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As the name implies, these guys make only 29'ers. They were dedicated to the 29'er concept from the beginning, when many still thought it would just be a passing fad. Their innovative designs are a driving force in the 29'er movement. While many companies took a wait and see attitude, Niner pushed the envelope with new designs. Their CVA suspension design is one of the best we've ever ridden, their customer service is second to none, yet their prices make them a great value too. Expect another great year for them in 09' with a re-design of the RIP 9 and the hot new WFO.
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W.F.O.
9
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R.I.P.
9
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Jet
9
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M.C.R.
9
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S.I.R.
9
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AIR
9
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ONE
9
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E.M.D.
9
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W.F.O. 9 |
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Wide,
Full
Open.
That's
what the
name
means.
Let 'er
go, full
throttle,
don't
slow
down for
anything,
that's
what the
name
implies.
With
5.5" of
plush
CVA
suspension
technology
underfoot,
there's
nothing
stopping
those
29"
wheels
except
the
human
instinct
to live
another
day.
Whatever
your
needs,
from
aggressive
all
mountain
to big
hit, the
W.F.O. 9
will
keep you
pinned
all the
way down
some of
the
gnarliest
terrain
you can
throw at
it. |
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R.I.P.
9 |
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Why
would we
mess
with a
frame
that has
garnered
applause
from all
5 of the
major US
mountain
bike
magazines,
including
Best
29er of
2007 and
Consumer
Choice
Award?
Because
at Niner
we
believe
we can
always
do
better.
The
R.I.P. 9
will
re-awaken
your
passion
for what
all
mountain
is all
about. |
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Jet
9 |
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The Jet
9 is our
fast,
light,
race-ready
full
suspension
bike.
Designed
around
the same
award
winning
CVA
suspension
system
found on
our
other
suspension
frames,
the Jet
9
features
80mm of
plush,
fully
active
travel.
80mm of
travel
combined
with a
29"
wheel
creates
an
amazingly
smooth
ride at
an
incredibly
respectable
weight,
making
the Jet
9 the
perfect
weapon
for
everything
from
your
local
race
scene to
the all
day
epic. If
it's
speed
you are
looking
for, the
Jet 9
will get
you from
zero to
hero in
the skip
of a
heartbeat. |
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M.C.R. 9 |
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The
M.C.R. 9
is built
from the
ground
up to
give you
nothing
short of
a Magic
Carpet
Ride.
Featuring
our
proprietary
Reynolds
853
tubing
and
custom
s-bend
rear
seat
stays
and
chain
stays,
the
M.C.R. 9
smooths
out even
the
roughest
of
trails
without
the
weight
penalty
of other
steel
frames.
The
M.C.R. 9
is the
perfect
go-anywhere
bike
that
will
keep you
in the
saddle
and more
comfortable
for the
long
haul.
The
superlative
quality
of
Reynolds
853
steel
tubing
with
Niner-specific
geometry
and the
stability
of the
29" wheel
offer a
ride
quality
unsurpassed
in any
other
production hardtail
frame. |
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S.I.R. 9 |
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The
S.I.R. 9
is the
most
versatile
bike in
the
Niner
stable,
fusing
the
"steel
is real"
feel of
Reynolds
tubing
with the
ability
to run
the
frame as
either a
geared
bike or
single
speed.
The
S.I.R. 9
uses the
same
custom
drawn
Reynolds
853
tubing
as the
M.C.R. 9
and
combines
it with Niner's
ultra-light
eccentric
bottom
bracket.
Custom "breezer"
style
forged
dropouts
have a
replaceable
alloy
derailleur
hanger
and come
with an
insert
piece
for
running
the bike
as a
single
speed to
eliminate
the
unnecessary
derailleur
hanger
for a
clean
look.
The
S.I.R. 9
is truly
a
do-everything
frame.
Run it
single
speed at
your
local
race,
then
convert
it to a
full
gear set
to do
the
Trans-Alp.
Want a 1
x 9? No
problem.
Or, if
you're
just not
sure,
the
S.I.R. 9
will
give you
the
option
of
trying
it all. |
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AIR 9 |
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The Air
9 is our
super
light
geared-only
frame
utilizing
custom
drawn
Easton
GX2
Scandium.
Combining
a truly
advanced
proprietary
alloy
with
higher
strength
properties
than
7005
series
aluminum
with the
rare
earth
element
of
scandium,
Easton
achieved
the
impossible:
a super
lightweight
tube
with a
compliant
ride
characteristic.
Blending
Easton's
tubing
with
custom
drawn
and
shaped
rear
s-bend
chain
stays
and seat
stays,
the Air
9 is a
light,
agile
ripper
of a
frame
that
offers a
surprising
amount
of
comfort
to the
long
haul.
Whether
you're a
racer or
a fan of
lightweight,
high-tech
bikes,
the Air
9
delivers
the
goods in
a
stunning,
wicked
fast
masterpiece
that
combines
the best
Easton
tubing
with Niner's
proven
geometry
and
gives it
to you
with the
hope
that you
will set
it free. |
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ONE 9 |
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The One 9 is the lightest production 29er single speed frame on the market. Made with the same custom drawn Easton GX2 Scandium as its geared brother, the One 9 delivers high performance through advanced tubing and tubing manipulation. From the outset, the One 9 had seemingly simple design objective: create the best-riding single speed possible. This meant that we wanted a blazing fast frame, with no discernible flex at the bottom bracket or through to the rear wheel without creating an overly harsh ride. We went to Easton, and worked directly with them on the tube set to meet these goals, creating a frame that did exactly what we were after: a fast, nimble, but comfortable ride.
The One 9 fuses the most technically advanced tube set on the market with the simplicity of a single speed and proven Niner geometry to give you a completely fresh riding experience. No chain chatter, no gears, just pure, unadulterated fun.
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E.M.D. 9 |
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The E.M.D. 9 (Eat My Dust) is the least expensive frame in the Niner lineup, but this frame went through the same design process and had to meet the same design expectations that we require from every Niner frame. Even though we were using a less exotic material, it was our primary goal with the E.M.D. 9 to overcome the idea that all aluminum frames are harsh. Starting from scratch, we developed a 7005 series tube set that met these needs. In addition, the rear triangle receives the same s-bend curves as the Air 9, allowing for some vertical compliance of the rear wheel, meaning your body doesn't have to take it all.
It's important to us that everything bearing the Niner logo has been thought through from top to bottom and the E.M.D. 9 is no exception. We've poured our heart and soul into this frame, as much as any other, and we've created a fun, fast, comfortable ride that still embodies what it means to be a Niner.
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page updated: 2009.03.17 |
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Oak Bay Bicycle
1990 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC
+1.250.598.4111
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