Niner W.f.o 9 User manual

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WELCOME TO THE BIG REVOLUTION!

Call me Ishmael.

Ha, just kidding.

This is your complete guide to the Niner Bikes line of frames and bicycles.

If you read this, you have bettered about 95% of the buying public. In fact,

opening the ﬁrst page and doing anything more than giving it a cursory

glance means that you are way ahead of the curve. Congratulations!

This document contains some pretty important information that will help

you care for and adjust your Niner frame. It also contains information that

will help you to get the most out of every Niner product. We understand

that you would rather be riding than reading, so we will try to be as brief

and succinct as possible, while also giving you clear answers to your

questions.

We offer a warranty on all Niner products - the speciﬁcs are contained in

this document. You must register your warranty to receive full beneﬁts.

Besides that, get out on your Niner bike, have an amazing adventure, and

keep the rubber side down!

The Niner Crew

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CONTENTS

WELCOME 3

COMPLETE NINER LINEUP 4

GEOMETRY PHILOSOPHY & BASIC INFO 4

FRAME CARE & MAINTENANCE - STEEL 5

FRAME CARE & MAINTENANCE - ALLOY, CARBON & FULL SUSPENSION 6

POST-CRASH SAFETY INSPECTION 7

NINER WARRANTY & CRASH REPLACEMENT 8

GEOMETRY KEY, FRAME SIZE SELECTION & COMPONENT SELECTION 9

GEOMETRY & SPECIFICATIONS: W.F.O. 9 10

GEOMETRY & SPECIFICATIONS: R.I.P. 9 11

GEOMETRY & SPECIFICATIONS: JET 9 RDO 12

GEOMETRY & SPECIFICATIONS: JET 9 CARBON 13

GEOMETRY & SPECIFICATIONS: JET 9 14

GEOMETRY & SPECIFICATIONS: AIR 9 RDO 15

GEOMETRY & SPECIFICATIONS: AIR 9 CARBON 16

GEOMETRY & SPECIFICATIONS: AIR 9 17

GEOMETRY & SPECIFICATIONS: E.M.D. 9 19

GEOMETRY & SPECIFICATIONS: S.I.R. 9 21

GEOMETRY & SPECIFICATIONS: M.C.R. 9 23

GEOMETRY & SPECIFICATIONS: O.N.E. 9 24

BEARING & TORQUE SPECS 26

ABOUT CVA™ SUSPENSION 27

SAG SET UP FOR NINER FULL SUSPENSION MODELS 29

HEADSET SPECIFICATIONS 30

ABOUT TAPERED HEADTUBES 31

RUNNING YOUR S.I.R. 9 OR AIR 9 CARBON AS A GEARED BIKE 32

AIR 9 CARBON CABLE ROUTING 33

AIR 9 CARBON CABLE ROUTING (GORE) 35

JET 9 RDO CABLE ROUTING 38

AIR 9 RDO CABLE ROUTING 40

BB30 AND PF30 EXPLAINED 43

CYA IDENTIFICATION GUIDE 44

CYA INSTALLATION 45

BIOCENTRIC COMPATIBILITY 46

BIOCENTRIC INSTALLATION 47

SINGLESPEED GEARING INFORMATION 48

SEATPOST INSTALLATION 49

NINER CARBON & STEEL FORK SPECIFICATIONS 50

NINER CARBON FORK INSTALLATION 51

MAXLE LIGHT INSTALLATION 54

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GEOMETRY PHILOSOPHY & BASIC INFO

How is Niner’s geometry like dessert?

When considering bike frame options, we often hear riders ask questions

like “what headtube angle does this frame have?” or, “what is the seat

angle?”. While these are important numbers to consider, we would like to

encourage you to step back and consider the whole frame when evaluating

geometry. In fact, we would like to have you consider the whole bike build.

Think of bicycle geometry like you think of a cake. Cakes need ﬂour, sugar,

butter and eggs - if the chef alters the ratio, the taste and texture will vary.

The same goes for bicycles - a frame designer that considers only one

angle is creating a cake with only one ingredient in mind. It is essential

that every tube length and every angle be evaluated in concert with the

rest of the frame design and with the anticipated speciﬁcations of the

complete bike in mind.

