Don't miss this one, Tang won't be around long! If this were a large, it'd be mine.
Showing posts with label Jet9. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jet9. Show all posts
Sunday, July 29, 2012
2012 Niner Jet9 RDO Medium Available!
These come in SO rarely for open stock, and for good reason: they are back-logged about 5 months! With that said, this one was ordered for a customer though we were able to snag him one a few months ago, which puts this one available for purchase. MSRP is $2599 with the custom-valved Fox RP23, but if you want to do a complete build we'll knock it out of the park for you.
Don't miss this one, Tang won't be around long! If this were a large, it'd be mine.
Don't miss this one, Tang won't be around long! If this were a large, it'd be mine.
Monday, July 23, 2012
In Stock: Niner Carbon Jet9 RDO Tang Medium!
What happens when you want to race your Niner, but need full
suspension? The Jet9 has been a solid choice, but was a little heavier
than it's competition. That used to leave you with a choice to be
made: do I suffer the extra weight or do I switch brands?
Well, if you've ever ridden any Niner products you'll know they have their geometry dialed. Why would you want to sacrifice the amazing CVA suspension design and geometry just for a little weight?
So let's say you've decided that the geometry and suspension is enough to keep you with Niner, but you're still struggling with the added heft of the Jet9 when compared to some of it's carbon-competition. Have no fear, because Niner has answered with the Jet9 RDO.
RDO stands for Race Day Optimized, a moniker that's being added to a number of items in the Niner line. It means you're getting equipment truly ready to be raced to your best times and right onto the podium!
Iron Cycles is one of the few spots in the country to find one of these frames. We have ONE brand new Jet9 RDO in medium coming in stock for sale.
The Jet9 RDO is sporting a tapered head tube with inset headset. We've had a love affair with Chris King headsets for quite some time, and this machine screams for one! Tapered from 1-1/8" to 1.5" adds stiffness and steering precision.
Internal routing done very similar to the Air9 Carbon is a welcome addition, as long as you have a little patience. We've gotten pretty good at routing them, but if you're planning to build your own for the first time I recommend visiting www.ninerbikes.com and following their tutorial.
Fox RP23 with Kashima Coat. Does a rear shock get any better? Make it part of the patented CVA rear suspension design and know you've got the best rear suspension available.
A PressFit30 bottom bracket means tons of added stiffness for your pedaling pleasure! BB30 cranksets can be employed for lighter weight and a more narrow q-factor. Or, use a PF30 to BSA adapter and run a standard crankset.
Current wait time is roughly 4-5 months, unless you're ready for the one we have in stock. But don't wait, once this one is gone, you have a long wait for another....
Well, if you've ever ridden any Niner products you'll know they have their geometry dialed. Why would you want to sacrifice the amazing CVA suspension design and geometry just for a little weight?
So let's say you've decided that the geometry and suspension is enough to keep you with Niner, but you're still struggling with the added heft of the Jet9 when compared to some of it's carbon-competition. Have no fear, because Niner has answered with the Jet9 RDO.
RDO stands for Race Day Optimized, a moniker that's being added to a number of items in the Niner line. It means you're getting equipment truly ready to be raced to your best times and right onto the podium!
Iron Cycles is one of the few spots in the country to find one of these frames. We have ONE brand new Jet9 RDO in medium coming in stock for sale.
The Jet9 RDO is sporting a tapered head tube with inset headset. We've had a love affair with Chris King headsets for quite some time, and this machine screams for one! Tapered from 1-1/8" to 1.5" adds stiffness and steering precision.
Internal routing done very similar to the Air9 Carbon is a welcome addition, as long as you have a little patience. We've gotten pretty good at routing them, but if you're planning to build your own for the first time I recommend visiting www.ninerbikes.com and following their tutorial.
Fox RP23 with Kashima Coat. Does a rear shock get any better? Make it part of the patented CVA rear suspension design and know you've got the best rear suspension available.
A PressFit30 bottom bracket means tons of added stiffness for your pedaling pleasure! BB30 cranksets can be employed for lighter weight and a more narrow q-factor. Or, use a PF30 to BSA adapter and run a standard crankset.
Current wait time is roughly 4-5 months, unless you're ready for the one we have in stock. But don't wait, once this one is gone, you have a long wait for another....
