Basically niner has etched their way into the carbon hardtail market with something sexy that is not only light and fast, but durable. I have a 20 niner jet 9 carbon and the rear carbon subframe triangle got cracked, warranty replace the complete frame but now that reference comes with alloy subframe rear triangle, i do not know if it is a downgrade or an improvement, lets the trails talk login to reply. The niner jet 9 rdo is a full carbon fiber full suspension bike from a company dedicated to only 29ers. Niner riders have long loved the simplicity of an alloy hardtail with great ride quality. Super magnesium explained with the vaast allite a1 gravel bike duration. For the everyday rider, take a look at niner air 9 hardtail, or for riders who want the lightest 29er hardtail on the market, maybe take a look at the niner air 9 carbon or the air 9 rdo carbon races bikes and frames. Here is the niner jargon btw from what i can tell, will is looking at 20% off on a new frame based on how this reads. Buy 29er carbon frame with various sizes to select on this 29er carbon frame directly from yoeleo the manufacturer and get quality warranty. Niner has proven year after year that theyve got the 29er hardtail geometry down to a science which they are demonstrating yet again with the new air 9 carbon. I really thought at least a chainstay wouldve cracked by now but no, nothing. The chinese carbon fiber frame i bought direct broke at the bb shell. Niner jet 9 carbon singletracks mountain bike news. Air 9 rdo carbon hardtail xc race bike niner bikes. Aug 23, 2012 fresh off its first birthday, the niner jet 9 rdo gets updated with a few key changes, and the original trickles down to become the standard jet 9 carbon.
Go gravel riding farther and faster with high performance, full suspension. We support our retailers and we encourage you to visit and ask your favorite bike shop about niner. In the case of our test jet 9, this is embodied in a carbonfiber frame using niners patented cva suspension to squeeze 100 millimeters of travel out of a fox float ctd shock. In the know cycling what cycling gear to get next and where to get it. For those riders, we are excited to announce updated air 9 and e. Niner mountain bike frame 29 air 9 rdo carbon orange 2019 the latest evolution of the air 9 rdo hardtail frame for the 2019 season.
Words and photos by george wisell it all started a long time ago, a conversation over some beers, turned into planning. What do you think niner will do for my 4 year old air 9 carbon frame. The air 9 carbon features the same sleek carbon frame design as the air 9 rdo with a slightly simpler layup and material choice. Niner mountainbike frame 29 air 9 rdo carbon orange 2019. Niner bicycles will repair or replace, at its sole discretion, any frames that it determines to be defective due to defective. Just wondering if any jerseyites out there have had any issues with cracked chain stays on niner air 9 carbon.
Com rdo, in niner nomenclature, is short for race day optimized. I just had to warranty a cracked rear triangle on a niner rip 9 rdo, and it took. The air 9 carbon is intended for 80100mm forks, allowing you to fine tune your ride. Jul 09, 2017 niner all round horror show new air 9 rdo hi just in case anyone is thinking of upgrading there beloved air9rdo to the latest and not so greatest model maybe think twice. The niner air 9 rdo is a different creature than its cousin air 9, but its similar in many regards. Niner air9 rdo hardtail gets lighter, stiffer and more aggressive.
Fresh off its first birthday, the niner jet 9 rdo gets updated with a few key changes, and the original trickles down to become the standard jet 9 carbon. The trail bikes like rip 9 and jet 9 do well with 44mm offset. Niner bikes will warranty all non carbon fiber frames and parts for material defects and workmanship for a minimum period of two 2 years from the date of purchase for the original owner only. One of the most anticipated bikes from bike press camp has just been announced. I had a niner air 9 scandium frame that cracked on my last right out. Niners air 9 frame is the perfect base for creating your dream hardtail. We come from the maple jungle, nestled around 300ft above. If any part of the bicycle is cracked or splintered, discontinue use immediately, as a. I chose the frame in niner orange with white decals over the hihi silver with red decals. Niner jet 9 rdo 2015 bible of bike tests bike magazine. This bike has a super lightweight, stiff, and durable hardtail carbon frame. The niner air 9 is on its way back home now and the grannygear garage is a bit poorer for it, well actually, the jeffj garage is the one lacking a great scoot as the last 70% of the time he had it in his bear like paws. Niner teamed up with the metal masters at easton to produce the pinnacle of frames with a smooth ride at an unmatched weight. December update from niner bikes air 9 carbon pics and.