Now, there is room for variation in any recipe, and a good chef will know

where they can have some fun with new ingredients. Perhaps one cake will

contain chocolate, another might be made with carrots - everybody has a

favorite. There is room for a lot of personalization in bike set up, too, but

in the end, every bike still ﬁts within a set of parameters that deﬁnes the

geometry philosophies of the frame builder.

So, how does Niner geometry ﬁt into this “cake” theory? Because we only

build 29ers, we are able to make bikes in every ﬂavor while everyone else

is still learning how to turn on the oven. For every model, whether it is our

lightest cross country hardtail or our burliest full suspension bike, we have

considered how each angle or length will interact with big wheels to affect

the ﬁnished build and in the end, how that ﬁnished build will affect the

riding experience of every Niner owner.

The best way to evaluate any geometry is to ride the bikes. We know that

in head to head comparisons, Niner’s geometry will shine through. Demo a

Niner and see for yourself.

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FRAME CARE & MAINTENANCE - STEEL

Niner Bikes STRONGLY recommends that you apply Frame Saver® to

your new steel frame. Please follow the manufacture recommendations

for application. You may see some rust within the frame already; this is

only minor and not cause for alarm, hysterics, or nights of lost sleep.

After installing the Frame Saver® all will be good again. We would have

installed Frame Saver® prior to shipping but it is a combustible material

and would require us to have to change our storage facility to meet the

ventilation needs set forth by the city. We would also have to substantially

increase the shipping costs to you due to the increased packaging required

by Federal Law. Following is an article by Peter Weigle re-printed with

permission:

Out of Sight, Out of Mind - Rust Never Sleeps

Steel frames rust, that’s all there is too it. They rust when scratched, chipped,

or abraded in any way. Most people know this. What they don’t know is

that steel frames also rust from the inside out.. The steel inside the frame

is almost always left raw and unprotected. If a little moisture enters the

frame, the environment within will resemble a terrarium. The humid air and

water droplets will be attacking the steel and you won’t even know it. Left

untreated, the frame will be destroyed.

To help prevent rust inside steel tubes, Frame Saver® was developed. It

is a product that was long overdue. It coats the inside of the steel tubes

protecting them from the corrosive elements that ﬁnd their way there. True,

bicycles have been around for 100 years and there are plenty of early

examples of frames that have lasted lifetimes without rust, so why all the

fuss now? Because in the last couple of decades there have been major

changes in materials, equipment, and bike usage that have made internal

frame protection even more important.

Today’s high performance frames are being made with extremely thin walled

tubing compared to frames of the past. There used to be a safety margin

should the tubes rust. Not any more! There are a few construction details

found in some frames that have trapped water and caused premature

failures. Frame builders who do repair work, painters and mechanics, are

seeing a higher incidence of rust-throughs these days, and it is only going

to get worse, unless these frames are rustproofed on the inside. Most new

bikes are equipped with sealed bearings, which mean fewer overhauls and

fewer chances to look in the bottom bracket to see what is going on. After

many carefree miles, many mechanics and owners are shocked when they

pull the bottom bracket bearings and ﬁnd rust-colored sludge, or ﬂakes

of rust, inside the shell. Hopefully, it’s not too late to save a frame in this

condition.

Mountain bikes are supposed to be used in extreme conditions. Stream

crossings, fall, winter, and early spring rides all involve water. Even if you

don’t ride in the rain or cross raging rapids, moisture still ﬁnds its way into

a frame. Take your bike out of a warm house on a cool, damp day, or on a

hot day return your bike to a cool, damp basement for storage and what

happens? As the warm air inside your frame cools and contracts, it pulls in

the damp air past the seat post, threads, and vent holes. This may only be a

minute amount, but do this many times over the course of the season and

the cumulative effect can be devastating.

It would be misleading to suggest that every steel frame is a risk because

there are many factors involved. It is impossible to tell from the outside,

which frames are screaming for attention. Why take a chance? With the

cost of bikes these days, think of it as cheap insurance. Prevention is easy.

An application of Frame Saver® will add years to a frame’s life and peace of

mind to its owner. May you both ride happily into the next millennium and

beyond.

