Just finished building some new frames that have come in. This is a final production model. We will be shipping all orders in late July.

WOW! I'm really diggin' the electric red. Happy Trails.

You're killin me! July can't come fast enough.

Keep posting those shots so we can something to drool at while waiting.

Russ

Great looking bike- nice touch with the Boone cog. ;)
Is that particular bike being built up for a lady or a short man with a short torso? That stem is very short.

Red is hot.
:D GG

These are some detail shots of the frame.
1. This is a detail shot of the EBB. The treads are precision machined, so your bb will go in nice and easy.

2. International Standard (I.S.) brake tab has been factory machined flat so your brakes will not howl or be miss-aligned.

3. The Headtube has been machined and tapped for a perfect headset fit. We used a King headset for our milling specs.

4. Downtube was designed to clear all current and hopefully future fork crowns.


All these details should make you bike build easy and cuss free!

What's the purpose of the fine threadset on the outer edges of the ebb? I've never owned an ebb equipped bike so I know nothing about them.

I love the motivational text on the top tube

-dan

I keep creaping back onto this board because of some nagging desire for a 29" single speed and see another pic of the Niner.
Damn it. I need an bonus to justify bringing one of those into the stable.

Aluminium is not really my thing but that is a very pretty bike and I am really liking that red :) .

Hi Chris

Great work with the bike - it look wonderful and I'm putting away the pennies for one as we speak. I have to say the story of your Niner's founding on your website was also a great read.

Do you have a weight for frame only and for the complete build shown here?

What's the purpose of the fine threadset on the outer edges of the ebb? I've never owned an ebb equipped bike so I know nothing about them.
Those are just marks left over from the machining of the chamfer.

These are some detail shots of the frame.
1. This is a detail shot of the EBB. The treads are precision machined, so your bb will go in nice and easy.

2. International Standard (I.S.) brake tab has been factory machined flat so your brakes will not howl or be miss-aligned.

3. The Headtube has been machined and tapped for a perfect headset fit. We used a King headset for our milling specs.

4. Downtube was designed to clear all current and hopefully future fork crowns.


All these details should make you bike build easy and cuss free!

I love the attention to detail, but worry somewhat that you're doing all that lovely prep work, then putting the frame in a cardboard box and shipping it thousands of miles on planes, trucks and other things before it gets to the customer.

I've always thought that facing, tapping etc should be done when the frame is in the stand ready to be built up, not before??

We used a King headset for our milling specs.

That's good though. As I've seen several frames that King headsets were very loose in. Which other headsets fit fine. King's are on the small side of the IS fit I think?

I love the attention to detail, but worry somewhat that you're doing all that lovely prep work, then putting the frame in a cardboard box and shipping it thousands of miles on planes, trucks and other things before it gets to the customer.

I've always thought that facing, tapping etc should be done when the frame is in the stand ready to be built up, not before??

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It will be fine. If the package was (properly packed and) damaged enough to affect the faced surfaces and threads, there will likely be much bigger things to worry about... paint, dents, etc.

I love the attention to detail, but worry somewhat that you're doing all that lovely prep work, then putting the frame in a cardboard box and shipping it thousands of miles on planes, trucks and other things before it gets to the customer.

I've always thought that facing, tapping etc should be done when the frame is in the stand ready to be built up, not before??


I think this is a great service and wish more companies would do the same. I hate getting a new frame and have to mess around cleaning up what should have been done right from the factory.

Great job Niner, Keep up the good work.

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It will be fine. If the package was (properly packed and) damaged enough to affect the faced surfaces and threads, there will likely be much bigger things to worry about... paint, dents, etc.

Exactly.

b1umb0y

Aluminium is not really my thing but that is a very pretty bike and I am really liking that red :) .

...then it's a good thing it's scandium....

...then it's a good thing it's scandium....

'Scandium' is just an aluminium alloyed with scandium - it's still what we can generally refer to as 'aluminium'.

Sam

'Scandium' is just an aluminium alloyed with scandium - it's still what we can generally refer to as 'aluminium'.

Sam

oh yes, but much more comfy!

Hi Chris

Great work with the bike - it look wonderful and I'm putting away the pennies for one as we speak. I have to say the story of your Niner's founding on your website was also a great read.

