Team Backcountry.com rider Evelyn Dong on her way to the podium at the USAC US Cup Bonelli Race. 

Niner Bikes is dedicated to cross country racing and is sponsoring two professional cross country teams for 2014 - Team Clif MTB and Team Backcountry.com. Team Backcountry.com has hit the ground running on the USAC US Cup Circuit, with our first professional USA podiums - a 5th place for rider Evelyn Dong at both the Bonelli and the Fontana editions of the series! We are incredibly excited to have these great riders choose Niner as their race bike:
 

JASON SAGER:  
The team's captain isn't quite ready for the descriptor "venerable", but he certainly has paid his dues on the racing scene for the last 20 years. The Texas native and Utah transplant is almost 40 years old, racing in a new kit for a new team that he was only supposed to be managing, and having a downright blast doing it:

"I went to the mountains, where the cars are fewer and the trails more abundant. That's mountain biking for you-especially mountain bike racing. You find the bike, then the sport, and then take it with you to as many places as you dare. Yet there's nothing really like bringing it back full circle to where you really learned to ride and race. To where you saw your skillset, and circle of friends in the sport, grow to match your ever expanding horizon of what the bike could open up for you. " 
 
Jason rides the Jet 9 RDO and One 9 RDO in size large. 
 
 

EVELYN DONG:   
Our cross country skiing convert is currently based in Salt Lake City, UT, Evelyn loves racing everything from local Tuesday night races to ProXCTs to endurance events. With a background in competitive running and Nordic skiing, she discovered a new passion for the sport of cycling and is in her second full season of mountain bike racing. Evelyn is 5'2" / 157.5cm tall (if she stands up really, really straight) and rides the Air 9 RDO and Jet 9 RDO frames in size XS. So far this season, these bikes have carried her to two national level podiums - 5th place at both the Bonelli and the Fontana editions of the USAC US Cup races. She is also testing Niner's Low Top RDO bar:

"I like the position it puts me in for climbing - low and racy. It helps to keep the front end down on steep climbs."
 
We are really excited about the potential for product development input from a strong, small racer like Evelyn! 
 

CHLOE WOODRUFF:   
Chloe is a real race winner - a champion with a resume of achievements with which any other athlete would be content to retire. Originally from Boulder, Colorado, she dabbled in road racing, but her passion for mountain biking grew because she loved exploring places you just can't get to on skinny tires. Chloe is our anchor, our sure bet to hit the box at any race she attends. Chloe is also 5'2" / 157.5cm tall and rides the Air 9 RDO and Jet 9 RDO in size XS, recently setting the fastest women's lap and a personal record at the 24 Hours of Old Pueblo. 
 
 

TJ WOODRUFF:   
Currently living in Prescott, Arizona, TJ's been a competitor for years with a real reputation for savvy on the bike. TJ first raced a mountain bike in '97 and has never looked back. All things bike related are a way of life for him: riding, coaching (his 9-5), and a healthy dose of wrenching are the daily norm. Fortunately his wife, Chloe, is equally addicted to two wheels. A pro since 2006, TJ knows the ropes and is a friendly force out on the trail. 
 
TJ rides the One 9 RDO and Jet 9 RDO in size large. You can find all of the team bikes at your authorized Niner dealer - see here for a shop near you. 
 


Choice of Team Backcountry.com, the Air 9 RDO is a thoroughbred - a no-nonsense instrument built for speed and performance. An extension of our form-follows-function philosophy, no curve is out of place on the newest Niner. And while looks are important, true attraction begins as soon as you push on the pedals and the Air 9 RDO goes flat out.

The Air 9 RDO is proven on the race course and now just a little bit less of a hit to your pocket book - we've reduced the MSRP of our flagship racing hardtail to $1799 for the frame in either color option - Arctic White or Niner Green. Take advantage of this new pricing and set your own course records. See your local Niner dealer

 


The Air 9 RDO is more than a winner on the race course - it's also the recipient of the Eurobike Gold award for great bike design. When paired with our Niner RDO Carbon fork, it is one of the lightest rigid racing setups available, perfect for short track specialists and minimalists. 


The Air 9 RDO is available in sixes XS-XL to fit riders at almost every height. It is also backed by our C5 Warranty.
 






We are still hard at work creating great, easy to follow technical videos for our riders and mechanics. This month, Niner's George Wisell takes you through the hassle free process of replacing the shift cables on the RIP 9 RDO and Version 2 of the JET 9 RDO and JET 9 Carbon. For additional help with installing the cables on any of these bikes please also refer to the Cable Installation Video: vimeo.com/82319348

 



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Located close to classic trails such as China Camp and Camp Tamarancho, Larkspur Bike-N-Bean is the best place to find Niners in the birthplace of mountain biking. Steeped in mountain biking, they have been 29er advocates since the beginning and keep a deep selection of MTB components, tires and accessories in stock.

 

Before, after or during your ride, drop by and check out this boutique bike shop! At Bike-N-Bean, you'll always find top shelf bikes and parts, competitively priced-high level service, a flat screen with the latest mountain bike videos playing, and a smiling face ready to greet you at the door.  

 

Larkspur keeps Niner Bikes in stock, including RIP 9 RDO, JET 9 CARBON, AIR 9, SIR 9 and EMD 9Check out their Facebook page for the latest news or give them a call at 415.891.3376 to arrange a test ride. 

 

  

For nearly 30 years, Bicycle Sport Shop has sold countless bikes and accessories to Central Texas cyclists. Sharing their passion for cycling is a tradition that began in 1985 with a small bike shop on Barton Springs Road in South Austin. 
 
In 1983, this tiny store was one of only a handful in Texas that sold mountain bikes. Soon, that little specialty store gave way to a second, larger store that carried mountain bikes, road bikes and an expanding selection of cycling accessories. Today, Bicycle Sport Shop offers a large but thoughtfully chosen selection of cycling products, as well as services, educational programs, weekly group rides and special events, from a diverse staff of passionate cyclists with a common love for riding.
 
So whether you're a hardcore MTB racer, a weekend gravel grinder or first-time rider, you're going to find someone at Bicycle Sport Shop who shares your interest and is ready to share their passion. We at Niner trust their long term expertise in off-road bikes and their exemplary customer service. 

 

In addition to having RLT 9RIP 9 RDORIP 9, and Air 9 Carbon bikes in stock, Bicycle Sport Shop offers weekly free maintenance classes, a robust list of mountain bike rides for you to join and has an active Facebook page

 

  

Niner Demo Tour Partner - Schwalbe 


Niner Demo Tour Partner - SRAM

Niner employees are passionate riders who believe that time spent on the trails with friends 
is as important as time spent in the office. Scraped knees, riding tales, and camp fire smell 
in our jackets remind us of our primary goal - building beautiful, dependable bikes that you will enjoy as much as we do.
 
Thank you, from the Niner Bikes Crew!

 

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