Race-ready 29er full suspension, updated for 2010 3" of CVA™ suspension custom valved Fox RP23 shock Compatible with 80-100mm forks Tapered headtube technology Hydroformed tube construction Custom forging throughout Re-introduced for 2010, the JET 9 is our fast, light, race-ready full suspension bike. Designed around the same award winning CVA™ suspension system found on our other suspension frames, the JET 9 features 80mm of plush, fully active travel. Speed was the main design concept of the Jet 9, and the geometry is focused on a balance between stability and maneuverability, and is designed to give the same precise steering as our hardtail frames. All linkage pivots are outfitted with full complement sealed cartridge bearings for a smooth, friction-free suspension, and a custom valved FOX RP23 shock offers superb bump compliance and damping. New forged linkage increases strength and stiffness without any
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• Race-ready 29er full suspension, updated for 2010
• 3" of CVA™ suspension
• custom valved Fox RP23 shock
• Compatible with 80-100mm forks
• Tapered headtube technology
• Hydroformed tube construction
• Custom forging throughout

Re-introduced for 2010, the JET 9 is our fast, light, race-ready full suspension bike. Designed around the same award winning CVA™ suspension system found on our other suspension frames, the JET 9 features 80mm of plush, fully active travel.

Speed was the main design concept of the Jet 9, and the geometry is focused on a balance between stability and maneuverability, and is designed to give the same precise steering as our hardtail frames. All linkage pivots are outfitted with full complement sealed cartridge bearings for a smooth, friction-free suspension, and a custom valved FOX RP23 shock offers superb bump compliance and damping. New forged linkage increases strength and stiffness without any

penalty in weight.

80mm of travel combined with a 29” wheel creates an amazingly smooth ride at an incredibly respectable weight, making the JET 9 the perfect weapon for everything from your local race scene to the all day epic. If it’s speed you are looking for, the Jet 9 will get you from zero to hero in the skip of a heartbeat.

New for 2010:

1. Designed around the same award winning CVA™ suspension system found on our other suspension frames, the new JET 9 features 80mm of plush, fully active rear travel via the superb bump compliance and damping of a custom valved FOX RP23 shock.

2. New to the Jet 9 is the tapered headtube, which, in addition to dramatically increasing steering precision, brings a new level of strength to the frame by offering a larger surface area for a stiffer/ stronger downtube to be welded to it. The frame features a 72° head tube angle (based on an 80mm travel fork) and is designed to give the same precise handling as our hardtail frames. The Jet 9 accepts 80 to 100mm forks, allowing riders to fine

tune the ride.

3. The Jet 9 features hydroformed tubing, already a feature on the R.I.P. 9 and W.F.O. 9 frames, bringing the technology to the Niner cross country frames for the first time. Hydroforming allows us to shape the tubes and optimize strength and stiffness in key areas, giving us the ability to create perfectly tuned frames with the exact ride characteristics we seek for every application. You will find this technology in the toptube, downtube, chainstays and the rear triangle Y-brace.

4. We explored every small detail of the new Jet 9, including re- evaluating the smaller frame pieces. For our final design, we created new forgings for the chainstay and seatstay yokes to provide increased stiffness and strength. These are based on FEA and real world testing we did while re-designing the RIP 9. Forged pieces include: left upper linkage, right upper linkage, left lower linkage, right lower linkage, BB/lower pivot area, seat tube pivot, drop outs (l & r), seatstay yoke and chainstay yoke.

CVA™ IS NOW PATENTED (U.S. PATENT NO. 7,934,739) CVA is an award-winning suspension design and now it is recognized with a US Patent. THE ONLY 29ER SPECIFIC SUSPENSION DESIGN CVA is the only suspension designed with 29ers in mind. For those seeking big wheels and CVA performance, Niner is the way to go - you won’t find this design on other bikes. EFFICIENT PEDALING IN ALL 3 CHAINRINGS CVA is designed to be efficient in all chainrings. Because of the location of the lower pivot (under the BB) chain torque effectively isolates and cancels out the forces acting to create inefficiency in pedal stroke. Niner’s own Constantly Varying Arc, or CVA™, suspension design is not just another version of the same old thing. It’s unique to Niner, designed in-house, specifically for 29” wheels. Although CVA does resemble some of the other parallel link bikes, in reality, CVA™ works very differently to isolate pedaling forces and remain fully active under all conditions. Many current suspension designs,
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especially some parallel link suspension designs, maximize efficiency by concentrating their ‘instant center’ pivot location at or around the middle chainring. These designs assume that most of your pedaling will be done in the middle chainring and so are designed around this effective pivot location. This also means that there is some compromise to the suspension’s pedalability when NOT in the middle chainring (or when using a 2x10 set up). The better the design, the less noticeable these compromises are.

In order to isolate pedaling forces in a broader range of gearing choices, the CVA’s™ ‘instant center’ location is in front of the drivetrain. With the lower pivot under the bottom bracket, the force at the rear axle resulting from chain tension pulls the two linkages in opposite directions in all gear choices, effectively isolating the drivetrain from the rear triangle. In other words, when a rider cranks on the pedals, the chain is trying to pull the lower link down and away from the bottom bracket, and the upper link in its regular rotational path. Since the rear triangle is one piece, the result of these opposing forces cancels each other out, leaving the only outlet for chain-induced torque being rotation of the rear wheel, where it’s most wanted.

