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			<title>FS New: 2013 PEERLESS AGILE a350( 650b 27.5 xc hardtail)</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:48:34 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>*_09228375822_*

*From the makers of Peerless Folding bikes, with the same reliability and value for money.

New arrival! Peerless Agile A350 -650b (27.5 wheeled xc hardtail), slightly larger than a 26er, slightly smaller than a 29er hehe, Shimano 8 speed altus groupset with tektro draco twin piston hydraulic brakes, cockpits are all aluminum peerless oem xc with color coded lock on grips with palm rest and bar ends, wheelset consist of quando six bolt hubs and peerless OEM 650b rims with kenda...</description>
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<b>From the makers of Peerless Folding bikes, with the same reliability and value for money.<br />
<br />
New arrival! Peerless Agile A350 -650b (27.5 wheeled xc hardtail), slightly larger than a 26er, slightly smaller than a 29er hehe, Shimano 8 speed altus groupset with tektro draco twin piston hydraulic brakes, cockpits are all aluminum peerless oem xc with color coded lock on grips with palm rest and bar ends, wheelset consist of quando six bolt hubs and peerless OEM 650b rims with kenda small block 8 650b 1.95 tires , the frame is a well designed xc with race geometry with hydroformed downtube for durability , it only comes in one size(size 17 medium) for now . headtube is tapered type as well as the suntour xcm 650b suspension fork <br />
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price is In <font color="black">19.5k Last Unit Sale</font> with free matching color helmet<br />
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free helmet( matching colors)<br />
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			<category domain="http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=57">Whole Bikes Only</category>
			<dc:creator>Dragunov</dc:creator>
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			<title>FS Used: Rush Sale: Marzocchi 55 RC3 Ti</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:08:04 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[2011 Marzocchi 55 RC3 Ti (titanium spring)

Top of the line Marzocchi fork, hard to find.

160mm Travel

Titanium Spring

20mm axle, 8" steer tube, 1 1/8]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>2011 Marzocchi 55 RC3 Ti (titanium spring)<br />
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Top of the line Marzocchi fork, hard to find.<br />
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160mm Travel<br />
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Titanium Spring<br />
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20mm axle, 8&quot; steer tube, 1 1/8<br />
<br />
Compression, Rebound and suspension curve  adjust via air valve<br />
<br />
Some scratches on lowers / stickers due to bike transport. Stanchions are clean.<br />
<br />
Comes with Marzocchi air valve adapter for shock pump<br />
<br />
RFS: Try other forks<br />
<br />
Price: [s]35,000.[/s] <b><font color="red">P23,000 only! RUSH SALE PRICE</font></b><br />
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Meetup: Eastwood, Ortigas, Marikina, Fort, Pasig Areas<br />
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PM for serious inquiries.</div>

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			<category domain="http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=59">Bicycle Components</category>
			<dc:creator>mikkosan</dc:creator>
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			<title>Iron Bike: Giant ATX LTD Frame</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:45:04 GMT</pubDate>
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*White (Black/Blue) 
*

Image: http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/3982/10c0.jpg 
*Black (Red/White)*


*Giant ATX LTD Frame*
*SRP: P7,000.00*</description>
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<b>White (Black/Blue) <br />
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<b>Black (Red/White)</b><br />
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<b>Giant ATX LTD Frame</b><br />
<b>SRP: P7,000.00</b><br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Sizes:</b> 17&quot;<br />
<b>Colors:</b> White (Black/Blue) and Black (Red/White)<br />
<b>Frame:</b> ALUXX-Grade Aluminum</div>

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			<category domain="http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=108">Iron Bike</category>
			<dc:creator>chiang1980</dc:creator>
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			<title>Iron Bike: Giant XTC Composite Frame (2013)</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:39:15 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Image: http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/1061/6vlg.jpg 

*Giant XTC Composite Frame (2013)*
*SRP: P40,000.00*


*Size:* (S)16"
*Colours*: White/Composite/Orange
*Frame:* Composite-Grade Composite]]></description>
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<b>Giant XTC Composite Frame (2013)</b><br />
<b>SRP: P40,000.00</b><br />
<br />
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<b>Size:</b> (S)16&quot;<br />
<b>Colours</b>: White/Composite/Orange<br />
<b>Frame:</b> Composite-Grade Composite</div>

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			<dc:creator>chiang1980</dc:creator>
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			<title>Iron Bike: Giant SCR 2 (2013)</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:35:45 GMT</pubDate>
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*Giant SCR 2 (2013)*
*SRP: P27,000.00*


