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So happy I can finally throw a bike into this thread... My new-to-me Niner Air 9 RDO.

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It can do with a dropper at a later stage, but so far this bike is getting very close to that "is it a rigid MTB or a flat bar gravel bike?" sweet spot I enjoy. 

Very much an oddball, but absolutely love it. Gets off the line like a startled cat (even with the relatively aggressive Purgatory / Ground Control combo), and is surprisingly comfy off-piste.

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There's a 15t cog on the way, the current 34x20 I got it with will be used for hillier trails / dirt adventuring / Suikerbosrand. I successfully piloted 42x16 on 650Bs over Sylvia's pass, so I think 34x15 should be good for my daily riding.

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12 minutes ago, Jewbacca said:

@TyronLab is that the AIR frame version with the EBB?

I always wanted one of those

Yebo yes! It has the Biocentric 30 BB in it.

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So far I'm really impressed with this frame. It's my first "high-end" one, and golly gosh it feels it. Niner's EBB system is really superior compared to the ones I've used on our tandem. Just need to get a torque wrench now, I am very slightly scared that the feeler-gauge I've been using so far isn't going to cut the mustard.

I must say, the matte clear coat over raw carbon looks frikkin' awesome in the sun.

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15 minutes ago, Jewbacca said:

@TyronLab is that the AIR frame version with the EBB?

I always wanted one of those

I recall doing a 24hrs of Oak Valley, and riding with Lance (Who was on a Air with the EBB, riding Single Speed and knocking off far too many laps for a normal human being) and at the tail of of the 24hr period, riding up to one of the a-frames and BUNNY HOPPING OVER it ... since then I can not look at those frames and not be in awe.

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