I purchased this frame on eBay in 2014. I built it up with parts I had lying around and some other choice selections – with one goal in mind. Build the stiffest, lightest singlespeed race rocket I could. It comes in at just over 17 lbs. And yes, it is a rocket. Granted, it’s a little “old school” with 135mmx9 rear spacing and uses skewers instead of thru axles. But I don’t care. This is my favorite singlespeed ever!! This has become my go to bike since retiring the Blue One 9 and keeping the Green One 9 as primarily a bikepacking rig.
- Frame: Niner Air 9 Carbon – Licorice Black
- Fork (Rigid): Niner Carbon- Nude (I’ve beaten the crap out of this, and keeps on ticking)
- Crank: Raceface Next SL – worth every penny
- Headset: FSA integrated
- Stem: Niner RDO 90mm, 6 degree
- Bars: Niner RDO- 9 degree sweep, 710mm
- Brakes: Shimano XT M8000
- Wheels: Stan’s Race Gold (rear) Stans Crest (front)
- Front Hub: Stans 3.30
- Rear Hub: Stans 3.30 SS
- Chainring: RaceFace 32T
- Cogs: 12-20t Chris King, 21-22t Niner
- Chain: KMC- X9SL Gold
- Tires: I tried everything, and I now use only Maxxis – For almost everything, I use Maxxis Ignitor 2.1 front, Maxxis Ikon 2.2 rear – the Ikon 2.2 is really more like a 2.0 or 2.1. I always run tubeless with Stans Sealant
- Grips: Ergon GS2 Carbon
- Saddle: Fizik Gobi XM Carbon
- Seatpost: Niner RDO 31.6×400
- Seatpost Collar: Niner
- Skewer (Front): Stans Carbon
- Skewer (Rear): Stans Carbon
- Pedals: Crank Brothers Eggbeater 11
- Water Bottle Cage: Lezyne
- Computer: Garmin Edge 500
- Lights: Exposure MaxxD (bars), Joystick (helmet)
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