*FRAME*
Sizes: (S)465mm
Colors: Satin Black, White
Frame: Giant ALUXX aluminum</description>
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<b>Giant SCR 2 (2013)</b><br />
<b>SRP: P27,000.00</b><br />
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<b>FRAME</b><br />
Sizes: (S)465mm<br />
Colors: Satin Black, White<br />
Frame: Giant ALUXX aluminum<br />
Fork: ALUXX aluminum<br />
Shock: N/A<br />
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<b>COMPONENTS</b><br />
Handlebar: Giant<br />
Stem: Giant<br />
Seatpost: Giant<br />
Saddle: Giant<br />
Pedals: Wellgo<br />
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<b>DRIVETRAIN</b><br />
Shifters: Shimano Sora<br />
Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora<br />
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora<br />
Brakes: PROMAX RC 462<br />
Brake Levers: PROMAX RC 462<br />
Cassette: Shimano HG50 - 12x25<br />
Chain: KMC CN-HG53<br />
Crankset: PROWHEELOUNCE 622<br />
Bottom Bracket: VP BB<br />
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WHEELS</b><br />
Rims: Giant<br />
Hubs: Giant<br />
Spokes: Giant<br />
Tires: KENDA 196</div>

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			<dc:creator>chiang1980</dc:creator>
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			<title>FSale: 29er Rims, Rotors, Saddle</title>
			<link>http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=92894&amp;goto=newpost</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:46:24 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>*1. WTB SX17 29er / 700c Rims*
Used 4 times then dismounted / disassembled
Decals still intact
P1 K for the pair
RFS: upgraded
*
2. BNew Shimano 160mm Rotors from Deore Grpset (RT-67) + lockrings*
Centerlock 
Never mounted / used 
P1700 for the pair</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><b>1. WTB SX17 29er / 700c Rims</b><br />
Used 4 times then dismounted / disassembled<br />
Decals still intact<br />
P1 K for the pair<br />
RFS: upgraded<br />
<b><br />
2. BNew Shimano 160mm Rotors from Deore Grpset (RT-67) + lockrings</b><br />
Centerlock <br />
Never mounted / used <br />
P1700 for the pair<br />
RFS: cant use centerlock<br />
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<b>3. WTB Saddle &quot;Comfort V&quot;</b><br />
Used 4 times then replaced<br />
Like New, no damage<br />
Wide ergonomics, plush, built for comfort <br />
P1K<br />
RFS: upgraded<br />
<br />
Interested? 09172080567 (Jon)<br />
Prices fixed<br />
Meetups in Tiendesitas / Metrowalk / Ortigas area<br />
Thanks for looking and more power PMTBers!</div>

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			<dc:creator>gearadoga</dc:creator>
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			<title>Titus Rockstar Carbon now available!!</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:46:01 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>*Titus Rockstar Carbon frames now available!*

Image: https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/400186_432578540158118_419859902_n.jpg  (http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=112)

SRP 88,000.00

*Azione Sports*  (http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=112)
201 Katipunan Ave., Blue Ridge, Quezon City
Tel: 544.1394 / 437.7346 / 437-5255 / 912.4963
azionesports@gmail.com</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div align="center"><b><font size="3">Titus Rockstar Carbon frames now available!</font></b><br />
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SRP 88,000.00<br />
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<a href="http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=112" target="_blank"><b>Azione Sports</b> </a><br />
201 Katipunan Ave., Blue Ridge, Quezon City<br />
Tel: 544.1394 / 437.7346 / 437-5255 / 912.4963<br />
<a href="mailto:azionesports@gmail.com">azionesports@gmail.com</a></div></div>

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			<category domain="http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=18">Bicycling News</category>
			<dc:creator>kikoreta</dc:creator>
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			<title>Azione Sports: Titus Rockstar Carbon now available!!</title>
			<link>http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=92886&amp;goto=newpost</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:46:01 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Titus Rockstar Carbon frames now available!

Image: https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/400186_432578540158118_419859902_n.jpg 

SRP 88,000.00

Please call 437-5255 for availability.

Thanks very much!</description>
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SRP 88,000.00<br />
<br />
Please call 437-5255 for availability.<br />
<br />
Thanks very much!</div>

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			<dc:creator>kikoreta</dc:creator>
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			<title>FS Used: Easton Haven Handle Bar and Stem</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:07:46 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>FS: Easton Haven Handle Bar and Haven Stem (55mm)
Condition: with minor scratches from clamp and grip installation/removal
Price: 5,000 neg
RFS: spare hb and stem
Contact no: 09177003005
Meet up: Makati Area only; Rockwell area (during office hours, mon-fri) or Greenbelt area (during weekends or non-office hours).

