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2009 - THE YEAR OF NINER - PRODUCT CATALOG

Niner It’s more than just a name. It’s our passion. The 29” wheeled bike isn’t just a token in our line-up. It is our one and only love, our heart and soul, out there on the trail. It’s passion for a wheel size we believe in, for impeccable designs & for exquisite ride quality. it’s a passion we want to share with you on every ride. Welcome to 2009. The year of Niner

2009 - THE YEAR OF NINER - OUR MISSION

THE QUEST FOR PERFECTION

WHY WE DO IT

THE YEAR OF NINER It’s been a while since we began working on The Big Revolution and during that time we have never stopped thinking about big wheels and how to make them better. It’s all we do, and it gives us unprecedented focus on the subject; no kids’ bikes, no road bikes, nothing to dilute our purpose. The Big Revolution is our endeavor to make the best frames and accessories for 29” wheels… only. With more and more riders experiencing the joy of The Big Revolution, we hope that 2009 will be the year that you do, too.

We’re not corporate men seeking the fastest possible way to make the most amount of money. We don’t wear suits to work; some of us don’t even own one. We’re riders, all of us, and we’re building the kind of bikes we want to ride in the hopes that you do to. We believe wholeheartedly in The Big Revolution, and 29” wheels have created the spark that is Niner. The larger wheels re-invigorated our affection for mountain biking. It was never about being different, or traveling the road less traveled. We started Niner because we believe that 29” wheels are superior. We believe that the benefits FAR outweigh the drawbacks, and we’ve staked our entire company on it. For us, it’s more than a business; it’s a passion.

It’s not enough, really, to just make a great product. That product has to be backed up by a company who believes in it’s products AND in the people who have purchased them. It’s these people who make the company what it is, and without them, well, The Big Revolution would stop turning. Our goal is simple: make the best frames and parts we can and then back them up with unmatched customer service. It seems simple, really, but it’s so much more than simple. It’s fun, hard, long, fast, short, driven, frenetic days punctuated by pure unadulterated riding heaven. That’s what The Big Revolution means to us. What does it mean to you?

Since you never know when things will go pearshaped, we design our frames to be easily serviced with replacement parts.

Need more motivation? Visit a Niner dealer and take a ride.

2009 - THE YEAR OF NINER - WHO ARE WE?

REAL SUPPORT FROM NINER

REAL RIDERS OWN NINER

REAL RIDERS RIDE NINERS Cobwebs belong in neglected corners, not on bicycles. Luckily for us, our riders feel the same way. Niner riders don’t see the week as a group of days, but as a collection of potential dirt adventures. Fast-paced after-work rides, racing the looming sunset, Saturday spins with the same friends who taught you that the best roller coasters are made of dirt, Sunday jaunts in the woods with the family in tow - our bikes may be beautiful enough to hang above the mantelpiece, but the only thing collecting on the top tube will be lots and lots of dirt.

Niner didn’t spring forth from a spreadsheet or corporate boardroom – it was born on the trail. Niner is the brainchild of Chris Sugai and Steve Domahidy, two long-time riding buddies whose obsession with bikes couldn’t be satiated by what was currently on the market. This passion keeps them up late at night, breathing life into new ideas and wakes them up in the morning to take those ideas onto the trails. They know that at the end of the day, an idea is only as good as the ride it produces.

Being a part of the Niner community doesn’t start at the cash register and doesn’t end when you walk out the bike shop door. On the trail, the Niner community is diverse and friendly. Don’t be surprised to receive a ton of comments, questions and smiles – Niner bikes tend to generate conversations. Off the trail, you can count on Niner for great customer service. Once you’ve found the bike of your dreams, we back it with a solid warranty and a wealth of information. Have questions? Want to give feedback? Contact us, we’ll be here. Niner’s founders, Chris and Steve. Niner was founded on the trail, and some of our best ideas come together on long rides.

2009 - THE YEAR OF NINER - WHO ARE WE?

