RX9 – FURTHER REFINEMENT TO THE CLASSIC GRAVEL PERFORMER
We love the RX9 so much, it hits that perfect sweet spot for an all-road-off-road machine. It’s well-mannered on tarmac but really comes into its own when you turn down those unexplored trails you always wanted to check out. Confident off-road geometry means the RX9 is reassuringly capable for a dropbar bike.
For 2021 the RX9 gets a brand-new frame. With revised sizing to better fit smaller riders and some tweaks to the geometry to improve handling and stability.
The responsive and comfortable double-butted alloy frame features a low 30.9 seat tube for plenty or standover. Meanwhile, a 142 x 12mm bolt-through rear and 15mm bolt-through Carbon fork gives a sturdy feel and sharp handling. The frame has internal dropper post compatibility too, so you can spec an RX9 to be as wild as you like. You’ve plenty of tyre choice too, with carefully shaped stays to allow up to 42mm 700c or a large volume 650b set-up.As ever, we’ve looked at the smaller details and added additional bottle mounts under the down tube to allow frame bag users another option, as well as internal cable routing with neat aluminium cable grommets.
Flat mount standard disc mount keeps things tidy and accessible for running panniers and mudguards – great for going the distance whatever the weather.
WHY THE RX9?
- New Lightweight frame designed in Britain
- 5 year frame warranty with Limited Lifetime Crash Replacement
- New Carbon Fork design with 15mm bolt through axle and carbon steerer
- Updated frame with tapered headtube
- Clearance for clearance for 700x42 or 650x47 tyres
- Mudguard compatible
- Go to work the long way
FRAME AND FORK
6061-T6 Custom Butted OS Aluminium Tube. Wheel Size: 650b.
Swingarm
Bolt Type Allen Key Head 12 x 167mm ( 142mm Hub)
Rear Shock
N/A
Headset
FPD 44mm / 56mm zerostack
Fork
Strange Full Carbon Flat Mount Disc
DRIVETRAIN
Chain
SRAM PC1110
Shifters
SRAM Apex
Cassette
SRAM PG1130 11-42 11spd
Chain Device
Not Included
Bottom Bracket
FSA Mega Exo
Crankset
FSA Omega 40t
Rear Mech
SRAM Apex
WHEEL AND TYRES
Wheelset
WTB ST i23 on Strange 650
Tyres
WTB Venture 650x47 Tan
BRAKING
Brakes
SRAM Apex Hydraulic
FINISHING KIT
Saddle
Prologo Scratch M5 AGX
Handlebars
Strange F-Bomb
Grips
Strange EAV Gel Bar Tape Black
Seatpost
Strange Post 400 30.9
Seat Clamp
Strange Bolted
Stem
Strange Stalk
Pedals