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>FS: Easton Haven Handle Bar and Haven Stem (55mm)<br />
Condition: with minor scratches from clamp and grip installation/removal<br />
Price: 5,000 neg<br />
RFS: spare hb and stem<br />
Contact no: 09177003005<br />
Meet up: Makati Area only; Rockwell area (during office hours, mon-fri) or Greenbelt area (during weekends or non-office hours).<br />
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			<category domain="http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=59">Bicycle Components</category>
			<dc:creator>tontaxs</dc:creator>
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			<title>First Impressions: 2014 GT Sensor and Force - The Sensor and Force undergo compl</title>
			<link>http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=92883&amp;goto=newpost</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Image: http://stwww.bikemag.com/files/2013/06/GT-Sensor-and-Force-1.jpg 

 If you peruse the internet as much as we do, you&#8217;ve probably seen the teaser video for a new GT model, which created quite a lot of industry chatter and got me anxious to see what was in store for us when we arrived in beautiful Deer Valley, Utah, for the unveiling of not one, but two, new bikes &#8211; the Sensor and Force. Having undergone a new, ground-up redesign, both models see changes, with new geometries, Goldilocks...]]></description>
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 If you peruse the internet as much as we do, you&#8217;ve probably seen the teaser video for a new GT model, which created quite a lot of industry chatter and got me anxious to see what was in store for us when we arrived in beautiful Deer Valley, Utah, for the unveiling of not one, but <i>two</i>, new bikes &#8211; the Sensor and Force. Having undergone a new, ground-up redesign, both models see changes, with new geometries, Goldilocks wheels and a new linkage called AOS, or Angle Optimized Suspension. <br />
<br />
 <b>New Mousetrap</b><br />
 GT engineers decided to focus on wheel path, opting for an upward and backward direction, which they say gets the wheel out of the way of obstacles more effectively. In other words, the angle of attack is optimized, hence the dweeby marketing term. In order to accomplish this wheel path, the pivot location has to be quite high. The problem with having a high pivot is that it creates an absurd amount of chain growth, which translates into massive pedaling feedback. If you&#8217;ve  ever ridden a mid-90s Cannondale Super V, you know exactly what I&#8217;m talking about. In order to separate pedaling and suspension forces, you have to minimize chain growth. This is what separates AOS from that old Super V. GT uses a link called PathLink, which allows the bottom bracket to move backwards with the wheel path, thus controlling chain growth. Blah, blah, blah.<br />
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Here's a look at the PathLink. As the bike is pushed into its travel the Pathlink - which houses the bottom bracket - articulates on its pivot, allowing the bottom bracket to move backwards with the wheel, keeping the distance between the bottom bracket and rear axle in check. <br />
<br />
 The new linkage isn&#8217;t the only change to the models. Updated geometries breathe new life into the GT lineup. Both the 130-millimeter Sensor and 150-millimeter Force get lower bottom brackets plus longer front-centers to allow the use of shorter stems. Oh, and let&#8217;s not forget this year&#8217;s buzz word: 27.5. GT goes all in for both models, offering them in 27.5 only. That is, unless you fancy 650b, which will fit just fine too.<br />
<br />
 <b>Sensor Carbon Pro</b><br />
<img src="http://stwww.bikemag.com/files/2013/06/GT-Sensor-and-Force-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="tcattdimgresizer" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /><br />
The new Sensor boasts much cleaner lines than previous iteration and even allows room for a water bottle. <br />
<br />
 The new Sensor is quite capable for a bike sporting just 130 millimeters of travel front and rear. The bike felt balanced while climbing, descending or in the air, a huge improvement over the GT bikes I&#8217;ve ridden in the past, which had a much longer learning curve. The Sensor line gets a 90-millimeter stem &#8211; sort of a please-everybody length for a bike in this category. That, and the 740-millimeter bars creates a cockpit that will work for most riders. While I might opt for a slightly shorter stem &#8211; which there is plenty of space for thanks to the roomier cockpit &#8211; the 90 didn&#8217;t feel unwieldy at all. Climbing efficiency is decent. While the support isn&#8217;t as firm as VPP or DW bikes, it&#8217;s got more support than an FSR does. I&#8217;m a pretty lazy climber, so I was okay with leaving the shock in trail 1, but more aggressive climbers may find they want to reach down and switch to climb mode. If the shock is left &#8220;open,&#8221; all those watts you throw down will get sucked right into the shock. While the Sensor&#8217;s geometry inspires confidence on the descents, the suspension travel ramps up fairly quickly, which kept me from using every millimeter of travel on the chunky stuff. However, that same ramp-up felt quite good while pushing hard through corners. It&#8217;s a bit of a trade off in that regard.<br />
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Cable clips keep the bike relatively zip-tie free, offering clean routing on the bottom of the down tube. <br />
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Here's where things get a bit messy. A spiderweb of cables all converge here, including the internally-routed dropper post. Both derailleur housings are interrupted so the cables can go through the frame, leaving them open to the elements. In addition, the front derailleur cable requires a steel noodle - similar to a V-brake noodle- due to a shortage of space in the area. While it seems a bit wonky, I'm not sure I can think of a much better way to route the cables.<br />
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 All and all, the Sensor is a really fun bike to ride. The carbon main frame, massive seat stays and wide, large-diameter pivot axles all add up to create a very stiff bike. The e.thirteen TRS+ wheels are super stiff as well; the bike responds to every rider input. While some might complain about 32-millimeter stanchions being flexy, I have no problems with it, especially at this travel. GT gets props for not skimping on suspension; both the fork and shock have Trail Adjust, which makes CTD much more desirable to those of us who are picky about suspension feel. Continental tires are generally a great choice, but for aggressive trail riding I would prefer the much more versatile 2.2 Trail Kings over the dry condition X-King tires that come spec&#8217;d on the Sensor. <br />
