Review: Niner RKT 9 RDO
The Niner RKT 9 RDO is an unashamed cross-country race bike with 90 millimetres of rear travel and the option of 100-120 millimetres up front. The RKT platform is based on that of its bigger, older brother, the JET 9, which originally found its feet as the brand’s definitive cross-country and marathon bike, and has […]
Review: Niner R.I.P. 9 RDO 4-Star X01
The R.I.P 9 is Niner’s do-everything trail bike with 125-millimetres of rear-wheel travel. The RDO 4-star (Race Day Optimised) is a full carbon model that sits second from the top in the range. It features a carbon swingarm and rocker links with oversized aluminium axles. The suspension design is Niner’s own patented CVA (Constantly Varying […]
Review: Niner Jet 9 Carbon
The Jet 9 Carbon is Niner’s cross-country offering featuring 100mm of rear wheel travel. Although it boasts the same front triangle as its R.D.O (Race Day Optimized) bigger brother, the “Carbon” version as tested has an alloy rear triangle to keep costs in check. The Frame The Jet 9 Carbon features a carbon front triangle […]
Niner Bikes introduce race-ready RKT 9 RDO
From the race track to everyday singletrack, the RKT 9 RDO is made to fly. Our completely new frame design will have you rethinking what is possible on a short-travel, race-ready full suspension 29er. The RKT 9 RDO is intended to do one thing very well—fly. All stops were pulled to create the most efficient […]
Niner is back and online
It’s time to re-launch NINER bikes in South Africa and put them back up where they belong…on podiums countrywide! Now available as complete star-tiered bike builds with price points to suit just about everybody’s pocket, or as framesets only of course. We also carry NINER brand components and accessories as well as rider gear. You’re […]
First Look Friday: Niner JET 9, Kitted Wonder Ring, SRAM X1 drivetrain
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring a Niner Jet 9, a Kitted chainring, and SRAM’s X1 drivetrain. Niner Jet 9 Carbon The Jet 9 Carbon is Niner’s cross-country offering featuring a carbon front triangle and an alloy rear. The seat post […]
First Look Friday: Niner R.I.P. 9 RDO; Darkhorse Wheels MTB wheels; and FUNN Mamba pedals
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the Niner R.I.P. 9 RDO, Darkhorse DH29 MTB wheelset, and FUNN Mamba pedals. Niner R.I.P. 9 RDO The R.I.P 9 is Niner’s do-everything trail bike with 125-millimeters of rear-wheel travel. The RDO (Race Day Optimised) […]