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- Ultimate in carbon 29er hardtails
- Run singlespeed or geared
- Niner's hardtail 29er geometry
- Carbon monocoque frame with alloy interfaces
- Custom carbon layup for ideal stiffness and damping characteristics
- Tapered headtube technology
- Optimized for 80 to 100mm suspension forks
- Internal cable routing
- BioCentric EBB and CYA bottom bracket system for maximum drivetrain options
THE ULTIMATE 29ER HARDTAIL Niner is dedicated to making our first carbon frame an extraordinary machine that goes way beyond status quo. Introducing the Air 9 Carbon: purpose-built to be incredibly light and fast, combined with the razor sharp handling and forgiving ride you’ve come to expect from frames with the Air 9 designation. Structurally, this is a full carbon frame that utilizes alloy |
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- Ultimate in carbon 29er hardtails
- Run singlespeed or geared
- Niner's hardtail 29er geometry
- Carbon monocoque frame with alloy interfaces
- Custom carbon layup for ideal stiffness and damping characteristics
- Tapered headtube technology
- Optimized for 80 to 100mm suspension forks
- Internal cable routing
- BioCentric EBB and CYA bottom bracket system for maximum drivetrain options
THE ULTIMATE 29ER HARDTAIL Niner is dedicated to making our first carbon frame an extraordinary machine that goes way beyond status quo. Introducing the Air 9 Carbon: purpose-built to be incredibly light and fast, combined with the razor sharp handling and forgiving ride you’ve come to expect from frames with the Air 9 designation. Structurally, this is a full carbon frame that utilizes alloy interfaces in critical areas (such as in the headtube bearing journals and bottom bracket). The high modulus carbon in specially designed layers and layup patterns create a light, strong frame and the alloy interfaces allow the precise tolerances that critical component interface areas demand.
Frame development began with reams of testing data, which helped us to determine the primary tube shape. FEA studies, physical mock-ups, years of experience and a rigorous industrial design phase have all contributed to this extraordinary design. Every decision, every shape and every tube has its origin in a design parameter that requires the Air 9 Carbon to hit very specific targets for stiffness and strength in all three planes. Key sections such as the downtube and bottom bracket area have received massive structural shaping to increase torsional rigidity and the swooping lines and angles of the Air 9 Carbon are functionally beautiful before they are aesthetically pleasing. All these features help to disperse energy, avoid stress risers and increase the natural damping characteristics of the material.
The Air 9 Carbon features Bio-Centric EBB technology and CYA Bottom Bracket system – the most flexible
BB/gearing system available. Run your Niner singlespeed or geared or take advantage of several BB inserts to accommodate your choice of bottom bracket technologies, including the new BB-30 standard. We know what die-hard 29er riders want!
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Internal cable routing, step-by-step instructions for the Air 9 Carbon. VIEW VIDEO |
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CYA bottom bracket system features, benefits and function. VIEW VIDEO | |
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Internal cable routing, step-by-step instructions for the Air 9 Carbon. VIEW VIDEO |
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CYA bottom bracket system features, benefits and function. VIEW VIDEO | |
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SPECIFICATIONS & COMPATIBILITY: - Can be run with Bio-Centric EBB for SS mode or as geared bike
- 73mm BB width with all inserts
- 31.6mm seat post size
- 34.9 Front Derailleur size, high mount - bottom swing, bottom pull
- 34.9mm seat clamp size
- 1.125”-1.5” taper head tube with integrated (campy style) headset (FSA headset included) Cane Creek standard description: IS42/28.6|IS52/40
- Small and Medium have one inner triangle bottle mount and one under the downtube bottle mount
- Large and XL have two inner triangle bottle mounts
- Replaceable derailleur hanger or SS insert
- Geared version comes with cable routing chuck & bolt, titanium chain drop and chain suck protection pieces, derailleur hanger, and chainstay protector
- When purchased with a geared set-up, comes with one set of CYA cups of your choice for geared set-up: threaded Shimano, press fit 92, BB30 or Press Fit 30. See CYA Chart for more CYA system information.
