E-Performance: For a long time, Niner Bikes only had “manually” driven mountain and gravel bikes in its portfolio. But this is about to change abruptly with the RIP e9 and WFO e9 models. For the two electrically assisted enduro and trail bikes, the small American forge relies on German engineering from Bosch. The Performance Line CX 4th Gen. fires the aluminum bolides immensely, so that two special e-bike models are created.
Niner WFO e9: From freeride to downhill without using a lift
E-bikes now make access to impassable and, above all, fun terrain even easier. This is perfect if the bike also has the necessary equipment for demanding and rough terrain. The Niner WFO e9 is optimally equipped for this type of bike tour and has plenty of reserves with 180mm of travel at the front and rear.
The Niner WVO e0's frame is hand-welded entirely from 6061 aluminum and bonded to the compliant motor mount. The well thought-out engine mount also cleverly accommodates the upper and lower pivot points and the damper mount. All parts are solid and therefore permanently robust. Forged frame end pivots and dropouts add rigidity, and the pivots run on Enduro Max Black Oxide bearings for smooth and durable performance.
In addition, the "Ninerds" - as the Niner engineers call themselves - are so convinced of the quality of the frames that they come with a lifetime guarantee. Torque-sensitive, instantaneous power delivery is made possible courtesy of Bosch and the Gen 4 Performance Line CX drive system. In order to do this for as long as possible, a 625 Wh battery is integrated into the down tube.
With a spring deflection of up to 180 mm, the Horst Link 4-joint suspension system offers ideal behavior on the trail, but also when pedalling. Every parameter of the proven design has been adjusted to achieve Niner's signature supple yet stable suspension response. Leverage, shock length, stroke, alignment and mounting position are all matched to Niner's spec. And since the rocker arm rotates the upper damper bushing far more than the lower one, one of the things that has been done is to point the damper upwards.
Our WFO e9 is rounded off by a "mullet" setup, 29ers in the front/27,5+ in the back. Due to the smaller rear wheel, the chainstays are kept short, which enables a fast riding style and offers massive traction.
Niner WFO e9 specs and geometry
Size: S, M, L
Loom: Niner WFO e9 180mm travel
Engine: Bosch Performance Line CX 4th Gen. 25 km/h
Display: Bosch Purion
Battery pack: Bosch Powerte 625 Wh
Mute: RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select R 205x65mm Trunnion (S: 350lb, M: 400lb, L: 450lb)
suspension fork: RockShox Yari RC 180mm
impellers: Stans Notubes Flows with Formula hubs
Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 29×2,5WT / Maxxis Aggressor 27,5×2,8WT
brakes: Magura MT5 203mm
Rear derailleur: SRAM SX Eagle 12 speed
trigger: SRAM SX Eagle 12 speed
Warp: SRAM SX Eagle 12 speed
Cassette: SRAM PG1210 Eagle 11-50T
Seat post: KS LEV SI (S: 100mm, M: 125mm, L: 150mm)
Saddle: Niner Custom TR with CR-MO stays
links: Race Face Aeffect R 780mm, 20mm rise, 35mm clamp
Weight Approx. 25,2 kg
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