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FRAME CARE & MAINTENANCE - ALLOY, CARBON & FULL SUSPENSION

Caring for your Carbon, Alloy (Aluminum) or Scandium Niner frame is a

simple affair: use common sense as your guide. Keep your frame clean,

check your frame and components in between rides for unusual wear and

tear, and give it a nice shine every once in a while so that it knows you

care. In addition, it’s important to check your frame regularly for cracks or

sign of physical trauma. This is, of course, much easier to do with a clean

frame. We suggest using a non-toxic cleaner designed for bicycles when

cleaning your frame - Pedros and Simple Green both make good products.

Use a nice, clean, soft rag or old t-shirt for cleaning to avoid abrasion.

Don’t use high pressure washers, as this may drive grit and/or water into

your bearings and components.

Additionally, the Niner’s carbon frames include features such as titanium

guards on the driveside of the bottom bracket and one 3M guard on the

driveside seatstay to protect from chain damage. The A9C also includes a

chainstay protector. It is imperative that people running gears should use

some sort of chainstay protector to keep chain slap from damaging the

chainstay. Each carbon frame also includes a large strip of anti-ballistic 3M

tape that we recommend using for downtube protection. Please see the

section on post-crash inspection for tips on how to regularly inspect your

frame for safety.

Niner full suspension bicycles need a few extra maintenance steps.

Check the fasteners on your linkage every few rides. Make sure that all

fasteners are torqued to 65 in/lbs with blue Loctite. Carefully follow the

use instructions from Loctite. A smooth quiet ride depends upon bearings.

Replace every 200 hours of ride time.

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Inspection of frame, fork and components:

Cracking is one of the most obvious signs of damage in all frame and fork

materials. Inspect your entire bicycle for cracks or splintering. If any part

of the bicycle is cracked or splintered, discontinue use immediately, as a

crack may lead to catastrophic failure.

Delamination is serious damage that can occur in composites such as

carbon ﬁber. Composites are made from layers of fabric and delamination

means the layers of fabric are no longer bonded together. Do not ride any

component or frame that is delaminating. These are some delamination

clues:

1. Cloudy or white areas. This kind of blemish looks different from the

ordinary undamaged areas, opaque and cloudy instead of glossy and

transparent.

2. Bulging or deformation. If delamination occurs, the surface shape

may change. A bump, bulge or soft spot may be apparent.

3. A difference in sound when tapping the surface. Gently tapping an

undamaged composite with a coin should produce a consistent sound,

usually hard or sharp. Delaminated areas may sound duller than other

areas.

Unusual Noises can be caused by cracks or delamination. Think of

such noises as a serious warning signal. A well-maintained bicycle will be

quiet and free of creaks or squeaks. Investigate and locate the source of

any noise. The sound may not be a crack or delamination but should be

ﬁxed before riding.

Misalignment cannot be corrected by attempting to bend the frame. Do not

attempt to realign bent Niner frames.

Do not ride a frame or component with any delamination or cracks.

Riding a delaminated or cracked frame or component could lead to

complete failure with risk of injury or death. Please ensure that the

damaged component is destroyed, not re-sold.

POST-CRASH SAFETY INSPECTION

After a crash or signiﬁcant impact:

1. Check yourself for injuries, take care of them to the best of your ability.

Seek medical help if necessary.

2. Next, check your bicycle for damage on the spot. Do not ride if any

problems are detected.

3. Bring your bike to your Niner dealer for professional inspection. The

entire bike must be inspected for damage - this may require disassembly,

depending upon the dealer’s recommendation. Err on the side of caution.

A crash or impact can put extraordinary stress on a bicycle, causing it

to fail or to fatigue prematurely. Components suffering from stress fa-

tigue can fail suddenly with no warning, causing loss of control, serious

injury or death. This applies to all components, not just those made or

manufactured by Niner Bikes.

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Niner Bikes will warranty carbon products with the C5 Warranty for a

minimum period of ﬁve (5) years from the date of purchase for the original

owner only.

Niner Bikes will warranty all non-carbon ﬁber frames and parts for material

defects and workmanship for a minimum period of two (2) years from the

date of purchase for the original owner only.

