Two Bikes on a Comeback for Niner
The AIR 9 and RLT 9 have returned
Niner have announced the return of two favorite bikes and reportedly they’re better than ever.
The AIR 9 (a 120mm trail hardtail) and RLT 9 (a gravel bike) have returned with some design tweaks that improve the rides and Niner describe both the new bikes as reliable, fast and efficient.
Air 9 Highlights
- Hydroformed aluminum frame
- 120mm front fork
- Niner [R]evolution geometry
- Boost 148 spacing allows for 27.5 plus or 29 inch wheel compatibility
- Singlespeed compatible with Biocentric 30 (Sold separately.)
- Pricing starts at $1700.00 USD
RLT 9 Highlights
- Hydroformed aluminum frame
- Revised geometry to improve stand over.
- Accepts up to a 1.75″ tire
- Flat mount disc brake compatible
- Singlespeed compatible with Biocentric 30 (Sold separately.)
- Frame and fork mounts
New Colour and Star Build Options
In addition to the return of these two bikes, Niner offers new colors to a handful of its current line of bikes. The RIP 9 RDO entices in Mint with a hint of red. The JET 9 RDO turns heads with some neon Green and blue highlights and the AIR 9 RDO blazes the trail in bright Orange.
Along with the RLT 9, the AIR 9 and some dashing new colors, Niner also introduces new component specs on its Star Builds. Highlights include:
- Star Builds for every mountain bike features SRAM’s reliable 1x systems – NX1, GX Eagle and XO1 Eagle.
- Suspension duties for each mountain bike are handled by either Fox or RockShox with the SIR 9, AIR 9 and RKT 9 now running 120 mm forks.
For more details visit Niner at www.ninerbikes.com
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