The Niner RLT 9 is an aluminum frame gravel bike that offers the same fire road geometry and modern design as the RLT Steel, but weights lighter due to its aluminum build and offers a different feeling on the ride.  Light is right when it comes to aluminum as it aids in better climbing and for those who like to count their bike weight, is usually under the 28-pound threshold. Niner’s 6061 aluminum is welded with hydroformed aluminum tubing, which is praised for its versatility and affordability.  For rugged dependability and reliability, couple this with a RDO carbon fork with a 12 X100-millimeter through axel and flat disk mount brake, and you have a bike that is ready for the long haul.  The RLT can accommodate tires as wide as 700X50c.  This bike comes with a 2-star build package.