OUR HISTORY
THE BIG REVOLUTION
Niner's founders shared one belief: 29” wheels are far superior to any other wheel size. They staked their entire business idea on it. Before 29ers became industry standard, the bigger wheel size created the spark that is Niner. Building the kind of bikes we want to ride, hoping that you love to ride them too.
Niner Bikes the concept was hatched at Interbike in 2004 and launched at the 2005 Sea Otter Classic in California with the ONE 9, a scandium alloy, rigid single speed.
As 29’ers caught fire, Niner added steel, geared, and carbon hardtails to the offerings. We also patented the CVA suspension system (Constantly Varying Arc), one of the very first suspension platforms designed solely around 29 inch wheels, to launch the R.I.P 9, our first full suspension mountain bike.
Over the years, Niner has pushed technology and innovation in the off-road space with rigid carbon forks, BioCentric 30 bottom brackets, enduro MAX black oxide bearings, and many more.
ROAD LESS TRAVELED
Riding bikes on dirt roads has always been an alternative to wet, muddy trails, but in the late 'aughts and early '10s riders were looking for more efficient rides. Niner joined this rapidly evolving segment of dirt lovers in 2012 with the RLT 9 family, with Niner quickly becoming one of the world’s most popular brands of gravel bikes.
RIDE THE LIGHTNING
In 2020 Niner joined the e-bike revolution launching the WFO e9, RIP e9, and first in its class RLT e9 RDO e-gravel bike. The e9 series is powered exclusively by Bosch, a global leader in e-bike technology.
Our e-bikes fit in with Niner’s ethos to make riding bikes on dirt fun as hell. We’ll keep pushing the technology forward, with great things still to come in the e-bike space.
BORN IN THE USA
Product design and development takes place at our headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado. With single track right out our front door, and gravel roads just blocks away, it’s the perfect setting for experts committed to every detail of the rider’s experience. Our innovation and impeccable designs helped Niner grow our US rider base and enabled Niner to build its global network in 50+ countries.
WE ARE UNITED
United Wheels Inc acquired Niner in 2018. They are a global holding company of outdoor brands including Huffy, Batch Bicycles, VAAST, and Buzz. These brands ship more than 5 million bicycles annually to thousands of retail locations in more than 50 countries. United Wheels rounds out its portfolio with a bicycle style for every member of the family.
Niner continues to work autonomously while utilizing the benefits of being owned by one of the largest and oldest bicycle companies in the world. Our designs, our direction, and all of our damn it's are still ours and ours alone.
COMMITTED TO DIRT
Niner is #CommittedtoDirt in every sense: improving access to trails and open space; creating outstanding bicycles for enjoying the roads and trails; and minding the gritty details of doing things the right way for our riders.
With a focus on unique, innovative product development and a constant effort to make riding on dirt better, the brand is synonymous with quality bikes for use off-road.
PEDAL, DAMN IT!
Sometimes you just need a little extra motivation to get to the top of the climb without dabbing. Rooted in single speed mashing, Pedal Damn It, is that little extra nudge to keep going. It’s a reminder to get out on your bike and ride, damn it.
It is still printed on the top tube of every Niner bike and is one of the longest running taglines in the bike industry. We actually hold the trademark.
STEEL IS REAL
We’ve always made steel bikes, and we stay true to our roots. Our metal bikes are made from cutting edge Reynolds 853 tubing, which actually becomes stronger after welding. This smooths out the terrain beneath you in a lightweight, compliant, and formidable ride. We know steel bikes are highly coveted and we’ll keep satiating your cravings with SIR 9 and RLT 9 Steel.
