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MSRP | $1,950 | $2,900 | $4,100 | $5,000 | $6,500 | $7,300 | $7,900 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Trail | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
Weight | 26.5 lbs | 22.5 lbs | 19.8 lbs | ||||
| Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 | Fox Rhythm Float 32 | Fox Performance Elite Float 32 | Fox Factory Float 32 | Fox Factory Float 32 | Fox Factory Float 32 | Fox Factory Float 32 |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Aluminum |
| 27.5″ / 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | NX Eagle | SX Eagle, X1 | XT, Race Face | XT, Race Face | X01 Eagle, X1 | XTR, Race Face | X01 Eagle AXS, X1 |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 Electronic |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 120mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm |
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A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.
(climbing)
25 mph
AIR 9 - 2-Star NX Eagle - 29
25 mph
AIR 9 RDO - 2-STAR SRAM SX EAGLE
28 mph
AIR 9 RDO - 3-STAR SHIMANO XT
28 mph
AIR 9 RDO - 4-STAR SHIMANO XT
28 mph
AIR 9 RDO - 5-STAR SRAM X01 EAGLE
28 mph
AIR 9 RDO - 5-STAR SHIMANO XTR LTD
28 mph
AIR 9 RDO - 5-STAR SRAM X01 AXS LTD
(descending)
Frame | Niner hydroformed and welded aluminum BB Standard: PF30, 73mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 2.4" | NINER RDO CARBON FIBER, INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING, PF30 BB, SINGLE-SPEED COMPATIBLE. BB Standard: PF30, 73mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 2.4" | NINER RDO CARBON FIBER, INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING, PF30 BB, SINGLE-SPEED COMPATIBLE. BB Standard: PF30, 73mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 2.4" | NINER RDO CARBON FIBER, INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING, PF30 BB, SINGLE-SPEED COMPATIBLE. BB Standard: PF30, 73mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 2.4" | NINER RDO CARBON FIBER, INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING, PF30 BB, SINGLE-SPEED COMPATIBLE. BB Standard: PF30, 73mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 2.4" | NINER RDO CARBON FIBER, INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING, PF30 BB, SINGLE-SPEED COMPATIBLE. BB Standard: PF30, 73mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 2.4" | Niner RDO carbon fiber, internal cable routing, PF30 BB, single-speed compatible. BB Standard: PF30, 73mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 2.4" |
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Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2, 120MM, 110X15MM, 51MM OFFSET Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | FOX 32 FLOAT RHYTHM GRIP EVOL, SWEEP ADJUST, 100MM, 110X15MM, 51MM OFFSET Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | FOX 32 SC FLOAT PERFORMANCE ELITE EVOL FIT4, W/ REMOTE L/O, 100MM, 110X15MM, 44MM OFFSET Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | FOX 32 SC FLOAT FACTORY EVOL FIT4, W/ REMOTE L/O, KASHIMA COAT, 100MM, 110X15MM, 44MM OFFSET Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | FOX 