You will find hydroformd tubing throughout this frame, which is very similar to the construction of its brother the air 9. After narrowing down my choices to the air 9, i decided to go with the 2011 scandium frame to save a little coin, because it was being discontinued. A rockshox reba rl air fork dutifully soaks up 120mm of momentumrobbing trail debris, allowing the incredibly grippy and fastrolling maxxis ikon tires to blast around the course unfettered by obstacles that want to shake you off your. Niner one 9 rdo frame 2014 from the moment of its inception the niner one 9 rdo was of a breed of its own no other manufacturers were interested in making a purely single speed 29 mountain bike. But that said, i dont find my new kahuna to be any harsher it is plain old 7005 aluminum. Aug 31, 2011 the air 9 has long been the hardtail flagship of niners lineup and now both the air and e.
Niner air 9 rdo carbon 29 mountain frame pro bike supply. The highlights include stronger, lighter frames that feature new hydroformed tubing, no mor scandium for the air 9 niner opted for 6000series aluminum instead, bb30 bottom. Reincarnated for 2018, the niner sir 9 mountain bike frame is one of the most versatile hardtails on the market thanks to its supple reynolds 853 steel construction paired with modernized trail geometry, the ability to run 29inch or 27. Niner riders have long loved the simplicity of an alloy hardtail with great ride quality. There was a sticker that said viper kik in royal blue on the right side of the top tube.
Custom niner air 9 scandium small 29er for sale pinkbike. Make me an offer niner air 9 scandium aluminum frame. As far as vertical compliance, i never found i got too beat up on the air 9. I dont believe niner has made the air 9 in that color since 2008. Niner brings back the affordable aluminum air 9 hardtail. For the updated air 9, we have selected a newly available aluminum alloy from the 6000 series family. Thinking about doing some upgrades to try and get it under 20lbs although there isnt much room in the build.
Essentially, the air 9 is our highend alloy race bike, designed to be paired with toplevel components. Jul 19, 2011 hey, im not saying every scandium frame will crack but my college roommate experienced three air 9 frames crack on him in a little over one year. Aug 07, 2017 niner builds the air 9 rdo as a flagship racing hardtail. An extension of our formfollowsfunction philosophy, no curve is out of place on the newest niner. Additionally, we have a new set of air 9 carbon photos.
The eccentric bb can be a pain for some to setup initially. The other german publications that have tested niner bikes are convinced of the benefits and support the idea as well we expect to see results from these tests over the coming season. Made with the same custom drawn easton gx2 scandium as its geared brother, the one 9 delivers high performance through advanced tubing and tubing mainipulation. I measured from top of seat tube to the middle of the bottom bracket and is 15. Concurrently, the term niner refers to an ielts examinee who has gotten a 9. Niner s first bike was a scandium single speed 29er. Every angle, every tube, every single aspect of the frame is poured over with a fine tooth comb to make sure we were doing it the best possible way. The air 9 is a scandium xc racing frame, it doesnt handle rough, aggressive. All tang jet 9, hydroforming 101, special imba air 9 carbon, sigg coupon. Keep your frame clean, check your frame and components in between. This button adds this product to a list of products that can be used to make comparisons between all the products in the list. All the advantages of the air 9 family at a down to earth price. But niner s one 9 rdo is designed to be one of the fastest singlespeed mountain bikes in the world.
Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing. Niner air 9 frame when niner set out to design an aluminum version of their highly praised and world cup tested air 9 they didnt settle for mediocrity when it came to the quality of alloy. The air 9 carbon 1star is a facefirst dive intomountain biking, locking in solid specs on a raceworthy rig. Niner one 9 single speed frame the colorado cyclist. On the trail, the niner community is diverse and friendly. And while looks are important, true attraction begins as soon as you push on the pedals and the air 9 rdo goes flat out. Niner s superlight geared racexc hardtail custom drawn easton gx2 scandium tubeset sloping toptube and sbend chainstays niner s proven hardtail 29er geometry optimized for 80 to 100mm. Niner teamed up with the metal masters at easton to produce the pinnacle of frames with a smooth ride at an unmatched weight. Niner s air 9 frame is the perfect base for creating your dream hardtail. Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing mtbr.
Niner s biocentric ii system proved silent through several months of pedal mashing. Shortly after the arrival of the first shipment of niners, the company started seeing massive growth, so much so, that over the next few years chris hobby business took up all of his free time. Niner air 9 carbon fiber hardtail bike hardtail mountain. The one 9 rdo is one of three singlespeed models in niner s line and the only singlespeed offered in carbon. A rockshox reba rl solo air fork keeps the entire bike lightweight, while quietly delivering 120mm of speedcarrying travel, so you can focus on going faster and hitting your line, not holding on for dear life. For over a decade, the rip 9 trail bike has ruled niner s offroad lineup. Colorados niner air 9 brand new 29er easton gx2 scandium frame in size small 1517. All photos by ian hylands, courtesy of niner bikes.