This warranty is subject to approval by Niner Bikes and is only valid

for bicycles damaged under normal use. This warranty does not extend

to Darwinian usage of the frame. It does not cover paint/ﬁnish

issues, minor dents, or issues arising from normal wear and tear. This

limited warranty applies to the frame only. All other components are

covered under the warranty from the manufacturers of said components.

This warranty is void if the frameset was not purchased new, through an

authorized Niner Dealer or if it was not assembled correctly.

Upon purchase of a Niner frame, bicycle or components, owner is

required to register their warranty online with Niner Bikes. Owner must

retain a copy of their receipt from an authorized Niner Dealer - in the event

they do require warranty service, this proof of purchase will be requested

by Niner.

Should the frame be determined to be defective by Niner Bikes, Niner

will repair or replace the frame at Niner’s sole discretion. Niner

will not pay for any labor charges associated with the warranty of

said frame, but will pay for shipping of the frame to and from Niner’s

headquarters. To exercise this warranty, please call or email Niner

Bikes as soon as a problem arises. Niner will make every effort to

repair/replace a warranty claim in a timely fashion and keep you

riding. It would be helpful if you timed your warranty claim with a

massive snow storm or torrential rain storm so that you don’t notice

that your bike is un-rideable.

Warranty Procedure:

1. If you have a potential warranty claim, the best, fastest approach is to

take your bike to your Niner dealer/distributor and have them process it for

you.

2. If you are unable to work through your Niner dealer, please contact war-

[email protected] or call us directly at 1-877-646-3792 to begin the

warranty process.

3. If we determine that your frame is covered under warranty, and is

deemed needing replacement, not repair, you may choose to receive a free

equivalent replacement frame or you may upgrade to a different frame at a

reduced cost.

Crash Replacement Procedure:

For those of you who bring honesty, integrity and a sense of responsibility

for your actions, and who are honest with us about how the frame came

to be in it’s current ‘crashed’ state (for example: dude, I totally just drove

my bike into the garage), or if your bike is outside the warranty period. We

have a no fault, no questions asked ‘crash replacement’ policy. Niner Bikes

does offer a crash/accident replacement program - 20% off a replacement

frame.

To take advantage of our crash replacement program, see your Niner

dealer.

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STUNT RIDING WARNING:

Off road riding is extremely dangerous. Some downhill riders and

freeriders reach speeds similar to motorcycles, thus face similar risks

and hazards. When engaging in these activities, you, your bicycle and

your safety equipment must be in perfect condition. We recommend

that at all times you wear appropriate safety gear, including, but not

limited to an approved helmet, full ﬁnger gloves, body armor and pro-

tective footwear.

Not every bicycle is built for every bicycling activity. Please consult your

Niner dealer to ensure that you have the right bicycle and equipment

designed for the style of riding you intend to do.

No bicycle is indestructible. Downhill racing, severe off-road riding,

jumping and stunt riding increase stress levels on every part of your

bicycle. Frames or parts under high stress may fail causing you to lose

control or fall. Because of the risk involved, Niner recommends that

you conduct a thorough inspection of your bicycle, including frame and

components before each ride. If you fall while riding, inspect yourself

for injury ﬁrst, then carefully inspect your bicycle for any damage that

may have occurred as a result of the crash.

When inspecting your bicycle for damage, look for:

- bent or broken components, such as the handlebar, stem, seatpost,

pedals.

- dents, cracks, scratches, deformation or discoloration.

Because damage may be internal or hidden, if any of these signs ap-

pear, no matter how small they are, stop riding your bicycle and take it

to an authorized Niner dealer for further inspection.

Safety should always come ﬁrst. Always ride within your ability and with

the proper safety equipment.

Stunt riding, severe off road riding, jumping or downhill riding is very

dangerous and the rider voluntarily assumes the risk that the bicycle

frame and/or its components will bend or break and voluntarily as-

sumes the risk of injury or death.

Niner does not warranty the bicycle or components for such activities

and expressly disclaims all warranties including the warranty of ﬁtness

for particular purpose and merchantability.

Although many catalogs, advertisements and articles about bicycling

depict riders racing, jumping, stunt riding, and or riding hard off-road,

this activity is extremely dangerous, increases the riders risk of injury

or death and potentially increases the severity of any injury. The action

depicted is performed by experts with many years of training and expe-

rience. Even with this experience, cyclists who engage in such activity

are often severely injured. It is also foreseeable that during some

jumps, stunts or races that the rider will exceed the design capacity of

the frame or components, which may result in something on the bicycle

breaking or bending, which could result in serious injury or death.