32 SC FLOAT FACTORY EVOL FIT4, W/ REMOTE L/O, KASHIMA COAT, 100MM, 110X15MM, 44MM OFFSET Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | FOX 32 SC FLOAT FACTORY EVOL FIT4, W/ REMOTE L/O, KASHIMA COAT, 100MM, 110X15MM, 44MM OFFSET Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air | FOX 32 SC FLOAT FACTORY EVOL FIT4, W/ REMOTE L/O, KASHIMA COAT, 100MM, 110X15MM, 44MM OFFSET Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | N/A Spring Type: Air | N/A Spring Type: Air | N/A Spring Type: Air | N/A Spring Type: Air | N/A Spring Type: Air | N/A Spring Type: Air | N/A Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | 73mm PF30 BB Shell (Adapters Required For BSA Type BBs); compatible with Biocentric 30 BB | 73mm PF30 BB Shell (Adapters Required For BSA Type BBs) | 73mm PF30 BB Shell (Adapters Required For BSA Type BBs) | 73mm PF30 BB Shell (Adapters Required For BSA Type BBs) | 73mm PF30 BB Shell (Adapters Required For BSA Type BBs) | 73mm PF30 BB Shell (Adapters Required For BSA Type BBs) | 73mm PF30 BB Shell (Adapters Required For BSA Type BBs) |
Headset | NINER INTERNAL ZS SHIS DESCRIPTION ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40 | NINER INTEGRATED SHIS DESCRIPTION IS42/28.6|IS52/40 | NINER INTEGRATED SHIS DESCRIPTION IS42/28.6|IS52/40 | NINER INTEGRATED SHIS DESCRIPTION IS42/28.6|IS52/40 | NINER INTEGRATED SHIS DESCRIPTION IS42/28.6|IS52/40 | NINER INTEGRATED SHIS DESCRIPTION IS42/28.6|IS52/40 | NINER INTEGRATED SHIS DESCRIPTION IS42/28.6|IS52/40 |
Stem | RACE FACE AEFFECT R 40MM, 35MM CLAMP | NINER ALLOY STEM, NINER GRAPHIC | NINER ALLOY STEM, NINER GRAPHIC | NINER RDO STEM, NINER GRAPHIC | NINER RDO STEM, NINER GRAPHIC | NINER RDO STEM, NINER GRAPHIC | NINER RDO STEM, NINER GRAPHIC |
Handlebar | RACE FACE AEFFECT R 780MM WIDE, 20MM RISE, 35MM CLAMP | NINER FLAT TOP ALLOY, 780MM, NINER GRAPHIC | NINER FLAT TOP RDO, 780MM, NINER GRAPHIC | NINER FLAT TOP RDO, 780MM, NINER GRAPHIC | NINER FLAT TOP RDO, 780MM, NINER GRAPHIC | NINER FLAT TOP RDO, 780MM, NINER GRAPHIC | NINER FLAT TOP RDO, 780MM, NINER GRAPHIC |
Saddle | NINER CUSTOM TR WITH CR-MO RAILS, PRINTED NINER GRAPHIC | NINER CUSTOM WITH CHRO-MO RAILS, EMBOSSED NINER GRAPHIC | NINER CUSTOM WITH CR-MO RAILS, EMBOSSED NINER GRAPHIC | NINER CUSTOM WITH CRN-TI RAILS, EMBOSSED NINER GRAPHIC | NINER CUSTOM WITH CRN-TI RAILS, EMBOSSED NINER GRAPHIC | NINER CUSTOM WITH CRN-TI RAILS, EMBOSSED NINER GRAPHIC | NINER CUSTOM WITH CRN-TI RAILS, EMBOSSED NINER GRAPHIC |
Seatpost | NINER ALLOY SEAT POST, 370MM, NINER GRAPHIC | NINER ALLOY SEAT POST, 370MM, NINER GRAPHIC | NINER CARBON SEAT POST, 370MM, NINER GRAPHIC | NINER RDO SEAT POST, 370MM, NINER GRAPHIC | NINER RDO SEAT POST, 370MM, NINER GRAPHIC | NINER RDO SEAT POST, 370MM, NINER GRAPHIC | NINER RDO SEAT POST, 370MM, NINER GRAPHIC |
Grips | NINER GRRRIPS L/O NYLON FLANGED | NINER GRRRIPS L/O NYLON | NINER GRRRIPS L/O NYLON | NINER GRRRIPS L/O | NINER GRRRIPS L/O | NINER GRRRIPS L/O | NINER GRRRIPS L/O |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX EAGLE 12SP | SRAM SX EAGLE 12SP | SHIMANO XT M8100 SGS 12SP | SHIMANO XT M8100 SGS 12SP | SRAM - X01 EAGLE REAR DERAILLEUR - 12S | SHIMANO XTR M9100 SGS 12SP | SRAM X01 AXS EAGLE 12SP |