HERE’S A SECRET: Working at Niner is the ultimate bike geek’s dream. Not only do we get to play with the latest and greatest toys, but often we have the opportunity to work hand in hand with some of the bicycle component companies WE ADMIRE MOST. THE RESULTS OF THese COLLABORATIONs ARE GROUND-BREAKING new products for The Big Revolution. These NEW products help all 29er riders, not just Niner owners, and we wouldn’t have it any other way – if you’re riding a 29” wheeled bike, you’re experiencing the very joy that founded this company. THE BIG REVOLUTION IS AN INDUSTRY-WIDE EVENT AND WE ARE PROUD TO BE A PART OF IT.

2009 - THE YEAR OF NINER - EXPANDING THE BIG REVOLUTION

WHEEL SIZE >> AND THE SCIENCE OF HAULING ASS Sometimes the reasons are too esoteric to put into words. Sometimes riding is believing. No matter what we say to you here, we challenge you to go test ride a Niner at your local Niner dealer and see for yourself. Talk to a Niner owner and we guarantee that the owner’s response will be more information than you asked for. Life changing? Maybe. We’ve heard it before. >> The basic concept of the larger diameter is simple: it will keep your wheels on top of oncoming obstacles. Rather than riding IN the terrain, you’ll be riding ABOVE it, gaining more control and stability on even the roughest trails. Think of the difference between a skateboard wheel and monster truck tire. The skateboard wheel can come to a grinding halt on a pebble while the monster truck wheel can crush granny’s Oldsmobile. Yes, this example is a little extreme, but you get the idea. >> The larger wheel offers increased centrifugal force, which in turn improves the bike’s stability. The extra three inches also increases the amount of tire contacting the ground at any one moment, meaning enhanced tire bite. Dump a Niner into a corner at full speeds and you’ll find that the unparalleled grip and stability will hold to lean angles you never thought possible. >> Niner didn’t just stuff larger wheels on to an existing chassis. It required a lot of work and testing to dial in the geometry to feel right in all situations. Our design parameters from the beginning were to design a bike that didn’t require a learning curve. Since all we do is 29ers, we had to get it right. Expectations were understandably high. The result: Niner’s dedication to The Big Revolution has been critically acclaimed by some of the top bicycling magazines in the world.

Function first, but form closely follows. Attention to detail gets us fired up and everything we do is designed by Niner for Niner. We don’t believe in offthe-shelf solutions

We pride ourselves on not only using some of the best materials made for bicycles, but working closely with their engineers to provide tubing designed to meet our specific needs. We believe Easton and Reynolds are cool partners to have.

2009 - THE YEAR OF NINER - BIG WHEELS AND THE NINER PHILOSOPHY

Our steel headbadge provides essential reinforcement of the critical headtube area. Nah, it just looks way cooler than a sticker.

W.F.O. 9 >> Wide Full Open Wide, Full Open. That’s what the name means. Let ‘er go, full throttle, don’t slow down for anything, that’s what the name implies. With 5.5” of plush CVA™ suspension technology underfoot, there’s nothing stopping those 29” wheels except the human instinct to live another day. >> The W.F.O. 9 went through exhaustive testing and refining, including a first for a 29er frame: a tapered headtube for increased front end stiffness and strength. We thought about all of the ways people might take advantage of having 5.5” of travel coupled with a 29” wheel, and we designed the W.F.O. 9 to handle them all. A custom S-bend hydroformed downtube allows the use of both coil and piggyback shocks, offset bottom linkage makes room for an ISCG mount, making this frame the first 29er to be compatible with the all new SRAM Hammerschmidt system and other chain guide systems and an optional 150mm rear spacing increases rear wheel strength and stiffness. Best of all, build it how you want. Order the W.F.O. 9 with 135 or 150 rear spacing and then choose from our shock options or order without a shock. >> Whatever your needs, from aggressive all mountain to big hit, the W.F.O. 9 will keep you pinned all the way down some of the gnarliest terrain you can throw at it.

