Taking what we have learned building 29er frames, the evolution continues with the new Nimble 9. We loved with our aluminum version and used it to help develop a new 4130 Chromo version. We had a few goals in mind with this new bike.
We wanted to offer a 29er hardtail that not only looked sexy but had our formula for “ideal” geo. The slackest head angle, shortest chainstays and the widest tire clearance, all while being front derailleur compatible.
You have the option of running fully gearing or SS right out of the box. The New N9 features adjustable chainstays to go down to a even shorter 16.25”. Combine that with 44mm headtube and aggressive angles, you have a bike that begs to be ridden faster! The evolution of FUN continues with the Nimble 9.
Build Specs:
2014 Nimble 9
- Recommend fork lengths – 100mm – 140mm
- Headset – 44mm upper and lower cups
- Front derailleur – Shimano direct mount – top pull/single bolt, or Sram HO series
- Bottom bracket – 73mm
- Seatpost – 27.2mm
- Seatpost clamp – 29.8mm
- Rear dropout spacing – 142x12mm, Maxle included*
- Post brake mount
*Please note – Our 142×12 Nimble 9 dropouts use a 135×12 Maxle.
2013 Nimble 9
- Recommend fork lengths – 100mm – 140mm
- Headset – 44mm upper and lower cups
- Front derailleur – Shimano direct mount – top pull/single bolt, or Sram HO series
- Bottom bracket – 73mm
- Seatpost – 30.9mm
- Seatpost clamp – 35mm
- Rear dropout spacing – 135mm
- Post brake mount