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Front Derailleur | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Crank | SRAM NX EAGLE DUB 32T | SRAM X1 1K EAGLE DUB, 32T | RACEFACE TURBINE 12SP, 32T | RACEFACE NEXT R CARBON 12SP, 32T | SRAM X1 EAGLE CARBON DUB 32T CNC RING | RACEFACE NEXT R CARBON 12SP, 32T | SRAM X1 EAGLE CARBON DUB, 32T |
Shifters | SRAM NX EAGLE 12SP | SRAM SX EAGLE 12SP | SHIMANO XT M8100 12SP I-SPEC EV | SHIMANO XT M8100 12SP I-SPEC EV | SRAM X01 EAGLE 12SP | SHIMANO XTR M9100 12SP I-SPEC EV | SRAM AXS EAGLE 12SP |
Cassette | SRAM PG 1230 11-50T | SRAM PG 1230 11-50T | SHIMANO SLX M7100 12SP, 10-51T | SHIMANO XT M8100 12SP, 10-51T | SRAM EAGLE XG 1295, 10-50T | SHIMANO XTR M9100 12SP, 10-51T | SRAM EAGLE XG 1299, 10-50T RAINBOW |
Chain | SRAM NX EAGLE 12SP | SRAM SX EAGLE 12SP | SHIMANO SLX M7100 W/ QUICKLINK | SHIMANO XT M8100 W/ QUICKLINK | SRAM X01 EAGLE 12SP | SHIMANO XTR M9100 W/ QUICKLINK | SRAM XX1 EAGLE 12SP RAINBOW |
Brakes | SRAM LEVEL Type: Hydraulic Disc | SRAM LEVEL Type: Hydraulic Disc | SHIMANO XT M8100, METAL PAD W/ FIN Type: Hydraulic Disc | SHIMANO XT M8100, METAL PAD W/ FIN Type: Hydraulic Disc | SRAM G2 RSC Type: Hydraulic Disc | SHIMANO XTR M9100 Type: Hydraulic Disc | SRAM G2 ULTIMATE Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | SRAM LEVEL | SRAM LEVEL | SHIMANO XT M8100 | SHIMANO XT M8100 | SRAM G2 RSC | SHIMANO XTR M9100 | SRAM G2 ULTIMATE |
Rims | Front: NINER ALLOY, 110X15MM FRONT, NINER GRPHIC, Rear: NINER ALLOY, 148X12MM REAR, NINER GRAPHIC | Front: NINER ALLOY, 110X15MM FRONT, NINER GRPHIC, Rear: NINER ALLOY, 148X12MM REAR, NINER GRAPHIC | Front: DT SWISS M1900 SPLINE 25, DT370 CENTERLOCK HUB 110X15MM FRONT, Rear: DT SWISS M1900 SPLINE 25, DT370 CENTERLOCK HUB 148X12MM REAR | Front: DT SWISS M1900 SPLINE 25, DT370 CENTERLOCK HUB 110X15MM FRONT, Rear: DT SWISS M1900 SPLINE 25, DT370 CENTERLOCK HUB 148X12MM REAR | Front: STANS NOTUBES ARCH CB7, NEO ULTIMATE HUB 110X15MM FRONT, Rear: STANS NOTUBES ARCH CB7, NEO ULTIMATE HUB 148X12MM REAR | Front: DT SWISS XRC 1200, CENTERLOCK, 110X15MM FRONT, Rear: DT SWISS XRC 1200, CENTERLOCK, 148X12MM REAR | Front: STANS NOTUBES ARCH CB7, NEO ULTIMATE HUB 110X15MM FRONT, Rear: STANS NOTUBES ARCH CB7, NEO ULTIMATE HUB 148X12MM REAR |
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Tires | Front: MAXXIS MINION DHF 3C/EXO/TR 29x 2.5 WT, Rear: MAXXIS REKON 3C/EXO/TR 29x2.4 WT | Front: MAXXIS REKON 3C/EXO/TR 29x2.4 WT FRONT, Rear: MAXXIS REKON RACE 2C/EXO/TR 2.25 REAR | Front: MAXXIS REKON 3C/EXO/TR 2.4 WT FRONT, Rear: MAXXIS REKON RACE 2C/EXO/TR 2.25 REAR | Front: MAXXIS REKON 3C/EXO/TR 29x2.4 WT FRONT, Rear: MAXXIS REKON RACE 2C/EXO/TR 2.25 REAR | Front: MAXXIS REKON 3C/EXO/TR 2.4 WT FRONT, Rear: MAXXIS REKON RACE 2C/EXO/TR 2.25 REAR | Front: MAXXIS REKON 3C/EXO/TR 2.4 WT FRONT, Rear: MAXXIS REKON RACE 2C/EXO/TR 2.25 REAR | Front: MAXXIS REKON 3C/EXO/TR 2.4 WT FRONT, Rear: MAXXIS REKON RACE 2C/EXO/TR 2.25 REAR |
Disc Rotors | 180/160MM SRAM G2CS ROTORS | 180/160MM G2CS ROTORS | 180/160MM SM-RT70 ROTORS | 180/160 SRAM CENTERLINE ROTORS | 180/160 CENTERLINE ROTORS | 180/160 MT900 ROTORS | 180/160 CENTERLINE ROTORS |