Niner Air 9 review

 Niner Air 9 Review

I recently got the hunger for a new bike and decided to go back to something light, something that climbed like a billy goat. This meant I needed to really consider a hardtail.  I have owned numerous hardails over the years, most of which beat me up on long rides.  That is the main reason I stopped riding hardtails and went on to full suspension. 

I could not be happier with my choice!  I built a Niner Air 9 with Mavic Crossmax 29er wheels, Rockshox XX Reba fork and Sram XX drivetrain.  I was absolutely floored on my first ride!  How can a hardtail ride this smoothly?  How can a hardtail descend so confidently?  Part of the answer is the 29er wheels, the rest of the answer is the Niner Air 9 platform.  Niner is the first all 29er mountain bike manufacturer and their experience with 29er mountain bikes speaks volumes the minute you start pedaling!  Every time I ride this bike it feels better and I falll more in love with it.

This is the best mountain bike I have owned in a long time!  Thanks Niner for a great bike and tons of smiles!

Stop by the Laguna Niguel Rock N' Road Cyclery shop to see a Huge selection of Niner bikes and frames.  The Laguna Niguel shop is Rock N' Road Cyclery's Niner headquarters.

Jeff Renteria

Get Rid of Those Hand Tingles

Specialized is at it again, this time, with a new glove. This glove provides the padding you need to keep your hand from going numb. This provides you with the ability to ride longer, while still having prime comfortability.

New Specialized Shoes Take a Look into the Future

Specialized has developed a new shoe that adapts to natural curves in your foot. This new shape gives more power, purpose, and comfortability. With this unique shape, you can now ride longer, faster, and better.

Do Your Butt a Favor!

Specialized is at it again. These new seats are designed to custom fit all people, and allow the right amount of blood flow to eliminate medical problems. Experience Heaven on a saddle when you go to Rock N' Road Cyclery to pick up your new seat.

Rock N Road Would Like To Present The All New 2011 Specialized Stumpjumper Evo 29er

Its everything you could want for a practical bike. The new 2011 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO 29er hardtail. The geometry on the HT EVO is perfect for it’s purpose, and the bars are just wide enough to give you exceptional leverage without clipping trees along the way. The X0 shift system and e*thirteen chain guide is absolutely flawless and endlessly durable. The tire selection is brilliant as well, equipped with the S-Works Purgatory in the front providing endless grip through turns and the S-Works Captain out back provides a good amount of grip for ripping up hills.
Features:

• 29er HT frame with curved top tube looks as fast and sweet as it rides due to its race-optimized 29″ geometry and M5 manipulated alloy construction
• RockShox Reba RLT 29er fork with size-specific travel, rebound/compression adjust, and Floodgate control allows this 29er to soak up rocks like no other
• DT Swiss 520SL 29″ rims are strong enough to handle complex singletrack, yet light enough to make the climb out effortless
• Both 2Bliss Ready, the S-Works Purgatory 29 x 2.2″ front tire is aggressive for varied terrain, and the S-Works The Captain 29 x 2.0″ rear tire rolls fast with formidable side knob for traction in turns
• SRAM’s venerable X.0 carbon, short cage rear derailleur is super light and tough, delivering spot-on shifts no matter the conditions
• e* thirteen XCX 1×10 chainguide to keep chain solidly in place while shifting through 10 speeds

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Check It Out!! 2011 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp 29er

Big wheels done better – all the rollover, control and confidence beenfits of a 29er with the shortest chainstays and wheelbase and honed angles for the most nimble handling. Out of the box and race ready for XC riders looking to climb fast and rail twisty singletrack on big wheels.
Features:

• 29er HT frame with curved top tube looks as fast and sweet as it rides due to its race-optimized 29″ geometry and M5 manipulated alloy construction
• RockShox Reba RLT 29er fork with size-specific travel, rebound/compression adjust, and Floodgate control allows this 29er to soak up rocks like no other
• Custom DT Swiss 29″ rims with eyelets and sleeved seams keep weight low and durability high
• S-Works Renegade 29 x 1.95″ dual compound 2Bliss Ready tires with aramid bead roll fast and still provide plenty of race-tested traction
• Avid Elixir R SL lightweight hydraulic disc brakes/levers with alloy backed semi-metallic pads and tool-free reach adjust for superb control and modulation
• Specialized BG Phenom Comp saddle with hollow Cr-Mo rails is a lightweight and minimalist design, tuned for sit bone flex and comfortable climbing

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2011 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29er now at Rock N Road Cyclery

Light on weight but loaded with technology, the Stumpjumper FSR Comp 29er is nimble yet stable, efficient but burly, and ready for virtually any trail. Make your own lines and have some good, dirty fun on Specialized’s Stumpjumper FSR Comp 29er. The lightweight M5-aluminum frame is mated to the legendary FSR suspension system for super efficient climbing, while the 130mm of buttery travel front and rear lets you attack the descents with unmatched voracity. Fox supplies the shock, RockShox, the fork, and they’re both tunable to the trail and how you want to ride it. To keep you railing, the Comp features 29-inch DT Swiss wheels, a flawless SRAM 2×10 drivetrain and powerful Avid Elixir discs that stop strong in even the nastiest conditions. Plus, you get a whole spread of Specialized’s stellar components, too.
The bike features:

• Fully manipulated M5 alloy 29er frame uses 130mm of travel, lightweight ORE tubing, and sealed cartridge bearing pivots to turn rock gardens into Zen gardens
• Custom Fox Triad II rear shock tackles all trail conditions with its 3-position, on-the-fly adjuster that includes lockout, fully open, and efficient ProPedal settings
• RockShox Reba RLT 130mm-travel 29er fork with tapered alloy steerer, adjustable rebound/compression/threshold, and 20mm Maxle thru-axle delivers lightweight trail performance
• DT Swiss 520SL 29″ rims are strong enough to handle complex singletrack, yet light enough to make the climb out effortless
• Both 2Bliss Ready, the S-Works Purgatory 29 x 2.2″ front tire is aggressive for varied terrain, and The Captain Control 29 x 2.2″ rear tire rolls fast with formidable side knob for traction in turns
• Custom SRAM S-1250 10-speed double crankset with GXP spindle, and alloy arms delivers smooth, efficient power transfer, and the XC chain guard adds protection in rock gardens

****Content Originally Published on Bicycles Outback