Carbon full suspension from the only 29er only mountain bike company Patented CVA suspension is efficient in every chainring. You won’t find this design on other bikes. 100mm of race-ready rear suspension Compatible with 100 - 120mm tapered forks Custom valved Fox Float RP23 with Kashima coating Custom forged suspension linkage and unique Niner suspension hardware Next generation internal cable routing Precise alloy hardware interfaces for brakes and derailleurs (direct mount front der) Introducing the Jet 9 RDO, Niner’s first carbon full suspension frame. The swooping curves and strong lines of this frame began with testing data based on our own and competitor’s products, helping us to determine baseline tube shapes and thicknesses for best performance. Applied to a set of design parameters, this data also drove our targets for strength, stiffness and damping characteristics. The result - an aesthetically striking
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form whose curves are functionally derived.

Next, we employ the data referenced above in our robust R&D program - computer modeling, physical prototype testing (both in-house and at independent testing facilities), and hours of ride testing under our 10 highly skilled and abusive test riders. This aggressive approach helps us to produce a carbon monocoque frame that far exceeds CEN safety standards and for which we are proud to offer our C5 Carbon Warranty (five years).

The Jet 9 RDO features Niner’s patented CVA suspension (U.S. Patent No. 7,934,739). For those seeking the advantages of 29” wheels combined with pedaling efficiency across all 3-chainrings, CVA is an obvious front-runner. On the Jet 9 Carbon, this climbing benefit, combined with the small bump compliance of a system with no chain growth, means you ride faster and smoother - perfect for a carbon full suspension speedster.

Custom forged linkages contribute to the stellar performance of the Jet 9 RDO - preserving power transfer through the entire system. Additionally, all linkage pivots are outfitted with Enduro brand full complement sealed cartridge bearings for a smooth,

friction-free suspension.

Speaking of friction free - the Jet 9 RDO is spec’d with a custom-valved Fox Float RP 23 with Kashima coating. This silky smooth coating fills microscopic surface inconsistencies for less stiction and better response to terrain.

The looks may attract your eye, and the CVA suspension may appeal to your intellectual side, but the design features of the Jet 9 RDO will convince the luxury lover in you to take the plunge. This frame features next generation internal cable routing for a clean look, precise alloy hardware interfaces for direct mount brakes and post mount disc-brake mounts for weight savings and good looks.

The Jet 9 RDO features our C5 warranty – We maintain that our carbon fiber testing and design rivals the best in the bike industry. Rather than just talking about it, we choose to demonstrate this commitment via our 5 year warranty and commitment to customer service.

CVA IS NOW PATENTED (U.S. PATENT NO. 7,934,739). YOU WON’T FIND THIS DESIGN ON OTHER BIKES. 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. 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. 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.
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Many current suspension designs, 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 chain torque on the rear triangle 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 torque being rotation of the rear wheel, where it’s most wanted. In addition, since the wheel path of the CVA™ suspension is at its most rearward position at sag

(between 25-30%), the suspension doesn’t have to overcome chain torque in order to be fully active. This dramatically increases small bump compliance even when hammering on the pedals.

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 no chain growth throughout the length of travel. No chain growth means no pedal kick back in the drivetrain while cycling the suspension, again, isolating the drivetrain 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, the best test is to go out and ride a Niner full suspension bike and see for yourself.

The Jet 9 RDO comes with a custom-valved Fox Float RP23 with Kashima coating Kashima coating makes suspension far more responsive to small hits, reducing fatigue and increasing rider speed Kashima coated suspension is far more durable than standard coatings. A Kashima coated rear suspension unit will last longer in harsh conditions than comparable non-Kashima suspension units. Buttery-smooth, Genuine Kashima Coat is available only from FOX Racing Shox. Its distinctive gold color is backed by its high performance attributes—properties that provide an exceptionally smooth feel and extreme durability. The rear suspension advantage of Kashima coat is now available with Niner’s flagship full suspension frame, the Jet 9 RDO. Used for years in the motorcycle and and automotive industries, Kashima Coat technology is valued for its low-friction and wear resistance properties. In the Kashima Coat process, lubricating molybdenum
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disulfide is deposited, via electrical induction, into the billions of micropores on the surface of hard-anodized aluminum. The distinctive gold colored, Kashima coated stanchions maintain better lubrication characteristics, and the lightweight aluminum components treated with Kashima Coat attain a level of hardness and abrasion resistance four times tougher than standard hard-anodized aluminum.

The result? Kashima coat leads to longer lasting suspension units, due to both better lubricaton and better wear and tear resistance.