Friday, June 29, 2012
NEW BIKE DAY! 2012 Felt DA4 with HED Jet9
Sometimes a bike direct from the manufacturer will do the job, sometimes it won't. This bike was oh-so-close for it's new owner, but the wheels just weren't up to the spec he wanted. The Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 derailleurs are tried and proven. The Vision Metron shifters are new but really great, but when rolling on a $4000 bike one needs some nicer shoes sometimes.
Since we knew he'd be racing on some HED Jet9's, the obvious choice for training wheels was the HED Ardennes. With the exact same rim width and brake track, it's a simple swap from Adrennes GP to race wheels with nary a brake adjustment needed.
The final change this thing saw out of the box was the addition of a Quarq powermeter, which was transplanted from his previous rig. Not bad, eh?
Here's the obligatory front glamour shot as I don't think too many people will see the front of this bike all that often. The Bayonet 3 system on the new DA isn't the most user-friendly to set up, but it's solid and once the fit is dialed really does it's job. The system allows a ton of bar adjustment as well, which is a huge plus for us from the fitting side.
Sexy profile view sporting her race shoes, this bike cannot be ridden slow. If you aren't ready to push yourself in your next triathlon or TT, do yourself a favor and ride something else. Going slow won't reflect well on you or your bike.
Here's a view more similar to what I expect competitors to have of this bike. It's loud, it's screaming fast, yet it's still a great looking bike.
The HED Jet9 wheels were a compromise between my recommendation and the customers idea of fast. I said "JET DISC JET9 COMBO!", he said "I don't want a disc", we ended with Jet9 pair. Fine. But at least he let me put super-fast Vittoria EVO SC tires and Latex Vittoria tubes on those Jets!
Profile shot with the training wheels. A simple swap from race wheels, the brakes don't need adjustment, which is one less thing to stress about the night before the race when you pull the Adrennes off and put the Jet9's on.
Continental Gatorskin Hardshell tires make for a great training buddy as they are extremely durable, have excellent puncture protection, but don't ride like stones. They won't be as plush as the Vittoria EVO SC on the race wheels of course, but they should last for thousands and thousands of miles.
Super-wild seat stay/seat tube junction. When no brake is needed designers are allowed to run free with what will be the fastest design. Felt came up with this awesome shape that even if it doesn't work, it looks great!
Dura-Ace rear shifting from Shimano is nice, but I wasn't impressed with Felt's choice of housing length. This bike will be re-cabled with white housing shortly cut to the appropriate length.
UCI says this one passes snuff. For most of us this doesn't matter, but it is nice to know if you find yourself in a UCI-sanctioned TT you'll be free to ride.
There it is, go-fast wheels on a go-fast frame. All it needs is a crazy cardiovascular system to push it down the road!
Since we knew he'd be racing on some HED Jet9's, the obvious choice for training wheels was the HED Ardennes. With the exact same rim width and brake track, it's a simple swap from Adrennes GP to race wheels with nary a brake adjustment needed.
The final change this thing saw out of the box was the addition of a Quarq powermeter, which was transplanted from his previous rig. Not bad, eh?
Here's the obligatory front glamour shot as I don't think too many people will see the front of this bike all that often. The Bayonet 3 system on the new DA isn't the most user-friendly to set up, but it's solid and once the fit is dialed really does it's job. The system allows a ton of bar adjustment as well, which is a huge plus for us from the fitting side.
Sexy profile view sporting her race shoes, this bike cannot be ridden slow. If you aren't ready to push yourself in your next triathlon or TT, do yourself a favor and ride something else. Going slow won't reflect well on you or your bike.
Here's a view more similar to what I expect competitors to have of this bike. It's loud, it's screaming fast, yet it's still a great looking bike.
The HED Jet9 wheels were a compromise between my recommendation and the customers idea of fast. I said "JET DISC JET9 COMBO!", he said "I don't want a disc", we ended with Jet9 pair. Fine. But at least he let me put super-fast Vittoria EVO SC tires and Latex Vittoria tubes on those Jets!
Profile shot with the training wheels. A simple swap from race wheels, the brakes don't need adjustment, which is one less thing to stress about the night before the race when you pull the Adrennes off and put the Jet9's on.
