THE NEW RIP 9 THERE S NOTHING INCREMENTAL ABOUT A KICK IN THE PANTS HALF POUND LIGHTER, 10MM MORE TRAVEL,SUBSTANTIALLY MORE AWESOME AIRFORMED ALLOY FULL SUSPENSION FROM THE 29ER-ONLY MOUNTAIN BIKE COMPANY 125MM OF PATENTED CVA SUSPENSION IS EFFICIENT IN EVERY CHAINRING COMPATIBLE WITH 120 140MM FORKS TUNED FOR CVA ROCK SHOX MONARCH RT3 HV ISCG 05 TABS AND OFFSET LINKAGE DESIGN FOR CHAINGUIDE COMPATIBILITY FORGED SUSPENSION LINKAGE AND UNIQUE NINER ALLOY HARDWARE 142MM X 12MM REAR SPACING WWW.NINERBIKES.COM/RIP9

THE NEW RIP 9 The reputation of the RIP 9 is unassailable in the six years since its introduction it has helped define the new-school genre of trail ripper both with riders and the cycling press. So how can it be improved? Keep the attitude, boost performance, shed unwanted weight and build on the legend. The changes to this new beast can t really be called evolutionary, because the word implies a slow process of incremental gains and small strides. That just doesn t describe the changes to the new RIP 9 there s nothing incremental about a kick in the pants.

THE NEW RIP 9 TRAIL BIKE 29 The Niner that is at home on just about any trail or any terrain The RIP 9 incorporates global rider feedback as well as Niner s rigorous progression of alloy design, engineering and testing standards. The RIP 9 has over 30 glowing media reviews for ride quality and handling - the new RIP 9 takes these characteristics and ups the ante with air formed aluminum alloy tubes that redefine performance, a lower weight, ISCG compatibility and additional travel. CVA SUSPENSION The RIP 9 features Niner s patented CVA suspension (U.S. Patent No. 7,934,739) and delivers 125mm of fully active travel with superb compliance and damping via a tuned for CVA RockShox Monarch RT3 HV shock. For those seeking the technical advantages of 29 wheels combined with pedaling efficiency across all chainring combinations (not just the middle ring), CVA is the front-runner. The result? A faster, smoother ride up and down the trail. ATTENTION TO DETAIL From the head tube to the rear axle, we looked at every single detail and asked can it be done better? We ve revised the shapes of the forged yokes and attachments, subjecting them to mechanical and real world testing to ensure they re as light and strong as possible. New linkage shapes increase strength and stiffness and shed a few more grams, the lower link has a pronounced asymetrical form to make room for ISCG tabs and increased chainstay clearance. Larger pivot hardware and a switch to 8mm alloy shock mounting bolts shave weight and increase the bling we love so much. Saving weight doesn t mean skimping - pivots are still outfitted with Enduro Max full complement sealed cartridge bearings for smooth, friction-free suspension. VERSATILE GEOMETRY To progress as a rider you need predictability, balance and nimble handling and Niner is the company that first made fun trail bike 29ers a reality. Climbing or descending, the geometry of the RIP 9 is tuned to keep you in control and ready to conquer new terrain at every turn. The RIP 9 is intended for 120 to 140mm forks, allowing riders to further fine tune the ride. AIRFORMED TUBING At just 7lbs for a medium frame, the new RIP 9 pulls within.65lbs (295g) of our carbon flagship RIP 9 RDO frame. To achieve this reduction and actually increase strength over the last RIP 9 frame we looked beyond traditional hydroforming. Shaping the frame tubes with compressed air in a heated mold gives us greater control over wall thickness and material uniformity, allowing the use of less metal. Tubes that are manipulated using this process can be up to 25% lighter than a similar hydroformed shape at the same strength. TAPERED HEADTUBE The increased surface area of a tapered headtube allows for a larger downtube, increasing strength and rigidity at this critical intersection. Tapered fork steerer tubes measurably reduce fork deflection, which means your Niner tracks straight and true. The full spectrum of riders from XC racers to All Mountain shredders benefit from these features which is why we incorporate the technology in all our frames. WWW.NINERBIKES.COM/RIP9

