Niner One9 Frame 2012: The Niner One 9 is one of our first and best-loved models - a sexy, light-as-a-feather singlespeed for racing and epic XC rides. This upgraded version integrates hydroformed tubing throughout. More than a cosmetic...
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hardrunnerpete
a Cross Country Rider
from Winona, MN, USA
Date Reviewed: December 27, 2011
Strengths: Light and agile.
Weaknesses: Not having more time to ride!
Bottom Line:
It took me way to long to get on a SS 29er, absolutely love riding this setup. I can't even think about riding my full squishy 26in bike anymore. With the carbon RDO fork and SS the bike will weigh around 19lbs.
Bike Setup: 2012 Hydroformed Aluminum Frame, Fox 100mm Fork/waiting for new RDO Carbon Fork, Single Speed 34/19, 1x10 (34, 12-36) Crest ZTR w/Chris King Hubs, Thomson stem/seatpost, SLX crank, XT disc brakes
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Joe D
a Cross Country Rider
from Port Jervis, NY
Date Reviewed: December 7, 2011
Strengths: Lightweight, fast and most of all simple.
Weaknesses: Keeps me away from the house too much :)
Bottom Line:
This bike is awesome. At 46 years old, I thought I'd be riding my full suspension all mountain rig forever. After buying this one, I'd look at them both before a ride and always reach for the One 9. Although it was alot of money, my feeling of spending too much was replaced by "Why didn't I do this long ago?" Can't say enough about Dark Horse Cycles, Mongomery, NY. Great shop!
Similar Products Used: '93 Specialized M2 Stumpjumper converted to single speed. This bike made me realize that single speed was in my blood.
Bike Setup: "New" Niner One 9 with hydroformed tubing. Niner carbon fork W/ carbon bars. American Classic wheelset.
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john seegers
a Cross Country Rider
from Virginia
Date Reviewed: May 3, 2011
Strengths: Everything
Weaknesses: None found
Bottom Line:
Started riding almost 20 years ago. Been through a Specialized, a Bianchi, a Trek, a Kona, a Cannondale, a Soul Cycles, a Karate Monkey, a Mamasita, and probably a few I have forgotten about.
NOTHING has ever felt like this bike does. For a 6' 150 lbs. guy with intermediate skills and good fitness for the trails of the Richmond, VA area this bike is just plain scary fast!
The geometry is like nothing else and it hooks up like nothing else.
If you are thinking lightweight SS and do not test ride this bike for at least 5 miles you are missing out!
Bike Setup: Ignitor-Crossmark, Ritchey bars, Thomson post, Stans Arch, Amer Classic hubs, SLX hyd. brakes, White Bros carbon rigid fork, 32 X 18 SS.
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Mostly308
a Cross Country Rider
from Redmond, OR, yoUeSAye
Date Reviewed: January 16, 2011
Strengths: luv my One 9
Bottom Line:
I've been thinking about a dedicated( a frame not made with any thought of using suspension) full ridged 29er for awhile now. I don't know what the market is for such a bike(seems like GT did ok w/ the Peace 9r), but I am saving my nickles for something either custom built or high end production.
Similar Products Used: Fisher: Paragon, Rig, Salsa Mamasita, Niner One 9
Bike Setup: As much Chris King as I can get my hands on!!
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ozzybmx
a Cross Country Rider
from Australia
Date Reviewed: November 4, 2010
Strengths: Super light and great geometry , got it at a awesome price too.
Weaknesses: none yet, hopefully the Bio BB doesnt start playing up.
Bottom Line:
I read up on the BB before buying and did the scotchbrite/PTFE tape/correct torque method and after 7-8 rides it has not slipped or squeaked once.
So im really pleased with this frame, bike weighs 8.5kg and pedals beautifully, geo is spot on.... just need to get a niner carbon fork now.
Bike Setup: Crests, Middleburns with 33t rotor Q / 20 rear, salsa pro moto bars, Hope X2 pro's, pro carbon forks, KCNC stem/post.
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damagr
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Angeles, CA
Date Reviewed: October 23, 2010
Strengths: Super light weight, spot-on geometry, beautiful RAW finish
Weaknesses: EBB isn't great, but adequate
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This bike keeps surprising me. It's fast and super fun to ride. I love the simplicity of the singlespeed. I know it might not be for everyone, but the geometry (medium) is perfect for me. I'm aGot the One 9 on the cheap when my Jet 9 was recalled and initially thought I'd use it as 'round town beater bike. Frame was so beautiful, I had to build it up and take it into the mountains... I sure haven't been disappointed.
