Niner Jet 9 RDO 27.5+ 5 Star X01 Eagle Complete Bike 2017

The 2017 Jet 9 RDO 27. 5 5 Star X01 Eagle Complete Bike celebrates Niner Bikes' foray into the brave new territory of 27. 5 wheels with top tier componentry and updated geometry that pushes the Jet 9 closer to all mountain aggressiveness. Pairing a longer top tube, slacker front end, steeper back end, and 20 extra millimeters of Continuously Varying Arc CVA travel with the plush traction of 27. 5 tires makes this bike one formidable trail machine. Along with that reworked geometry, 2017 also marks the first time a 27. 5 inch wheel has graced a Niner frame. Although given the similarity in circumference between 29 inch wheels and 27. 5 donuts, it isn't that far of a stretch to see why Niner went for it. This Jet 9's dreamy build kit centers on ENVE's M60 Forty HV wheels and SRAM's shiny new Eagle X01 12 speed drivetrain. With the addition of a 50t granny cog, Eagle is like a gift of salvation from on high when you find yourself grinding up a steep climb, out of gas, out of mettle, but not yet out of the woods. And while the X01 version may not have the golden glow of XX1, Niner's new Jet 9 colorways more than make up for any lost bling. As with most bikes in the current trail generation, the key element influencing the new Jet 9's versatile geometry is its Boost rear axle. Bumping the spacing up to 148mm lets Niner chop 21mm off of chainstays by slamming the rear wheel up into the seat tube. The extra clearance also allows for 3in tires on 27. 5 rims, which equates to more traction across root latticed trails and some extra cushion when the terrain gets chunky. The steeper seat tube keeps you centered over the pedals for more efficient climbing while the included dropper post allows you to clear out some cockpit space so you can throw the bike around on descents. The 27. 5 Jet 9 also includes a deeper fork, running 140mm instead of the 29er model's 130. This keeps the geometry relatively in line across wheel sizes, though the 27. 5 version does shed a...