Color: Milk Dud Ano

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GEOMETRY > MEASUREMENT

SMALL (IN/MM)

MEDIUM (IN/MM)

LARGE (IN/MM)

X-LARGE (IN/MM)

EFFECTIVE TOP TUBE LENGTH

23.1/587

23.75/603

24.5/622

25.25/641

SEAT TUBE LENGTH

16/406

18/457

20/508

22/559

CHAIN STAY LENGTH

17.9/455

17.9/455

17.9/455

17.9/455

FRONT CENTER

26.6/675

27.2/692

28/712

28.8/732

WHEELBASE

44.5/1129

45.1/1146

45.9/1166

46.7/1186

BB HEIGHT

13.6/346

13.6/346

13.6/346

13.6/346

HEAD TUBE LENGTH

4.5/115

4.7/120

5.1/130

5.7/145

SEAT TUBE ANGLE

74 deg

74 deg

74 deg

74 deg

HEAD TUBE ANGLE

70 deg

70 deg

70 deg

70 deg

STAND-OVER HEIGHT

28.4/721

29.8/758

31.2/794

32.8/832

HEIGHT RECOMMENDATION

5’3”-5’9” 1.6-1.75m

5’8”-6’ 1.73-1.83m

5’11”-6’34” 1.8-1.91m

6’3”-6’7” 1.91-2.01m

Niner geometry designed to work with 120-150mm travel forks All measurements based on a 140mm travel fork 30.9mm seat post, 350mm length recommended 73mm bottom bracket shell Head tube length includes head set cups (internal headset, comes with frame) Shimano bolt-on front derailleur (comes with frame)

W.F.O. rocker links - designed from the ground up for this category-defining bike.

2009 - THE YEAR OF NINER - W.F.O. 9

R.I.P. 9 >> Roll In Peace Why would we mess with a frame that has garnered applause from all 5 of the major US mountain bike magazines, including Best 29er of 2007 and Consumer Choice Award? Because at Niner we believe we can always do better. >> The all new, redesigned R.I.P. 9 for 2009: same travel, same weight, drastically increased stiffness. Our CVA™ suspension technology still gives the rear wheel 4.5” of smooth, efficient, active suspension travel while the geometry has been tweaked to utilize the latest 120mm travel forks – giving the R.I.P. 9 that perfect all-mountain balance. >> Niner has redefined its award winning suspension frame from the ground up maximizing new design and production technologies. From the head tube to the rear drop out, Niner picked over every single detail and asked “can it be done better?” Taper steerer tube technology at the head tube, hydroformed top tube and down tube, and over 10 forged or extruded parts on the R.I.P. 9 all went through a painstaking process of FEA, mechanical stress tests and real world testing to be as light and as strong as possible. The result: increased stiffness everywhere without a weight penalty. >> The R.I.P. 9 will re-awaken your passion for what all mountain is all about.

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Colors: Moondust Grey, Licorice Ano, Milk Dud Ano

GEOMETRY > MEASUREMENT

SMALL (IN/MM)

MEDIUM (IN/MM)

LARGE (IN/MM)

X-LARGE (IN/MM)

EFFECTIVE TOP TUBE LENGTH

23.1/587

23.75/603

24.5/622

25.25/641

SEAT TUBE LENGTH

16/406

18/457

20/508

22/559

CHAIN STAY LENGTH

17.9/455

17.9/455

17.9/455

17.9/455

FRONT CENTER

25.5/649

26.2/666

27.2/691

28/711

WHEELBASE

43.4/1102

44.1/1119

45/1144

45.8/1164

BB HEIGHT

13.3/339

13.3/339

13.3/339

13.3/339

HEAD TUBE LENGTH

4.5/115

4.7/120

5.1/130

5.7/145

SEAT TUBE ANGLE

73.5 deg

73.5 deg

74 deg

74 deg

HEAD TUBE ANGLE

71.5 deg

71.5 deg

71.5 deg

71.5 deg

STAND-OVER HEIGHT

28/712

29.4/748

30.8/783

32.4/822

HEIGHT RECOMMENDATION

5’3”-5’9” 1.6-1.75m

5’8”-6’ 1.73-1.83m

5’11”-6’34” 1.8-1.91m

6’3”-6’7” 1.91-2.01m

Niner geometry designed to work with 100 - 135mm travel forks All measurements based on a 120mm travel fork 30.9mm seat post, 350mm length recommended 73mm bottom bracket shell Head tube length includes head set cups (internal headset, comes with frame) 34.9 front derailleur clamp, top pull, high mount (bottom swing)* *see web site for a complete list of approved derailleurs

Niner specs top-of-the-line full complement sealed cartridge bearings in all of their full suspension bikes.

