[moralleper]

I am almost done building my N9 Gen2. Specs are as follows;

Large G2 N9 frame, PNW green
full SLX build
Manitou Tower Pro 29" 140mm
Thomson Elite Post
Hope Pro2/Evo hubs laced to Stan's Flow EX rims.
Bontrager Rhythm Pro Carbon bar in 750mm
and a 60mm stem.

I have not picked Tires yet. I hope to have it completed by mid next month or when the rest of my parts get here. I will post pics when it is complete.

 

[pointerDixie214]

Updated with Fox F34 140mm. This thing rocks. So stupid to have a 140mm single speed, but so much fun!!!!!

Tonight the orange wheels are being swapped for blue I9 single speed enduros laced to ArchEX hoops.

And possibly another N9 geared in my future. Funnest bike I have ever owned.

 

[Map204]

Updated with Fox F34 140mm. This thing rocks. So stupid to have a 140mm single speed, but so much fun!!!!!

Tonight the orange wheels are being swapped for blue I9 single speed enduros laced to ArchEX hoops.

And possibly another N9 geared in my future. Funnest bike I have ever owned.

That looks really good. What size? Weight?

 

[pointerDixie214]

Thanks! Medium. Probably 28 lbs in this pic will shed a pound or more with the new wheels

 

[pointerDixie214]

Went home for a busy lunch break. Tubeless Ardents on the blue I9s. Test ride after work.

I may have lost a pound. Don't really care though since its so much fun. Lol

 

[Map204]

Went home for a busy lunch break. Tubeless Ardents on the blue I9s. Test ride after work.

I may have lost a pound. Don't really care though since its so much fun. Lol

Really like this bike. I was thinking of something similar and you basically just ran a proof of concept for me!

 

[pointerDixie214]

Really like this bike. I was thinking of something similar and you basically just ran a proof of concept for me!

Thanks! I really enjoy it. Funnest bike I have ever owned. I would have to say though, I think 120mm is perfect for a single speed version of this bike, and 140mm would be perfect with gears. With the added weight and slacker HTA the 140mm gives, it would be a little better to at least be able to climb some of the time in the saddle.

Once I build the Yelli, it'll be geared with this fork, and I'll be looking for a 120mm for this bike.

It is pretty darn sexy this way though, gonna be hard to take that fork off.

I'll also add that I noticed a huge difference in climbing last night now that I have the Ardents on, and the huge amount of POE on the I9 wheels is something I had never experienced before that made a HUGE difference. Especially in the technical, rocky terrain. If you're trails are similar to mine (rocky, some loose over hard, some hardpack, etc... ) this tire really shines.

 

[westeast]

How's the front end with a 120 fork going up steep stuff? Does the front wheel easily wonder/lift up or can you keep it reasonably planted with out sliding super far forward?

 

[coleam]

Finally finished!

Full Specs:
Frame: Nimble 9, Red, M
Headset: Cane Creek 40
Fork: Manitou Tower Pro 120mm, 15mm thru axle
Wheels: DT Swiss Spline X1900
Brakes: Formula RX
Crankset: Deore LX
Chainring: Race Face Narrow Wide 32T
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X7
Shifter: SRAM X7
Cassette: SRAM PG 970
Chain: KMC 10.93
Stem: Crank Bros Iodine 2, 65mm
Bars: Crank Bros Cobalt 2, 720mm
Seatpost: Fizik Cyrano
Saddle: WTB PureV
Grips: Ergon GS-1
Tires: Bontrager 29-3
Pedals: Shimano M520

 

[moralleper]

Sharp looking build! I cannot wait to finish up mine, still waiting on bars/stem/tires.

 

[Dr Wankel]

Lookin good! The candy apple red looks awesome. :thumbsup:

 

[JasonHH]

Quick question for all you N9 second gen riders. I'm just a hair over 6 feet tall with monkey arms, long legs, and short-ish torso. What's everyones opinion of Frame size? Am I firmly in the Large frame or possibly a medium? My current 29er full-squish ride is a Yeti SB95c Large and I love the size on that frame. I'll be building the N9 as a single speed and a dedicated training and fun bike for shorter, after work rides.....not strong enough to pedal one gear around Colorado high country trails.

 

[Dr Wankel]

I'd go with a large, I'm 5'10" and the medium is pretty much spot on for me with a straight post, a 65mm stem and long bars. I think you'll limit your setup options by going with a medium at your height. The Nimble 9 is fantastic as a SS though, don't sell it short by relegating it to training and short ride duty. I've ridden mine all over CO including the high country, I've been on my 5" bike less than a handful of times in the last few months since getting the bike built up and I don't miss it, the Nimble 9 is way too much fun!

 

[syntheticreality]

Im 5'11"-6'0" with a 34" inseam. My arms are also pretty long. I ride a large with a short stem and set back post and I think it's just right. I'd recommend wrenchscience for helping you fit. Have someone go through the measurements on the website with you. Pick the smallest frame you can that will allow you to run a 50-60mm stem and still get the correct overall reach. With your long legs and arms, I suspect your build will come out similar to mine. Again, large frame, set back post jacked up high, sorry stem, wide (riser) bars, and long fork will probably get you exactly where you want. If you're near upstate ny, send me a pm and you can come demo mine.

Edit: just noticed you are in CO.

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[JasonHH]

Thanks for the advice guys. Sounds like a Large is the ticket. Can you post pics of your builds? Just curious to see everyone's SS setups......

Thanks!

 

[syntheticreality]

Mine is post #42, but I've since swapped to a Voodoo zombie 500 fork, Answer enduro 20/20 carbon bars, a wtb wierwolf lt 2.55 front, and a RaRa 2.4 rear.

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[JasonHH]

Thanks syntheticrealit. Sweet rig. What's the weight now with those modifications?

 

[syntheticreality]

No idea, I'll weigh it again soon and get new pics.

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[Pedal/Paddle]

Specs:

Frame: Large PNW Green
Wheels: Hope Pro2 Evo, WTB Frequency i23 (mikesee built)
Fork: Manitou Tower Pro 100, Tapered, 15 TA (prob should have gone 120 but got a screaming deal)
Tires: WTB Wolverine, tubeless (likely putting a Bronson on the front soon)
Brakes: Avid BB7, SD7 levers, Jagwire cables
Cockpit: Protaper 720mm bar, Evolve 70mm stem, Ergon grips, Haven carbon post, SDG saddle
Drivetrain: XT cranks 32x18, Time Atac Alium pedals

This bike is exactly what I was looking for. Fast, fun, comfortable, stable. I just spent a long weekend at the FATS trails (near Augusta, GA) and I was literally laughing out loud. I have never been so confident at such high speeds. Weaving through the trees, getting air, even tight rooty switchbacks were so much fun.

 

[Dr Wankel]

Mine is in post #21.

In the 2 months since, I've swapped the stem to a 65mm, stole my Reverb off of my Nickel and swapped out the Ground Controls for Fast Traks. I've put about 400 miles on it and couldn't be happier with it. It's sitting just a bit over 27 lbs now. I could drop a pound easily with a nice light carbon wheel set for it but it's nice not needing to worry about it as is when the trails get chunky and rough... I've been lusting after a fatbike now that snow is in the forecast again though, so the future upgrades may get put on hold for a bit.