Custom hydroformed aluminum alloy tubing for a carefully tuned ride feel Tapered headtube for steering precision and stiffness Niner's proven hardtail 29er geometry Optimized for 80 to 100mm suspension forks Disc brake only Press fit 30 bottom bracket for more weight savings Replaceable derailleur hanger The Air 9 is our fast, light, geared-only alloy racing hardtail. This upgraded version integrates hydroformed tubing throughout. More than a cosmetic feature, hydroforming allows us to shape tubes and optimize strength and stiffness in key areas, giving us the ability to create beautifully tuned frames with precise ride characteristics. You will find hydroforming in the toptube, downtube, headtube, chainstays and seatstays. Because of the larger welding area created by the new tapered headtube, we are able to include a massive hydroformed downtube as well as a significantly larger
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• Custom hydroformed aluminum alloy tubing for a carefully tuned ride feel
• Tapered headtube for steering precision and stiffness
• Niner's proven hardtail 29er geometry
• Optimized for 80 to 100mm suspension forks
• Disc brake only
• Press fit 30 bottom bracket for more weight savings
• Replaceable derailleur hanger

The Air 9 is our fast, light, geared-only alloy racing hardtail. This upgraded version integrates hydroformed tubing throughout. More than a cosmetic feature, hydroforming allows us to shape tubes and optimize strength and stiffness in key areas, giving us the ability to create beautifully tuned frames with precise ride characteristics. You will find hydroforming in the toptube, downtube, headtube, chainstays and seatstays.

Because of the larger welding area created by the new tapered headtube, we are able to include a massive hydroformed downtube as well as a significantly larger

diameter toptube, contributing to a much stronger frame. Chainstays, seat tube and seatstays also benefit from hydroforming via controlled wall thicknesses and enhanced butting profiles. This translates to a rear triangle that is tuned for stiffness, strength and vertical compliance – in other words, ideal ride feel.

The Air 9 features a tapered headtube with an integrated headset. By allowing for the use of the newest generation of 1.5” tapered steerer suspension forks and integrated headset, we create the stiffest front end possible – leading to amazing steering precision as you carve a corner and descend toward the finish line, with the same stack height as our original Air 9 model.

Additionally, the updated Air 9 now features anodizing friendly tubing, allowing folks to get a rugged and extra-light finish in a stealthy black with low profile logos.

Bottom line? A lighter, stiffer frame with better ride feel and improved steering results in better power transfer and an overall efficiency improvement. In other words, the updated Air 9 will win more races.

73mm BB width PF30 BB adaptable to threaded via adapters 31.6mm seatpost size, 400mm recommended 34.9mm seat collar size (not included) 34.9mm front derailleur, low mount, top pull 1.125”-1.5” taper head tube with integrated (Campy style) headset (FSA headset included) Cane Creek standard description: IS42/28.6|IS52/40 Replaceable derailleur hanger Size Small has one inner triangle bottle mount and one under the downtube bottle mount Size Medium, Large and XL have two inner triangle bottle mounts 135mm QR rear spacing Stainless steel laser cut head badge Can fit up to a 2.4” tire (tire size varies by brand, some tires may not fit) Compatible with 2x systems from SRAM and SHIMANO, however certain gear sizes will not fit. SRAM recommended 2x front chainring configs: 26/39 or lower SHIMANO recommended 2x front chainring configs: 28/40

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Contact your Niner Distributor to purchase.

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