RIP to the RIP9

[kbteachme]

Sorry to see those pics. You should get an El Cap for your next ride. The frame is as strong as nails.

[J_Sims]

Originally Posted by davidB

that's not a known problem on that frame right?

and if warranty works out fine, why's there talk of other frames?

niner for life!

I must say that I really enjoy my NINERs The RIP has been a great bike for about a year and a half. It has been all over Cali, SART, DH in Big Bear and even hit up Utah... I still have a ONE9... But who knows... I still think a blue ft triangle with a silver rear would be the SHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[OPP]

Originally Posted by J_Sims

I must say that I really enjoy my NINERs The RIP has been a great bike for about a year and a half. It has been all over Cali, SART, DH in Big Bear and even hit up Utah... I still have a ONE9... But who knows... I still think a blue ft triangle with a silver rear would be the SHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Agreed. Stick with your Niner.

[Evil Chocula]

Originally Posted by J_Sims

I must say that I really enjoy my NINERs The RIP has been a great bike for about a year and a half. It has been all over Cali, SART, DH in Big Bear and even hit up Utah... I still have a ONE9... But who knows... I still think a blue ft triangle with a silver rear would be the SHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bummer man! The blue frt tri would be money though...

[SheDevil]

How about converting your Socom to a 29er by changing the rear dropouts and adding a Marzocchi Shiver?????

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=312255 (pardon the empty beer)

[denmother]

Originally Posted by J_Sims

IThe SOCOM stays(I just can't part with it),

You had me worried there for a while!!! Good news!!!

[SnookDawg]

Holy cow! That is crazy, seems like these things always happen when you're just riding along! I would be crying in my beer for a while if my RIP broke like that. I am sure Niner will help you out, and I agree the Atomic Blue would look schweet with your silver rear triangle. However, the '08s I think have some differences in both the front and rear triangles - I am not 100% positive but there are some threads on mtbr in the Niner forum that detail the differences. So, long story short, I am not sure if you'd be okay to mate the '07 rear tri with an '08 front.

Be sure to let us know how Niner responds. Ride on!

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by davidB

that's not a known problem on that frame right?

I have no idea if this is a known problem on this frame, but this is a common problem I've seen on many frames of this design, including Giant, Turner, Ellsworth, Trek, Kona, and many others. Over the years, these companies have mostly figured out how to reinforce this area to prevent this from happening. Apparently, being a relatively new company, it's now Niner's turn to figure it out.

[ghixon]

NO more Niner for you! - Soup Nazi

Let us know how Niner does on the warranty.

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

I have no idea if this is a known problem on this frame, but this is a common problem I've seen on many frames of this design, including Giant, Turner, Ellsworth, Trek, Kona, and many others. Over the years, these companies have mostly figured out how to reinforce this area to prevent this from happening. Apparently, being a relatively new company, it's now Niner's turn to figure it out.

Yep......check it out

Also the Sultan's are on sale right now.......just say'in

http://www.turnerbikes.com/order/

[J_Sims]

Originally Posted by DeeZee

Yep......check it out

Also the Sultan's are on sale right now.......just say'in

http://www.turnerbikes.com/order/

And they have a really cool gray or would they bey Ghey one in stock

I just don't know if I can bring myself to ride a Turner...


Hey Kool Aid

[SheDevil]

Clean your Lenzes Jeff.

[BrewMaster]

Originally Posted by J_Sims

And they have a really cool gray or would they bey Ghey one in stock

I just don't know if I can bring myself to ride a Turner...


Hey Kool Aid

If Voodoo made your size, you could have Turner and just call it a Canzo. That swamp green color is hideous though...

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by J_Sims

And they have a really cool gray or would they bey Ghey one in stock

I just don't know if I can bring myself to ride a Turner...


Hey Kool Aid

No doubt they are a scary bunch. I had 2nd thoughts myself due to those lunatics.

However there are Homers with every..EVERY brand. Look at FoShizzle......Three Ventana's

Go to MTBR and look at the Lenz owners The new and improved Homers

[J_Sims]

Originally Posted by SheDevil

Clean your Lenzes Jeff.

Kinda where I am headed if I have to buy a frame.... I am thinking BOX or Ventana

I do not want to give up any travel so either another RIP, Ventana with 5" rockers or BOX. I do not think the 5.5 29er from Intense will be available anytime soon especially in my size, always the last to be made.

I sent an email to Niner so we will see where we go from here.

[Chaos]

Dang Jeff sorry to see the RIP9 broken.
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Niner Inc. Limited Warranty

Niner Bikes, Incorporated will warranty all frames for material defects and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase for the original owner only. This warranty is subject to approval by Niner Bikes and is only valid for bicycles damaged under normal use. This warranty does not extend to jumping, hucking, free-riding, or any other Darwinian usage of the frame. It does not cover paint/finish issues, minor dents, or issues arising from normal wear and tear. This limited warranty applies to the frame only. All other components are covered under the warranty from the manufacture of said components. This warranty is void if the frameset was not purchased new or assembled correctly.

Should the frame be determined to be defective by Niner Bikes, Niner will repair or replace the frame at Niner's sole discretion. Niner will not pay for any labor charges associated with the warranty of said frame, but will pay for shipping of the frame to and from Niner's headquarters. To exercise this warranty, please call or email Niner Bikes as soon as a problem arises. Niner will make every effort to repair/replace a warranty claim in a timely fashion and keep you riding. It would be helpful if you timed your warranty claim with a massive snow storm or torrential rain storm so that you don't notice that your bike is un-rideable.
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Personally I hate it when companies put that kinda language in their warranty... You won't find crap like that in Turner's Warranty. These are freaking mountain bikes. Justin better hide those photos of him hucking his SIR

[BrewMaster]

Originally Posted by J_Sims

I do not think the 5.5 29er from Intense will be available anytime soon especially in my size, always the last to be made.

Talk to your new customer service rep. He may be able to help.

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by Chaos

Dang Jeff sorry to see the RIP9 broken.
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Niner Inc. Limited Warranty

Niner Bikes, Incorporated will warranty all frames for material defects and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase for the original owner only. This warranty is subject to approval by Niner Bikes and is only valid for bicycles damaged under normal use. This warranty does not extend to jumping, hucking, free-riding, or any other Darwinian usage of the frame. It does not cover paint/finish issues, minor dents, or issues arising from normal wear and tear. This limited warranty applies to the frame only. All other components are covered under the warranty from the manufacture of said components. This warranty is void if the frameset was not purchased new or assembled correctly.

Should the frame be determined to be defective by Niner Bikes, Niner will repair or replace the frame at Niner's sole discretion. Niner will not pay for any labor charges associated with the warranty of said frame, but will pay for shipping of the frame to and from Niner's headquarters. To exercise this warranty, please call or email Niner Bikes as soon as a problem arises. Niner will make every effort to repair/replace a warranty claim in a timely fashion and keep you riding. It would be helpful if you timed your warranty claim with a massive snow storm or torrential rain storm so that you don't notice that your bike is un-rideable.
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Personally I hate it when companies put that kinda language in their warranty... You won't find crap like that in Turner's Warranty. These are freaking mountain bikes. Justin better hide those photos of him hucking his SIR

it is ok