"Before we started using Kashima Coat, we’d been testing and racing on electroless nickel coated upper tubes during the past two seasons," explained FOX Racing Shox Mountain Bike Race Manager, Mark Fitzsimmons. "Although the friction properties were decent, the nickel’s durability was not. The Kashima parts we raced on maintained the low friction requirements we were after and exhibited excellent durability — a very rare combination to find at the World Cup level with its wet and muddy conditions."

The molybdenum disulfide fills all of the micro-pores in the aluminum which greatly increases it’s friction coefficient and actually allows sliding parts to be run

without oil. The Kashima Coat also gives the aluminum it coats a new hardness rating of HV 400, about 4x that of regular aluminum, helping to protect moving parts from surface scratches that can occur fairly easily with standard coatings. This means it can be used in applications that before required stainless steel.

Kashima provides most of the wear resistance and low friction properties of tinitriding, but does it in a very stable, repeatable and less expensive way, with none of the downside delamination/flaking issues associated with tiNitriding aluminium and/or flex load applications. It is also more environmentally friendly.

Fox racers who had the opportunity to run these unique gold uppers in 2010 reported a noticeable increase in suspension performance due to the decreased friction that Kashima provides. Gee Atherton, Sabrina Jonnier, Justin Leov & Jared Graves were among the lucky few.

"When you are racing on the World Cup level, a huge percentage of races can be won or lost in the preparation of the bike — the seemingly small details that take the bike from good to excellent," said 2008 Downhill World Champion, Gee Atherton. "The Kashima coating made the forks so much more reactive to the small hits that I would normally feel on rough terrain.

When the forks were skittering over tiny bumps they could soak up the impact much more quickly, without giving me so much feedback through the bars. That’s a huge advantage on long courses."

Kashima coating wound up on quite a few podiums last world cup season, unbeknownst to most race fans. The biggest podium of all was at the World Championships, as Fox Supported rider Jared Graves rode his Fox 831 Fork to victory, and a set of rainbow stripes.

Most text courtesy Fox Racing Shox

Chris Sugai dispels some myths surrounding carbon fiber components, using the Niner carbon fork in his demonstration. VIEW VIDEO Jet 9 RDO VIEW VIDEO The Jet 9 RDO and Jet 9 - grabbing the last light on Southern California trails. VIEW VIDEO

SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPATIBILITY: 31.6mm seatpost size, 400mm length recommended 34.9 seat collar size (not included) SRAM S3(low) Direct mount front derailleur | SHIMANO E2 direct mount(remove the E-Type back plate), 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: 7.5” (191mm) Shock Stroke: 2.00” (51mm) Shock hardware: 21.86mm x 6mm on both ends Alloy Hardware Can fit up to a 2.5” tire (tire size varies by brand, some tires may not fit) Bottom Bracket: Pressfit 30, or can be run with a standard threaded bottome bracket using a Pressfit 30 to BSA adapter Compatible with current-standard 3x chainring systems Compatible with 2x systems from SRAM and SHIMANO, however certain gear sizes will not fit. SRAM recommended 2x front chainring configs: 26/39 or lower SHIMANO recommended 2x front chainring configs: 28/40 Shock SAG 25% (which will move the o-ring 9mm down the shaft)

SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPATIBILITY:

• 31.6mm seatpost size, 400mm length recommended
• 34.9 seat collar size (not included)
• SRAM S3(low) Direct mount front derailleur | SHIMANO E2 direct mount(remove the E-Type back plate), 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: 7.5” (191mm)
• Shock Stroke: 2.00” (51mm)
• Shock hardware: 21.86mm x 6mm on both ends
• Alloy Hardware
• Can fit up to a 2.5” tire (tire size varies by brand, some tires may not fit)
• Bottom Bracket: Pressfit 30, or can be run with a standard threaded bottome bracket using a Pressfit 30 to BSA adapter
• Compatible with current-standard 3x chainring systems
• Compatible with 2x systems from SRAM and SHIMANO, however certain gear sizes will not fit.
• SRAM recommended 2x front chainring configs: 26/39 or lower
• SHIMANO recommended 2x front chainring configs: 28/40
• Shock SAG 25% (which will move the o-ring 9mm down the shaft)

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	"...it flies down the most technical of descents."  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
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	"Expect this bike to give other carbon fiber 29ers... a run for their money."
	"Having had the chance to put around four hours of riding into one, I was pretty impressed..."  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW
	"All I could think about on one final shuttle run was how much fun the Jet 9 Carbon would be to race at our Colorado-staple Winter Park XC this weekend. That's a hearty compliment"  DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REVIEW

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