50mm of CVA suspension gives you confidence, comfort, and control on off-road excursions.By adding CVA full suspension to a dedicated gravel bike platform, Niner are blending the confidence and control of a cross-country race bike with the efficiency, fit, and responsive handling of a gravel bike. The result is a drop bar bike with superior comfort, power delivery, and pure, unadulterated fun.
At the heart of the MCR is Niner’s patented, proven, Constantly Varying Arc (CVA) suspension system. It debuted in 2008 and has been incrementally refined ever since. But the fundamentals have not changed: CVA is stable yet supple while climbing and pedaling; sensitive and supportive going downhill; consistent and controlled in every situation. In the MCR 9 RDO, we made the most sophisticated, tunable suspension system possible, with minimum unsprung weight. By suspending as much of the bike and rider mass as possible, achieving the most sensitive, compliant ride possible. For the suspension to be effective for riders who are seated and pushing on the pedals, this was a critical piece of the full suspension puzzle to nail down.
The MCR 9 is more than a gravel bike. It doesn’t skitter and skate through corners. It doesn’t buck you out of the saddle when you pedal through washboards, ruts, and cobblestoned stream crossings. And descending rough roads at speed is not a white-knuckle fear fest.
Features:- 50mm of stable yet supple CVA suspension with a refined curve for small bump performance and full travel.
- Rear shock lockout with handlebar remote; fork lockout.
- RDO carbon fiber main frame and rear triangle with forged, 1-piece linkages.
- Integrated rear fender protects suspension components.
- 11 fixed mounting points for frame bags, bottles, and more.
- Removable front derailleur mount, for 2x and 1x chainring options.
- Durable, long-lasting Enduro Max “Black Oxide” pivot bearings.
- Clearance for 700x50c and 650b x 2.0 tires.
- End-to-end, Full Sleeve internal cable guides including dropper post routing and integrated frame protection.