2022 Niner AIR 9
A hardtail with the DNA of a trail bike.
A cross-country race bike hits the trails in the AIR 9. It's lightweight, snappy, and durable. The aluminum frame offers maximum comfort and stiffness, and incredible pedaling power. It comes in single-speed and geared options.
The Air 9 comes in just one build kit, the 2-STAR SRAM SX EAGLE, and in only one color combination (silver + Baja Blue). It's also available as a frame only option and in an RDO version.
Key Details
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Wheel Size
27.5" or 29"
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Front Travel
100mm
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Rear Travel
Hardtail
Specifications
2022 Niner AIR 9
Build Kit | 2-STAR SRAM SX EAGLE |
AVAILABLE FRAME SIZES | XS, S, M, L, XL |
AVAILABLE COLORS | SILVER/BAJA BLUE |
FRAME | NINER HYDROFORMED AND WELDED 6061-T6 ALUMINUM |
FORK | MARZOCCHI BOMBER Z2 RAIL, 120MM, 110X15MM, 44MM OFFSET |
SHOCK | N/A |
TUBES/SEALANT | STANS NO TUBES SEALANT (2 X 2OZ BOTTLES) |
FRONT WHEEL | NINER ALLOY, 30MM INTERNAL, 110X15MM |
REAR WHEEL | NINER ALLOY, 30MM INTERNAL, 148X12MM |
FRONT TIRE | SCHWALBE NOBBY NIC EVO SUPER TRAIL TLE ADDIX SPEEDGRIP 2.6 |
REAR TIRE | SCHWALBE NOBBY NIC EVO SUPER TRAIL TLE ADDIX SPEEDGRIP 2.35 |
BRAKES | SRAM LEVEL |
BRAKE LEVERS | SRAM LEVEL |
BRAKE ROTORS | 180/160MM SRAM G2CS ROTORS |
CHAIN | SRAM SX EAGLE 12SP |
FRONT SHIFTER | N/A |
REAR SHIFTER | SRAM SX EAGLE 12SP |
FRONT DERAILLEUR | N/A |
REAR DERAILLEUR | SRAM SX EAGLE 12SP |
CASSETTE | SRAM PG1210 11-50T |
CRANKSET | SRAM X1 1K EAGLE DUB, 32T (XS/S - 170MM, M/L/XL - 175MM) |
BOTTOM BRACKET | SRAM DUB PF30 |
SADDLE | NINER CUSTOM WITH CR-MO RAILS, EMBOSSED NINER GRAPHIC |
SEATPOST | NINER ALLOY SEAT POST, 370MM, NINER GRAPHIC |
HANDLEBAR | RACE FACE AEFFECT R 780MM WIDE, 20MM RISE, 35MM CLAMP |
STEM | RACE FACE AEFFECT R 40MM, 35MM CLAMP |
HEADSET | NINER INTEGRATED SHIS DESCRIPTION IS42/28.6|IS52/40 |
GRIPS | NINER GRRRIPS L/O NYLON SOFT COMPOUND |
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT | 25.0 LBS |
Details
Hydroformed Aluminum Frame
Geometry
2022 Niner AIR 9
Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
TT LENGTH | 570 | 585 | 603 | 652 | 652 |
SEAT TUBE LENGTH | 356 | 394 | 419 | 533 | 533 |
CHAINSTAY LENGTH ACTUAL | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
HORIZONTAL CHAINSTAY | 427 | 427 | 427 | 427 | 427 |
FRONT CENTER | 678 | 693 | 711 | 764 | 764 |
WHEELBASE | 1102 | 1117 | 1136 | 1189 | 1189 |
BB DROP | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
HEAD TUBE LENGTH | 100 | 100 | 110 | 145 | 145 |
HEAD TUBE ANGLE | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
SEAT TUBE ANGLE | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
STANDOVER HEIGHT | 698 | 729 | 748 | 841 | 841 |
REACH | 395 | 410 | 425 | 465 | 465 |
STACK | 610 | 610 | 620 | 652 | 652 |
Frequently Asked Questions
2022 Niner AIR 9
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What's the warranty on this bike?
Niner bikes purchased after Sept 1, 2019 include a limited lifetime frame warranty for the original owner. Niner branded components purchased after January 1, 2017 are also covered by a 5-year limited warranty. You must register your product with Niner to be eligible for warranty coverage. You can read the full details here: ninerbikes.com/pages/warranty
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How do I know what size Niner Air 9 to get?
The 2022 Air 9 comes in sizes XS through XL. For riders from 5'0" to 5'5", size XS is recommended. For riders from 5'3" to 5'9", the size Small frame is recommended. For riders from 5'8" to 6'0", size Medium should be a good fit. Riders from 5'11" to 6'3" should find Large to be a good fit. Size XL is for rides 6'3" to 6'7". If you're in between sizes, we recommend demoing the bike at a bike shop.
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Does the 2022 Niner Air 9 come in women's sizes?
Although the sizes aren't broken up by gender, this bike is a good fit for many women. Many mountain bike models unfortunately have sizing too large for many women, but the Air 9 is an exception. Size XS should work great for women starting at 5 feet tall, and size S is for riders 5'3" to 5'9".