Nick Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we're featuring a Niner Jet 9, a Kitted chainring, and SRAM's X1 drivetrain.Click here to view the article
Odinson Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 Would it truly be a fair representation of the 2016 Niner Jet 9 if you guys are testing a bike that doesn't have the same spec as the actual model?
Iwan Kemp Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 Yes. Geometry and suspension design stays unchanged. No different than us testing a bike with SRAM X1 and based on that a buyer decides to buy one, but opt for Shimano XT 11spd. Only major difference will be the Pike on the 2016 vs the Reba that's fitted to the one on test. That's an easy enough fix as I have a Pike I can try on there, but would most likely opt to try it with a Revelation as it would make more sense to me.
Kitted Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 Thanks for the post guys, hope you have many happy miles testing our chainring!! Iwan Kemp 1
Iwan Kemp Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 Thats not MAXXIS IKON tires on that bike 1. No reason to shout. (Insert smiley face here)2. Read the article again. The one we have on test has a different spec than the 2016 models on their way in.
Monark Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 Iwan, if I am interested in a Niner where can I take a look at one and maybe even test ride one?
Nick Posted August 21, 2015 Author Posted August 21, 2015 Iwan, if I am interested in a Niner where can I take a look at one and maybe even test ride one? There should be contact details on the website here: http://niner.co.za/
Odinson Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 Yes. Geometry and suspension design stays unchanged. No different than us testing a bike with SRAM X1 and based on that a buyer decides to buy one, but opt for Shimano XT 11spd. Only major difference will be the Pike on the 2016 vs the Reba that's fitted to the one on test. That's an easy enough fix as I have a Pike I can try on there, but would most likely opt to try it with a Revelation as it would make more sense to me. Niner's international website lists the 2016 3 star build as having a Pike set at 140mm, but the SA websites lists the Pike as 120mm. Why the difference?
Nick Posted August 21, 2015 Author Posted August 21, 2015 Niner's international website lists the 2016 3 star build as having a Pike set at 140mm, but the SA websites lists the Pike as 120mm. Why the difference? Odd. Definitely says 120mm on my computer on this link: http://www.ninerbikes.com/jet9carbon Not looking at the RIP 9?
Odinson Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 Odd. Definitely says 120mm on my computer on this link: http://www.ninerbikes.com/jet9carbon Not looking at the RIP 9? Oh, crap. Yes. My bad.
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 Seeing as it is Friday, can I be the first to say that it looks like a PYGA stage or vice versa???Thats the cue for everybody to jump in and say how the suspension differs, etc, etc, etc...... Awesom bike btw!!! Would love to demo one.
Disylizzy Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 Jet 9 Carbon EDIT: My boyfriend wanted to make sure I was specific on the model...
Iwan Kemp Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 Jet 9 Carbon EDIT: My boyfriend wanted to make sure I was specific on the model... He's a keeper! Disylizzy 1
Niner SA Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 Congrats on the new name and thanks once again for the feature. Looking forward to the reviews.
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