· Our award-winning One 9 gets a technology update

· Lighter, stiffer, stronger alloy singlespeed from Niner Bikes

· Custom hydroformed aluminum alloy tubing for a carefully tuned ride feel

· Tapered headtube for steering precision, stiffness

· Niner's proven hardtail 29er geometry

· Optimized for 80 to 100mm suspension forks or for Niner's Carbon Tapered Forks

· Exceptional tire and heel clearance

· Disc brake only

· EBB Bottom Bracket is easy to adjust

· New replaceable bottle opener dropout (pair with our YAWYD!)

The Niner One 9 was one of our first models - a sexy, light-as-a-feather singlespeed for racing and epic XC rides. This upgraded version integrates advanced features throughout.

NEW FRAME MATERIAL

As with our Air 9 - the One 9 has seen a significant upgrade in materials and production techniques. The updated One 9 is made from a newly available aluminum alloy from the 6000 series family. For many years the lightest alloy racing frames used round tubing. Recent advances in tubing manipulation have resulted in stronger, lighter frames through hydroforming.

• Our new alloy tubing produces a stronger One 9 frame than the previous material. In testing, the new One 9 is stiffer than previous round-tube models.

• This new material allows us to double, triple or even quad butt the tubing where we see fit, giving us a light but compliant frame. Those of you riding the original One 9 will be pleased with the great ride quality. Pair it with the precision of the RDO fork and the comfort of our new Unstiff Carbon Layup RDO Seatpost for a ride that borders on sublime.

• Our new alloy tubing loves to be shaped, giving us significant design freedom. We are now able to tune our alloy frame as carefully as we do our carbon frames, adding strength where needed and improving ride feel via tube-shaping methods. These methods complement our award-winning geometry to create an advanced alloy hardtail for racing applications.  www.ninerbikes.com/hydroform

• Our new alloy tubing can be anodized. While not recommended for the previous material the new One 9 is anodizing-friendly, allowing folks to get a rugged and extra-light finish in a stealthy black with low profile logos.

• The new One 9 will win more races. The net effect of a lighter, stronger and stiffer frame with better ride feel is a faster bike.

The first run of the new One 9 in black anodized ships to US and International dealers in 2 weeks. The Tang/Black licorice One 9 ships to dealers in 5 weeks.

TAPERED HEADTUBE

The benefits of a tapered headtube aren't just for riders of long travel bikes. XC racers and riders also see significant advantages, which is why we have incorporated the technology into the One 9.

By allowing for the use of the newest generation of tapered steerer suspension forks, we create the stiffest front end possible - leading to increased steering precision as you carve a corner and descend toward the finish line.

The change in headtube standards also allows us to incorporate an integrated headset - giving you the same stack height as our original One 9 with a significant increase in torsional stiffness.

HYDROFORMED TUBING THROUGHOUT

Riders will notice significant changes to the look of the new frame due to hydroformed tubing used throughout. However the effect of this upgrade goes much further than appearance. Hydroforming allows us to shape the tubes and optimize strength and stiffness in key areas, giving us the ability to create beautifully tuned frames with the precise ride characteristics we seek for every application. 

In testing, this frame puts up stiffness numbers much higher than the original, with no weight penalty. We utilize hydroforming in the toptube, downtube, headtube, chainstays and seatstays.

The shape of a tube is as important now as the material it is made from. Shaping has a huge effect on the way stress is distributed across and around a tube. Controlling the stress distribution enables us to use less material while maintaining or even increasing, the frame strength. Because of the larger welding area created by the new tapered headtube we are able to include a larger hydroformed downtube as well as a significantly larger diameter toptube, contributing to a much stronger frame. Chainstays, seat tube and seatstays also benefit from hydroforming, via controlled wall thicknesses for increased butting profiles. This translates to a rear triangle that is tuned for stiffness, strength and vertical compliance - in other words, ideal ride feel.

Shaped tubing is found in many frames. It is important to be aware that how a tube is shaped can change the quality of the results. The least expensive method for shaping a tube is via mechanical forming. In this process, tube shapes are achieved by manipulating a straight gauge tube using mandrils, dies and tube bending equipment. This approach has limits, particularly when it comes to tube bends and tube butting (wall thickness). To contrast, Niner uses a multi-stage hydroforming process - a straight gauge tube is butted and mechanically formed in preparation for the hydroforming process. Once the initial tube geometry is achieved, the tube is fully enclosed in a die, then pressurized with hydraulic fluid. This causes the aluminum to expand, obtaining the shape of the die. This process allows better control of wall thickness and more flexibility in cross sectional shaping over mechanical forming. www.ninerbikes.com/hydroform

REAL WORLD WEIGHT SAVINGS

Finally, the question everyone asks - is it lighter than the old version? Yes. The new frames average about 70g lighter depending on size and finish. 

THE LITTLE DETAILS 

Our new One 9 features several details for fun and versatility. The bottle opener dropout means you never have to dig to get that parking lot beer open, and when combined with the single cable stop added to the back of the seat tube (and optional geared kit), makes for a bike as versatile as our S.I.R. 9.

