My first new mtb in 10 yrs - Niner AIR 9 RDO!

[laxer29]

Just to introduce myself to WW, my last bike I rode was a Gary Fisher Supercalibur, ProFlex 856 custom and a Kona Mano Mano way back in the day when I was a bike tech fro 1996 to 2003. Hoe much bikes have changed.

I just built up a Niner AIR 9 RDO and is amazed by how far the technology has come. Here's my specs of sup 23lbs.

Frame: Niner Air 9 RDO – Medium in Niner Green
Fork: RockShox Reba RLT 100mm Dual Air
Headset: Cane Creek 40
Rims: Stan's Crest 29er
Hubs: Shimano XT Disc – 12x142mm R
Spokes: DT Swiss Competition
Tires: Kenda Nevegal – 29 x 2.2 UST
Crankset: Shimano XT 2x10 - 26/38, 175mm
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XT 2x10
Chain: Shimano XT 2x10
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT 2x10
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT 2x10
Cassette: Shimano XT 2x10
Shifters: Shimano XT 2x10
Handlebars: Niner Carbon
Tape/Grips: ODI Lock On
Stem: Niner RDO Carbon
Brake Levers: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
Brakes: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
Pedals: Shimano XT Clipless
Saddle: Bontrager
Seat Post: Niner Carbon

[Phil335]

Congrats! I loved my Niner

[Gregg]

fond memories with my proflex's 552 & 554, not as good as yours though. any pics of the 856?

[DanW]

I love the look of those frames Very jealous!

The good thing is you have left plenty of room to give the bike the Weightweenies treatment when funds allows for even more fun a bit further down the line