The Niner Ambassador Program Is Announced!

Niner  is  proud  to  announce  the  creation  of  a  new global program  in  support  of  our  most  passionate riders.  The  new Niner Ambassador  Program  is  for  people  who  want  to  get  involved  with  Niner  at  a higher  level,  who  want  to  share their  love  for  the  trail  with  riders  in  their  local  area  and  participate in  key  events  and  product  launches  throughout  the year.  

As an official ninerd

• You  will  belong  to  an  exclusive  group  of  less  than  100  riders,  worldwide.

• You  will  be  invited  to  participate  in key  Niner  product  development  conversations  and  product launches,  with  the  ability  to  ask  questions  and  gain  insight  from  our  engineers  and  product  managers.

• You  will  have  the  the  ability  to  purchase  a  complete  Niner  bike  at  special  Ambassador  price

• You  will  receive  an  exclusive  Niner  Ambassador  Kit  of  tee/baggies  or  jersey/bibs,  as  well  as  socks and  tee  shirts  at  the  start  of  the  program

• You  will  receive  quarterly  swag  packages  to  both  keep  for  yourself  and  distribute  to  riders  you know.

• You  will  be  eligible  for  partner  program  discounts,  as  will  your  friends  and  riding  crew.

• You  will  be  eligible  to  win  additional  Niner  trips  and  product  available  exclusively  to  Niner Ambassadors  via  points  earned  at  trail  work  days  with  IMBA  and  at  other  selected  events  and  on social  media.

What  do  we  ask  of  you?

• Be  a  great  representative of  Niner  on  the  trail  and  in  your  daily  life!  Ninerds  are  friendly,  ethical, and  fun  to  ride  with.

• Join  our  demo  crew  at  local  events help  us  get  to  know  the  trails,  introduce  us  to  your  crew  and  maybe  help  the  tired  demo  guy  load  the  van  at  the  end of  the  day  and  find  a  good  local  burger and  a  beer.

• If  you  are  the  social  media  type,  tag  us  in  your  Niner  related  posts  #ninerbikesambassador, #ninerbikes.  There  will  be  rewards  for  our  best  online  Niner  ambassadors,  too.

• Be  a  passionate  rider this isn't  a  racing  program!

How  do  you  apply  for  an  ambassador  position?

• Fill  out  the  application  at  www.ninerbikes.com/ambassador

• You  must  be  able  to  complete  the  application  online missing  information  will  eliminate  you from  consideration.  We  cannot  accept  physical/mailed  applications. We  will  make  our  final selection  in November,  with  the  first  swag  shipment  and  bike  purchase  opportunity  happening  
  in  January.  The  application  date  closes  on  11/15/2014.  Ambassadors  will  hold  their  position for 1 year.

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Niner ROS 9 Announced

• ROWDY STEEL RADNESS FROM THE 29ER-ONLY MOUNTAIN BIKE COMPANY

• ZERO MM OF SUSPENSION IS EFFICIENT IN EVERY CHAINRING

• 44MM OS HEADTUBE IS COMPATIBLE WITH 120–140MM FORKS

• GEOMETRY IS SLACK AND LOW WITH EXTRA-SHORT CHAINSTAYS

• BIOCENTRIC II ENABLES PERFECT SINGLESPEED SETUP AND ALLOWS GEOMETRY FINE-TUNING

• FORGED FRAME DETAILS AND INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL DROPPER POST ROUTING

• 142MM X 12MM REAR SPACING

The hardtail for riders that don’t like hardtails. No twitchy high-posting around features you would hit on your “real” bike. No need to back off because your XC racing head angle prevents solid roosting. The ROS 9 won’t judge your lines - it lets you write checks your skills might not be able to cash, and what is more exhilarating than that? Short chainstays, slack head angle, and oversized headtube nourish these Roots of Steel - all with the ability to tweak the geometry via the BioCentric II. Run this rig singlespeed, 1x or fully geared with a front derailleur if you roll that way. Remove the cable guides and front derailleur mount if you don’t. Stealth routing for the dropper post keeps the ROS 9 fresh and clean. Sorry, the ROS 9 is not compatible with heart rate monitors or training plans but it will certainly earn you some PRs when you do your part keeping the rubber side down. Ride Over S*!t – The new ROS 9 injects hardtails with a huge-ass dose of fun.

