2015 Niner RLT 9 vs 2016 Cervélo C3

What changes on the Cervélo C3

Compared with the Niner RLT 9 in 53, the Cervélo C3 in 48 places the top of the head tube 47 mm lower and 23 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack

−47 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−23 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

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Head angle

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Chainstays

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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Niner RLT 9 numbers we have for size 53 are missing the head angle, seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

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.