Continental Gatorskin Hardshell tires make for a great training buddy as they are extremely durable, have excellent puncture protection, but don't ride like stones. They won't be as plush as the Vittoria EVO SC on the race wheels of course, but they should last for thousands and thousands of miles.
Super-wild seat stay/seat tube junction. When no brake is needed designers are allowed to run free with what will be the fastest design. Felt came up with this awesome shape that even if it doesn't work, it looks great!
Dura-Ace rear shifting from Shimano is nice, but I wasn't impressed with Felt's choice of housing length. This bike will be re-cabled with white housing shortly cut to the appropriate length.
UCI says this one passes snuff. For most of us this doesn't matter, but it is nice to know if you find yourself in a UCI-sanctioned TT you'll be free to ride.
There it is, go-fast wheels on a go-fast frame. All it needs is a crazy cardiovascular system to push it down the road!
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
NEW BIKE DAY! Niner Jet9 RDO with SRAM X.0
We're at it again, this is another one of those dream bikes you see highlighted on the cover of a magazine or people drooling over in bike forums.
To build the best, you have to start with the best, so the Niner Jet9 RDO was a clear choice. Being a long-time rider of hard tails, I'm pretty picky when it comes to rear suspension designs. I like a bike that's light and efficient and trade off the little bit of cushion and comfort for efficiency and speed. But, after riding a few of these Jet9 RDO's, I'm realizing that an efficient rear suspension will make you faster in the bumps and on the descents, possibly keep your tire hooked up on the climbs, and have the potential to lead you to faster laps.
Enough with the theory, let's just cover this incredible ride:
The frame is an XL Niner Jet9 RDO in licorice. Licorice has proven to be the most popular color at the shop and probably the best seller from Niner, and for good reason. When you get up close you'll see there is actually black paint on the bare carbon making for a very stealth look.
The profile shot shows the dimensions of the frame nicely. I normally ride a large frame from Niner, but with the seat lowered a little and a slightly shorter stem the XL didn't feel too bad! Hmmm...
Wheels are Crank brothers Cobalt 29 3 wheels. While I can't say these would be my first choice personally, they set up tubeless flawlessly, the weight is pretty respectable, and they match this build perfectly. Maybe with more time on them we'll have a better sense of them.
Formula R1 brakes and SRAM X.0 shifters make for a nicely assembled cockpit. You'll notice the Formula MixMaster clamps are missing, they hadn't arrived in time for the shoot but will be instaled shortly.
A special Formula R1 caliper laser etched for Niner is hard to beat. At the shop we tend to stick mostly to Avid or Shimano brakes, but the lever feel and power from these R1's was really incredible. Good enough actually that I very well may have them on my next build...
Another shot of the caliper, this is the rear one. Post mount rear leaves you with a very stiff perch for the brake and great power with no flex.
The Fox RP23 with Kashima coat is the standard by which all other rear shocks should be measured. This frame was produced before the CTD version, which may actually be a good thing for some. This version of RP23 has more adjustment for the rider who likes to fiddle with his bike versus the CTD which has fewer settings.
Yup, Kashima found here. I'll be honest, I thought it was a gimmick at first, but after some riding it's pretty clear Fox did their homework on this one.
The Jet9 RDO has the ability to easily adapt from trail bike to XC racer depending on how you set it up, this one is spec'd with a TALAS 29 fork which allows for travel adjustment on the fly. Want 120mm to go downhill? No problem. Want 80mm to go uphill? It can handle that too.
Simple CTD (Climb, Trail, Descend) adjustments on the fork crown to handle how the fork behaves.
The TALAS adjustment knob that allows for travel adjustment on the fly is easily reached. Personally I'd run this thing in the 120mm mode most of the time as the fork is just so smooth.
Kashima makes an appearance at the front of the bike as well. You just can't go wrong here.
Glamour shots are needed from every angle, but I had to get one from the front as most of the time you'll only see the rear of this one.
X.0 rear derailleur is consistent and light. We've been running a lot of SRAM bits for years, and SRAM's 10-speed groups are awesome off-road.
X.0 cranks set up with a 38t big ring for all-mountain use. A racer may favor a 39t big ring, but this 38t is more than enough if not racing.
With the advent of 10-speed also came super-wide-range cassettes, this one is an 11-36 X.0 model.
