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A PURE EXPRESSION OF THE CARBON HARDTAIL - OUR LIGHTEST, FASTEST NINER

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AIR 9 RDO

THE AIR 9 RDO DESIGN IS UNCOMPROMISED - LIGHT, STIFF AND SEXY

NEW PROFILES AND CARBON LAYUP SHAVE GRAMS WHEREVER POSSIBLE TAPERED HEADTUBE FOR STEERING PRECISION NINERS PROVEN HARDTAIL 29ER GEOMETRY OPTIMIZED FOR 80 TO 100MM SUSPENSION FORKS EXCEPTIONAL TIRE AND HEEL CLEARANCE BACKED BY NINERS C5 CARBON WARRANTY LOW-PROFILE DISC BRAKE POST MOUNT PF30 BOTTOM BRACKET AVAILABLE IN 2 FINISH OPTIONS: LICORICE BLACK OR NINER GREEN

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AIR 9 RDO
The Air 9 RDO is a thoroughbred a no-nonsense instrument build for speed and performance. An extension of our formfollows-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. REFINED DESIGN The Air 9 RDO is specifically intended as a geared racing bike. With this in mind we referred to the purposeful lines of the Air 9 Carbon but reduced diameters and trimmed profiles throughout. Compared to the CYA bottom bracket shell of the Air 9 Carbon, the smaller PF30 shell of the Air 9 RDO suggested smaller junctions and negated the need for an alloy insert. The rear brake mount is tucked inside the curving stays to distribute twisting forces evenly, permitting smaller caliper mounts and decreased wall thicknesses. Even the headset races in the headtube are molded carbon we shaved grams wherever we found them. The net result? A 1125g Niner frame that is going to knock your socks off. TAPERED HEADTUBE The benefits of a tapered headtube arent just for riders of long travel bikes. XC racers and riders also see significant advantages, which is why we incorporate the technology in all our new frames. By using the newest 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 integrated headset used in the Air 9 RDO is light and simple. Installation, cleaning and maintenance take seconds rather than minutes, a boon to anyone who queues up at the starting line without a team mechanic. PF30 BOTTOM BRACKET There are several BB standards to choose from for our dedicated geared only race bike we like PF30. Its compatible with any BB30 crankset and the bearing cups are delightfully easy to install. The oversized 30mm spindle is light and resists the torque of even the mightiest Ninerds. Oversized bearings spin longer and smoother between overhauls. The plastic cups of the PF30 BB system dont require a machined aluminum bottom bracket shell insert, allowing a minimalist carbon construction. INTERNAL SHIFTER ROUTING New aluminum headbadge designed for full-length housing simplifies cable changes and protects cables from the elements. REAL WORLD WEIGHT SAVINGS Is it lighter than the Air 9 Carbon? Yes, quite a bit. The Air 9 RDO averages 1125g for a Medium frame (without seat collar or protective downtube tape). Thats over a half-pound less than its brother. If getting there as quickly as possible is your game, you will want to throw a leg over the Air 9 RDO.

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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.

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AIR 9 RDO

EFFECTIVE TT LENGTH

FORK TRAVEL (MM) SM (IN) (MM) (IN) (MM) (IN) (MM) (IN) (MM)

80 23.1 587 23.7 603 24.5 622 25.2 641

100 23.2 590 23.9 606 24.6 626 25.4 645 15.5 394 16.5 419 19.0 483 21.0 533 17.3 439 17.3 439 17.3 439 17.3 439

80 25.2 639 25.8 656 26.6 675 27.4 695

100 25.4 644 26.0 660 26.8 680 27.6 700

80 42.2 1071 42.8 1087 43.6 1107 44.4 1127

100 42.4 1077 43.1 1094 43.8 1113 44.6 1133

80 2.4 62 2.4 62 2.4 62 2.4 62

100 2.1 54 2.1 54 2.1 54 2.1 54 4.2 106 4.3 110 5.0 126 5.7 145

80 72.0 72.0 72.0 72.0 72.0 72.0 72.0 72.0

100 71.0 71.0 71.0 71.0 71.0 71.0 71.0 71.0

80 74.0 74.0 74.0 74.0 74.0 74.0 74.0 74.0

100 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0

80 27.6 702 28.4 722 30.6 776 32.2 818

STANDOVER HEIGHT 100 27.8 706 28.6 726 30.7 781 32.4 823

HEAD TUBE LENGTH

CHAINSTAY LENGTH

SEAT TUBE LENGTH

HEAD TUBE ANGLE

MD

LG

XL

* Measurements are shown as they would be with either an 80 mm and 100mm travel fork. This is to help you take into account how fork length affects bike geometry.

SPECIFICATIONS & COMPATIBILITY: 73mm BB width PF30 BB adaptable to threaded via adapters Not compatible with aftermarket EBB systems 31.6mm seat post size 34.9mm front derailleur size, high mount bottom pull 34.9mm seat clamp size 1.125-1.5 taper head tube with integrated (Campy style) headset (FSA headset included) Cane Creek standard description: IS42/28.6|IS52/40 Small frame has one bottle mount inside the front triangle Medium, Large and XL have two bottle mounts inside the front triangle Internal shifter routing for full-length housing. Replaceable derailleur hanger Titanium chain drop and chain suck protection pieces Protective 3M tape under DT Integrated aluminum head badge for internal, full-housing cable routing 135mm QR rear spacing Can fit up to a 2.4 tire (tire size varies by brand, some tires may not fit) Compatible with standard 3x chainring systems SRAM recommended 2x front chainring configs: 26/39 or lower SHIMANO recommended 2x front chainring configs: 28/40 or lower

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AIR 9 RDO

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