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GEOMETRY KEY, FRAME SIZE SELECTION & COMPONENT SELECTION

Does the setup of my Niner affect how it will perform and/or handle?

Yes. All of the items in the list below (and myriad unlisted choices) can

help you to customize your Niner’s ride feel and ﬁt:

• Frame size selection

• Fork Travel/Length

• Fork setup

• Wheel retention devices (Maxle/QR, etc.)

• Rear suspension set up

• Stem length & bar width

• Wheel & tire selection & set up

You have many choices as to what components you choose to use with

your Niner bike. You also have many choices to make when it comes to

how you set up these components. The choices you make can dramatically

alter the character of your bicycle. In general, this is a good thing.

However, We cannot predict every new product that may come to the

market and as such we cannot guarantee that every future product will be

compatible with our frames.

For basic size recommendations see the chart to the right. For additional

advice or for further info on component selection and set up, see your

Niner dealer.

HEIGHT RECOMMENDATIONS

(available in

select models)

S M L XL

5’0”-5’5”

1.53-1.65m

5'3"-5'9"

1.6-1.75m

5'8"-6'

1.73-1.83m

5'11"-6'3"

1.8-1.91m

6'3"-6'7"

1.91-2.01m

Geometry key:

(A) EFFECTIVE TOP TUBE LENGTH

(B) SEAT TUBE LENGTH

(D) FRONT CENTER

(E) WHEELBASE

(F) BB DROP

(G) HEAD TUBE LENGTH

(H) SEAT TUBE ANGLE

(I) HEAD TUBE ANGLE

(J) STANDOVER

(K) REACH

(L) STACK

For riders who fall between sizes we recommend sizing down for a more

maneuverable ride or sizing up for more stability.

The best way to determine which size is for you is to test ride a Niner at

one of our dealers or demo events.

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GEOMETRY & SPECIFICATIONS: W.F.O. 9

W.F.O. 9

UNITS

A - TT lENGTH

B - SEAT TUBE lENGTH

C - CHAINSTAy lENGTH

D - FRONT CENTER

E - WHEElBASE

F - BB DROp

G - HEAD TUBE lENGTH

H - HEAD TUBE ANGlE

I - SEAT TUBE ANGlE

J - STANDOvER HEIGHT

K - REACH

l - STACK

FORK (MM)* 140 160 140 160 140 160 140 160 140 160 140 160 140 160 140 160 140 160

SM MM 587 590 406 455 687 694 1141 1149 22 14 120 69.0 68.0 74.0 73.0 718 727 408 397 623 630

MD MM 603 606 457 455 704 714 1158 1167 22 14 120 69.0 68.0 74.0 73.0 750 760 425 414 623 630

LG MM 622 626 508 455 724 731 1178 1186 22 14 130 69.0 68.0 74.0 73.0 787 795 442 430 632 640

XL MM 641 644 559 455 744 752 1198 1206 22 14 145 69.0 68.0 74.0 73.0 826 833 456 445 647 654

SM INCH 23.1 23.2 16.0 17.9 27.0 27.3 44.9 45.2 22 14 120 69.0 68.0 74.0 73.0 28.3 28.6 16.1 15.6 24.5 24.8

MD INCH 23.7 23.9 18.0 17.9 27.7 28.1 45.6 45.9 22 14 120 69.0 68.0 74.0 73.0 29.5 29.9 16.7 16.3 24.5 24.8

LG INCH 24.5 24.6 20.0 17.9 28.5 28.8 46.4 46.7 22 14 130 69.0 68.0 74.0 73.0 31.0 31.3 17.4 16.9 24.9 25.2

XL INCH 25.2 25.4 22.0 17.9 29.3 29.6 47.2 47.5 22 14 145 69.0 68.0 74.0 73.0 32.5 32.8 18.0 17.5 25.5 25.7

*Geometry measurements are shown for 140mm and 160mm travel forks.