Alloy aluminum or scandium niner frame is a simple affair. The niner crew did their homework before building the new air 9 carbon. Scandium excellent overall used condition, but with scratches, nick, scrapes, rub marks, and other cosmetic blemishes typical from normal use. Knowing that any sort of compromise in frame material would do injustice to the proven geometry niner shaped the air 9 using high end hydroformed alloy that benefits from. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2018 niner air 9 27. This is an all around bike that excels at everything. It is not as sharp as an air 9 or an air 9 carbon, but rides way smoother. From the outset, the one 9 had seemingly simple design objective. Then i set eyes on a beautiful blue niner air 9 frame advertised online and as it happened it was in size large. Hes a light, technically able rider who rides carefully and is not one to throw his bikes around. For the updated air 9, we have selected a newly available aluminum alloy.
Limited edition fighter jet gray from niner air 9 scandium. Oct 28, 2016 a full niner cockpit adorns the air 9 carbon. If a crosscountry race bike met a rugged trail bike in the woods, their love child might look a lot like our air 9 aluminum hardtail. Enve xc 29er wheel set and a few other upgrades might do it. Whether you are on your local singletrack or in the middle of an epic journey, dont be surprised to receive a ton of comments, questions and smiles niner bikes tend to generate conversations. The rdo, then, was made not just lighter, but also more compliant with the goal of making it more comfortable than the original. This latest evolution of our flagship 140mm 29er is ready to tame any trail. Adding to the trail bike lookfeel of the niner are bigger tyres 2. May 03, 2016 the original niner air9 rdo was the second generation of their carbon hardtail air9, which was known for its spine rattling stiffness. Whether youre seeking a steel hardtail for spirited rides through the local. Hey, im not saying every scandium frame will crack but my college roommate experienced three air 9 frames crack on him in a little over one year. Every single bike we make starts on a clean sheet of paper virtual paper, that is and is designed in house, from the ground up. We support our retailers and we encourage you to visit and ask your favorite bike shop about niner.
Niner bikes is fully committed to the 29er movement. The new air 9 rdo is a product of the revolution of our classic twentyniner hardtail. Niner brings back the affordable aluminum air 9 hardtail by greg heil on aug 16, 2017 niner has reintroduced an aluminum version of the air 9 mountain bike with updated geometry and specs. With tubing that is amazingly both stiff and flexible, the air 9 provides ultimate comfort without cutting down your efficiency its like the weight and efficiency of aluminum, with a ride. The air 9, niners lightweight aluminum hardtail, has always been capable. With 140mm of consistent, controlled cva suspension, progressive and adjustable geometry, increased frame stiffness, and available in two yes, two wheel sizes, its more versatile and capable and ever before. Jun 27, 2011 niners superlight geared racexc hardtail custom drawn easton gx2 scandium tubeset sloping toptube and sbend chainstays niners proven hardtail 29er geometry optimized for 80 to 100mm. At first glance on the jungle products website, niner appears to be a collection of trail bikes in tantelising and enticing colours, not unlike santa cruz. Many found these bikes just as capable as a short travel 26 mountain. Will def ride before i buy, but wanted some opinions on it.
Introducing the worlds first fullsuspension gravel bike the niner magic carpet ride. Niner one 9 kermit green, size small, scandium fork rigid. Each one will feature niners trademark ride quality and craftsmanship something we can attest to after many years of riding the brands bikes. The one 9 is niner s lightasafeather singlespeed for racing and epic xc rides that will take you back to your childhood glee of being at one with the bike and nothing else to worry about. Niner mountain bikes niner bikes for sale wrench science. But, niner says that reworking of the layup also resulted in less lateral. Niner air9 rdo hardtail gets lighter, stiffer and more. Whether youre a racer or simply a fan of lightweight, hightech hardtails, youll love the niner air 9, a stunning, wickedfast masterpiece that combines eastons gx2 scandium tubing with niner s proven geometry. Go gravel riding farther and faster with high performance, full suspension. Get the best deals on niner bikes when you shop the largest online selection at. The niner air 9 couldnt have been more appropriately named. The new air 9 carbon benefits from the same decade of refinement and testing as does the air 9 rdo, while fitting into a privateer friendly budget.
Niner mountain bike frame 29 air 9 aluminum black cyan 2020 latest evolution of the air 9 hardtail frame. The region of the page containing this list is called the compare products region and can be located at the end of the main content of the page compare. I train with him almost every day and have never had any issues with my nonscandium frame. Niner bikes is the only mountain bike company solely dedicated to everything 29 inch wheels. Riders benefit from years of hardtail experience with the unique ride quality of a high end alloy frame. Make offer 2020 niner air 9 rdo 4 star xt 29 w fox factory fork, dt swiss wheels medium niner bikes jet 9 rdo 2star 27. My guess is the trades description people have finally caught up with the manufacturers. Niner bikes is also focused on making the best possible products. Niner air 9 carbon fiber hardtail bike gear patrol 29er bikes may be a point of division for hardcore mountain biking enthusiasts, but were not looking to enter that debate at this time. For those riders, we are excited to announce updated air 9 and e. The vaunted air9 frame departs from its round scandium tubesets in favor of a lighter, stronger. December update from niner bikes air 9 carbon pics and pricing. The new air 9 in hydroformed alloy benefits from the same decade of refinement and testing as does the entire air 9 family, while representing niner s most economical racing option.
Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2018 niner air 9 29 1star bike. Niner air 9 by grannygear in the beginning there were some guys in colorado and likely other places that had this silly idea that bigger wheels on mountain bikes made sense. This page contains archives of niner bikes newsletters. Niner air 9 carbon fiber hardtail bike gear patrol. Niner bikes have received two very good ratings for the air 9 and air 9 carbon as well as 9 out of 10 points for the rip 9 in a long term test. New listing niner air 9 medium raw scandium sram x0 fox racing. Niner mountainbike frame 29 air 9 aluminum blackcyan 2020. Designed off of niner s air 9 scandium race frame, this version is built from a completely new carbon fiber chassis which weighs a. Niner bikes are sold exclusively through premium, independent bicycle dealers. Then i tried a 2011 niner air 9 scandium build from a local shop and was again overly impressed with the feel of the bike, not to mention some overall weight savings. We put it to the test to find out if it reaches what niner calls ultrarefined heights. The one 9 is the lightest 29er single speed frame on the market. Shop the best selection of complete hardtail bikes at, where youll find premium outdoor gear and clothing and experts to guide you through selection.
Blending custom drawn scandium tubing and niner s wellproven geometry, the air 9 is a handcrafted, agile ripper that delivers comfort over the. The air 9 1star build gives you everything you need to get out and ride with no extra frills. But theyre also committed to the movement of mountain biking. For one thing, we keep the excellent qualities of niners tried and true, hydroformed aluminum. Custom drawn easton scandium tubing makes for an extremely lightweight frame without any compromise to strength or durability. I built on a 2011 air 9 frame medium, the last year they made the scandium frames. Save at planet cyclery for all of your cycling needs from our online bike store. Easton gx2 scandium frame, rock shox reba sl dual air suspension 80mm of travel with lockout fork 9mm qr axle, chris king headset, english threaded eccentric bottom bracket insert, water. After years of building 29ers in aluminum and scandium, broaching the carbon. Lightweight and snappy, poppy and peppy, the air 9 has plenty of stiffness to get you up to speed when you stomp on the pedals. I can convert from ss to geared in 30 minutes and change forks in 20. The aluminum air 9 hardtail is officially back in niner s lineup, and its better than ever.
Theyre committed to long back country rides where getting lost is actually the point. Shortly after its release many began to see the appeal of an easy and simple mountain bike. Based on the air 9 scandium race frame it uses a complete new high modulus carbon fibre chassis. Niner air9 scandium frame xl frame the frame is brand new never been ridden. Niner air 9 gx2 mtb frame extra large easton scandium. Niner one 9 kermit green alans mountain biking adventures. Those bigger wheels can be run with much lower air pressure and the chances are that most 29er owners will be running tubeless so no worries about pinch flats. The air 9 rdo is a thoroughbred a nononsense instrument built for speed and performance. Niner air 9 scandium looking to go back to a ht and have not been able to ride a niner bike before, but i like the setup. If youre an og niner fan and need to look up information about your original frame, this is where to find it.
Weve learned so much since the early days and applied that knowledge of geometry and materials to meet the everchanging demands and riding styles of the modern mountain biker. Niner bikes is committed to the core fun and soul of mountain biking. Niner air 9 frame scandium the niner air 9 couldnt have been more appropriately named. Fastest singlespeed mountain bike in world gearjunkie. Ive long argued that the best value for a budgetfriendly mountain bike is a 29er. Niner carbon nude ive beaten the crap out of this, and keeps on ticking crank. Then some covisionaires began putting some money and muscle into that dream, guys like. Niner air 9 carbon xc reach for the stars with the air 9 carbon. The alloy air 9 was a popular bike in niner s line, as the quintessential entrylevel bike an entrylevel bike that doesnt make any compromises. I train with him almost every day and have never had any issues with my non scandium frame. Thats because all performance pros and cons listing aside, the niner air 9 carbon fiber bike is an engineering masterpiece worth talking about.
July niners in europe, imba, niner geometry, fork coupon. Strong, lighter niner riders have long loved the simplicity of an alloy hardtail with great ride quality. Works great with the niner carbon fork or a suspension fork. Working directly with easton engineers, niner has dialed in the air 9 s tube set. My one big beef with the air 9 was chainring clearance. May 07, 2011 niner air 9 cockpit i was out on the niner air 9 and just as with all the 29ers that i have ridden i have to keep stopping to reduce the tyre pressure.
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