2015 Niner RLT 9 vs 2016 Cervélo C3
The 56 is the Cervélo C3 size closest to your 56 Niner RLT 9. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Cervélo C3
Compared with the Niner RLT 9 in 56, the Cervélo C3 in 56 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Niner RLT 9 numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Niner RLT 9 56 | Cervélo C3 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385 | 382 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 589 | 595 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | 565 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 420 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 165 | 180.1 | +15 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1024 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 75 | |
| Standover | not listed | 790 |
Differences are the Cervélo C3 minus the Niner RLT 9. Full charts: 2015 Niner RLT 9, 2016 Cervélo C3.
Where each sits in its class
Niner RLT 9Cervélo C3
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Niner RLT 9RLT 9 | Cervélo C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Niner RLT 9 | not listed |
| Fork | Niner Full Carbon Fork | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 GS | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano RS500 | not listed |
| Chainring | Shimano RS500 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano | not listed |
| Wheelset | Niner Alloy Wheel | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-ONE Performance | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM BB7 R | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM BB7 | not listed |
| Stem | Niner Alloy Stem | not listed |
| Saddle | Niner Custom | not listed |
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