New Bike Porn: Niner Carbon Air 9

[VelocityBoy]

http://twentynineinches.com/2009/08/06/niner-bikes-to-debut-carbon-air-9-at-eurobike/

 

[jShort]

wow. wow. wow.

Need to start saving them pennies..

 

[VanDbtRiver]

filth.

 

[LandCruiser]

Sweet

 

[walter]

mine, maybe:hmmm:

 

[bradmcnutt]

How durable is a carbon frame riding in the trails up north? After switching from an aluminum Gary Fisher road conversion to an actual carbon roadie, I'm amazed how much softer of a ride the carbon provides. I'd love to duplicate that feeling on the trails.

 

[jShort]

I think niners warranty is 2 years... that makes me a little nervous. Although everyone I spoke to who has dealt with a cracked niner frame had nothing but positive thigs to say

 

[BiknBen]

That is sexy looking. Especially with a matching carbon Niner fork.

 

[Norm]

That is quite nice. Sure would fit Fogerson's suggestion that I should just go out and get it. And here I thought I was set on bikes for a while...

Walter, do you half-commit to joining every group ride and buying every new bike that hits the street? I'm sensing a pattern.

 

[walter]

Walter, do you half-commit to joining every group ride and buying every new bike that hits the street? I'm sensing a pattern.

Yes, exactly. And as soon as there is a group ride for carbon fiber unicycles I'll be all over that too!

Maybe.

 

[RonC]

That's is sweet..

 

[jdog]

About a year ago Niner hired an ex/cervelo guy who is a composites engineer.

They have been hinting at this bike for some time.

I think this bike will bring Niner to the next level. I for one am excited to see how this bike rides. I can't help but think of the carbon Flash, but I will get a chance to ride them both and report.

 

[VelocityBoy]

carbon Flash?

 

[southernerinnj]

Flash!

http://www.greatlakescycling.com/products-page/cannondale/2010-cannondale-flash-carbon-29er-1/
:drooling::drooling:

 

[The Kalmyk]

Another Carbon mtb...Looks like the world is changing and I am not...

 

[ArmyOfNone]

That bottom bracket shell looked like there may be room for an EBB! You know what Im thinking!

 

[Engignar]

I want that with a carbon lefty and some edge wheels....ohhhh man new favorite bike. Imagine a stable with that and a Mojo SL

 

[BiknBen]

That bottom bracket shell looked like there may be room for an EBB! You know what Im thinking!

I noticed that too. It is hard to tell if it is actually bigger or just a metal insert in the carbon.

The Air Nine is gears only so I expect this will be the same.

 

[RacerChick]

http://twentynineinches.com/2009/08/06/niner-bikes-to-debut-carbon-air-9-at-eurobike/

Ha Ha Ha Chu! ah Phooey

RC ... :getsome:

 

[ArmyOfNone]

I noticed that too. It is hard to tell if it is actually bigger or just a metal insert in the carbon.

The Air Nine is gears only so I expect this will be the same.

phooey!:cry: