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2014 Trek CrossRip vs 2015 Niner RLT 9

The 53 is the Niner RLT 9 size closest to your 52 Trek CrossRip. 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 Niner RLT 9

Compared with the Trek CrossRip in 52, the Niner RLT 9 in 53 places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+14 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−12 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 Trek CrossRip numbers we have for size 52 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek CrossRip 52Niner RLT 9 53Difference
Reach387375−12 mm
Stack560574+14 mm
Head tube angle71.2°not listed
Effective top tube548not listed
Chainstay length435not listed
Wheelbase1029not listed
BB drop74not listed
BB height277not listed
Standover753not listed
Seat tube length520not listed
Head tube length128not listed

Differences are the Niner RLT 9 minus the Trek CrossRip. Full charts: 2014 Trek CrossRip, 2015 Niner RLT 9.

Where each sits in its class

Trek CrossRipNiner RLT 9

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartTrek CrossRipCrossRipNiner RLT 9RLT 9
FrameTrek AlphaNiner RLT 9
ShifterShimano ClarisShimano 105
DerailleurShimano ClarisShimano 105 GS
CassetteSRAM PG-830Shimano 105
CranksetFSA VeroShimano RS500
WheelsetShimano RM30Niner Alloy Wheel
TireBontrager H5Schwalbe G-ONE Performance
BrakeTektro OryxSRAM BB7 R
HandlebarBontrager SSR VR-Snot listed
SeatpostBontrager SSRnot listed
SaddleBontrager Evoke 1Niner Custom
Forknot listedNiner Full Carbon Fork
Chainnot listedShimano 105
Chainringnot listedShimano RS500
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano
Rotornot listedSRAM BB7
Stemnot listedNiner Alloy Stem

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