A few months back Colorado-based Niner revamped its XC dualie the JET 9 and trail-focused RIP 9 with more aggressive geometry, boost wheel spacing and 27.5+ wheel compatibility — an interesting choice for a brand built around 29ers.
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Initially, these upgrades were only applied to the carbon fiber version, but trickle-down tech has now reached the lower end of Niner's range with the Alloy JET 9.
JET 9 highlights
- 130mm front travel and 120mm of rear travel
- 142 x 12mm rear hub spacing
- Compatible with 29x2.4 tires or 27.5 plus tires up to 3.0in
- Internal and external dropper post routing
- BSA threaded Bottom Bracket
- Wallet-friendly US$2,600 price tag. UK and AU pricing are yet to be announced.
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As our own Jon Woodhouse pointed out when the carbon version was released, for a brand that believes 29in is the best wheel size, making a frame compatible with 27.5+ wheels is an interesting choice. However, Niner is quick to remind us that 27.5+ wheels with fat rubber are nearly the same diameter as a conventional 29in set up.
Previously the JET 9 was categorised as an XC racer, however, with its 100mm fork succeeded by a 130mm Rockshox Yari RC Solo Air (up to 140mm with 27.5+ wheels) and rear travel upped to a 120mm Rockshox Monarch RL Debonair at the rear, the new JET 9 is a trail hungry steed.
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