A new airforming method is used to create more advanced and precise tube shapes that niner says can be up to 25 percent lighter than hydroforming, without sacrificing strength. Hey yall, so my frame cracked, and i need a new race bike. The air 9 rdo averages 1125g in a medium frame without seat collar or protective downtube tape. Niner all round horror show new air 9 rdo hi just in case anyone is thinking of upgrading there beloved air9rdo to the latest and not so greatest model maybe think twice. Having introduced their new carbon compaction molding process with the bsb cyclocross bike and quickly putting the technology to use on the latest jet9 full suspension racer, niner turned their attention to their quickest race bikes, the air9 series. Frame builders who do repair work, painters and mechanics, are seeing a. This 4star air 9 rdo is dressed for success with a 100mm travel suspension fork, shimano xt drivetrain, and dt swiss m1900 wheels. We have done many silly rides together in the west. All three models rdo, carbon and alloy get revamped to work with modern standards, including shimanos. Niner bikes has been around since 2005 and was one of.
Frames, trainers and racks mountain bikes mountain bikes from us stores niner air 9 carbon mountain bike 20 large. The niner jet 9 rdo is a full carbon fiber full suspension bike from a company dedicated to only 29ers and with a long history of cutting edge ideas and. Niner carbon air 9 rdo open letter to niner bikes forums mtbr. It also contains information that will help you to get the most out of every niner product. Dec 21, 2011 here is the niner jargon btw from what i can tell, will is looking at 20% off on a new frame based on how this reads.
We understand that you would rather be riding than reading, so we will try to be as brief. Save air 9 carbon niner to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Shop the best selection of enduro full suspension bike frames at, where youll find premium outdoor gear and clothing and experts to guide you through selection. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 20 niner jet 9 rdo xt. The new air 9 rdo is our expression of the classic twenty niner carbon hardtail.
For the everyday rider, take a look at niner air 9 hardtail, or for riders who want the lightest 29er hardtail on the market, maybe take a look at the niner air 9 carbon or the air 9. It was warranted for 2 years but evidently my warranty started the day i ordered it, not the day 6 weeks later when it arrived, so they refused to cover it. Niner bikes are sold exclusively through premium, independent bicycle dealers. 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. After my frame was broken my bike shop had another air 9 get reported with a crack in the same location. The niner air 9 frame is a lovely thing to look at. Niners history is rooted in the evolution of mountain biking. In may i excitedly attempted to upgrade my trusty air 9 to the latest air 9 rdo model. Niner unveils updated jet 9 rdo, adds jet 9 carbon bikerumor. Niner constructs the frame of the air 9 rdo using what it calls its carbon. Then some covisionaires began putting some money and muscle into that dream, guys like.
Niner bikes will warranty carbon products with the c5 warranty for a minimum period of five 5 years from the date of purchase for the original owner only. New aluminium headbadge designed for fulllength housing simplifies cable changes and protects cables from the elements. Then some covisionaires began putting some money and. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2014 niner jet 9 carbon x01. Although its technically not an rdo it borrows the mold and several other features previously only seen on the air 9 rdo frame. Introducing the jet 9 rdo, niners first carbon full suspension frame. 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. Niner bikes has been around since 2005 and was one of the pioneers of the 29er movement. Dec 21, 2011 just wondering if any jerseyites out there have had any issues with cracked chain stays on niner air 9 carbon.
