Niner Air 9 Carbon

maybe the only carbon bike that can be run single speed and geared?

I’m pretty sure you could get a redline monocog flight 29er with a derailleur hanger, same with lynskey.

Don’t forget about the Surly Karate Monkey

Guys, you’re exactly right.

I double checked with the company and they say it's the only carbon 29er that lets riders run it as a single speed or geared. I just edited the post.

I want that. I’m not usually a carbon guy, but this thing is beautiful.

I’m with TC, this thing is sweet. And looking at the picture, I notice it is so light that the back end floats, whoa.

That thing is, categorically, a succulent morsel of buttery goodness. Do I hang it on the wall or ride it? Yeah Stanley, I see what you are talking about. That thing’s rear end must be so light—I want that.

“designed for downhill, freeride and all-mountain use”

I’m not sure this is quite correct. This seems to be a cross country machine to me.

Brandon is right on. Cross-country race for the most part. A few ss geeks will run it on endurance rides (maybe this will end up being me if I get one…). It is definitely a thing of beauty, and not like the uppity Gary Fisher Superfly which you can’t get singlespeed unless you know someone

maybe the only carbon bike that can be run single speed and geared? Yes. Redline and Lynskeys don’t make carbon bikes, they are Steel, Aluminum or Ti. Lynskeys are nice too!

how does it compare to the S Works HT Carbon Stumpjumper 29er?? Both very light but Specialized comes with a front suspension. Wheelbases both similar I notice and closer to a 26 bike for good handling.

I got one in the mail. It’s going to have XX. XC race bike, watch out! I’m coming home. Exp Champ.