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 As far as the drivetrain goes, I&#8217;m over triples. GT tries to make a case for using triples, even on the flagship Team models, saying that they&#8217;re more versatile, offer a wider gear range, and, if you want, you can always replace the big rig with a bash and have a double. Apparently, market research also shows aftermarket sales of triples is up, which suggests that people are swapping their double-spec&#8217;d bikes back to triples. That&#8217;s all well and good, but as far as I&#8217;m concerned, the fewer the rings, the better. Fewer rings means fewer shifting problems, fewer dropped chains and less complexity. Now that we&#8217;re all running dropper posts, our left hand has more important things to be doing, and simply taking the big ring off a triple leaves you with crappy gear ratios. <br />
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 Although the ride quality of the Sensor really impressed me, I was still left wondering how it would be as a 29er. Having recently come out of the Wagon Wheeler closet, I&#8217;m not afraid to say that I&#8217;m a big fan of the big wheels, especially on trail bikes. It seems to me that the Sensor would make a fine 29er. GT, however, is putting its money in the 650b bin. <br />
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Even after swapping to Trail King 2.4 tires, there's still plenty of clearance at the seat and chain stays. <br />
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 <b>Force Carbon Pro</b><br />
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A Force to be reckoned with. The front of this bike reminds me of a P-40 Warhawk. <br />
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 At first, I couldn&#8217;t decide which of the two models suited me more, but after blasting down a full-on DH run on the 150-millimeter Force, I think it&#8217;s this one, which surprised me because ever since companies started offering shorter travel bikes with shred-able geometries, it&#8217;s been my jam. As I mentioned earlier, I&#8217;m a lazy climber, but not so lazy on the descents. I can handle a bike pretty well, so I&#8217;ve begun choosing bikes to suit my weakness. This selection process has been working out quite well so I figured I&#8217;d be more into the Sensor, but it didn&#8217;t work that way this time. The Force isn&#8217;t much less efficient going up than the Sensor is, but it&#8217;s much more capable on rowdy descents. What swayed my decision was when I decided to take the Force on a double-black DH trail at Deer Valley. The thing ate up the trail and gave me the the confidence to boost stuff that I wouldn&#8217;t even attempt on the Sensor, all with only a very small difference in climbing agility. <br />
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Fighter jet front end<br />
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 For the Force, going with the 650b wheels was a great call. I personally don&#8217;t think the wheel size has much, if any noticeable advantage over 26, but people don&#8217;t seem to want 26-inch wheels at all anymore. The sad truth is that if GT had made the Force with 26-inch wheels, nobody would buy it&#8230; so 27 is the next best thing. As I said, the claimed advantages of the wheel size are difficult to determine, as are the disadvantages. The bike climbs just fine, and best of all, it&#8217;s perfectly happy getting thrown into switchbacks and dancing through tight stuff. <br />
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The Force allows for a direct mount rear derailleur. Nice. <br />
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 As far as the spec goes, the Force and Sensor Carbon Pro models are outfitted quite similarly. The Force gets a beefier Fox 34 fork, and 2.4-inch Continental Trail King Protection tires, a shorter 60-millimeter stem, wider 760-millimeter bars, and XT cranks instead of the Race Face cranks on the Sensor &#8211; still triple. <br />
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 I have a soft spot in my heart for the GT brand, which was once an industry leader, but has endured some years spent wandering in the desert. It&#8217;s great to see the company step up its game by updating these models with current trends such as shorter stems, wider bars, progressive geometry and internally-routed dropper posts. The AOS suspension seems to be a great step forward as well. On the whole it was an impressive showing by GT. <br />
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			<title>FS Used: 29er wheelset</title>
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			<description>for sale almost new 29er wheelset
black with decals intack alx 44 rims origin spoke and nipples centerlock shimano 36 holes non series hubs with 2.1 tires 5k 
can be traded with 26er wheelset 
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black with decals intack alx 44 rims origin spoke and nipples centerlock shimano 36 holes non series hubs with 2.1 tires 5k <br />
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			<title>FS Used: Carbon stem,handlebar,bar ends</title>
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			<description>FSA Carbon Stem 100mm = 1,700 (Bought at kings for 2k,used for a month)
Ritchey WCS Carbon Straight Handlebar = 2.3k (Bought at kings for 2.8k,used for a month)
PZ Carbon Bar Ends = 800 (Bought at kings for 1k,used for a...</description>
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Ritchey WCS Carbon Straight Handlebar = 2.3k (Bought at kings for 2.8k,used for a month)<br />
PZ Carbon Bar Ends = 800 (Bought at kings for 1k,used for a month)<br />
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Usual clamping marks on handlebar. Never Crashed. Very smooth.<br />
RFS: Switching to shorter stem and longer bar.<br />
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			<title>the Dakine Trailfox 2013 in Flims, Switzerland</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:50:19 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[*&#8220;Three stages, one bike, one fork&#8221; &#8211; is the recipe of the Dakine Trailfox. Riding trails, meeting friends and the famous party are the ingredients of the Freeride rally in Flims. After an exciting and fun-filled &#8220;foxhunt&#8221;, the winners are Alba Wunderlin and Gusti Wildhaber.*

