Little did we realize that when Niner Bikes embarked on the RDO path that they were dead serious. First came the drool-inducing JET 9 RDO, then…
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It’s time to reflect on the variety of gear that I’ve reviewed this year and pick the best of the lot. As you’re looking at what…
I first met the crew at Niner Bikes at Interbike 2008. They were there serving two varieties of Kool Aid to the masses at Interbike: Actual…
Heading into the Eurobike, Interbike, Outerbike swing, Niner Bikes has announced the re-design of both the Air 9 and E.M.D. 9 frames. The Air 9 has…
After years of denial (actually extreme secrecy), Niner Bikes officially announced the next-generation Jet 9 RDO carbon fiber full-suspension bike. I’ve been told this bike has…
I’ve got to tip my hat to my good friends at Niner Bikes. Their hard work and dedication to the 29er platform — specifically 29er full-suspension…
In a recent email from Niner, some of the changes were outlined for the 2011 RIP 9. Though subtle, these changes indicate to me that the…
So, I’m salivating over some of the hottest 29er full-suspension bikes on the market. Three in particular are going to be tops on my 2011 “must…
Three months of consistent riding on the Niner RIP 9 and I’m smitten. I’ve now rotated through two different forks, two different sets of tires, two…
I just got the following news announcement from Niner Bikes. Pretty cool that Steve Domahidy and Chris Sugai would personally deliver a Niner Jet9 to the…
Decked out with some of the latest components, my Summer test sled is complete. The Niner RIP 9 has been adorned with some of the latest…
Hello there, Jet9. Where have you been all my life? With your newly-sexed-up tubing and ultra-stiff frame will you still blow my mind like you did…
With the introduction of the Niner WFO this year, Niner continues to promote the demise of the 26er in all disciplines–including DH. DH!?!?!? Really? Yup… the…
With Eurobike going strong this week, ’tis the season for new bike gear. It’s always a bit of a letdown when cool stuff leaks out of…
Niner fans have been waiting for this for a LONG time… the actual shipment of the much-ballyhooed Niner WFO 9 long-travel 29er trai/freeride bike. It’s the…
In the past 18 months I’ve gone from being a 29er rookie to being well-versed after riding several designs from a handful of manufacturers. 29ers are…
Editor’s Note: Read my long-term review of the 2010 Niner RIP 9 The crew at Niner Bikes has been hard at work developing their latest and…
Bootleg Canyon is the site of the best part of Interbike… the Outdoor Demo. Today was the first day of the two-day event where nearly every…
After several years of R&D, Niner Bikes has done what others have said couldn’t be done… build a long-travel 29er mountain bike. I’ve heard from many…
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is an old, old, old review. Read my review of the latest RIP 9. After riding the Niner RIP 9 at last year’s Interbike…