Here is a picture and a quick review of my new Niner A9C.
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Frame/Fork
Although it sounds like a full WW build, I did not want to sacrifice comfort (RR2.4, Crest instead of Race rims, Ergon Grips)
I am 5'11", 150lbs. I ride a lot, and race a little. I have about 200 miles on it so far, riding North Texas trails. I also have a Niner Jet. I also owned in the past a Stumpjumper FSR, an Ibis Mojo and a Fisher Rig.
The good:
I am still not sure on the rigid fork. It is really, really great 98% of the time, but the remaining 2% is painful and I have to slow down (rocks, logs, roots). I will continue to ride another 200 miles before making the final call. If I wouldn't race, I would definitely keep it rigid. I am worried about losing the "magic" feel with going with a suspension fork.
I still need to cut the fork steerer, and add a red spacer if any needed. The brake hoses look a little long.
Other comments
Frame/Fork
- Frame Niner Air Carbon Large
- Fork Niner Carbon Fork
- Rim Crest
- Hubs Hope 2 Trial/SS
- DT Revolution Spokes
- Tires Schwalbe Racing Ralf 2.4 (Front - 19psi) & 2.25 (Rear- 24psi)
- Handlebar Ritchey SuperLogic Rizer Carbon
- Stem Ritchey WCS
- Grip Ergon GP1 Leichtbau
- Saddle Selle Italia SLR
- Seat Post Ritchey WCS Carbon One-Bolt Zero Offset
- Crank X0
- HBC 28t Ti Chainring
- HBC 16t Ti Cog
- Pedals CB Egg Beater 3
- Brakes Formula R1
Although it sounds like a full WW build, I did not want to sacrifice comfort (RR2.4, Crest instead of Race rims, Ergon Grips)
I am 5'11", 150lbs. I ride a lot, and race a little. I have about 200 miles on it so far, riding North Texas trails. I also have a Niner Jet. I also owned in the past a Stumpjumper FSR, an Ibis Mojo and a Fisher Rig.
The good:
- Amazing acceleration
- Incredible climbing
- Great cornering
- Effortless spinning
- Silent (except when coasting...)
I am still not sure on the rigid fork. It is really, really great 98% of the time, but the remaining 2% is painful and I have to slow down (rocks, logs, roots). I will continue to ride another 200 miles before making the final call. If I wouldn't race, I would definitely keep it rigid. I am worried about losing the "magic" feel with going with a suspension fork.
I still need to cut the fork steerer, and add a red spacer if any needed. The brake hoses look a little long.
Other comments
- The R1 brakes are the best brakes I have ever had. Great feel and look. And it finally converted me to use a single finger (better lever ergonomic for my fingers).
- I really like the Crest rims so far. The added width compared to my 355s appears noticeable (or placebo effect).
- The Hope SS hubs are loud (as expected), and they sound quite different than the regular ones. I like it so far, except when I need to talk to someone while costing
- This SLR saddle is quite comfortable (I have had many SLRs in the past, first time with the Flow version)
- The Racing Ralph are excellent as usual for me. The large 2.4 up front does a great job taking care of the chatter. Rolls fast and corners well
- The HBC cog and chainring are very nicely machined. I wanted to keep the chainring as small as possible for clearance (we have many logs around here).
- The EBB has been completely silent so far :thumbsup:
