The Americans from Niner Bikes decided early on that 29 inches was the optimum wheel size for mountain bikes - and even implemented this credo in the company name. They were ahead of their time and 29er bikes are now more in demand than ever. The drive for innovation was somewhat slower when it came to e-mountain bikes. But now the time has come. With the e9 series, Niner is presenting its two very first e-MTBs.
The RIP e9 and the WFO e9 come with the proven combination of Bosch Performance CX motor and 625 Powertube battery. The two aluminium fullys are designed for serious off-road use and are aimed at all-mountain and enduro mountain bikers. Of course, Niner also remains true to its original philosophy, at least on the front wheel. The RIP e9 trail bike with 160/150 millimetre travel rolls on 29-inch wheels at the front and rear, while the WFO e9 enduro bike (180 millimetre travel) relies on a 29er front wheel and combines this with a 27.5 rear wheel.
The facts about the Niner Bikes e9 series
- Bosch Performance CX drive, Generation 4
- Integrated Powertube battery with 625 watt hours
- Suspension travel: 150 mm (RIP e9) or 180 mm (WFO e9)
- Geometry customisation using a flipchip
- Price: 5999 euros or 6499 euros
- Available in three sizes: S, M, L
- Lifetime guarantee
- Available from 5 August
The geometry of the Niner Bikes E-MTBs
A look at the geometry shows that even the tamer of the two bikes, the RIP e9, does not shy away from challenging descents. The head angle is slack at 65° or 64.5° (adjustable using a flip chip). The reach of 430/425 mm (size S) to 470/465 mm (size L) is roomy, but by no means extreme. The chainstay length of 450 millimetres is a healthy average. The E-Enduro WFO e9 primarily changes one factor, the steering angle. At 64 or 63.5 degrees, it is one degree slacker.
Florentin Vesenbeckh
Editor CvD
