Niner: All-day comfort, confidence, and control Steel is truly realIt’s not about where you’re at, it’s about where you’re headed.The RLT 9 Steel is for the purist, the rider who’s after the classic aesthetics of smooth, supple steel. Whether it’s on pavement or gravel road, this bike craves long adventures. With plenty of room for all your gear, the only thing stopping you from your next ride is your imagination. Go ahead, take the ride of your dreams with the RLT 9 Steel.Reynolds 853 steelOur love affair with air-hardened Reynolds 853 steel started early. From early flirting with the ROS 9, to the first SIR 9, to our current RLT 9 steel, we’ve crushed on ferrous frames for over 15 years.Why does Niner steel still feel so real?In practical terms, Reynolds 853 is a nearly perfect material for creating bike frames. Rather than being weakened by heat, the frame tube junctions actually strengthen after TIG welding. This allows the use of thinner, lighter frame tubes without any sacrifice in durability or strength.Additionally, steel-framed bicycles have a well-earned reputation for rugged, dependable reliability. Steel has a way of brushing off the inevitable scratches, dings, and rough treatment that accompanies the best adventures. No matter if you have a cross-continent excursion or a county line commute, the RLT 9 steel loves to be loaded up and rolled out.Steel frame, RDO carbon forkThe RLT 9 Steel features our all-new RDO carbon fiber fork. The combination of steel frame and carbon fork is sure to offer a supple ride, regardless of duration. This beautifully designed fork is composed of famous Race Day Optimized carbon fiber, which is built with a unique process that optimizes complete compaction of the carbon layers under heat and pressure. By maximizing the carbon-to-resin ratio in the finished product, we keep this fork light and stiff while improving compliance over rough surfaces.We paid mind to aesthetics and functionality in this fork. The brake hose is routed internally through a fully sleeved guide tube. Multiple rack, fender, and cargo mounts make light work of heavy loads, so go ahead, add another day of bikepacking on to your trip. The 12x100mm thru-axle and flat mount disc brake attachments are compatible with contemporary components. If you find yourself wanting to push the limits on a long haul self-supported ride, we’ve got you covered. The new fork features internal wire routing and fitment for a hub dynamo powered light, so the only thing keeping you from riding into the night is your bedtime.Tire size compatibility for any adventureGet ready to swoon. With more tire clearance than ever before, the RLT 9 Steel can accommodate tires as wide as 700x50c. Does your next ride require more rubber on the road? Not to worry, swapping out wheels is easy. This bike can accommodate 650b wheels and fit tires as wide as 2.0. Go wild with wheel and tire combinations, just keep it rubber side down out there.Frame features fit for going fartherAre you a steel connoisseur, an adventure addict, weekend bikepacker, gear hoarder, over packer, grocery-getter or commuter extraordinaire? If you answered yes to any of these, the RLT 9 Steel was made for you. This dream build has 26 mounting points that give you the option to outfit your bike with as many bags, bottles, and racks as you need. You can haul anything from a love letter to your hockey team’s uniforms...Moving on- We’ve also designed custom bags for each frame size that mount directly to the frame. No more straps or buckles flying around. Just a cleanly designed frame ready for the next journey.Cleanliness is next to godliness. Our internal cable routing keeps the frame looking tidy. Want an even sleeker bike? Single-speed calling your name? With our PF30 bottom bracket shell, it’s easy to fit a geared or single-speed drivetrain. More gears your thing? This bike is compatible with either mechanical or electronic shifting. Plan on getting rowdy on your ride? Throw a dropper post on, for safety. RLT 9 STEEL 2-STAR SRAM APEX 1 SpecificationsSRAM's budget-friendly Apex 1 drivetrain suits our 2-Star Apex 1 package perfectly. With Niner wheels, Schwalbe tires, SRAM Apex single-ring drivetrain, and Easton handlebar, it's a value-priced gravel-grinding package.SRAM Apex 1 single chainring drivetrainNiner alloy wheelsNiner alloy seatpost and stemAVAILABLE FRAME SIZES: 47CM, 50CM, 53CM, 56CM, 59CM, 62CM AVAILABLE COLORS: FORGE GREY/BAJA BLUEFRAME: REYNOLDS 853 STEEL; EXTERNAL CABLE ROUTING; INTEGRATED BOTTLE, BAG, RACK AND FENDER MOUNTS; FLAT MOUNT; 12X142 THRU AXLE FORK: NINER RDO FULL CARBON; INTEGRATED BOTTLE, BAG, RACK AND FENDER MOUNTS; INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING; FLAT MOUNT; 12X100 THRU AXLESHOCK: N/A TUBES / SEALANT: STANS NOTUBES SEALANT (2X 2OZ BOTTLES)FRONT WHEEL: NINER ALLOY, 22.5MM INNER WIDTH, CENTERLOCK, 100 X12MM REAR WHEEL: NINER ALLOY, 22.5MM INNER WIDTH, CENTERLOCK, 142 X12MMFRONT TIRE: SCHWALBE G-ONE ALLROUND PERFORMANCE RACEGUARD, TLE, 700 X 40REAR TIRE: SCHWALBE G-ONE ALLROUND PERFORMANCE RACEGUARD, TLE, 700 X 40BRAKES: SRAM APEX 1 HRD FM BRAKE LEVERS: SRAM APEX 1 HRDBRAKE ROTORS: SRAM CENTERLINE 160/160MM CL ROTORS CHAIN: SRAM PG 1130 11SPFRONT SHIFTER:   N/AREAR SHIFTER: SRAM APEX 1 HRD 11SPFRONT DERAILLEUR: N/A REAR DERAILLEUR: SRAM APEX 1 LONG CAGECASSETTE: SRAM PC 1130 11SP 11-42T CRANKSET: SRAM APEX 1 40TBOTTOM BRACKET: PRESTINE PF30 THREAD TOGETHER SADDLE: NINER CUSTOM WITH CHRO-MO RAILS, EMBOSSED NINER GRAPHICSEATPOST: NINER ALLOY, 400MM  HANDLEBAR: EASTON EA50 AXSTEM: NINER ALLOY  HEADSET: NINER INTEGRATED SHIS DESCRIPTION IS42/28.6|IS52/40GRIPS: NINER BAR TAPE APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 22.7 LBS