I own a Niner RLT 9 RDO which y'all are discussing and would be happy to answer any questions not answered in the build thread.

http://www.bikeforums.net/recreation...rdo-build.html



Side loader cages were installed since the photo was taken.

This isn't a CX bike. It has an endurance road geometry, not a tight CX geometry. The RLT 9 RDO is Niner's gravel racing bike. RDO stands for "Race Day Optimized". The carbon layup (schedule) is very similar to that used on their mountain bikes and Niner tests them to mountain bike specs. Niner forks are revered in the gravel/MTB world.

This one is Ultegra Di2 50/34 front, 11/36 rear, 16° flared carbon bar, 29er wheels with larger rotors than the factory builds, Schawlbe G-One 35's (38 actual). It will fit 45's, maybe a little less in the rear. 19.8 lb with pedals, cages and GPS mount. Cost was a few dollars north of $6k.

Over the next year I plan on adding Apidura seat and bar bags and might get a Warbonnet hammock and/or start doing some light credit card touring. I'd like to tour Andalucia, Spain in 2019 or 2020 and would not hesitate to do it on this bike.

I couldn't care less if someone hates it.

PEACE

-Tim-