- Frame comes with SS insert in drop out and 3M helicoptor tape under DT
- Magnesium head badge
- 135mm QR rear spacing
- Can fit up to a 2.4” tire (tire size varies by brand, some tires may not fit)
- Compatible with current-standard 3x chainring systems
- 2x chainring system recommendations:
- SRAM configs: 26/39 or lower
- SHIMANO XT configs: 28/40 or lower
- SHIMANO XTR double cranks have a non-standard chainline and are not recommended.
- Post Mount 160mm rear brake mount
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SPECIFICATIONS & COMPATIBILITY: - Can be run with Bio-Centric EBB for SS mode or as geared bike
- 73mm BB width with all inserts
- 31.6mm seat post size
- 34.9 Front Derailleur size, high mount - bottom swing, bottom pull
- 34.9mm seat clamp size
- 1.125”-1.5” taper head tube with integrated (campy style) headset (FSA headset included) Cane Creek standard description: IS42/28.6|IS52/40
- Small and Medium have one inner triangle bottle mount and one under the downtube bottle mount
- Large and XL have two inner triangle bottle mounts
- Replaceable derailleur hanger or SS insert
- Geared version comes with cable routing chuck & bolt, titanium chain drop and chain suck protection pieces, derailleur hanger, and chainstay protector
- When purchased with a geared set-up, comes with one set of CYA cups of your choice for geared set-up: threaded Shimano, press fit 92, BB30 or Press Fit 30. See CYA Chart for more CYA system information.
- Frame comes with SS insert in drop out and 3M helicoptor tape under DT
- Magnesium head badge
- 135mm QR rear spacing
- Can fit up to a 2.4” tire (tire size varies by brand, some tires may not fit)
- Compatible with current-standard 3x chainring systems
- 2x chainring system recommendations:
- SRAM configs: 26/39 or lower
- SHIMANO XT configs: 28/40 or lower
- SHIMANO XTR double cranks have a non-standard chainline and are not recommended.
- Post Mount 160mm rear brake mount
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XTR BUILD KIT |
| XTR | | BRAKES & ROTORS | | Shimano XTR M985, 160MM Rotors | | BRAKE LEVERS | | Shimano XTR M985 | | R/ SHIFTER | | Shimano XTR M980 10sp | | F/ SHIFTER | | Shimano XTR M980 3sp | | R/ DERAILLEUR | | Shimano XTR M985 SGS Medium Cage 10sp | | F/ DERAILLEUR | | Shimano XT M781 10sp | | CASSETTE | | Shimano XTR M980 11-36 10sp | | CHAIN | | Shimano XTR M980 10sp | | CRANK SET | | Shimano XTR M980 42/32/24 | | BOTTOM BRACKET | Shimano XT BB
Shimano XTR BB | | SADDLE | | Fizik Gobi XM, Black, Manganese Rail | | HANDLEBAR | | Niner Flat Top Carbon, Red Graphic | | STEM | | Niner Alloy, Red Graphic | | SEATPOST | | Niner Carbon, Red Graphic | | GRIPS | | Crank Bros Iodine, Black |
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XT BUILD KIT |
| XT | | BRAKES & ROTORS | | Shimano XT M785, 160MM Rotors | | BRAKE LEVERS | | Shimano XT M785 | | R/ SHIFTER | | Shimano XT M780 10sp | | F/ SHIFTER | | Shimano XT M780 3sp | | R/ DERAILLEUR | | Shimano XT M780 SGS Medium Cage 10sp | | F/ DERAILLEUR | | Shimano XT M781 10sp | | CASSETTE | | Shimano XT M771 11-36 10sp | | CHAIN | | Shimano XT HG-94 10sp | | CRANK SET | | Shimano XT M780 42/32/24 | | BOTTOM BRACKET | Shimano XT BB
Shimano XTR BB | | SADDLE | | Fizik Gobi XM, Black, Manganese Rail | | HANDLEBAR | | Niner Flat Top Carbon, Red Graphic | | STEM | | Niner Alloy, Red Graphic | | SEATPOST | | Niner Carbon, Red Graphic | | GRIPS | | Crank Bros Iodine, Black |
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X7 BUILD KIT |