W.F.O. 9 SpECIFICATIONS & COMpATIBIlITy

73mm threaded BB width

Shock size: 7.875”(200mm) x 2.25”(57mm) - 5.5”(140mm) travel

Shock mounting hardware: 21.86mm x M6

Shock SAG: 25% (which will move the o-ring 14.5mm down the shaft)

ISCG 03 (ISCG old) mounting tabs

30.9mm seat post, 350mm length recommended

34.9mm seat collar

“D” mount direct high mount front derailleur, bottom pull

1.125”-1.5” taper head tube with “inset or zero stack” style headset, 44mm upper, 56mm lower (headset not included) Cane Creek standard description: ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40

Enduro Max sealed bearings - (6x) 28x15x7mm, (2x) 24x12x6mm

142mm x 12mm rear spacing (replacement hangers, 135mm x QR axle kits available)

Small, medium, large and XL have one bottle mount inside the front triangle

TT cable guides for dropper posts

Can ﬁt up to a 2.5” tire (tire size varies by brand, some tires may not ﬁt)

Compatible with standard 3x chainring systems and Truvativ Hammerschmidt

SRAM recommended 2x front chainring conﬁgs: 26/39 or lower

SHIMANO XT recommended 2x front chainring conﬁgs: 28/40 or lower

We do not recommend the use of 2x XTR cranks because both the 40T version (48.8mm chain line) and the 38T version (46.6mm chain line) position the large chainring in a way that it

may contact the frame

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GEOMETRY & SPECIFICATIONS: R.I.P. 9

R.I.p. 9

UNITS

A - TT lENGTH

B - SEAT TUBE lENGTH

C - CHAINSTAy lENGTH

D - FRONT CENTER

E - WHEElBASE

F - BB DROp

G - HEAD TUBE lENGTH

H - HEAD TUBE ANGlE

I - SEAT TUBE ANGlE

J - STANDOvER HEIGHT

K - REACH

l - STACK

FORK (MM)* 120 140 120 140 120 140 120 140 120 140 120 140 120 140 120 140 120 140

SM MM 587 591 406 455 661 668 1114 1122 29 21 115 70.5 69.5 73.5 72.5 705 715 406 395 613 620

MD MM 603 608 457 455 677 686 1131 1140 29 21 120 70.5 69.5 73.5 72.5 741 753 418 409 617 625

LG MM 622 626 508 455 696 702 1150 1156 29 21 130 70.5 69.5 73.5 72.5 779 786 436 426 628 634

XL MM 641 645 559 455 715 721 1168 1175 29 21 145 70.5 69.5 73.5 72.5 818 824 450 440 641 648

SM INCH 23.1 23.3 16.0 17.9 26.0 26.3 43.9 44.2 29 21 115 70.5 69.5 73.5 72.5 27.8 28.1 16.0 15.6 24.1 24.4

MD INCH 23.7 23.9 18.0 17.9 26.7 27.0 44.5 44.9 29 21 120 70.5 69.5 73.5 72.5 29.2 29.6 16.5 16.1 24.3 24.6

LG INCH 24.5 24.6 20.0 17.9 27.4 27.6 45.3 45.5 29 21 130 70.5 69.5 73.5 72.5 30.7 30.9 17.2 16.8 24.7 25.0

XL INCH 25.2 25.4 22.0 17.9 28.1 28.4 46.0 46.3 29 21 145 70.5 69.5 73.5 72.5 32.2 32.4 17.7 17.3 25.2 25.5

*Geometry measurements are shown for 120mm and 140mm travel forks.

R.I.p. 9 SpECIFICATIONS & COMpATIBIlITy

73mm threaded BB width

Shock size: 7.875”(200mm) x 2.0”(50mm) - 4.5”(117mm) travel

Shock mounting hardware: 21.86mm x M6

Shock SAG: 25% (which will move the o-ring 12.5mm down the shaft)

30.9mm seat post, 350mm length recommended

34.9mm seat collar

34.9 front derailleur, high mount, bottom pull

1.125”-1.5” taper head tube with “inset or zero stack” style headset, 44mm upper, 56mm lower (headset not included) Cane Creek standard description: ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40

Enduro Max sealed bearings - (6x) 28x15x7mm, (2x) 24x12x6mm

135mm x QR rear spacing (replacement hangers, 142mm x 12mm axle kits available)

Small frame has one bottle mount under the down tube. Medium, large and XL have one inner triangle bottle mount and one under the DT bottle mount

TT cable guides for dropper posts

Can ﬁt up to a 2.5” 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

We do not recommend the use of 2x XTR cranks because both the 40T version (48.8mm chain line) and the 38T version (46.6mm chain line) position the large chainring in a way that it

may contact the frame

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GEOMETRY & SPECIFICATIONS: JET 9 RDO

*Geometry measurements are shown for 100mm and 120mm travel forks.