Do you have a weight for frame only and for the complete build shown here?
That frame weights just over 3 lbs with the EBB installed. The bike as shown weights 21 lbs.

Will any frames have V brake studs?

That frame weights just over 3 lbs with the EBB installed. The bike as shown weights 21 lbs.

Put some pedals on it first, cheaters! :p (and a bottle cage)

I only wish we ran eggbeaters for the weigh-in..then swap to pedals that are dependable...aka times. If we did, we'd be easily under 22lbs.

Will any frames have V brake studs?

Party-kill!!!
No one in their right mind would want v-brakes on a bike THAT fast!

The fact that the Niner DOESN'T have canti studs is one of the reasons I ordered one. The seatstays must be thicker(wall thickness) where the studs are attached which will affect the ride quality and weight. Also that is just another spot on the frame that has to be welded on. The Niner looks soooo clean unlike the rig. I didn't get that frame, why canti studs?

Just wanted to know about the V brakes. Disc are great but when a lot of people are thinking about bike weight, there seems to be a big savings in V's vs. disc. Even more in a disc wheel and a non disc wheel. If you live in a dry area v's work great.

Just wanted to know about the V brakes. Disc are great but when a lot of people are thinking about bike weight, there seems to be a big savings in V's vs. disc. Even more in a disc wheel and a non disc wheel. If you live in a dry area v's work great.

I live in a dry area and wouldn't get a (new) bike with V's again.

;)

I live in a dry area and wouldn't get a (new) bike with V's again.

;)

I second that emotion ;)

Just wanted to know about the V brakes. Disc are great but when a lot of people are thinking about bike weight, there seems to be a big savings in V's vs. disc. Even more in a disc wheel and a non disc wheel. If you live in a dry area v's work great.

I'm pretty sure the American Classic wheelset available from Niner is lighter than the overwhelming percentage of v-brake wheelsets.

Plus, v-brakes are never a good idea....remember...."Friend don't let friends ride v-brakes."

I guess I must be wrong. I think I'll cut off my fingers so I can't type on the keyboard again.

The point I was trying to make was that I was happy to see someone dedicate themselves to one or the other. Dual duty frames make compromises to both brake types not unlike dual duty wheels. Why would you ever want a rim brake rim on a disc wheelset or ride disc hubs on a bike with v's. I understand the freedom to change at a later time, or to be able to switch back and forth, but once 99% try discs they wouldn't go back.

Weight isn't always the proper issue either. Discs may weigh slightly more, BUT, the center of gravity is lower and performance is definitely better rain or shine. If you race wheel removal for flat fixes can be faster if you practice (no releasing the brakes), and the rim serves only one purpose-to hold the tire. I didn't believe in discs completely until I had been riding them for a year or so and pulled out my "old " race bike with XTR v-brakes and levers. I almost had a heart attack the first time I really had to lay on the brakes, I thought to myself-these things used to kick @$$. I had changed my riding syle to suit the discs. I guess I could change back, but why? Keep your v's, they are still lighter.

The Domesticated SSer

Steve and I debated about putting V brake mounts on the One 9 for about 10 minutes ;-)

Yes V's are a tad lighter and some feel simpler. Heck I have been riding V's on an old Ibis I have for the last 2 years. But alas it is time to move on to better braking. One of the big reasons for us to dump the V's was the ability to double butt the seatstays for some more compliance. Also I just like the cleaner look of a minimalist singlespeed frame. I even wanted just one water bottle mount but was urged to leave at least two.

I see you have 3 hose guides on the top tube. That's great, it bugs me that most bikes (including my rock lobster) have only two. Stuff bangs around you know?

Steve and I debated about putting V brake mounts on the One 9 for about 10 minutes ;-)

Yes V's are a tad lighter and some feel simpler. Heck I have been riding V's on an old Ibis I have for the last 2 years. But alas it is time to move on to better braking. One of the big reasons for us to dump the V's was the ability to double butt the seatstays for some more compliance. Also I just like the cleaner look of a minimalist singlespeed frame. I even wanted just one water bottle mount but was urged to leave at least two.

what size is that red puppy? Small?

what size is that red puppy? Small?
Yes, That is a small.