| SRAM X7 (GXP or PF30) | | BRAKES & ROTORS | | SRAM Elixir 3, Pewter 180/160MM Rotors | | BRAKE LEVERS | | SRAM Elixir 3, Pewter w/Matchmaker | | R/ SHIFTER | | SRAM X7 10sp | | F/ SHIFTER | | SRAM X7 2sp | | R/ DERAILLEUR | | SRAM X7 Long Cage 10sp | | F/ DERAILLEUR | | SRAM X9 10sp | | CASSETTE | | SRAM PG-1050 10sp 12-36 | | CHAIN | | KMC X10L 10sp | | CRANK SET | | SRAM X7 38/24, GXP or PF30 | | BOTTOM BRACKET | | SRAM GXP or PF30 | | SADDLE | | WTB Silverado Race SL, Black, Crmo Rails | | HANDLEBAR | | Niner Flat Top Carbon, Red Graphic | | STEM | | Niner Alloy, Red Graphic | | SEATPOST | | Niner Carbon, Red Graphic | | GRIPS | | WTB Weirwolf Dual Density |
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X0 BUILD KIT |
| SRAM X0 (GXP or PF30) | | BRAKES & ROTORS | | Formula R1X, 180/160MM Rotors | | BRAKE LEVERS | | Formula R1X | | R/ SHIFTER | | SRAM X0, Red Graphic 10sp | | F/ SHIFTER | | SRAM X0, Red Graphic 2sp | | R/ DERAILLEUR | | SRAM X0 Long Cage, Red Graphic 10sp | | F/ DERAILLEUR | | SRAM X9 10sp | | CASSETTE | | SRAM PG-1070 10sp 12-36 | | CHAIN | | KMC X10L 10sp | | CRANK SET | | SRAM X0 38/24, Red Graphic, GXP or PF30 | | BOTTOM BRACKET | | SRAM GXP or PF30 | | SADDLE | | WTB Silverado Team, Black, NiCro Tub. Rails | | HANDLEBAR | | Niner Flat Top Carbon, Red Graphic | | STEM | | Niner Alloy, Red Graphic | | SEATPOST | | Niner Carbon, Red Graphic | | GRIPS | | WTB Weirwolf Dual Density |
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Niner Build Kit Options Complete your parts kit and customize your Niner with suspension forks from Fox or Rock Shox and wheelsets from Sun-Ringle and Stans. Prefer a rigid fork? Niner Steel, Carbon and RDO forks are a perfect complement to your Niner hardtail. Complete specs are available as a PDF Download. Talk to your Niner dealer for availability and pricing. |
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 | "...le Niner offre un rendement incoyable sans sacrifier la maniabilité... Un cocktail de pure adrénaline!"
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|  | "If you want to cover ground quickly, get an Air 9 Carbon"
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|  | "Niner Air 9 Carbon rated as one of the best bikes ever reviewed by O2 Biker, in their 20th Anniversary Edition"
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|  | "...perfectly suited for a fast Xterra bike split."
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|  | "In short, this is aesthetically, technically and practically a damn nice piece..."
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|  | "Niner’s Air 9 Carbon is a convincing argument for racers to dump their 26-inch hardtails forever."
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|  | "The faster the Niner goes, the more alive it seems, whether leaning into curves, taking drops, or coasting downhill and maintaining momentum for the climb"
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Best Hardtail Race Bike of 2010
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Bike Porn of the Year, 2010
|  | Singlespeed World Championship win on the Air 9 Carbon (in español)
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Singlespeed World Championships in New Zealand
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Singlespeed World Champion Garth Weinberg and his Air 9 Carbon
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|  | Niner Air 9 Carbon, Bike of the 2010 Singlespeed World Champion
|  | "Ser Gut (Very Good)" German Language Review
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The Air 9 Carbon frame retails for $1899.00. To order a Niner bicycle, find and contact your local dealer here. If you do not have a local dealer, contact us. |
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The Air 9 Carbon frame retails for $1899.00. To order a Niner bicycle, find and contact your local dealer here. If you do not have a local dealer, contact us. |
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