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Nearly 300 riders lined up at the now 11th Edition of the Dakine Trailfox in Flims.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><b>&#8220;Three stages, one bike, one fork&#8221; &#8211; is the recipe of the Dakine Trailfox. Riding trails, meeting friends and the famous party are the ingredients of the Freeride rally in Flims. After an exciting and fun-filled &#8220;foxhunt&#8221;, the winners are Alba Wunderlin and Gusti Wildhaber.</b><br />
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Nearly 300 riders lined up at the now 11th Edition of the Dakine Trailfox in Flims.<br />
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Friday: Night Trail by Shimano &#8211; chainless night race<br />
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Train in daylight, race with your own light!<br />
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Start in the dark under the red bull arch<br />
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light and shadows on the flowy Runca trail in Flims<br />
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Discussing lines at Crap Sogn Goin<br />
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Sunset Ride on Saturday: High Speed Wallride right after the roadgap<br />
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Jawdropping: The 4m Roadgap<br />
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Tricky: The rock directly after the start requires good bike skills<br />
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The Fastest Woman: Alba Wunderlin at the wallride</div>

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			<title>First Impression: BMC Four-Stroke FS01 29</title>
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The XC-ish 100mm of travel front and rear is made more playful by a 70-degree head tube angle and a long top tube/short stem combo, and total weight for this carbon-framed beauty is well under 24lbs.

By Karen Brooks

Once again, I raced the Trans-Sylvania Epic (http://www.tsepic.com) seven-day mountain bike stage race in central Pennsylvania a few weeks ago. This 'summer camp for mountain bikers' is one of the only races I put on...]]></description>
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The XC-ish 100mm of travel front and rear is made more playful by a 70-degree head tube angle and a long top tube/short stem combo, and total weight for this carbon-framed beauty is well under 24lbs.<br />
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<i>By Karen Brooks</i><br />
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Once again, I raced the <a href="http://www.tsepic.com" target="_blank">Trans-Sylvania Epic</a> seven-day mountain bike stage race in central Pennsylvania a few weeks ago. This 'summer camp for mountain bikers' is one of the only races I put on my calendar in (digital) ink. It's a ton of fun. It's also a great opportunity to put a bike through its paces in rather extreme conditions, tons of rocks, distances of 25-45 miles a day, and a seriously fast pace (if one is trying to be serious, that is).<br />
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This year my test sled arrived just two days before we were to leave. I had time for one shakedown cruise on the rockiest trails I could conveniently get to, at Roaring Run in Apollo, Pa. Then it was off to the races.<br />
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Fortunately I happened to have chosen a good bike for the job, and one that proved to be popular among my fellow racers as well. Its XC-ish 100mm of travel front and rear is made more playful by a 70-degree head tube angle and a long top tube/short stem combo, and total weight for this carbon-framed beauty is well under 24lbs. <a href="http://www.bmc-racing.com/us-en/home.html" target="_blank">BMC</a> was also a sponsor of the TSE this year, and thus would be on hand to offer help, or even a replacement bike if things went totally sideways.<br />
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BMC's APS virtual pivot point system delivered an excellent ride. I felt that it offered a distinct, and much appreciated, difference between the Fox CTD BV Factory shock&amp;rsquo;s three settings: Climb was fast and responsive for climbing, Descend was plush and controlled for the crazy, radical descents, and Trail was trail-gripping for the many rocky sections. Perfect. The bike even has a handy graphic on the top pivot for setting suspension sag.<br />
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The Fox 32 Float CTD FIT Performance fork, on the other hand, gave me some trouble. I aimed for about 20% sag initially, but at the low pressure necessary to get there, the fork was sluggish to rebound, even with rebound damping set full open. After a couple evenings of tinkering I remembered Fox's handy smartphone app and gave that a shot. The result 'more air and more rebound' did feel better, but I still didn't get the butter-smooth plushness over the rocks that I got last year with the Lefty on the Cannondale Scalpel I tested then. I ended up leaving the CTD knob in Descend most of the time. Maybe I'm missing the Kashima coating that the shock has? More research and tinkering are needed.<br />
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As far as other parts go, the SRAM X0 drivetrain performed solidly. I can't imagine dealing with a triple crankset in a race situation anymore. I swapped the stock Fizik Tundra saddle for my preferred Fizik Vesta, and installed Ergon grips, both choices to minimize pain over a week of jarring.<br />
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So how did the race go? Amazingly, for the second year in a row, I had no mechanicals and only a couple small crashes, nothing major. I'm still pissed at myself for missing the starting card-swipe for the enduro section on the Tussey Mountain trail on Stage 6, as that was probably my one and only shot at standing on the podium. An uphill enduro! With rocks! That's my jam! AAARGH! But that's racing. All in all, though, this year was extra fun and exciting since the Women's Open field grew by leaps and bounds, and I had to keep my racing wits, and legs, about me through the final day. I earned my now-traditional 8th place, but it felt like a real victory. Shout-outs to my fellow female competitors for keeping the pressure on day after day. <br />
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			<title>Press Release: Niner Bikes launches the ROS 9 and Airformed JET 9</title>
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_From the press releases:_*ROS 9 (http://www.ninerbikes.com/ros9) :*

