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    Niner Unleashes New Air 9 RDO

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    By Jason Mitchell on May 3, 2016 Mountain Biking, News, Videos

    Now with all the trappings for a modern XC whip, the Niner Bikes Air 9 RDO just got significant upgrades from top-to-bottom. What was once an XC racing thoroughbred has been updated to be long/low and with geometry built to accept either a 100 or 120mm fork. Both options benefit from updated hub spacing, improved cable routing and slacker geometry all-around.

    Notably, the seatpost has been reduced to the 27.2mm road standard, thus increasing comfort by adding calculated deflection.  Niner’s Carbon Compaction techniques have been utilized to further clean up the frame layup — dropping 125 grams in the process.

    The 2017 Niner Air 9 RDO -- Looking Sexy
    The 2017 Niner Air 9 RDO — Looking Sexy and Retro 80’s Glowy

    The new dropout standards allow for single-speed or geared options out of the gate and no front derailleur mount at all — this is a dedicated 1x rig if you go geared. Hallelujah.

    Availability looks like June, but CompetitiveCyclist appears to have a jump on that.

    Buy Now: Visit CompetitiveCyclist.com

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    A native of the Pacific Northwest, Jason quickly developed a love for the outdoors and a thing for mountains. That infatuation continues as he founded this site in 1999 -- sharing his love of road biking, mountain biking, trail running and skiing. That passion is channeled into every article or gear review he writes. Utah's Wasatch Mountains are his playground.

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