Niner takes things a step further by offering a wide selection of hardtail 29 mountain bikes. The frame is cracked but it was fixed by niner and raced a whole season by the original. Old frames averaged about 1,180g, these are hitting about 1,050g with hardware, seat. 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. Sep 04, 2014 having introduced their new carbon compaction molding process with the bsb cyclocross bike and quickly putting the technology to use on the latest jet9 full suspension racer, niner turned their attention to their quickest race bikes, the air9 series. Essentially, the air 9 is our highend alloy race bike, designed to be paired with toplevel components. December update from niner bikes air 9 carbon pics and pricing. Niner was good about replacing that frame promptly. Niner mountainbike frame 29 air 9 carbon gunmetal niner. If so how was your experience with frame warrantycrash replacement with niner. The niner air 9 rdo carbon frame has slimmed down to racing weight and is now lean and mean. Niner jet 9, santa cruz superlight, or salsa spearfish. Niner have recently announced a lifetime warranty on bike frames purchased.
You could say that it is air 9 on steroids and you would not be wrong. Using a slightly simpler carbon layup and material, the air 9 carbon benefits from the same extensive refinement and testing that went into the air 9 rdo. Unfollow air 9 carbon niner to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. For over a decade, the rip 9 trail bike has ruled niner s offroad lineup. As its second foray into carbon fiber, niner is launching its air 9 carbon bike this spring. Has anyone had any similar riding experiences on both these frames. Dec 04, 2015 i have a 20 niner jet 9 carbon and the rear carbon subframe triangle got cracked, warranty replace the complete frame but now that reference comes with alloy subframe rear triangle, i do not know if it is a downgrade or an improvement, lets the trails talk login to reply. They were, however, excellent to replace it quickly. Niner air 9 rdo 4star carbon 29er mountain bike bicycle. Niner niner releases 29erplus model, auctions special. Find the latest hardtail for sale at competitive cyclist. Eddie, niner warranty line, told me that they had a run of air 9 frames that were not bent correctly. Our best race and high performance hardtail to date. Shop the best selection of complete hardtail bikes at, where youll find premium outdoor gear and clothing and experts to guide you through selection.
The result is a slight difference in weight but the same fast, responsive ride you expect from niner. My partner in crime is a vermont expat, just like me. The new rig is a halfpound lighter than its predecessor, thanks to an optimized carbon layup process and reduced diameters of the down and top tube. We highly advise asking a bike shop to help you decide as all riders are different.
Great bike however, the 1st frame cracked at 1800mi on the tt in front of the seatube. Back to pedaling after a long while and about to put together a custom build starting from a brand new niner air 9 alloy frame 2016. This latest evolution of our flagship 140mm 29er is ready to tame any trail. Feathery light, incredibly stiff, impeccably smooth. Niner air 9, carbon andor alloy singletrack magazine. Details about 2017 niner air 9 rdo mountain bike frame large 29 carbon. Niner mountain bike frame 29 air 9 rdo carbon 2017 the latest evolution of the air 9 rdo hardtail frame for the 2017 season. Niner mountain bike frame 29 air 9 carbon the new niner air 9 carbon benefits from the development of the air 9 rdo the frame was designed even more. Niner air 9 carbon frame the niner air 9 carbon is niners latest iteration of the renowned air 9 frame.
Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing. Niner mountainbike frame 29 air 9 rdo carbon 2017, 1. The 20 jet 9 rdo mostly sees changes at the rear with a 12. He noted that they had already made changes to the new version and strengthened the area behind the bottom bracket. Whether you ride drop bars or flats, skinny tires or something a bit more rotund, it. Climbing or descending, the geometry of the air 9 carbon is tuned to for great handling and rider positioning. Rdo stands for race day optimized, meaning that this frame was made as light as possible. Well, we broke the skewer on the fork, but its broken nonetheless. It went into the rear wheel and bent the rim and cracked some spokes. I have ridden this bike hard for 2 years daly, and ultra distance and all mountain combined, 2,000 to 7,000 foot climbs and descents constantly, frame has held up no problems, this was a warranty frame from my scandium one 9 which was super fast and fun but i cracked it in four places, niner was cool enough to warranty me like 6 months past warranty, i have no complaints,if you.
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