2009 - THE YEAR OF NINER - R.I.P. 9

JET 9 >> Race-Ready Full Suspension The JET 9 is our fast, light, race-ready full suspension bike. Designed around the same award winning CVA™ suspension system found on our other suspension frames, the JET 9 features 80mm of plush, fully active travel. >> Speed was the main design concept of the Jet 9, and the geometry is focused on a balance between stability and maneuverability. The 72° head tube angle is based on an 80mm travel FOX fork and is designed to give the same precise steering as our hardtail frames. All linkage pivots are outfitted with full complement sealed cartridge bearings for a smooth, friction-free suspension, and a custom valved FOX RP23 shock offers superb bump compliance and damping. New forged linkage increases strength and stiffness without any penalty in weight. >> 80mm of travel combined with a 29” wheel creates an amazingly smooth ride at an incredibly respectable weight, making the JET 9 the perfect weapon for everything from your local race scene to the all day epic. If it’s speed you are looking for, the Jet 9 will get you from zero to hero in the skip of a heartbeat.

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Colors: Kermit Green, Licorice Ano, Vana White

GEOMETRY > MEASUREMENT

SMALL (IN/MM)

MEDIUM (IN/MM)

LARGE (IN/MM)

X-LARGE (IN/MM)

EFFECTIVE TOP TUBE LENGTH

23.1/587

23.75/603

24.5/622

25.25/641

SEAT TUBE LENGTH

16/406

18/457

20/508

22/559

CHAIN STAY LENGTH

17.7/450

17.7/450

17.7/450

17.7/450

FRONT CENTER

25.2/640

25.4/645

26.4/670

27.1/690

WHEELBASE

42.8/1087

43/1093

44/1118

44.8/1137

BB HEIGHT

13.1/333

13.1/333

13.1/333

13.1/333

HEAD TUBE LENGTH

3.5/90

3.9/100

4.1/105

4.5/115

SEAT TUBE ANGLE

73.5 deg

73.5 deg

74 deg

74 deg

HEAD TUBE ANGLE

71.5 deg

72 deg

72 deg

72 deg

STAND-OVER HEIGHT

26.9/684

28.5/724

30/762

31.7/806

HEIGHT RECOMMENDATION

5’3”-5’9” 1.6-1.75m

5’8”-6’ 1.73-1.83m

5’11”-6’34” 1.8-1.91m

6’3”-6’7” 1.91-2.01m

Niner geometry designed to work with 80-100mm travel forks All measurements based on a 80mm travel fork 30.9mm seat post, 350mm length recommended 68mm bottom bracket shell 34.9 front derailleur clamp, top pull, high mount (bottom swing)* *see web site for a complete list of approved derailleurs

The Jet 9 is finished with custom machined and anodized pivot hardware.

2009 - THE YEAR OF NINER - JET 9

M.C.R. 9 >> Magic Carpet Ride The M.C.R. 9 is built from the ground up to give you nothing short of a Magic Carpet Ride. Featuring our proprietary Reynolds 853 tubing and custom s-bend rear seat stays and chain stays, the M.C.R. 9 smooths out even the roughest of trails without the weight penalty of other steel frames. >> Our proven Niner geometry uses short chain stays and a steep head tube angle to keep the wheelbase compact, making the bike maneuverable around even the tightest hairpins, while the larger wheels help to increase high-speed stability, creating a fast and nimble ride. A radically sloping top tube makes room for the family jewels and the disc-only frame means you’ll stop on a dime. Tubing is drawn out for each frame, and external, as well as internal, wall thicknesses have been tweaked to produce the best possible ride quality for each frame size. Everything about this frame was thought through, including tire clearance for fat tires and downtube clearance from pesky high fork crowns. >> The M.C.R. 9 is the perfect go-anywhere bike that will keep you in the saddle and more comfortable for the long haul. The superlative quality of Reynolds 853 steel tubing with Niner-specific geometry and the stability of the 29” wheel offer a ride quality unsurpassed in any other production hardtail frame.