I was sold on the 29 concept and demo'd several bikes. After demoing an Air 9, I decided I needed a full suspension bike (and later bought the Jet). I now have both the Jet and One build up and find myself reaching for the One 9. The build in RAW with a white fork and silver bars, stem, white saddle is easiest the most beautiful bike I've owned. And it rides incredibly well; great geometry, super handling, stiff, very light, very fast. I've always felt the Jet 9 was the best mountain bike I've ever ridden, but absolutely love my One 9.
Bike Setup: Stan's 355 wheels, 32-19 gearing, Manitou Abso Minute fork, Thompson post, Specialized Phenom saddle, Ritchie flat bar and stem
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jjnero
a Cross Country Rider
from Dallas, TX, USA
Date Reviewed: April 7, 2010
Strengths: Light, light, light. High quality welding, 29er specific geometry.
Weaknesses: Just one - the eccentric bottom bracket. Difficult to get set up right so it won't slip and its very creaky.
Bottom Line:
This bike is my first singlespeed and my first bike to build myself. The frame is superlight and I love the geometry. I absolutely love this bike and doubt I'll ride much else - the only drawback is the stupid eccentric bottom bracket. It was difficult to setup (warning - the Niner instructions are wrong, the bolt goes on the non-driveside cup) and even when you get it setup and not slipping, it creaks like the dickens. If I could get the creaking to stop it would be perfect, so just close to perfect now.
Bike Setup: Reba SL, thompson stem, thompson seatpost, chris king headset, avid bb7s, speed dial ti triggers, white industries ENO cranks + 32t chainring + 19t cog, superstock wheelset, fizik alliante saddle, fibonacci spacer kit
Weaknesses: I could not get new eccentric bottom bracket to stop slipping. No matter what Niner "fix" I tried the stupid BB would slip slighty more after every ride. I tried everything and firmly believe its a poor design. Don't believe the hype they sell. You have to torque the one bolt down so hard you'd need a breaker bar to adjust it when it slips on the trial.
Bottom Line:
I would not reccomend. I will buy another bike w/ sliders or horizontal drops next and get rid of this junk.
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nicco2go
a Cross Country Rider
from Santee
Date Reviewed: March 8, 2010
Strengths: Light... so light
Weaknesses: Creaking BB. Drives me nuts. So close to selling the frame and going back to all steel Vassago Jabber
Bottom Line:
Great bike, super light, great power transfer. Crazy thing though, with all the rains in SoCal, I've been using my SS and the bottom bracket creaks like no tomorrow after some water crossings and mud.
Bottom line, love the bike, not a big fan of the BB. Looking forward to dry weather to see if the creaking goes away but I have a feeling, regular cleaning will do the trick. Good thing it's easy.
Bike Setup: Thompson Stem and post. American Classic Front and Rear. Elixir R Front and back. It's a singlesp
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1speed
a Cross Country Rider
from co, USA
Date Reviewed: July 29, 2009
Strengths: Geometry, light weight, handling, EBB ease of use. I like the low key brushed finish and everyone at Niner was super helpful when I called or em'ed with questions, great customer service on top of a great product!
Weaknesses: The only weakness has been a creaking EBB that was corrected with a little plumbers tape and the fact that I don't want to ride my other bike now.
Bottom Line:
This is a great handling frame and smooth ride. This isn't your father's aluminum ie:harsh, rough, beat down ride. The Scandium is so much nicer than I anticipated it would be. The frame handles incredibly well and eats up the technical trails better than any 29er frame I have owned so far. Thumbs up for sure, Niner has really nailed their geometry and I am sure this goes for all their frames. I recommend you test ride one if you are looking for something in this price range or even looking at more expensive frames. This frame rides better than a custom I paid more than twice the price for!
Similar Products Used: Custom and stock 29er frames.
Bike Setup: Fox 29 fork, perfect combo.
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eeeskwa
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver
Date Reviewed: June 2, 2009
Strengths: light and strong design... the titanium screws make the EBB very easy to adjust (easier than the standard wedge design on other EBB designs). Geometry is perfect for the 29er specific ride. Still a little forgiving in the but fairly stiff frame alltogether for the scandium build.
Weaknesses: scandium seems pretty soft...dented the top tub already after a week (not sure how) and paint scratches way too easy....i think this is typical of all scandium frames though
Bottom Line:
Great bike...extremely happy with it. Just know that with my style of riding it will take some damage and wear sooner than later...but thats okay with me. If you're not crashing you're not trying.
Bike Setup: One 9 frame Reba fork, stylo crank, egg beaters, FSA handlbars and headset....thomson seat post
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5674Galaxy
a Cross Country Rider
from Lompoc, CA USA
Date Reviewed: January 7, 2009
Strengths: Frame is lightweight, stiff enough to handle and acelerate extremely well, quality construction, clean look. Cool colors and simple graphics (not over done).
