Posts Tagged ‘Niner’

On This Page Build Overview This is our XC version of the custom Niner AIR 9 2-Star build. We created two configurations from the AIR 9 2-Star platform: a Trail build (covered in another post) and this lighter, snappier XC-focused version. The goal was to give riders who want a fast, efficient hardtail another strong…

On This Page Build Overview This is a custom 2-Star Niner AIR 9 that we configured into a trail build. The stock AIR 9 2-Star is already a great value, but for this setup we made a few upgrades to push it toward a more capable trail bike. We’ve also built an XC version of…

On This Page Build Overview This is one of our custom-built 3-Star Niner AIR 9s — the aluminum version. Niner doesn’t offer this configuration, but we ended up with extra 3-Star parts kits from AIR 9 RDO carbon builds and realized we could create some really strong budget-friendly hardtails by pairing those kits with the…

On This Page Build Overview This Niner Jet started as a stock two-star build and was reconfigured for a rider who wanted a different mix of components than what comes from the factory. The stock bike uses a Fox Rhythm suspension package, SRAM SX 12-speed drivetrain, and OEM wheels—solid starting points, but not exactly what…

On This Page Build Overview This Niner RIP 9 RDO started as a stock 2-Star build—Fox Rhythm suspension, house-brand wheels, and SRAM SX 12-speed. But the customer wanted something more capable without stepping all the way up to a factory 3-Star or 4-Star price point. With how often we customize Niner builds, we put together…

On This Page Build Overview This Niner RLT 9 RDO started life as a stock 3-Star Rival AXS build—one of the best value gravel bikes on the market right now, especially with the current pricing. The customer wanted a bike that kept the excellent wireless drivetrain but received upgrades where they matter most: wheels, cockpit,…

On This Page Build Overview This Niner RLT 9 RDO came in as a frame-up custom build for a rider looking for a gravel bike that would fit correctly and offer a clean, modern 12-speed electronic drivetrain. We compared the fit against a few other frames — including the Cervelo Áspero and Bianchi Arcadex —…

On This Page Build Overview This project started as another one of our “bikes we ride” experiments—taking bikes we already own, moving parts around, and seeing what interesting combinations we can come up with. This one uses a previous-generation Niner RKT 9 RDO full-suspension XC frame and converts it into a drop-bar monster-cross style gravel…

On This Page Build Overview The Niner MCR—MCR stands for Magic Carpet Ride—is one of the most unique bikes in Niner’s lineup, and this customer already owns one set up as a gravel rig. They love the comfort and ride quality of the MCR, so instead of swapping wheels and tires back and forth, they…

On This Page Build Overview This is Lynn’s custom gravel bike—a drop-bar Niner Air 9 mountain bike that we converted specifically for the Badlands Gravel Battle. The idea came from trying to make the downhills more comfortable and confidence-inspiring. Last time we raced Badlands, Lynn was braking on descents where the rest of us were…

On This Page Build Overview This 56cm Niner RLT 9 RDO was built alongside the 53cm version as a custom pair for a couple upgrading their bikes. This build lands at what we’d call a “2.5-Star” configuration—primarily an Apex drivetrain with some smart upgrades, including a Rival rear derailleur and a few component swaps that…

On This Page Build Overview This 53cm Niner RLT 9 RDO was part of a pair of custom builds we put together for a couple who already owned RLTs and wanted new setups similar to what they were riding. These bikes started as frame-up builds using our parts inventory, mixing components from different “star levels”…