THE NEW RIP 9 SPECS RIP 9 SPECIFICATIONS & COMPATIBILITY 73mm English threaded BB width ISCG 05 mounting tabs Shock size: 7.875 (200mm) x 2.0 (51mm) - 4.9 (125mm) travel Shock mounting hardware width and drilling: 22mm x M8 Shock SAG: 25% (which will move the o-ring 12.5mm down the shaft) 30.9mm seat post, 370mm length recommended 34.9mm seat collar S3 (low) direct mount front derailleur, top pull 1.125-1.5 tapered head tube with inset or zero stack style headset, 44mm upper, 56mm lower Cane Creek standard description: ZS44/28.6 ZS56/40 Enduro Max sealed bearings - (8x) 26x17x5mm 142x12mm rear spacing Small has one bottle mount under the downtube. Medium, large and XL have one inner triangle bottle mount and one under the DT bottle mount. Can fit up to a 2.4 tire (tire size varies by brand, some tires may not fit) Compatible with standard 3x chainring systems SRAM recommended 2x chainrings: 26/39T or lower SRAM XX1 recommended max chainring: 36T. Q-Factor: 156 or 168mm SHIMANO XT recommended 2x chainrings: 28/40T or lower SHIMANO XTR recommended 2x chainrings: 26/38T. We do not recommend the use of 40T (48.8mm chain line) cranks because the large chainring may contact the frame. CONTACT YOUR NINER DEALER FOR DETAILS AND TO PLACE AN ORDER.

THE NEW RIP 9 STAR BUILDS & PRICING AVAILABLE MAY RIP 9 XT FRAME NINER RIP 9, LICORICE BLACK FORK ROCKSHOX REVELATION RCT3 SOLO AIR 130MM, 15MM WHEELSET NOTUBES 3.30/ZTR FLOW EX, 15MM FRONT, 142 X 12MM REAR TIRES SCHWALBE NOBBY NIC SNAKESKIN TL, 2.35 BRAKES & ROTORS SHIMANO XT M785 ICE TECH PADS WITH 180/160MM ROTORS BRAKE LEVERS SHIMANO XT M785 R/SHIFTER SHIMANO XT M780 10SP I-SPEC F/SHIFTER SHIMANO XT M780 2/3SP I-SPEC R/DERAILLEUR SHIMANO XT M786 GS MED CAGE 10SP SHADOW PLUS F/DERAILLEUR SHIMANO XT M785 10SP CASSETTE SHIMANO XT M771 10SP 11-36T CHAIN SHIMANO XT HG95 10SP CRANK SET SHIMANO XT M785 38/26T BOTTOM BRACKET SHIMANO XT BB70 SADDLE WTB VOLT RACE WITH CR-MO RAILS, NINER GRAPHIC SEATPOST NINER 370MM CARBON SEAT POST, RED NINER GRAPHIC HANDLEBAR NINER FLAT TOP CARBON, 710MM, RED NINER GRAPHIC STEM NINER ALLOY STEM, RED NINER GRAPHIC GRIPS NINER GRRRIPS AVAILABLE MAY RIP 9 X7 FRAME NINER RIP 9, NINER GREEN FORK ROCKSHOX SEKTOR RL SOLO AIR 130MM, 15MM WHEELSET AMERICAN CLASSIC TERRAIN, 15MM FRONT, 142 X 12MM REAR TIRES SCHWALBE RACING RALPH PERFORMANCEL 2.25 BRAKES & ROTORS SRAM ELIXIR 1 WITH 180/160MM G2 ROTORS BRAKE LEVERS SRAM ELIXIR 1 R/SHIFTER SRAM X7 TRIGGER 10SP F/SHIFTER SRAM X7 TRIGGER 2SP R/DERAILLEUR SRAM X7 TYPE-2 MED CAGE F/DERAILLEUR SRAM X5 CASSETTE SRAM PG 1030 10SP 11-36T CHAIN SRAM PC 1031 CRANK SET SRAM S1000 GXP 38/24T BOTTOM BRACKET SRAM GXP SADDLE WTB VOLT SPORT, NINER GRAPHIC SEATPOST NINER 370MM ALLOY SEAT POST, RED NINER GRAPHIC HANDLEBAR NINER FLAT TOP ALLOY, 710MM, RED NINER GRAPHIC STEM NINER ALLOY STEM, RED NINER GRAPHIC GRIPS NINER GRRRIPS MODEL AVAILABLE DATE MSRP RIP 9 FRAMESET MAY $1,849 RIP 9 XT MAY $4,199 RIP 9 X7 MAY $2,999 CONTACT YOUR NINER DEALER FOR DETAILS AND TO PLACE AN ORDER.