Past the rearward-most position at sag, the axle path

moves in towards the bike at a gradual, constantly varying arc, which insures that there is minimal chain growth throughout the length of travel. This also means minimal pedal feed back in the drivetrain while cycling the suspension, again, essentially isolating it from the fully active movement of the suspension design.

Another key component to CVA™ suspension’s active design is the low leverage ratio of shock stroke to suspension movement. This low leverage ratio decreases the amount of air or spring weight needed for any rider weight, which translates to smoother, more effective damping and less drag on the seals.

Ultimately, there are many variables in suspension – we believe that we have created a strong, 29er specific system, and that the best way to the best test is to go out and ride a Niner full suspension bike and see for yourself.

The Jet 9 RDO and Jet 9 - grabbing the last light on Southern California trails. VIEW VIDEO

SPECIFICATIONS & COMPATIBILITY: 30.9mm seatpost size 34.9 seat collar size (not included) 34.9 Front Derailleur size, high mount - bottom swing, 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 Small, Medium, Large, and XL have one inner triangle bottle mount and one under the DT bottle mount. (Small size has limited inner triangle capacity, some bottles may not fit) Rear Triangle is 135mm QR rear spacing Shock Length: 6.5” (165mm) Shock Stroke: 1.5” (37mm) Shock hardware: 21.86mm x 6mm on both ends Eight sealed cartridge bearings, size 24x12x6 Alloy Hardware Can fit up to a 2.5” tire (tire size varies by brand, some tires may not fit) Compatible with current-standard 3x chainring systems 2x chainring system recommendations:  SRAM configs: 26/39 or lower SHIMANO XT configs: 28/40 or lower SHIMANO XTR double cranks have a non-standard chainline and are not recommended. Shock SAG 25% (which will move the o-ring 9mm down the shaft)

SPECIFICATIONS & COMPATIBILITY:

• 30.9mm seatpost size
• 34.9 seat collar size (not included)
• 34.9 Front Derailleur size, high mount - bottom swing, 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
• Small, Medium, Large, and XL have one inner triangle bottle mount and one under the DT bottle mount. (Small size has limited inner triangle capacity, some bottles may not fit)
• Rear Triangle is 135mm QR rear spacing
• Shock Length: 6.5” (165mm)
• Shock Stroke: 1.5” (37mm)
• Shock hardware: 21.86mm x 6mm on both ends
• Eight sealed cartridge bearings, size 24x12x6
• Alloy Hardware
• Can fit up to a 2.5” tire (tire size varies by brand, some tires may not fit)
• Compatible with current-standard 3x chainring systems
• 2x chainring system recommendations: 
• SRAM configs: 26/39 or lower
• SHIMANO XT configs: 28/40 or lower
• SHIMANO XTR double cranks have a non-standard chainline and are not recommended.
• Shock SAG 25% (which will move the o-ring 9mm down the shaft)

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	Rated " Sehr Gut" by Bike Magazin Germany, Europe's most prestigious bike test magazine.  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
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	"I could make this bike my own, and I don’t say that very often."  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
	Named Best in Class 29er Trail Full Suspension by What Mountain Bike UK
	"Finely detailed dual-suspension race/endurance bike..."  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
	"The Redesigned Jet 9 - Top 3 Finalist in Best Performance XC Category, 2010"
	"The Niner Jet 9 is the first 29er full susser that's won us over."  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
	"I do not want to give this one back...If you are looking for a race ready 29er, the Niner Jet9 is a hard one to beat."  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
	"The Ultimate 29er XC Race Bike"  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
	"After multiple rounds on the Niner Jet9, what does 198 think about this rocket? It's fast...blazing fast actually. The Niner Jet9's 80mm travel platform makes for a great all day ride platform that is incredibly efficient."  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
	"The Jet9 is a capable race machine that will go head to head with the best-handling 26-inch-wheeled bikes. It's effective enough to convert even the most strident 29-inch wheel holdouts."  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
	"...confident, solid, predictable and fun...Niner has the most experience with 29er suspension designs"  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
	"It feels fast, it feels very nimble..." VIEW THE VIDEO REVIEW
	"Of all the 29ers I’ve ridden, the Niner bikes show the most refinement and consistency in ride quality across the board."  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
	"Niner’s latest dual suspension bike showcases the best that 29" wheels have to offer and erases all the drawbacks”     DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW

The new Jet 9 frame retails for $1849.00 and includes rear shock and reducers. The complete Jet 9 with Sram X7, Rock Shox Reba and Stan's Wheels is currently on sale for $2799. To order a Niner bicycle, find and contact your local dealer here. If you do not have a local dealer, contact us.

The new Jet 9 frame retails for $1849.00 and includes rear shock and reducers.

The complete Jet 9 with Sram X7, Rock Shox Reba and Stan's Wheels is currently on sale for $2799.

To order a Niner bicycle, find and contact your local dealer here. If you do not have a local dealer, contact us.