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Jet 9 RDO pics
Here she is, finally got her out last weekend. I can only describe the ride as fast, efficient yet comfortable, coming off a 29er hardtail/s for many years I am really appreciating some rear suspension again. I can't see any penalty over the hardtail, this bike seems to match the performance with the added benefits or rear suspension.
Weight is a nice 21.5 lbs so it has ended up lighter than my hardtails, probably has a fair bit to do with the Keronite SID which is superb.
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OMG!! nice BIke!!!! 
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Thanks dudes.
Just some additional notes. It's setup with a 100mm fork, for those that like a bike that carves single track this one does that. Handling is tight and direct which I really enjoy but in no way is it scary, it's great for racing. With a -6deg 90mm stem I have found that on granny gear climbs even with grades at up to 27% the front end barely wants to wander. New XTR shifting is very direct and very positive, best I have ever experienced, super snappy. The XX Keronite fork is smooth and precise too, I really like the hydraulic lockout but I am still playing around with the perfect -ve +ve settings. You can run the Kashima rear shock in the wide open '0' sit and spin with no visible bob. If you like to mash out of the saddle, run it in propedal position '1' to still enjoy a nice plush rear end but no visible bob when out of the saddle, works for me. The J9RDO frame is stiffer than my hardtails so this I am sure is helping the handling a fair bit as is the 15mm front axle. The maiden ride was over 100km too so it did get a very thourough testing. eXC Beavers didn't like being run tubless, they both front & back had their sidewalls tear on rougher sections of track, unlike my Karma's which seem to be bullet proof. I really liked the way the Beavers rolled though but tubes only. I am really pleased that the bike can take 2 bottle holders & 2 full sized bottles, this is rare on a dually let alone a 29er dually. I suggest the King Cages for best results also, frame size is a small.
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Stunning bike, The game keeps getting lifted.
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Great looking bike dude 
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 Originally Posted by BillyMTB
Weight is a nice 21.5 lbs so it has ended up lighter than my hardtails, probably has a fair bit to do with the Keronite SID which is superb.
Wow, is it really only 21.5 pounds with pedals? What's your full build spec if you don't mind me asking and is that a World Cup SID?
Oh yeah, nice beavers. (sorry, someone had to say it eventually)
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Originally Posted by GSJ1973
Wow, is it really only 21.5 pounds with pedals? What's your full build spec if you don't mind me asking and is that a World Cup SID?
Oh yeah, nice beavers. (sorry, someone had to say it eventually)
Yes, I like Beavers too - Just not tubless 
It's the World Cup SID XX, it weighed 1490 grams with a cut steerer. The seat tube is MSC's carbon titanium, not the lightest but it's cut down as well. Weight is as you see it in the photos but with stans 29er 'race' wheelset, Kenda Karma's and 90 mls of stans in each tyre.
I confirmed the weight on two different digital scales and there was only a 20 gram difference between the two. I don't consider the parts to be overly weight weenie either for my weight of 73kg, there could be weight shaved elsewhere on the bike and myself , it's a triple ring crank too. Brakes are Formula R1's with carbon levers, nice brakes to use. The wheels in the photo are my training wheels which are stans crest's which make the bike a little heavier of course by roughly 200-300 grams I'm guessing, still pretty light considering it includes chain stay protector, der hanger, all shock hardware, bottle cage bolts and frame protection which comes standard with the Niner and it's very nice to have frame protection included with the frame from the factory.
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It's great to see that I'm not the only person left riding a triple crankset.
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Originally Posted by BikerDude001
It's great to see that I'm not the only person left riding a triple crankset.
I'm pretty sure there are a few of us still on triples. On a 29er with grades which can average 18% & kick to 27% and longer miles a triple is absolutely needed. Without going into ratio comparisons between doubles & triples, a triple makes the bike more versatile. Shimano 10 speed crank with 24t granny is closer to 32t middle now so shifting from granny to middle is really efficient. I also prefer to spend more time in a 32 that 26 or 28, 32 is more efficient I find.
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Originally Posted by BikerDude001
It's great to see that I'm not the only person left riding a triple crankset.
I'm pretty sure there are a few of us still on triples. On a 29er with grades which can average 18% & kick to 27% and longer miles a triple is absolutely needed. Without going into ratio comparisons between doubles & triples, a triple makes the bike more versatile. Shimano 10 speed crank with 24t granny is closer to 32t middle now so shifting from granny to middle is really efficient. I also prefer to spend more time in a 32 that 26 or 28, 32 is more efficient I find.
