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Set the Trail on Fire with Niner’s New Blaze Yellow SIR and One 9 RDO

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Niner Blaze Yellow SIR One 9 RDO 29 mountain bikes (3)

If the previous colors offered for Niner’s frames were a little too tame for you, get ready to stand out in the woods with the new Blaze Yellow color way. Offering up two new models that would fit right in to our Hi Viz Interbike roundup, Niner’s Blaze Yellow SIR 9 and One 9 RDO are the newest options in their line up. Add in 1x and single speed capabilities with Niner’s renowned ride and you have the makings for some really bright bikes.

Check out the Trailblazers after the jump.

Niner SIR9 SS  hardtail in Blaze Yellow

Niner SIR9 SS  hardtail in Blaze Yellow Niner SIR9 SS  hardtail in Blaze Yellow

In addition to the Tamale Red SIR 9 shown at the new frame’s launch, the steel Niner will also be offered in Arctic White if the Blaze Yellow isn’t your thing. Using the same proprietary tubeset that was introduced with the bike, the SIR 9 uses a Reynold’s 853 DZB (double zone butting) front triangle to offer fork clearance and plenty of strength. A 44mm Reynolds 631 head tube offers plenty of fork options while the 142x12mm dropouts and Niner Biocentric II BB system allow for clean single speed or geared use.

SIR 9 Specs:

  • 73mm BB width (with EBB installed)
  • BioCentric EBB is compatible with external bearing cranksets only
  • 27.2mm seat post size, 400mm length recommended
  • 28.6mm front derailleur, high mount, bottom pull
  • 29.6mm seat collar size
  • Tapered headset with internal (ZS) top cup and 1.5” external bottom cup (included with frame). Cane Creek standard description: ZS44/28.6|EC44/40
  • Small has one bottle mount in the front triangle. Medium, large and XL have two bottle mounts inside the front triangle
  • Replaceable derailleur hanger or SS insert
  • 142 x 12mm Maxle rear spacing
  • Can fit up to a 2.4” tire (tire size varies by brand, some tires may not fit)
  • Compatible with standard 3x chainring systems
  • SRAM recommended 2x front chainring configs: 26/39 or lower
  • SHIMANO XT recommended 2x front chainring configs: 28/40 or lower
  • Shimano XTR double cranks have a non-standard chainline and are not recommended
  • Max 1x chainring size 30T with BioCentric II in rear position – Max 36T with BioCentric II in forward position.
  • Max 1x chainring size 34T with CYA Insert

Sir 9 Geometry

Niner Blaze Yellow SIR One 9 RDO 29 mountain bikes (7)

Niner Blaze Yellow SIR One 9 RDO 29 mountain bikes (6) Niner Blaze Yellow SIR One 9 RDO 29 mountain bikes (5)

At the high end of the carbon spectrum, the One 9 RDO stands out and not just because of the eye searing paint. Also equipped with the Niner Biocentric II BB system the One 9 is the one frame for single speed, and 1xwhatever with Niner’s CYA inserts for standard mountain bike cranks. Compatible with 80-100mm forks in the tapered head tube, the One 9 frames have an average weight of 1235g. The One 9 RDO is offered in Atomic Blue in addition to the Blaze yellow.

ONE 9 RDO Specs:

  • 73mm BB width (with BioCentric II or CYA installed)
  • BioCentric II is compatible with external bearing cranksets only
  • CYA Inserts are available to fit all common crankset standards
  • 31.6mm seat post size, 400mm length recommended
  • 34.9mm seat collar size
  • 1.125”-1.5” tapered head tube with integrated (Campy style) headset (headset included) Cane Creek standard description: IS42/28.6|IS52/40
  • All sizes have two bottle mounts inside the front triangle
  • Protective 3M tape under DT
  • Integrated aluminum head badge for internal, full-housing cable routing
  • 142 x 12mm Maxle rear spacing
  • Can fit up to a 2.35” tire (tire size varies by brand, some tires may not fit)
  • Max 1x chainring size 28T with BioCentric II in rear position – Max 36T with BioCentric II in forward position.
  • Max 1x chainring size 32T with CYA Insert

One 9 RDO Geometry

The Niner Bikes SIR9 in the new Blaze Yellow color

Niner Blaze Yellow SIR One 9 RDO 29 mountain bikes (2)

Both bikes are offered as frames or complete builds with the SIR 9 retailing for $999 for the frame, $2,699 for the two star SLX/Deore build, $2,899 for the two star Single speed Build, and $3,999 for the four star X01 build. The One 9 RDO will sell for $2,149 for the frame, $3,499 for the two star single speed build, $4,699 for the four star X01 build, and $5,899 for the five star XX1 build.

Check out Niner’s latest how-to video for more details on the Biocentric II bottom bracket system.

 

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yep
yep
10 years ago

sliders please.

Mindless
Mindless
10 years ago

They are out of touch with modern times. Should be 27.5 wheels.

Topmounter
Topmounter
10 years ago

He’s just in denial.

Charlie Best
Charlie Best
10 years ago

29ers are so 2011.

Red
Red
10 years ago

I will never again purchase a bike with an EBB. Don’t know why some companies are so stuck to the EBB when adjustable dropouts are so much better.

sillybike
sillybike
10 years ago

142 is why! every thread is about 26,27.5,29er if it has 2 wheels go out and rip! My Niner rips, (Air 9 RDO) for all of MY riding needs!

Singletrackroadie
Singletrackroadie
10 years ago

I really like the yellow….must be the new white.

Can somebody explain this to a non-engineering person: “Shimano XTR double cranks have a non-standard chainline and are not recommended”? Why does SRAM and XT double work versus XTR?

@sillybike – I agree. still ride my garage full of 26’ers and very happy and don’t feel the need (yet) for a 29’er. Next purchase though.

badbikemechanic
badbikemechanic
10 years ago

Nice job niner!

DaleC
DaleC
10 years ago

I have adjustable sliders on my BUSS and an EBB on my Sir9. I prefer the EBB. They creak, unless you actually service them once in a blue moon…. proper grease and a torque wrench are your friends.

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