Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbs
For a bike whose suspension travel suggests “trail bike,” the RIP 9 RDO has an all-mountain personality that truly stands on its own. The suspension is extremely plush yet supportive for a bike designed for riders looking for an ultra-nimble machine that rewards extra rider input. If you’re the type of rider who likes to choose your own lines and milk every ounce of variation from a trail, this could be the bike that will reward your efforts on the broad spectrum of trails.
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Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbs
For a bike whose suspension travel suggests “trail bike,” the RIP 9 RDO has an all-mountain personality that truly stands on its own. The suspension is extremely plush yet supportive for a bike designed for riders looking for an ultra-nimble machine that rewards extra rider input. If you’re the type of rider who likes to choose your own lines and milk every ounce of variation from a trail, this could be the bike that will reward your efforts on the broad spectrum of trails.
Read the full review here: freehubmag.com/reviews/niner-rip-9-rdo-29
Niner Website: ninerbikes.com/products/rip-9-rdo-29?variant=29545925181538
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Situated at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers, Prince George is a welcoming bike community that blends small city sophistication with access to well-built trails and intuitive flow. Here, riders will find crowd-free examples of British Columbia’s legendary riding terrain, complete with skinnies and a northern challenge that tips the difficulty scale slightly higher. Four riding zones surround the city, including the prominent Pidherny Recreation Site. Ride along with local legend Glenn King as he chases the heels of Jacob Mullen on their favorite sequence of Pidherny trails, making smooth work of Prince George’s intimidating yet achievable and skillful woodwork. Glenn and Jacob finish with an obligatory freeride descent down the famed (and legal) cut banks of the Nechako River.
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