JET 9 RDO

UNITS

A - TT lENGTH

B - SEAT TUBE lENGTH

C - CHAINSTAy lENGTH

D - FRONT CENTER

E - WHEElBASE

F - BB DROp

G - HEAD TUBE lENGTH

H - HEAD TUBE ANGlE

I - SEAT TUBE ANGlE

J - STANDOvER HEIGHT

K - REACH

l - STACK

FORK (MM)* 100 120 100 120 100 120 100 120 100 120 100 120 100 120 100 120 100 120

XS MM 559 562 381 455 633 639 1086 1092 35 27 100 71.0 70.0 74.5 73.5 672 679 393 383 590 597

SM MM 578 580 406 455 652 658 1105 1112 35 27 110 71.0 70.0 74.5 73.5 690 696 409 399 600 607

MD MM 595 598 457 455 663 668 1116 1122 35 27 120 71.5 70.5 74.5 73.5 715 721 422 413 612 618

LG MM 615 618 509 455 689 694 1141 1148 35 27 130 71.5 70.5 74.5 73.5 738 745 444 434 621 628

XL MM 635 638 559 455 708 714 1161 1168 35 27 145 71.5 70.5 74.5 73.5 766 773 459 449 635 643

XS INCH 22.0 22.1 15.0 17.9 24.9 25.2 42.8 43.0 1.4 1.1 3.9 71.0 70.0 74.0 73.0 26.5 26.7 15.5 15.1 23.2 23.5

SM INCH 22.8 22.8 16.0 17.9 25.7 25.9 43.5 43.8 1.4 1.1 4.3 71.0 70.0 74.0 73.0 27.2 27.4 16.1 15.7 23.6 23.9

MD INCH 23.4 23.5 18.0 17.9 26.1 26.3 43.9 44.2 1.4 1.1 4.7 71.5 70.5 74.0 73.0 28.1 28.4 16.6 16.3 24.1 24.3

LG INCH 24.2 24.3 20.0 17.9 27.1 27.3 44.9 45.2 1.4 1.1 5.1 71.5 70.5 74.5 73.5 29.1 29.3 17.5 17.1 24.4 24.7

XL INCH 25.0 25.1 22.0 17.9 27.9 28.1 45.7 46.0 1.4 1.1 5.7 71.5 70.5 74.5 73.5 30.2 30.4 18.1 17.7 25.0 25.3

JET 9 RDO SpECIFICATIONS & COMpATIBIlITy

73mm PF30 BB width

PF30 BB adaptable to threaded via adapters

Shock size: 7.5”(190mm) x 2.0”(50mm) - 4”(100mm) travel

Shock mounting hardware: 21.84mm x M6

Shock SAG: 25% (which will move the o-ring 12.5mm down the shaft)

31.6mm seat post, 400mm length recommended

34.9mm seat collar

S3(low) Direct mount front derailleur, bottom pull

1.125”-1.5” tapered head tube with integrated (Campy style) headset (headset included) Cane Creek standard description: IS42/28.6|IS52/40

Enduro Max Black Oxide sealed bearings - (8x) 22x10x6mm

135mm x QR rear spacing

Small, medium, large and XL have one inner triangle bottle mount and one under the DT bottle mount

Titanium frame guards

Protective 3M tape under DT

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

We do not recommend the use of 2x XTR cranks because both the 40T version (48.8mm chain line) and the 38T version (46.6mm chain line) position the large chainring in a way that it

may contact the frame

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GEOMETRY & SPECIFICATIONS: JET 9 CARBON

*Geometry measurements are shown for 100mm and 120mm travel forks.

JET 9 CARBON