The one thing you will notice is the length, the ROS 9 is not particularly long (reach) compared with newer AM hardtails, it is a good thing, I'm running a very short stem and the steering feels very direct, just point and it goes. Just noticed the new Stanton Switch9er, which is a sweet looking bike and if the published weights are correct quite a bit lighter than the Moxie. 2019 Ibis Ripmo, 2022 RSD Mayor V5, 2021 Canfield Nimble 9 custom build 2022 Ibis Ripmo AF (sons bike), 2022 Canfield Yelli Screamy (daughters bike) 2017 Devinci Hatchet Carbon, 2009 Spec Tricross Sport. The seat tube angle is the steepest of the lot (~76 at 150mm travel) and it is great for climbing but has one drawback when riding level ground you do have more weight on your hands, not a deal breaker just something to get used to, there isn't much flat riding around here anyway. The Moxie descends so well, that slack head angle (~65 at 150mm travel) gives you so much confidence. The Nordest is almost there (even though the seat tube angle shown in the geo is with fork sagged) and it came down to that and the Moxie, both were about the same price delivered.Įnded up with the Moxie at 150mm travel (limit is 160mm) in 29er guise, it ticked the boxes and could get it here for just under $1200 delivered. By the time I decided to pull the trigger there weren't any large sizes left and the seat tube length is a bit long The Nimble 9 seat tube angle is actually reasonably steep (what is shown on the website is the actual rather than effective), I email Chris Canfield and figured this out. Order placed Why is this the 'Bagel' Build: Nimble 9 steel frame 27.5+ rear wheel 29er+ front wheel single. I wanted to try single speed, and the geo on a Medium was perfect (on paper so far) for my human body. I believe strongly in trying to support US companies (even if they are importing). I would have to wait for the new Honzo's to arrive in Aus (and they do look sexy in that new green colour). Canfield's option for the party-hardy hardtail category features a bombproof 4130 steel frame, is capable of 29, 29+, 27.5, or 27.5+ wheel and tire clearance, slack 66 head tube, and a steep 77 seat tube all providing a stable and confident ride whether you're tilted up or down. And it was only one link over on the Canfield site. The Honzo, Nimble 9, and Solaris are limited to 140mm which I could live with but the Sherpa was only 120mm max so that was out. In July, a bankruptcy judge approved the companys sale to Cion Investment Corp. I wanted a 29er with 450mm seat tube or less (for a long dropper), a slack front (74.5 unsagged) for good climbing, a reach of 450mm or more, and longish travel. 45 minutes ago &0183 &32 Davids Bridal filed for bankruptcy in April, the second time in five years.

I also considered the Stanton Sherpa, Cotic Solaris, Chromag Rootdown, and Kona Honzo. I was recently on the hunt for an AM hardtail and The Nimble 9 was on my shortlist as was the Nordest Bardino and the Pipedream Moxie.

2021 canfield nimble 9