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Originally Posted by BillyMTB
Here she is, finally got her out last weekend. I can only describe the ride as fast, efficient yet comfortable, coming off a 29er hardtail/s for many years I am really appreciating some rear suspension again. I can't see any penalty over the hardtail, this bike seems to match the performance with the added benefits or rear suspension.
Weight is a nice 21.5 lbs so it has ended up lighter than my hardtails, probably has a fair bit to do with the Keronite SID which is superb.
That pic is the reason I haven't bought another XC bike yet... I really need to find someone in Miami that has one of these beauties that I can ride, even if it's in a parking lot, lol...
I can't buy a bike without at least a test ride...
I have everything ready.. XTR group components, Roval Carbon Rims w/ Schwalbe Racing Ralph Tires, FSA Carbon Bar etc., ready to install but no bike to sample... AMAIZING !!...
That has to be one of the nicest builds I've seen... Congrats to you !!!
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I would bet many RDO owners bought without a test ride or even seeing the frame in person. I don't think I have heard of one RDO owner who has been disappointed.
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Originally Posted by Dry Side
I would bet many RDO owners bought without a test ride or even seeing the frame in person. I don't think I have heard of one RDO owner who has been disappointed.
How did you equip your bike?... What did the weight come in at?
Because the less the bike weighs , the more I can eat...lol
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Forum search would be useful for you. As many threads about RDO. For example:
Curious as to weights on Jet 9 RDO complete builds?
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Originally Posted by Dry Side
BTW, how do you like the front forks?
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Originally Posted by BillyMTB
Here she is, finally got her out last weekend. I can only describe the ride as fast, efficient yet comfortable, coming off a 29er hardtail/s for many years I am really appreciating some rear suspension again. I can't see any penalty over the hardtail, this bike seems to match the performance with the added benefits or rear suspension.
Weight is a nice 21.5 lbs so it has ended up lighter than my hardtails, probably has a fair bit to do with the Keronite SID which is superb.
Finally, an excellent XC race build for a Race Day Optimized Niner frame!!
Well done. You build some sweet bikes for sure.
Whatever happened to that 19.5 lb Soma Juice of yours?
The 14 warmest years have all occurred in the 16 years since 1997.
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Originally Posted by torque29er
I replied to your other thread; I am racing the bike this weekend, lots of climbing and it's mostly lots of tight single track so I will report next week but so far I can't fault the bike other than it's made of carbon Those parts you have would make a very sweet build!
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Originally Posted by torque29er
BTW, how do you like the front forks?
The fork hasn't dissapointed, for me it works and I really like the adjustability on the Rock Shox. It's unbelievable how they have managed to make a sub 1500 gram 29er fork which included the weight of the lockout. The fork is plenty stiff too compared to my Fox with less travel and 400 gram weight penalty over the SID.
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Originally Posted by BruceBrown
Finally, an excellent XC race build for a Race Day Optimized Niner frame!!
Well done. You build some sweet bikes for sure.
Whatever happened to that 19.5 lb Soma Juice of yours?
Hey BB,
Wow, that was a while ago!
That original Juice cracked, it was replaced under warranty OK so I sold the replacement frame as new and bought a Niner One 9 to take it's place. The Juice was a great bike even though it's a simple steel frame, very special sort of ride.
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Originally Posted by BillyMTB
The fork hasn't dissapointed, for me it works and I really like the adjustability on the Rock Shox. It's unbelievable how they have managed to make a sub 1500 gram 29er fork which included the weight of the lockout. The fork is plenty stiff too compared to my Fox with less travel and 400 gram weight penalty over the SID.
Thanks for replies... I going to take a giant risk and order the frame... first time I buy a bike without ever riding it...CRAZY !!!
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Originally Posted by torque29er
Thanks for replies... I going to take a giant risk and order the frame... first time I buy a bike without ever riding it...CRAZY !!!
I don't think I have ever pre-ridden a bike before buying it - 100% success rate so far, just do your research and it will be cool.
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Originally Posted by torque29er
Thanks for replies... I going to take a giant risk and order the frame... first time I buy a bike without ever riding it...CRAZY !!!
I'm sure that you will just love the bike, If my bike got stolen there is no way I would look twice at before I ordered another RDO.
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