Colors: A&W Root Beer, Solid Gold

GEOMETRY > MEASUREMENT

SMALL (IN/MM)

MEDIUM (IN/MM)

LARGE (IN/MM)

X-LARGE (IN/MM)

EFFECTIVE TOP TUBE LENGTH

23.1/587

23.75/603

24.5/622

25.25/641

SEAT TUBE LENGTH

15.5/394

16.5/419

19/483

21.5/546

CHAIN STAY LENGTH

17.5/445

17.5/445

17.5/445

17.5/445

FRONT CENTER

25.4/645

25.8/656

26.6/675

27.4/695

WHEELBASE

42.6/1083

43.1/1094

43.8/1114

44.6/1133

BB HEIGHT

12.1/308

12.1/308

12.1/308

12.1/308

HEAD TUBE LENGTH

3.5/90

3.9/100

4.3/110

5.1/130

SEAT TUBE ANGLE

73 deg

73 deg

73 deg

73 deg

HEAD TUBE ANGLE

71.5 deg

72 deg

72 deg

72 deg

STAND-OVER HEIGHT

28.2/716

29/737

31/788

33/840

HEIGHT RECOMMENDATION

5’3”-5’9” 1.6-1.75m

5’8”-6’ 1.73-1.83m

5’11”-6’34” 1.8-1.91m

6’3”-6’7” 1.91-2.01m

Niner geometry designed to work with 80-100mm travel forks All measurements based on a 80mm travel fork 27.2mm seat post, 400mm length recommended 73mm bottom bracket shell 28.6 front derailleur clamp, top pull, low mount (top swing)

2009 - THE YEAR OF NINER - M.C.R. 9

S.I.R. 9 >> Steel Is Real The S.I.R. 9 is the most versatile bike in the Niner stable, fusing the “steel is real” feel of Reynolds tubing with the ability to run the frame as either a geared bike or single speed. The S.I.R. 9 uses the same custom drawn Reynolds 853 tubing as the M.C.R. 9 and combines it with Niner’s ultra-light eccentric bottom bracket. Custom “breezer” style forged dropouts have a replaceable alloy derailleur hanger and come with an insert piece for running the bike as a single speed to eliminate the unnecessary derailleur hanger for a clean look. >> Niner’s own EBB, at 100 grams, is the lightest eccentric bottom bracket on the market. In addition to being light, it’s extremely functional. The EBB has more swing than any other EBB, over a full link, so you will never have to hunt down a half link to get correct chain tension and vertical dropouts mean you’ll never have to futz with the disc brake to remove the wheel. >> The S.I.R. 9 is truly a do-everything frame. Run it single speed at your local race, then convert it to a full gear set to do the Trans-Alp. Want a 1 x 9? No problem. Or, if you’re just not sure, the S.I.R. 9 will give you the option of trying it all.

Colors: A&W Root Beer, Solid Gold

GEOMETRY > MEASUREMENT

SMALL (IN/MM)

MEDIUM (IN/MM)

LARGE (IN/MM)

X-LARGE (IN/MM)