THE NEW RIP 9 GEOMETRY RIP 9 UNITS A - TT LENGTH B - SEAT TUBE LENGTH C - CHAINSTAY LENGTH D - FRONT CENTER E - WHEELBASE F - BB DROP G - HEAD TUBE LENGTH H - HEAD TUBE ANGLE I - SEAT TUBE ANGLE J - STANDOVER HEIGHT K - REACH L - STACK FORK (MM)* 120 140 120 140 120 140 120 140 120 140 120 140 120 140 120 140 120 140 SM MM 587 591 406 455 660 666 1114 1121 29 22 105 70.5 69.5 73.5 72.5 704 712 407 397 608 615 MD MM 603 607 458 455 677 683 1131 1137 29 22 120 70.5 69.5 73.5 72.5 743 752 419 408 622 629 LG MM 622 626 509 455 697 703 1150 1157 29 22 130 70.5 69.5 73.5 72.5 779 788 435 425 631 638 XL MM 641 645 559 455 716 723 1170 1177 29 22 145 70.5 69.5 73.5 72.5 811 819 450 439 646 653 SM INCH 23.1 23.3 16.0 17.9 26.0 26.2 43.9 44.1 1.1 0.9 4.1 70.5 69.5 73.5 72.5 27.7 28.0 16.0 15.6 23.9 24.2 MD INCH 23.7 23.9 18.0 17.9 26.7 26.9 44.5 44.8 1.1 0.9 4.7 70.5 69.5 73.5 72.5 29.3 29.6 16.5 16.1 24.5 24.8 LG INCH 24.5 24.6 20.0 17.9 27.4 27.7 45.3 45.6 1.1 0.9 5.1 70.5 69.5 73.5 72.5 30.7 31.0 17.1 16.7 24.8 25.1 XL INCH 25.2 25.4 22.0 17.9 28.2 28.5 46.1 46.3 1.1 0.9 5.7 70.5 69.5 73.5 72.5 31.9 32.2 17.7 17.3 25.4 25.7 *Geometry measurements are shown for 120mm and 140mm travel forks. Note that the increased height and offset of the Fox 34 140mm fork yield approximately.5º slacker Angles (H,I) and.4 (12mm) longer Wheelbase (E). HEIGHT RECOMMENDATIONS XS (available in slect models) S M L XL 5 0-5 5 1.53-1.65m 5'3"-5'9" 1.6-1.75m 5'8"-6' 1.73-1.83m 5'11"-6'3" 1.8-1.91m 6'3"-6'7" 1.91-2.01m For riders who fall between sizes we recommend sizing down for a more maneuverable ride or sizing up for more stability. The best way to determine which size is for you is to test ride a Niner at one of our dealers or demo events. Geometry key: (A) EFFECTIVE TOP TUBE LENGTH (B) SEAT TUBE LENGTH (C) CHAINSTAY LENGTH (D) FRONT CENTER (E) WHEELBASE (F) BB DROP (G) HEAD TUBE LENGTH (H) SEAT TUBE ANGLE (I) HEAD TUBE ANGLE (J) STANDOVER (K) REACH (L) STACK WWW.NINERBIKES.COM/RIP9