Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Niner
2016 Niner AIR 9 Carbon 3-Star XT 2x
Value Guide market data · 2016 Niner AIR 9 Carbon 3-Star XT 2x
12-month trend
5%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
9%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2016 Niner AIR 9 Carbon 3-Star XT 2x
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All AIR model years
2021$7,440 - $8,6400% vs. 2016
2019$5,022 - $5,832▼ 32% vs. 2016
2018$4,836 - $5,616▼ 35% vs. 2016
2017$6,045 - $7,020▼ 19% vs. 2016
2016$7,440 - $8,640Currently viewing
2015$3,254 - $3,779▼ 56% vs. 2016
2014$5,952 - $6,912▼ 20% vs. 2016
2013$6,044 - $7,019▼ 19% vs. 2016
2012$5,766 - $6,696▼ 22% vs. 2016
2008$2,413 - $2,803▼ 68% vs. 2016
2007$2,412 - $2,802▼ 68% vs. 20162016 AIR 9 Carbon 3-Star XT 2x lineup
Overview
About this bike
2016 Niner AIR 9 Carbon 3-Star XT 2x value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- RockShox Reba RL Solo Air 120mm-travel, 110 x 15mm through-axle
- Fork Brand & Model
- RockShox Reba RL Solo Air 120mm-travel, 110 x 15mm through-axle
- Frame
- AIR 9 Carbon, 142 x 12mm through-axle
- Frame Construction
- AIR 9 Carbon, 142 x 12mm through-axle
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano XT
- Cassette
- Shimano XT, 11-speed: 11-42
- Chainrings
- 32T
- Crankset
- Shimano XT
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano XT M8000 11-speed
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT M8000 GS Shadow Plus
- Shifters
- Shimano XT I-Spec II
Brakes
- Brake Levers
- Shimano XT M8000
- Brakes
- Shimano XT M8000 180/160mm Ice-Tech rotors
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Niner Flat Top, carbon
- Saddle
- Niner Custom, chromoly rails
- Seatpost
- Niner carbon, 400mm
- Stem
- Niner, aluminum
- Grips
- Niner Grrrips
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- see Rims/Wheels
- Spokes
- see Rims/Wheels
- Tires
- Maxxis Ikon SC, Front: 29 x 2.35, Rear 29 x 2.20
- Wheel Set
- Niner Alloy
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.