EFFECTIVE TOP TUBE LENGTH

23.1/587

23.75/603

24.5/622

25.25/641

SEAT TUBE LENGTH

15.5/394

16.5/419

19/483

21.5/546

CHAIN STAY LENGTH

17.3/440

17.3/440

17.3/440

17.3/440

FRONT CENTER

25.3/643

25.8/654

26.5/673

27.3/693

WHEELBASE

42.3/1073

42.7/1085

43.5/1104

44.3/1124

BB HEIGHT

11.7/298

11.7/298

11.7/298

11.7/298

HEAD TUBE LENGTH

3.5/90

3.9/100

4.3/110

5.1/130

SEAT TUBE ANGLE

73 deg

73 deg

73 deg

73 deg

HEAD TUBE ANGLE

71.5 deg

72 deg

72 deg

72 deg

STAND-OVER HEIGHT

27.8/706

28.6/728

30.7/780

32.8/832

HEIGHT RECOMMENDATION

5’3”-5’9” 1.6-1.75m

5’8”-6’ 1.73-1.83m

5’11”-6’34” 1.8-1.91m

6’3”-6’7” 1.91-2.01m

Niner geometry designed to work with 80-100mm travel forks All measurements based on a 80mm travel fork EBB in the 6 o’clock position 27.2mm seat post, 400mm length recommended 73mm bottom bracket shell 28.6 front derailleur clamp, bottom pull, low mount (top swing) width

2009 - THE YEAR OF NINER - S.I.R. 9

Singlespeed or derailleur-equipped – it’s your choice with our custom designed S.I.R. 9 dropouts.

AIR 9 >> Light, Agile Ripper The AIR 9 is our super light geared-only frame utilizing custom drawn Easton GX2 Scandium. Combining a truly advanced proprietary alloy with higher strength properties than 7005 series aluminum with the rare earth element of scandium, Easton achieved the impossible: a super lightweight tube with a compliant ride characteristic. Blending Easton’s tubing with custom drawn and shaped rear s-bend chain stays and seat stays, the Air 9 is a light, agile ripper of a frame that offers a surprising amount of comfort to the long haul. >> Niner worked directly with Easton engineers to dial in the Air 9’s tube set, including the custom bent Niner down tube, which strengthens the head tube/down tube junction while simultaneously increasing fork crown clearance. Chain stays and seat stays have maximum tire clearance and heel clearance, and the top tube is radically sloped to allow for better stand-over height. >> Whether you’re a racer or a fan of lightweight, high-tech bikes, the Air 9 delivers the goods in a stunning, wicked fast masterpiece that combines the best Easton tubing with Niner’s proven geometry and gives it to you with the hope that you will set it free.

Colors: Kermit Green, Atomic Blue, Raw GEOMETRY > MEASUREMENT

SMALL (IN/MM)

MEDIUM (IN/MM)

LARGE (IN/MM)

X-LARGE (IN/MM)

EFFECTIVE TOP TUBE LENGTH

23.1/587

23.75/603

24.5/622

25.25/641

SEAT TUBE LENGTH

15.5/394

16.5/419

18.5/470

21/533

CHAIN STAY LENGTH

17.5/445

17.5/445

17.5/445

17.5/445

FRONT CENTER

25.4/644

25.8/656

26.6/675

27.4/695

WHEELBASE

42.6/1082

43.1/1094

43.8/1114

44.6/1133

BB HEIGHT

12.1/308

12.1/308

12.1/308

12.1/308

HEAD TUBE LENGTH

3.1/80

3.5/90

4.1/105

4.7/120

SEAT TUBE ANGLE

73 deg

73 deg

73 deg

73 deg

HEAD TUBE ANGLE

71.5 deg

72 deg

72 deg

72 deg

STAND-OVER HEIGHT

28.1/715

29/736

30.6/778

32.6/829

HEIGHT RECOMMENDATION

5’3”-5’9” 1.6-1.75m

5’8”-6’ 1.73-1.83m

5’11”-6’34” 1.8-1.91m

6’3”-6’7” 1.91-2.01m

Niner geometry designed to work with 80-100mm travel forks All measurements based on a 80mm travel fork 31.6mm seat post, 400mm length recommended 73mm bottom bracket shell 34.9 front derailleur clamp, top pull, low mount (top swing)

2009 - THE YEAR OF NINER - AIR 9

ONE 9 >> Lightest 29er Singlespeed The ONE 9 is the lightest production 29er single speed frame on the market. Made with the same custom drawn Easton GX2 Scandium as its geared brother, the One 9 delivers high performance through advanced tubing and tubing manipulation. From the outset, the One 9 had seemingly simple design objective: create the best-riding single speed possible. This meant that we wanted a blazing fast frame, with no discernible flex at the bottom bracket or through to the rear wheel without creating an overly harsh ride. We went to Easton, and worked directly with them on the tube set to meet these goals, creating a frame that did exactly what we were after: a fast, nimble, but comfortable ride. >> In addition to the front triangle, the rear s-bend chain stays and seat stays do more than look good. The tubing has been shaped for maximum horizontal stiffness while still allowing for some vertical compliance. Rounding out the package is Niner’s own super light eccentric bottom bracket, allowing for easy wheel removal with the disc brake and versatility in EBB positions (high or low) to tune your ride for your terrain and riding style. >> The One 9 fuses the most technically advanced tube set on the market with the simplicity of a single speed and proven Niner geometry to give you a completely fresh riding experience. No chain chatter, no gears, just pure, unadulterated fun.

Colors: Atomic Blue, Raw

GEOMETRY > MEASUREMENT

SMALL (IN/MM)

MEDIUM (IN/MM)

LARGE (IN/MM)

X-LARGE (IN/MM)

EFFECTIVE TOP TUBE LENGTH

23.1/587

23.75/603

24.5/622

25.25/641

SEAT TUBE LENGTH

15.5/394

16.5/419

18.5/470

21/533

CHAIN STAY LENGTH

17.3/440

17.3/440

17.3/440

17.3/440

FRONT CENTER

25.5/647

25.7/654

26.5/673

27.3/693

WHEELBASE

42.4/1078

42.7/1085

43.5/1104

44.2/1124

BB HEIGHT

11.7/298

11.7/298

11.7/298

11.7/298

HEAD TUBE LENGTH

3.1/80

3.5/90

4.1/105

4.7/120

SEAT TUBE ANGLE

73 deg

73 deg

73 deg

73 deg

HEAD TUBE ANGLE

71 deg

72 deg

72 deg

72 deg

STAND-OVER HEIGHT

27.8/706

28.6/727

30.3/769

32.3/821

HEIGHT RECOMMENDATION

5’3”-5’9” 1.6-1.75m

5’8”-6’ 1.73-1.83m

5’11”-6’34” 1.8-1.91m

6’3”-6’7” 1.91-2.01m

Niner geometry designed to work with 80-100mm travel forks All measurements based on a 80mm travel fork and the EBB in the 6 o’clock position 31.6mm seat post, 400mm length recommended 73mm bottom bracket shell

2009 - THE YEAR OF NINER - ONE 9

E.M.D. 9 >> Eat My Dust The E.M.D. 9 (Eat My Dust) is the least expensive frame in the Niner lineup, but this frame went through the same design process and had to meet the same design expectations that we require from every Niner frame. Even though we were using a less exotic material, it was our primary goal with the E.M.D. 9 to overcome the idea that all aluminum frames are harsh. Starting from scratch, we developed a 7005 series tube set that met these needs. In addition, the rear triangle receives the same s-bend curves as the Air 9, allowing for some vertical compliance of the rear wheel, meaning your body doesn’t have to take it all. >> The E.M.D. 9 is finished off with the quality you have come to expect from Niner, with all of the attention to detail that every Niner frame gets, including the stainless steel Niner head badge, reamed and faced head tube and bottom bracket, chased BB threads, and faced disc brake mount tabs. >> It’s important to us that everything bearing the Niner logo has been thought through from top to bottom and the E.M.D. 9 is no exception. We’ve poured our heart and soul into this frame, as much as any other, and we’ve created a fun, fast, comfortable ride that still embodies what it means to be a Niner.

