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>> AIR 9 CARBON DETAILS

 

 

 

?    The ultimate, lightweight race frame with Niner's proven, solid geometry for the best

 

      handling 29er available.

 

 

 

?    The world's only 29er carbon frame that can be run as a single speed or geared.

 

 

 

?    Computer designed tube shapes were run through extensive FEA programming to optimize

 

     carbon fiber's inherent strengths.

 

 

 

?    True monocoque construction with carbon dropouts built into the rear triangle mold.

 

 

 

?    Tapered head tube to increase strength and aid in steering precision, without gaining weight.

 

 

 

?    Cool and functional magnesium head badge routes shifter cables internally and eliminates

 

      cable rub on the side of the headtube.

 

 

 

?    Internal routing keeps cables clean, neat and shifting perfect and helps singlespeed setups

 

      to look great.

 

 

 

?    Built in carbon cable guides for the hydraulic disc brake line are clean, light and slick.

 

 

 

?    CYA Bottom Bracket System allows singlespeed or geared drivetrains from multiple

 

     manufacturers using CYA adaptors.

 

 

 

?    73mm BB (compatible with Niner BioCentric and CYA adaptors for X-Type, BB90,

 

     SRAM BB30, or FSA BB30).

 

 

 

?    Post mount rear disc brake is lighter and stronger than a conventional IS mount, eliminates    

 

     the need for adaptors and insures proper brake alignment.

 

 

 

?    Ti protector plates around BB.

 

 

 

?    31.6mm seatpost diameter, 400mm length recommended, 34.9 clamp

 

 

 

?    Massive clearance on the rear for the largest XC tires.

 

 

 

?    Available in Tang or Vana White.

 

 

 

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http://www.ninerbikes.com/fly.aspx?layout=bikes&taxid=271

Posted

Must be the hottest frame of the year! That rigid looks awesome!

Wonder how much they will go for locally.

And I wonder how On One's carbon frame will compete against this when it comes out.

 

Posted

Tarboy !!! Did you ever hear about that saying ? "If you don't have anything nice to say, rather keep quite!"

 

 

 

The frames is going to be $1899.

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