Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Niner
2021 Niner AIR 9 3-Star SS LTD
Previous used estimate
$826 - $850
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2021 Niner AIR 9 3-Star SS LTD
12-month projected trend
13%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
5%
Drops faster than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
An aluminum hardtail with the DNA of a trail bike. If a cross-country race bike met a rugged trail bike in the woods, their love child might look a lot like our AIR 9 aluminum hardtail. This bike blends the agility and efficiency of a pedal-friendly XC bike with the versatility, toughness, and capability of a rowdy trail rig. Looking for a dose of simplicity, light weight, silence, and single-speed gearing? Try this 3-Star Shimano SLX singlespeed build kit. - Marzocchi Bomber Z2 Rail suspension fork, 120mm - Race Face bar and stem - Shimano SLX cranks and Niner Cogalicious single-speed drivetrain
Specifications
- Subtype
- Cross Country
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- Marzocchi Bomber Z2 Rail, 120mm, 110x15mm, 44mm Offset
- Component Size
- X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Race Face Aeffect R 40mm, 35mm Clamp
- Product Family
- AIR
- Component Chain
- SRAM 1sp
- Component Color
- Silver/Baja Blue
- Component Frame
- Niner Hydroformed and Welded 6061-T6 Aluminum
- Component Brakes
- Shimano XT M8100, Metal Pad w/Fin
- Component Pedals
- Sold separately
- Component Rotors
- 180/160mm Shimano XT RT-86
- Component Saddle
- Niner Custom With Cr-Mo Rails, Embossed Niner Graphic
- Component Headset
- Niner Integrated SHIS Description IS42/28.6|IS52/40
- Component Crankset
- Shimano SLX M7000, 32T
- Component Seatpost
- Niner Alloy Seat Post, 370mm, Niner Graphic
- Component Handlebar
- Race Face Aeffect R 780mm Wide, 20mm Rise, 35mm Clamp
- Component Wheel Set
- Front: Niner Alloy, 30mm Internal, 110x15mm Rear: Niner Alloy, 30mm Internal, 148x12mm
- Component Front Tire
- Front: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo Super Trail TLE Addix Speedgrip 2.6" Rear: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo Super Trail TLE Addix Speedgrip 2.35"
- Component Tape Grips
- Niner Grrrips L/O Nylon Soft Compound
- Component Brake Levers
- Shimano XT M8100
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Niner Biocentric 30
- Component Accessories Extras
- Stans No Tubes Sealant (2 x 2oz Bottles)
- Component Cassette Freewheel
- Niner Cogalicious, 20T
- Crankset
- Shimano SLX M7000, 32T
- Pedals
- Sold separately
- Bottom Bracket
- Niner Biocentric 30
- Chain
- SRAM 1sp
- Seatpost
- Niner Alloy Seat Post, 370mm, Niner Graphic
- Saddle
- Niner Custom With Cr-Mo Rails, Embossed Niner Graphic
- Handlebar
- Race Face Aeffect R 780mm Wide, 20mm Rise, 35mm Clamp
- Headset
- Niner Integrated SHIS Description IS42/28.6|IS52/40
- Stem
- Race Face Aeffect R 40mm, 35mm Clamp
- Accessories & Extras
- Stans No Tubes Sealant (2 x 2oz Bottles)
- Brake Levers
- Shimano XT M8100
- Brakes
- Shimano XT M8100, Metal Pad w/Fin
- Fork
- Marzocchi Bomber Z2 Rail, 120mm, 110x15mm, 44mm Offset
- Frame
- Niner Hydroformed and Welded 6061-T6 Aluminum
- Tape/Grips
- Niner Grrrips L/O Nylon Soft Compound
- Color
- Silver/Baja Blue
- Size
- X-Large
- Cassette/Freewheel
- Niner Cogalicious, 20T
- Rotors
- 180/160mm Shimano XT RT-86
- Wheel Set
- Front: Niner Alloy, 30mm Internal, 110x15mm Rear: Niner Alloy, 30mm Internal, 148x12mm
- Front Tire
- Front: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo Super Trail TLE Addix Speedgrip 2.6" Rear: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo Super Trail TLE Addix Speedgrip 2.35"
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.