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New lightweight from Niner BikesAIR 9 RDO

Stefan Frey

 · 15.02.2012

New lightweight from Niner Bikes: AIR 9 RDOPhoto: Niner Bikes
New lightweight from Niner Bikes: AIR 9 RDO
The 29er specialists have slimmed down their already lightweight Air 9 carbon frame by a further 250 grams.

To mark the launch of the new Air 9 RDO, Niner Bikes is offering a limited edition of 50 bikes. The 1125 gram lightweight frame has been built with premium parts such as Shimano's XTR groupset, a SID XX World Cup fork and American Classic Race 29 wheels.

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The geometry is designed for forks with 80-100mm travel. The frame has a tapered head tube, internally routed shift cables and a newly designed brake mount, which is now located in the rear frame triangle.

For the launch, the Air 9 RDO will only be available in the limited XTR version for 5699 euros, later also with other specifications and as a frame kit for 2399 euros.

Geometry data for 80mm travel and size M

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  • Steering angle - 72 degrees
  • Seat angle - 74 degrees
  • Wheelbase - 1087mm
  • Seat tube length - 419mm
  • Top tube length - 603mm
  • Chainstay length - 439mm
  • Bottom bracket height - 62mm

Further information is also available on the Homepage.

Stefan Frey

Stefan Frey is from Lower Bavaria and loves the mossy, loamy trails of the Bavarian Forest as much as the rugged rock of the Dolomites. For technical descents, he is prepared to tackle almost any ascent - under his own steam. As an accessories specialist, he is the first port of call for questions about equipment and add-on parts, while as head of copywriting he sweeps the language crumbs from the pages of the BIKE print editions.

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