&#8226; ROWDY STEEL RADNESS FROM THE 29ER-ONLY MOUNTAIN BIKE COMPANY
&#8226; ZERO MM OF SUSPENSION IS EFFICIENT IN EVERY CHAINRING
&#8226; 44MM OS HEADTUBE IS COMPATIBLE WITH 120&#8211;140MM FORKS
&#8226; GEOMETRY IS SLACK AND LOW WITH EXTRA-SHORT CHAINSTAYS
&#8226; BIOCENTRIC II ENABLES PERFECT...]]></description>
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<u><i>From the press releases:</i></u><blockquote><b><a href="http://www.ninerbikes.com/ros9" target="_blank">ROS 9</a> :</b><br />
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&#8226; ROWDY STEEL RADNESS FROM THE 29ER-ONLY MOUNTAIN BIKE COMPANY<br />
&#8226; ZERO MM OF SUSPENSION IS EFFICIENT IN EVERY CHAINRING<br />
&#8226; 44MM OS HEADTUBE IS COMPATIBLE WITH 120&#8211;140MM FORKS<br />
&#8226; GEOMETRY IS SLACK AND LOW WITH EXTRA-SHORT CHAINSTAYS<br />
&#8226; BIOCENTRIC II ENABLES PERFECT SINGLESPEED SETUP AND ALLOWS GEOMETRY FINE-TUNING<br />
&#8226; FORGED FRAME DETAILS AND INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL DROPPER POST ROUTING<br />
&#8226; 142MM X 12MM REAR SPACING<br />
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<i>The hardtail for riders that don&#8217;t like hardtails. No twitchy high-posting around features you would hit on your &#8220;real&#8221; bike. No need to back off because your XC racing head angle prevents solid roosting. The ROS 9 won&#8217;t judge your lines &#8211; 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 &#8211; 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&#8217;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 &#8211; The new ROS 9 injects hardtails with a huge-ass dose of fun.</i><br />
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<b>WHAT MAKES THE ROS 9 TICK?**</b><br />
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.<br />
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Construction details abound &#8211; 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&#8217;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&#8217;s bolt-on double housing clamps along top and down tubes complete the versatility. If you don&#8217;t need the guides, take them off and enjoy the clean look of the frame in singlespeed mode.<br />
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<b>OVERSIZED HEADTUBE**</b><br />
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.<br />
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<b>BIO-CENTRIC II BOTTOM BRACKET SYSTEM**</b><br />
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&#8217;s all achievable with the BioCentric II.<br />
Greater Range &#8211; 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.<br />
Reliable Function &#8211; 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.<br />
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<b>ROS 9 SPECIFICATIONS &amp; COMPATIBILITY**</b><br />
&#8226; 73mm BB width (with BioCentric II installed)<br />
&#8226; BioCentric II is compatible with external bearing cranksets only<br />
&#8226; Direct mount front derailleur, high mount, top pull, removable front derailleur mount<br />
&#8226; Tabs under BB shell for custom MRP XCG Bash Guard &#8211; available separately at <a href="http://www.ninerbikes.com" target="_blank">www.ninerbikes.com</a><br />
&#8226; 31.6mm seat post size, compatible with internal and external dropper post routing<br />
&#8226; 34.9mm seat collar size<br />
&#8226; 44mm headtube. Tapered headset with internal (ZS) top cup and 1.5&#8221; external bottom cup (included with frame). Cane Creek standard description: ZS44/28.6|EC44/40<br />
&#8226; All sizes have one bottle mount in the front triangle<br />
&#8226; Replaceable derailleur hanger or SS insert<br />
&#8226; 142 x 12mm Maxle rear spacing<br />
&#8226; Can fit up to a 2.35&#8221; tire (tire size varies by brand, some tires may not fit)<br />
&#8226; Compatible with most standard 1x, 2x and 3x chainring systems.<br />
&#8226; Max 1x chainring size 32T with BioCentric II in rear position &#8211; Max 38T with BioCentric II in forward position.<br />
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<b>MSRP $899 USD (frame, maxle, headset, geared/SS dropouts, and all cable retention hardware) and complete bikes are available as well.</b><br />
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</blockquote><div align="center"><a href="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ROS9_Bike_ForgeGrey.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ROS9_Bike_ForgeGrey-500x380.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="tcattdimgresizer" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /></a></div><a href="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ROS9_Frame_RallyBlue.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ROS9_Frame_RallyBlue-150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="tcattdimgresizer" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /></a><a href="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ROS9_Frame_ForgeGrey.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ROS9_Frame_ForgeGrey-150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="tcattdimgresizer" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /></a><a href="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ROS9_Detail_8.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ROS9_Detail_8-150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="tcattdimgresizer" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /></a><br />