A Cane Creek 110 headset handles the steering duty on this bike. A US-made headset is always a nice touch, and Cane Creek makes some amazing products.
There you have it. A killer Niner Jet9 RDO that was a pleasure to build. While these frames are next to impossible to get, you know where to go when you need someone to hunt one down. Every time I build one and get to ride it I realize why people are willing to pay so much for these frames!
To build the best, you have to start with the best, so the Niner Jet9 RDO was a clear choice. Being a long-time rider of hard tails, I'm pretty picky when it comes to rear suspension designs. I like a bike that's light and efficient and trade off the little bit of cushion and comfort for efficiency and speed. But, after riding a few of these Jet9 RDO's, I'm realizing that an efficient rear suspension will make you faster in the bumps and on the descents, possibly keep your tire hooked up on the climbs, and have the potential to lead you to faster laps.
Enough with the theory, let's just cover this incredible ride:
The frame is an XL Niner Jet9 RDO in licorice. Licorice has proven to be the most popular color at the shop and probably the best seller from Niner, and for good reason. When you get up close you'll see there is actually black paint on the bare carbon making for a very stealth look.
The profile shot shows the dimensions of the frame nicely. I normally ride a large frame from Niner, but with the seat lowered a little and a slightly shorter stem the XL didn't feel too bad! Hmmm...
Wheels are Crank brothers Cobalt 29 3 wheels. While I can't say these would be my first choice personally, they set up tubeless flawlessly, the weight is pretty respectable, and they match this build perfectly. Maybe with more time on them we'll have a better sense of them.
Formula R1 brakes and SRAM X.0 shifters make for a nicely assembled cockpit. You'll notice the Formula MixMaster clamps are missing, they hadn't arrived in time for the shoot but will be instaled shortly.
A special Formula R1 caliper laser etched for Niner is hard to beat. At the shop we tend to stick mostly to Avid or Shimano brakes, but the lever feel and power from these R1's was really incredible. Good enough actually that I very well may have them on my next build...
Another shot of the caliper, this is the rear one. Post mount rear leaves you with a very stiff perch for the brake and great power with no flex.
The Fox RP23 with Kashima coat is the standard by which all other rear shocks should be measured. This frame was produced before the CTD version, which may actually be a good thing for some. This version of RP23 has more adjustment for the rider who likes to fiddle with his bike versus the CTD which has fewer settings.
Yup, Kashima found here. I'll be honest, I thought it was a gimmick at first, but after some riding it's pretty clear Fox did their homework on this one.
The Jet9 RDO has the ability to easily adapt from trail bike to XC racer depending on how you set it up, this one is spec'd with a TALAS 29 fork which allows for travel adjustment on the fly. Want 120mm to go downhill? No problem. Want 80mm to go uphill? It can handle that too.
Simple CTD (Climb, Trail, Descend) adjustments on the fork crown to handle how the fork behaves.
The TALAS adjustment knob that allows for travel adjustment on the fly is easily reached. Personally I'd run this thing in the 120mm mode most of the time as the fork is just so smooth.
Kashima makes an appearance at the front of the bike as well. You just can't go wrong here.
Glamour shots are needed from every angle, but I had to get one from the front as most of the time you'll only see the rear of this one.
X.0 rear derailleur is consistent and light. We've been running a lot of SRAM bits for years, and SRAM's 10-speed groups are awesome off-road.
X.0 cranks set up with a 38t big ring for all-mountain use. A racer may favor a 39t big ring, but this 38t is more than enough if not racing.
With the advent of 10-speed also came super-wide-range cassettes, this one is an 11-36 X.0 model.
A Cane Creek 110 headset handles the steering duty on this bike. A US-made headset is always a nice touch, and Cane Creek makes some amazing products.
There you have it. A killer Niner Jet9 RDO that was a pleasure to build. While these frames are next to impossible to get, you know where to go when you need someone to hunt one down. Every time I build one and get to ride it I realize why people are willing to pay so much for these frames!
Monday, June 11, 2012
NEW BIKE DAY! Niner Jet9 RDO
Out she goes. Our final in-stock Niner Jet9 RDO. She's been with us for too long, we've grown attached, but it's time for us to part ways. Maybe one day I'll find something to take her place, but nothing will ever make me forget her.