Weaknesses: EBB makes the bike look great, but requires periodic cleaning.
Bottom Line:
For the price, the Niner One 9 is an awesome frame. The geometry is spot on "perfect". A freind of mine had a custom Ti SS frame built and used the same basic geometry because he liked it so much. This bike is light, just under 23 lbs for a large. It climbs super well, like a good road bike. Handling is better than any of the other 26 or 29 mountain bikes I have had or tried. The EBB provides a clean simple look, no extra hardware hanging around. It is so nice to be able to remove the rear wheel with a quick release.
Paint on Scandium is not to most durable, this is not a Niner issue. It is a mountain bike and I do not mind a few chips from rocks hitting the frame. I did put some clear 3M paint protecting film on a few spots (under the down tube, between the seat tube and rear tire etc.). This helps a lot. If you are worried about paint Niner has a new RAW finish which solves that issue.
If you keep the EBB clean, clean it when you adjust it, it will work perfect, and be nice and quiet. Dirt in the EBB, or in any other chain tensioning device for that matter, causes noise. I had a chance to try a one of the new EBB's from Niner for 2009, all I can say is get one, it is way better.
I like the rigid fork with the 2.3 tires to take up some of the shock, the control this gives me over technical sections is fantastic.
Similar Products Used: Redline Monocog 29 er, Orbea 29 er (Geared).
Bike Setup: WTB Laser Disc Trail Rims, XT hubs, Truvativ Stylo BB and Crank, WTB Thinline Ti Silverado saddle, Thomson Elite seatpost, Easton EA90 stem, Easton Monkey Lite XC bars, 180mm Avid Juicy Seven disc brakes, WTS Exiwolf 2.3 tires, and Niner rigid fork.
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Submitted by
Manicmtbr
a Racer
from Newark, DE, USA
Date Reviewed: November 3, 2008
Strengths: The One 9 frame is full efficiency, no wasted energy. I can run 1 full gear harder on this frame and not feel the difference at all. This is the fastest frame I have ever ridden and the SS aspect of it makes it even faster.
Weaknesses: The welds on a scandium frame are so big and ugly compared to a nice steel frame, but what can you do about that? All scandium frames are like this. I got the raw frame because that is all that was available. Would have preferred red or orange, but those colors are discontinued. Blue will be nice when it comes out this winter.
Bottom Line:
Great riding bike. So comfortable for a rigid bike. I just cannot believe how efficient this bike is. I can run a larger gear and just not feel the difference. Climbs are easy, and technical riding is so easy (as it is on any good 29er). Point and click. Buy one, you will not regret it at all. The new blue one glows in the dark!
Similar Products Used: Gary Fisher Rig, Niner Air 9, Niner Sir 9, Gunnar Ruffian 29er, many 26 inch singlespeeds.
Bike Setup: Niner One 9 frame, Origin 8 fork, King Headset, ENO cranks, WTB hubs on Stans 355 rims, Bonti tires, King headset, Avid BB7 brakes, light and Ffast!
Strengths: this bike does everything I want it to without having to think about it. The single speed eliminates fussing with gears. I can totally focus on the ride. The 29 wheels really roll through tight single track. I have heard some people experience the front wheel trying to roll in on them in tight turns but i have not encountered this. I ride some really tight and technical trails on the east coast. Rough and rooty but this bike eats it up.
Weaknesses: None that I have found
Bottom Line:
You cannot go wrong with this frame. it will take you wherever you want to go.
Favorite Trail: Black Moutain run in Pisgah National forest
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$3300.00
Purchased At: cannot say
Similar Products Used: Was riding an older specialized M4
Bike Setup: one frame, thompson seat post, cane creek headset,Alpha carbon fiber bar,Zipp stem,Avid juicy ultimate brakes,Fox F29 RLC fork, Surly cranks and chainring,American Classic ZTRARCH wheelset and Stan's no tube tires. total weight with pedals. 20.10 pounds
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Submitted by
CC
a Cross Country Rider
from Roanoke
Date Reviewed: March 2, 2008
Strengths: Geometry is perfect! The bike just feels right. I'm a little over six feet and the size large frame fits me perfectly! Frame material is extremely lightweight and compliant. The Hot Tamale paint looks cool. It may chip a little but no big deal.
Weaknesses: None!
Bottom Line:
The folks at Niner have designed the perfect bike! The bike craves to go fast on singletrack. The 29 inch wheels eat up just about anything in sight. Downhills feel stable on this bike. I ride mostly eastern singletrack, this bike seems to want to go much faster than I can. I was very skeptical about the singlespeed thing, but with a 32 X 20 gear setup on this bike I can do just about everything I did on my geared bike. With this bike I will not be riding a geared bike anytime soon!
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