<a href="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ROS9_Detail_7.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ROS9_Detail_7-150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="tcattdimgresizer" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /></a><a href="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ROS9_Detail_5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ROS9_Detail_5-150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="tcattdimgresizer" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /></a><a href="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ROS9_Detail_4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ROS9_Detail_4-150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="tcattdimgresizer" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /></a><br />
<a href="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ROS9_Detail_3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ROS9_Detail_3-150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="tcattdimgresizer" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /></a><a href="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ROS9_Detail_2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ROS9_Detail_2-150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="tcattdimgresizer" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /></a><a href="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ros9-geo.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ros9-geo-150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="tcattdimgresizer" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /></a><br />
<b>**A PDF file for the new ROS 9 <a href="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/NIN_ROS9_Public-copy.pdf" target="_blank">can be viewed here</a>.</b><br />
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<div align="center">==================================================  ===========</div><blockquote><b><a href="http://www.ninerbikes.com/jet9" target="_blank">JET 9 Airformed</a>:</b><br />
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&#8226; AIRFORMED ALLOY FULL SUSPENSION FROM THE 29ER-ONLY MOUNTAIN BIKE COMPANY<br />
&#8226; 100MM OF PATENTED CVA SUSPENSION IS EFFICIENT IN EVERY CHAINRING<br />
&#8226; COMPATIBLE WITH 100&#8211;120MM FORKS<br />
&#8226; TUNED FOR CVA &#8211; ROCK SHOX MONARCH RT3 HV<br />
&#8226; ENDURO SEALED CARTRIDGE PIVOT BEARINGS ED<br />
&#8226; FORGED SUSPENSION LINKAGE AND UNIQUE NINER ALLOY HARDWARE<br />
&#8226; 142MM X 12MM REAR SPACING<br />
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<i>Life is complicated enough from nine to five, what you do in your off hours should be simple &#8211; it&#8217;s time to hit the trail on the new Jet 9. Enter your first mountain bike race, visit that MTB mecca or just crush souls on the after-work ride. It&#8217;s the simple action of &#8220;doing&#8221; that&#8217;s important and that is why we created the new Jet 9.**</i><br />
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<i>Serious good looks, lighter weight, more CVA travel, the Jet 9 has all the technical refinements that define an XC dominator. Carbon wonderbikes are great, but you&#8217;ll appreciate the new technologies that we utilize in our alloy frames, too. They are dream bikes within reach &#8211; Airformed alloy with as many custom details as our RDO line, something you can log big miles on, day in and out. Sound like a bike that you might want in the garage? Yeah, us too.</i><br />
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<b>XC FULL SUSPENSION**</b><br />
The Niner that loves putting the pedal to the metal &#8211; The JET 9 is for riders who like to get there sooner or ride just a bit further. With over 30 glowing media reviews for ride quality and handling &#8211; the new JET 9 takes these characteristics and ups the ante with increased travel, a 142x12mm rear end and airformed aluminum alloy tubes that redefine performance and reduce frame weight.<br />
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<b>CVA&#8482; SUSPENSION**</b><br />
The JET 9 features Niner&#8217;s patented CVA suspension (U.S. Patent No. 7,934,739) and delivers 100mm of fully active travel with superb compliance and damping via a tuned for CVA RockShox Monarch RT3 HV shock. For those seeking the technical advantages of 29&#8221; wheels combined with pedaling efficiency across all chainring combinations (not just the middle ring), CVA&#8482; is the front-runner. The result? A faster, smoother ride up and down the trail.<br />
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<b>VERSATILE GEOMETRY**</b><br />
To achieve maximum efficiency you need predictability, balance and nimble handling. Niner is the company that helped make fun and fast 29ers a reality. Climbing or descending, the geometry of the JET 9 is tuned to keep you in control and ready to conquer new terrain at every turn. The JET 9 is intended for 100 to 120mm forks, allowing riders to further fine tune the ride.<br />