She'll enjoy ling rides in the mountains around Fort Collins. In her true element.
Adieu.
She'll enjoy ling rides in the mountains around Fort Collins. In her true element.
Adieu.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Recent Niner Builds
Air9 Carbon RDO with Shimano XT/XTR, SID XX World Cup, NoTubes Crest,
Niner/Thomson cockpit
Air9 Carbon with Shimano XT, SID XX, NoTubes Crest, Niner cockpit
EMD9 with Shimano XT, SID XX World Cup, NoTubes Crest, Niner/Thomson cockpit
EMD9 with Shimano XT, Niner Carbon fork, NoTubes Crest, Niner/Thomson cockpit
Niner Jet9 Carbon RDO with Shimano XT, SID XX World Cup, NoTubes Crest,
ENVE/Thomson cockpit
Niner Jet9 Carbon RDO with Shimano XT, SID XX World Cup, NoTubes Crest,
ENVE/Thomson cockpit
Friday, June 8, 2012
(Soon to be) NEW BIKE DAY! Niner Jet9 RDO
I'd guess there will come a day when I tire of building these bikes, but I have no idea when that will be. The Jet9 RDO has been a huge hit since the day it was introduced, which has led to incredibly long wait times. Frames like this one, in licorice, are in such high demand that some people are left waiting an entire season to get one.
Come to us, we'll not only help you get your grubby mitts on one, we'll build it for you. Trust me, you don't want to build it yourself. The frame is beautifully designed, but the internal cable routing leaves much to be desired during the build. Once the bike is built though, look out. She screams.
Keep an eye out for this one once we build it. I'm guessing sub-24lbs for a full-suspension XL 29er, but it depends heavily on tire choice....
Come to us, we'll not only help you get your grubby mitts on one, we'll build it for you. Trust me, you don't want to build it yourself. The frame is beautifully designed, but the internal cable routing leaves much to be desired during the build. Once the bike is built though, look out. She screams.
Keep an eye out for this one once we build it. I'm guessing sub-24lbs for a full-suspension XL 29er, but it depends heavily on tire choice....
Monday, May 28, 2012
The Weekend Office
This weekend was sweet. Saturday was a nice day at the shop, steady and smooth. Everyone working, but under control. Not so busy that we can't really take care of people the way we want to, yet busy enough to keep us from standing around.
Then came Sunday. With expected temperatures in the high-90's and a lot of miles to log on the trails, I stocked up with a ton of fluids. My bike was set to only carry two bottles, but I had two more Iron Cycles bottles as well as 1 liter of water and 32oz of Gatorade in my car.
I set out with Derrick who was riding his new Niner Jet9 RDO. This was only his second or third ride on it, and having a new baby at home his training has been limited, but once the trails get twisty that dude is fast. He's been raving about the Jet9 RDO and how fast it is in rough stuff, but watching him carve was impressive.
Within a couple of miles I knew I couldn't take his lines. My Air9 RDO is sick-fast, but it won't eat up the bumps the same way his Jet9 RDO will, so I have to duck and weave a lot more where Derrick can just point and shoot.
We ran into Ted Burger and David Pilotto about 20 minutes in and did some miles with them. Cemetary Loop and heading North-East with those guys was a blast.
After we had knocked out an hour, we shot back to the car for more fluid. We ran into one of Derrick's friends who gave us a nice tour of some new trails I haven't seen before, then we hit Swallow Cliffs. 8 miles of gravel with a few nice climbs. We hammered those, rode a few more miles, then it was time for Derrick to depart.
Back to the cars and we have over 3 hours done. I make my way over to Speedway for a refill on water and Gatorade as well as some Gummy-Savers. I'm feeling not so bad, and head back to the trails. Another 12-14 miles and it's time to get off the trails. I start to really feel it on the climbs and catch a glimpse of some goosebumps. Not good. Too much heat, and even though I have gotten about 120-140 oz o fluids in, I'm not sure I have gotten enough.
Just shy of 60 total miles, 50 of it on single-track, and I'm cashed. Here's the cockpit that was staring at me for about 5 hours:
I'm loving this Air9 RDO. Coming off of the EMD9, the bottom bracket stiffness doesn't seem like a huge jump, but front-end stiffness is noticeably better. The frame is also significantly lighter, something like 550g lighter (1780g for the EMD9, 1230g for the Air9 RDO, both weights include all hardware).
