For this build we went to our go-to component gruppo, Shimano XT. Performance, looks, and weight, XT has it going on. It's not quite as light as some of the other gruppos on the market, but with brakes that cannot be matched and smooth shifting as good or better than anything else available, a price that's perfectly competitive, and good looks to match, it's the gruppo we've used as our standard to which other gruppos are measured.
Beautiful build, eh? The white/raw color combo on the new Air9 PF30 is incredible and really draws a lot of attention. No denying this thing looks good.
NoTubes Arch EX stock wheelset is a great value and adds a great amount of stiffness over the Crest wheelset while being only slightly heavier. The big bonus: NoTubes has the best bead hook out there allowing just about any tire to be easily set up tubeless.
The Rock Shox SID fork used on this bike isn't the high-zoot XX World Cup version we've been using so much lately. This SID RL still has very smooth travel, uncompromising light weight, and looks great with this frame.
Sag measurements printed on the stanchions make setup easier than any fork out there.
XT cranks have legendary Shimano front shifting. Also legendary from Shimano is not being the lightest, but not sacrificing stiffness to anyone.
Shimano XT brakes have more power and better lever feel than any brake on the market today. They aren't the lightest, but they do perform the best.
Shimano ICE Technology rotors keep things cool and performance fade-free no matter how you ride.
Looks are personal, but damn these levers sure are sexy. The single-lever braking can't be beat.
No mistaking the model of this frame! Niner never wants to leave anyone guessing, but most of their graphics tend to be subtle, or at least in small numbers.
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