Colors: A&W Root Beer, Moondust Grey

GEOMETRY > MEASUREMENT

SMALL (IN/MM)

MEDIUM (IN/MM)

LARGE (IN/MM)

X-LARGE (IN/MM)

EFFECTIVE TOP TUBE LENGTH

23.1/587

23.75/603

24.5/622

25.25/641

SEAT TUBE LENGTH

15.5/394

16.5/419

18.5/470

21/533

CHAIN STAY LENGTH

17.5/445

17.5/445

17.5/445

17.5/445

FRONT CENTER

25.4/644

25.8/656

26.6/675

27.4/695

WHEELBASE

42.6/1082

43.1/1094

43.8/1114

44.6/1133

BB HEIGHT

12.1/308

12.1/308

12.1/308

12.1/308

HEAD TUBE LENGTH

3.1/80

3.5/90

4.1/105

4.7/120

SEAT TUBE ANGLE

73 deg

73 deg

73 deg

73 deg

HEAD TUBE ANGLE

71.5 deg

72 deg

72 deg

72 deg

STAND-OVER HEIGHT

28.1/715

29/736

30.6/778

32.6/829

HEIGHT RECOMMENDATION

5’3”-5’9” 1.6-1.75m

5’8”-6’ 1.73-1.83m

5’11”-6’34” 1.8-1.91m

6’3”-6’7” 1.91-2.01m

Niner geometry designed to work with 80-100mm travel forks All measurements based on a 80mm travel fork 31.6mm seat post, 400mm length recommended 73mm bottom bracket shell 34.9 front derailleur clamp, top pull, low mount (top swing)

2009 - THE YEAR OF NINER - E.M.D. 9

NINER YAWYD TOP CAP

NINER RIGID FORK

NINER FLAT TOP 9 handlebar 7075 T-6 Handlebar with 710mm width is perfect for singlespeeds. Cut marks make it easy to trim. 9º sweep for comfortable hand position. 250 grams.

NINER REYNOLDS RIGID FORK perfect with Niner’s geometry. Custom drawn Reynolds fork legs are proprietary to Niner. Forward facing dropouts ease insertion of the front wheel into the drops. 1100 grams, disc only, 470 or 490mm axle-to-crown.

NINER COGALICIOUS SINGLESPEED COGS

2009 - THE YEAR OF NINER - COMPONENTS

REPLACES YOUR EXISTING TOP CAP so that you can snap your favorite beer bottle crown over the built in lip to customize your ride. YAWYD - You Are What You Drink

7075 T-6 AlLOY SINGLESPEED COGS highlight Niner’s commitment to custom solutions at every level. Fits the Shimano® freehub body. Thick offset base doesn’t bite into alloy cassette bodies. Flipable to fine tune chainline. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 or 22T.

Niner plans to produce one special edition bike per year, in support of a cause close to the hearts of Niner’s founders and staff. Keep your eyes out for the next one!

Flex -fit hat: One size fits all of our favorite Niner riders. Available in Orange, Green, and Black. T-SHIRTS: “The Big Revolution” t-shirts. Cotton with contrasting stitch. Sizes Large, X-Large and XX-Large. Available in White, Black, Blue, Green and Brown. MERINO WOOL SOCKS: “Pedal Damn It” on the back, Niner logo on the front. Sizes Medium, Large and X-Large.

NINER ACCESSORIES

NINER CLOTHING

NINER GIVES BACK For 2008, Niner has produced 25 IMBAthemed framesets. Proceeds from the sales of these special edition M.C.R. 9 frame/ fork combos will go to support IMBA. The International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) was formed in 1988 to help educate riders, trail workers, and law makers on the impact of bikes and land management. Their goal is to promote responsible riding and trail building while stimulating understanding with other user groups.

CRITICAL MASS MESSENGER BAG: “The Big Revolution” bag, made by Patagonia. 2400 cubic inch capacity: L21.5” x W10.5” x H16.5”. Built in computer sleeve: L13.5” x W2” x H11”. HALF MASS MESSENGER BAG: “Pedal Damn It” bag, made by Patagonia. 950 cubic inch capacity: L17” x W8” x H12”. WATER BOTTLES: Kool-Aid red, available in size large (24oz) or size small (21oz).

Get your gear on the internet! Niner periodically updates the soft goods collection - check the website to see what is new. www.ninerbikes.com

2009 - THE YEAR OF NINER - SOFT GOODS

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