< Back to the 2021 Archive

RX9 Pro

RRP from: £2,200.00

Previous Next

Overview

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 700x42 or 650x47 tyres
  • Mudguard compatible 
  • Go to work the long way 

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.

Specs & Options

SIZES AND COLOURS

Sizes
S   M   L   XL  
Colour
Matt Sandy Playa

Select a frame size to choose colour

Decals
Black/Silver Decals

Frame and Fork

6061-T6 Custom Butted OS Aluminium Tube. Wheel Size: 700c.

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 Device
Not Included
Bottom Bracket
FSA Mega Exo
Crankset
FSA Omega 40t
Rear Mech
SRAM Apex
Chain
KMC 11spd
Shifters
SRAM Apex
Cassette
SRAM PG1130 11-42 11spd

Wheel and Tyres

Wheelset
WTB ST i23 on Strange 700
Tyres
WTB Raddler 40c TCS / Riddler 37c TCS 700

Braking

Brakes
SRAM Apex Hydraulic

Finishing Kit

Seatpost
Strange Post 400 30.9
Seat Clamp
Strange Bolted
Stem
Strange Stalk
Saddle
Prologo Scratch M5 AGX
Handlebars
Strange F-Bomb
Grips
Strange EAV Gel Bar Tape Black
Pedals
2021 RX9 Geometry
RX9 Geometry
6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium
Frame S M L XL
Frame Size (cm) 50 52 54 56
A. Head Angle 70° 70° 70° 70°
B. Seat Angle 74° 74° 74° 74°
C. Top Tube 509 527 560 580
D. Effective TT 527 545 543 564
E. Bottom Bracket Height -70 -70 -70 -70
E. Bottom Bracket Height (from ground) 360/344* 360/344* 360/344* 360/344*
F. Chainstay 435 435 435 435
G. Head Tube 125 140 160 180
H. Wheelbase 1024 1040 1056 1078
I. Front & Centre 595 615 631 652
J. Reach 369 384 393 407
K. Stack 548 562 581 600
Standover
762/750*
  776/764*
796/784*
  812/798*
Seat Tube Ø 30.9 30.9 30.9 30.9

Unless otherwise indicated all measurements are in mm. Frame angles are measured static, without rider sag. Bottom bracket height from ground is with 719mm Ø tyre (*690mm - 650B).

RX9 Technical Info
Rear Hub 142 x 12
Rear Axle Length-160mm, Thread-20mm, Pitch-M12X1.5
Front Hub 100 x 12
Front Axle Length-152mm, Thread-20mm, Pitch-M12X1.5
Seatpost Ø                 30.9  
Seat Clamp Ø            34.9  
Front Derailleur Band
BB Shell BSA Threaded 68 mm
1.1/8"Headset Upper: ZS44/28.6
Lower: EC44/40
Ride Guide
Trail
XC Racing
Bike Packing
Gravel
Bike Sizing Guidelines
S
5'5"  —  5'7"
M
5'6"  —  5'10"
L
5'9"  —  6'1"
XL
6'0"  —  6'3"

Please note: This is for guidance only. You may be taller or shorter, it doesn't mean our bikes will not fit you. The best way to determine the correct bike size for you is to try one. We've added some more explanation on sizing theory here: What size frame do I need?

What they say ...

Active Traveller RX9

This is one machine that could take on everything from your daily commute to a full on adventure, on and off the tarmac.

Active Traveller - Andy McCandlish

View Test...

Cyclestore | RX9 | 2019

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.

Cyclestore

View Test...

Prices and Specifications are liable to change without notice.

Top