A real nice, in-depth review is coming sooner rather than later on the Air9 RDO, stay tuned....
Then came Sunday. With expected temperatures in the high-90's and a lot of miles to log on the trails, I stocked up with a ton of fluids. My bike was set to only carry two bottles, but I had two more Iron Cycles bottles as well as 1 liter of water and 32oz of Gatorade in my car.
I set out with Derrick who was riding his new Niner Jet9 RDO. This was only his second or third ride on it, and having a new baby at home his training has been limited, but once the trails get twisty that dude is fast. He's been raving about the Jet9 RDO and how fast it is in rough stuff, but watching him carve was impressive.
Within a couple of miles I knew I couldn't take his lines. My Air9 RDO is sick-fast, but it won't eat up the bumps the same way his Jet9 RDO will, so I have to duck and weave a lot more where Derrick can just point and shoot.
We ran into Ted Burger and David Pilotto about 20 minutes in and did some miles with them. Cemetary Loop and heading North-East with those guys was a blast.
After we had knocked out an hour, we shot back to the car for more fluid. We ran into one of Derrick's friends who gave us a nice tour of some new trails I haven't seen before, then we hit Swallow Cliffs. 8 miles of gravel with a few nice climbs. We hammered those, rode a few more miles, then it was time for Derrick to depart.
Back to the cars and we have over 3 hours done. I make my way over to Speedway for a refill on water and Gatorade as well as some Gummy-Savers. I'm feeling not so bad, and head back to the trails. Another 12-14 miles and it's time to get off the trails. I start to really feel it on the climbs and catch a glimpse of some goosebumps. Not good. Too much heat, and even though I have gotten about 120-140 oz o fluids in, I'm not sure I have gotten enough.
Just shy of 60 total miles, 50 of it on single-track, and I'm cashed. Here's the cockpit that was staring at me for about 5 hours:
I'm loving this Air9 RDO. Coming off of the EMD9, the bottom bracket stiffness doesn't seem like a huge jump, but front-end stiffness is noticeably better. The frame is also significantly lighter, something like 550g lighter (1780g for the EMD9, 1230g for the Air9 RDO, both weights include all hardware).
A real nice, in-depth review is coming sooner rather than later on the Air9 RDO, stay tuned....
Thursday, May 24, 2012
NEW BIKE DAY! Niner Jet9 RDO with Shimano XT
I'll cut to the chase: 23.7 lbs without pedals. Now, get the details.
Builds like this just don't come along that often. It's not every day we get to build the dream bike of a seasoned mountain biker. When we were asked to build a Jet9 RDO, I was nervous. Back order lists are incredibly long, this one was ordered the first week of December.
Once the frame had been acquired, everything else was easy. The frame received a SID XX World Cup 100mm fork with a 15mm thru axle and Cane Creek headset.
The build kit was simple: full Shimano XT. Every time I ride it I become more and more impressed with the quality of the shifts, but more-so the braking. Best braking I've ever used.
Wheels where another spot where we knew exactly where to go: Stan's NoTubes. The stock Crest wheelset came to use 30g LIGHTER than advertised and perfectly round and true.
Thomson post and silver stand-in stem to be replaced with the correct size (and color) once the fit is dialed. EDGE carbon bars, ESI grips, Maxxis Aspen 2.1 tires set up tubeless.
Builds like this just don't come along that often. It's not every day we get to build the dream bike of a seasoned mountain biker. When we were asked to build a Jet9 RDO, I was nervous. Back order lists are incredibly long, this one was ordered the first week of December.
Once the frame had been acquired, everything else was easy. The frame received a SID XX World Cup 100mm fork with a 15mm thru axle and Cane Creek headset.
The build kit was simple: full Shimano XT. Every time I ride it I become more and more impressed with the quality of the shifts, but more-so the braking. Best braking I've ever used.
Wheels where another spot where we knew exactly where to go: Stan's NoTubes. The stock Crest wheelset came to use 30g LIGHTER than advertised and perfectly round and true.
Thomson post and silver stand-in stem to be replaced with the correct size (and color) once the fit is dialed. EDGE carbon bars, ESI grips, Maxxis Aspen 2.1 tires set up tubeless.
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