountain biking for those who fancy it. That means that they have made this frame compatible with post-mount disc brake fittings, and Boost hub and crankset spacings. Then to add to the madness, the spec’d carbon fork is the same length as a FOX AX suspension fork and you can even route a dropper seatpost.
Explore, Commute, Adventure - Niner RLT e9 RDO's Limitless Potential
In other words, you could Frankenstein yourself the perfect e-hardatil no probs. Add to that the integrated cargo racks, the easy tire clearance for 50c tires and fender bosses, and you can do just about whatever you want with the Niner RLT e9 RDO. The world is almost not enough for an e-bike like this!
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Geometry - RLT e9 RDO
Need Help?
If you have any questions about this frame or bike, please contact our Niner TeamCharlie Zamanian
USA: 866.497.3624 ext.214
International: 510-529-3054 Taylor Cody
USA: 866.497.3624 ext.210
International: 510-529-3042