WHAT MAKES THE ROS 9 TICK?

The 4130 Cro-Mo tube set of the ROS 9 is the trusted standard for durability and ride quality. Following the lines and design language of the SIR 9, these tubes have been beefed up to handle the abuse the ROS 9 is designed to shrug off. The super-short chainstays provide a lofty front end feel while the slack headtube angle keeps the front end composed at Mach Loony speeds. A neutral BB height can be made low or high to slay YOUR trails by positioning the BioCentric II where it will do the most good.

Construction details abound – We borrowed the unique dropout design we developed for the SIR 9 to allow 142x12mm Maxle use and house the stout alloy derailleur hanger. The dropout designs allow the chain stays and seat stays to be welded at any angle and provide far more surface area for a full weld around the tube’s end. The front derailleur hanger is removable with an alloy cover. Internal dropper post routing is optional, another alloy cover closes the port if you choose not to use it. Externally routed dropper posts utilize mounts under the top tube. Tabs under the bottom bracket shell accept an proprietary MRP XCG bash guard for optional extra protection. Full-housing cable routing for front and rear derailleurs using Niner’s bolt-on double housing clamps along top and down tubes complete the versatility. If you don’t need the guides, take them off and enjoy the clean look of the frame in singlespeed mode.

OVERSIZED HEADTUBE

The oversized headtube of the ROS 9 allows the use of tapered fork steerer tubes that measurably reduce fork deflection, which means your Niner tracks straight and true. The full spectrum of riders from xc racers to all mountain shredders benefit from these features which is why we incorporate the technology in all our new frames. The ROS 9 Lets you take full advantage of increased steering precision as you get yourself into trouble.

BIO-CENTRIC II BOTTOM BRACKET SYSTEM

The Niner BioCentric II makes adjustments easy across a wide range of gears and eliminates the need for adjustable dropouts, giving the cleanest possible solution for singlespeed use. No bolt on hubs, no chain tensioners cluttering your ride, no brake adjustments with gear changes. Additionally, BB positioning allows fine-tuning of geometry. Want shorter chainstays? A lower BB? Steeper or slacker seat angle? It’s all achievable with the BioCentric II.

Greater Range - The BioCentric II offsets the bottom bracket spindle 8.5mm from center, offering greater range of adjustment compared to a traditional EBB setup. More offset is a boon when changing gears without having to change chain length and it allows riders to make more noticeable changes to frame geometry.

Reliable Function - Traditional EBB units are held in place with set screws that can become difficult to finely adjust over time, or expansion wedges that can deform the bottom bracket shell of the frame. Split bottom bracket shells that clamp an EBB can stretch or ovalize. The Bio-Centric II avoids these troubles by using two bolts to apply a clamping force on the outside edges of the BB shell, eliminating the possibility of ovalizing or indexing the shell.

ROS 9 SPECIFICATIONS & COMPATIBILITY

• 73mm BB width (with BioCentric II installed)

• BioCentric II is compatible with external bearing cranksets only

• Direct mount front derailleur, high mount, top pull, removable front derailleur mount

• Tabs under BB shell for custom MRP XCG Bash Guard - available separately at www.ninerbikes.com

• 31.6mm seat post size, compatible with internal and external dropper post routing

• 34.9mm seat collar size

• 44mm headtube. Tapered headset with internal (ZS) top cup and 1.5” external bottom cup (included with frame). Cane Creek standard description: ZS44/28.6|EC44/40

• All sizes have one bottle mount in the front triangle

• Replaceable derailleur hanger or SS insert

• 142 x 12mm Maxle rear spacing

• Can fit up to a 2.35” tire (tire size varies by brand, some tires may not fit)

• Compatible with most standard 1x, 2x and 3x chainring systems.

• Max 1x chainring size 32T with BioCentric II in rear position - Max 38T with BioCentric II in forward position.