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<b>AIRFORMED TUBING**</b><br />
The new JET 9 frame sheds approximately 1/4 pound from the last model. To achieve this reduction and actually increase strength we looked beyond traditional hydroforming. Shaping the frame tubes with compressed air in a heated mold gives us greater control over wall thickness and material uniformity, allowing the use of less metal. Tubes that are manipulated using this process can be up to 25% lighter than a similar hydroformed shape at the same strength.<br />
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<b>TAPERED HEADTUBE**</b><br />
The increased surface area of a tapered headtube allows for a larger downtube, increasing strength and rigidity at this critical intersection. Tapered fork steerer tubes 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 frames.<br />
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<b>ATTENTION TO DETAIL**</b><br />
From the head tube to the rear axle, we looked at every single detail and asked &#8220;can it be done better?&#8221; We&#8217;ve revised the shapes of the forged yokes and attachments, subjecting them to mechanical and real world testing to ensure they&#8217;re as light and strong as possible. New linkage shapes increase strength and stiffness and shed a few more grams, the lower link has a pronounced asymmetrical form to increase chainstay clearance. Saving weight doesn&#8217;t mean skimping &#8211; pivots are still outfitted with Enduro Max full complement sealed cartridge bearings for smooth, friction-free suspension.<br />
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<b>JET 9 SPECIFICATIONS &amp; COMPATIBILITY**</b><br />
&#8226; PF30 Bottom Bracket Shell (73mm width)<br />
&#8226; Shock size: 7.5&#8221;(190mm) x 2.0&#8221;(50mm) &#8211; 4&#8221;(100mm) travel<br />
&#8226; Shock mounting hardware width: 22.2mm x M6<br />
&#8226; Shock SAG: 25% (which will move the o-ring 12.5mm down the shaft)<br />
&#8226; 30.9mm seat post, 370mm length recommended, compatible with external routing dropper posts<br />
&#8226; 34.9mm seat collar<br />
&#8226; S3 (low) direct mount front derailleur, top pull<br />
&#8226; 1.125&#8221;- 1.5&#8221; tapered headtube with integrated (Campy style) headset (headset included) Cane Creek standard description: IS42/28.6|IS52/40<br />
&#8226; Enduro Max sealed bearings &#8211; (8x) 22x10x6mm<br />
&#8226; 142x12mm rear spacing<br />
&#8226; Extra Small has one bottle mount under the downtube. Small, Medium, Large and XL have one inner triangle bottle mount and one under the DT bottle mount.<br />
&#8226; Can fit up to a 2.35&#8221; tire (tire size varies by brand, some tires may not fit)<br />
&#8226; Compatible with most standard 1x, 2x and 3x chainring systems.<br />
<b>MSRP: $1849 (frame, shock, and rear maxle) and complete bikes are available from Niner as well.</b><br />
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</blockquote><div align="center"><a href="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/JET9_Bike2_TamaleRed_.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/JET9_Bike2_TamaleRed_-500x365.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="tcattdimgresizer" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /></a></div>**<a href="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/JET9_Frame_TamaleRed.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/JET9_Frame_TamaleRed-150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="tcattdimgresizer" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /></a><a href="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/JET9_Frame_ArcticWhite.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/JET9_Frame_ArcticWhite-150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="tcattdimgresizer" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /></a><a href="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/JET9_Detail_4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/JET9_Detail_4-150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="tcattdimgresizer" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /></a><br />
<a href="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/JET9_Detail_2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/JET9_Detail_2-150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="tcattdimgresizer" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /></a><a href="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/JET9_Detail_1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/JET9_Detail_1-150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="tcattdimgresizer" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /></a><a href="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/JET9_Detail_5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/JET9_Detail_5-150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="tcattdimgresizer" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /></a><br />
<b>**A PDF file for the Airformed JET 9 <a href="http://twentynineinches.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/NIN_JET9_Public-copy.pdf" target="_blank">can be viewed here</a>.</b><br />
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