As the days start to get shorter, a sense of urgency ensues. A cool breeze reminds of what's to come. So, what to do with a day off? Go riding? Go fishing? How about both? Let's harness our inner Deion Sanders and be multi-sport athletes for the day! Mike and I decided to head up the Poudre Canyon into the Never Summer mountain range, packed with bikes, fishing gear, and a day free of worries.
Dubbed the ultimate endurance challenge, this monumental event pushes athletes to their limits and beyond, taking them on a grueling journey through rugged terrains, relentless elements, and the sheer depths of their determination. Unbound XL is a 350 mile self- supported “adventure” through the Flint Hills of Kansas. Follow along as we catch up with Niner athlete, David Sheek as he recaps his experience in Emporia, KS.
When Niner introduced the RLT e9 RDO gravel bike, Niner riders Syd Schulz and Macky Franklin were immediately intrigued – could this bike replace their car? In the middle of winter this year, they decided to find out. They made a personal challenge and committed to doing all their errands by ebike for one whole month. Read more to see how it went.
Whether you’re wandering the tech zone, touring the Monterey peninsula, or racing one of the events, keep your eyes open for Niner Bikes! New or old, snap photos of all the Niners you find, post to your social media accounts, and you’ll be entered to win a new 2022 RLT 9 gravel bike frameset.
Your riding gear includes the most important biking clothes, shoes, and accessories you can choose when planning a ride. It defines you as a rider and it also determines whether you’re going to have a good ride or a rough one. Let’s go over key bike riding gear you should bring to your ride and what you can leave at home.
When you think downhill mountain biking, what do you think of? The young guy recklessly bombing your local trail downhill? Going downhill on a mountain bike? An aspect of mountain biking for lazy people? Honestly, it’s all of that, but a whole lot more.
Why is there such a huge shortage and shipping delay for new bikes? Well, there are actually several reasons and we can shed light on a few of them. Safe to say, both we at Niner Bikes and the industry at large have been on an uphill grind!
Every so often, we like to honor one of our dedicated athletes with a custom painted frame. Kirt Voreis has been riding Niner bikes since 2017 and he exemplifies the spirit of our brand. We don't take ourselves too seriously, we have fun, and we welcome riders of all style into the sport of mountain biking.
Gravel riders seem to fall into one of two general groups: adventurers or racers. The adventurers choose stable, sturdy gravel bikes with sensible gearing, ample cargo fitment, and durable tires. The racers -- not so much. It's all about speed and efficiency.
Case in point: this RLT 9 RDO build by sales rep and racer extraordinaire, Josh Saxe. Let's join Josh for a tour of his exotic, rally-ready RLT!
Just in time for the spring riding season, we're stoked to unveil not one but TWO new colors of our famous RLT 9 Steel! Please meet the stylish Black/Bronze and Emerald green.
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