THE NEW RDO CARBON SEATPOST

From the company that loves speed comes an unstiff seatpost that will smooth your world. Niner's RDO seatpost is designed to deflect more than other carbon posts, offering a small degree of suspension that makes a big difference by the end of your ride, whether you rock the rigid singlespeed or fly the full-suspension flag. Unlike bonded seatposts which add weight in transitions between dissimilar materials, the monocoque design of the RDO Seatpost is made lighter by eliminating bonded sections altogether. In addition to the full carbon complement, the internal structure of the post is designed to disperse impact energy throughout the entire structure, damping trail vibrations  and increasing fore-aft flexibility to absorb shock before it reaches your body without compromising energy transfer. We call it Unstiff Carbon Layup but we hope you'll call it "Perfection."   

• Unstiff Carbon Layup deflects up to twice as much as traditional post designs, offering unparalleled comfort. 

• Simple and strong 2-bolt clamp, zero setback design 

• 27.2mm x 400mm, 30.9mm x 370mm and 31.6mm x 400mm 

• 210-220g

THE NEW RDO CARBON FORK

The RDO Fork starts with our incredible Niner Carbon Fork and increases steering precision with a Rock Shox Maxle through-axle. The no-compromises 15mm interface makes this our go-to race weapon for riders seeking every advantage. 

• 15mm maxle included

• Disc Only 

• Tapered Steerer 

• No rider weight limit 

• 470mm axle to crown

• 45mm offset  

• 570g, 630g with  Maxle 

• Eurobike 2010 Award winning design  

• Niner's C5 Warranty covers you for 5 years 

JOIN NINER & 35 OTHER BIKE INDUSTRY BRANDS FOR THE BIGGEST DEMO EVENT THIS YEAR

Outerbike - the best kept secret in mountain biking vacations. For $150 bucks, you get 3 days of high end demo bikes (no need to pay airline fees to ship your own bike!), catered lunches, snacks, beer, swag, shuttles to Moab's best trails, and events in the evening. 

Niner is bringing a wide range of models, including brand new size runs of demo Jet 9s, R.I.P. 9s, W.F.O. 9s, as well as the only Jet 9 RDO available for demo in the United States. 

Stop by the tent to say hi, get info on our special Saturday evening event in conjunction with Poison Spider Bicycles  and to grab a Pedal Damn It patch!

>> NINER FAMILY INTRODUCTIONS!  

Meet Rebecca Tomaszewski (say tah-ma-chess-key) - longtime member of the Niner/Stan's/Ergon team and 29er ambassador. 

Originally from the East Coast, Rebecca started started mountain biking with a crew of bike messenger friends on the trails of North Carolina. 5 years ago she discovered Niners and never looked back at her old wheel size. Her early successes were as a cross country racer, and then in endurance events with the rest of the Niner team - achieving National Champion Status in both 24 hour team events and as collegiate National Cross Country Champion. Most recently, she has undertaken to learn ropes in Xterra events and had her first overall win at the Snow Valley Xterra this year.

Not only is Rebecca hella-fast on the bike, but she is the owner of a kilowatt smile and friend to everyone she meets. Recently overheard to say "I don't care if you are racing - no event is so important that you can't ask a person on the side of the trail if they need help" - she is a  source of pride for us at Niner. 

Rebecca's big focus these days is balance. As a speech pathologist, she works with elementry and preschool kids. It fits her generous nature and she loves her job. "It is an amazing career, but can be highly emotional and stressful at times - I use the bike as a way to decompress and to contemplate my tougher cases. My work give me perspective on riding and riding makes me a better therapist." 

When asked about her favorite Niner, she immediately pointed at her team-spec Air 9 Carbon, but hinted that she is dying to build up a R.I.P. 9. "They just seem like so much fun". Her favorite trails?  "My happy place is Raspberry to Greentown near Hickory, North Carolina". Why? "Ultimate speed." Finally, her best bike tip is this: "Every race you do is about you, not your competitors. You can't train to beat people, you can only train to improve your own abilities and focus."

Niner  wouldn't be much without our dealers. Their service and care is a large part of what makes owning a Niner special. In light of our upcoming Outerbike Demo, Poison Spider Bicycles in Moab is a natural choice for our dealer spotlight.   

The whole crew at Poison Spider loves riding bicycles and sharing that passion with others. If you are looking for a great ride for you and your family, need to rent a Niner or garner tips on changing a flat tire, they are ready to help. Poison Spider offers sales, service, mountain & road bicycle rentals, trail advice, shuttle services and top-notch customer service. They even have showers to so you can clean up after a fun day of enjoying the riding Moab has to offer.

They have the largest and best selection of bicycle rentals in Moab and stock the finest selection of apparel and bike gear. Stop in and check out the wide range of Poison Spider custom logo gear - From t-shirts and jerseys to coffee cups, they've got you covered. The Spider offers top level service from trained mechanics and sales staff who pride themselves on knowing and using the products they carry.  

Poison Spider will make your vacation fun and memorable so stop by or give them a call if you are in town or planning a visit.

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>> OVER THE EDGE SPORTS, HURRICANE, UT

Continuing our theme of great destination shops, Over the Edge Sports in Hurricane, Utah is another great place to spend the shoulder season. Right outside the doors are world-renowned mountain bike rides like Gooseberry Mesa, the J.E.M. Trail and the Little Creek Mountain, miles and miles of surrounding singletrack make Hurricane a year round world bike destination.

Looking for advice as to the best trails for your crew? Trying to find the route to some of the local area's harder to find trailheads? These guys are your source for that info and a great selection of demo bikes. True believers in the big revolution, OTE knows that the local trails are even better on big wheels!

To keep up on events and rides, visit OTE Hurricane on the web or on their Facebook page.