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| name = Niner |
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| foundation = {{start date and age|2005}} |
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| location = [[Fort Collins]], [[Colorado]], United States |
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| industry = [[Bicycles]] |
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| founder |
| founder = Chris Sugai, Steve Domahidy |
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| products |
| products = Mountain Bikes<br>Cyclocross Bikes<br>Touring Bikes |
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| homepage |
| homepage = [http://www.ninerbikes.com/ www.ninerbikes.com] |
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[[File:Niner RLT 9 RDO in the desert.jpg|thumb|A Niner RLT 9 RDO [[gravel bicycle|gravel bike]] in the desert of California.]] |
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Niner is an [[United States|American]] bicycle manufacturer headquartered in [[Fort Collins, Colorado]] that specializes in [[29er_(bicycle)|29er]] mountain bikes. The company also offers several models of [[cyclocross]] and adventure-touring bikes. |
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'''Niner''' is an American bicycle manufacturer headquartered in [[Fort Collins, Colorado]], that specializes in [[29er (bicycle)|29er]] mountain bikes. The company also offers several models of [[cyclocross]] and adventure-touring bikes. The firm filed for [[bankruptcy]] in November 2017.<ref name="Frothingham">{{cite news |last=Frothingham |first=Stephen |date=November 29, 2017 |title=Niner files for bankruptcy ahead of planned sale |url=http://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2017/11/29/niner-files-bankruptcy-ahead-planned-sale#.WiAdm02pWpo |work=Bicycle Retailer |location=[[Laguna Hills, California]] |access-date=November 30, 2017 }}</ref> In March 2018, the firm was acquired by United Wheels HK Ltd. (UWHK).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mtb-mag.com/en/niner-bikes-acquired-by-uwhk/ |title=Niner Bikes Acquired by UWHK |website=mtb-mag.com |date=2018-03-09 |access-date=2023-03-22}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Niner was founded in 2005 by Chris Sugai |
Niner was founded in 2005 by Chris Sugai and Steve Domahidy. Morten Kristiansen currently serves as the company's General Manager. Since the company's inception, Niner has primarily focused on designing mountain bikes with 29” wheels (commonly referred to as "29ers" in the mountain biking community). Niner's first bike was a [[scandium]] [[single-speed bicycle|single-speed]] 29er.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kazimer|first1=Mike|title=From the Top: Chris Sugai of Niner Bikes|url=https://www.pinkbike.com/news/chris-sugai-niner-bikes-from-the-top-interview-2016.html|access-date=5 October 2017|publisher=Pinkbike|date=20 December 2016}}</ref> |
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As the popularity of 29er mountain bikes began to grow during the late-2000s and early-2010s, the Niner brand also began to grow.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Felton|first1=Vernon|title=Exclusive: War of the Wheel Sizes|url=http://www.bikemag.com/news/exclusive-war-of-the-wheel-sizes/| |
As the popularity of 29er mountain bikes began to grow during the late-2000s and early-2010s, the Niner brand also began to grow.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Felton|first1=Vernon|title=Exclusive: War of the Wheel Sizes|url=http://www.bikemag.com/news/exclusive-war-of-the-wheel-sizes/|access-date=5 October 2017|publisher=Bikemag|date=4 March 2013}}</ref> In 2011, the Niner bike company was recognized by Forbes (“List of America’s Most Promising Companies”).<ref>{{cite web|title=Most Promising Companies (2011)|url=https://www.forbes.com/lists/2011/28/most-promising-companies-11_Niner-Bikes_48V3.html|website=Forbes|access-date=5 October 2017}}</ref> As of 2012, Niner bikes were designed in [[SolidWorks]], and virtually tested and simulated using [[CATIA]], including virtual strength and stress analysis. Manufacturing of Niner bikes takes place in Asia. The brand had more than 300 dealers across the United States and Niner bikes were sold in 40 countries.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Carter |first1=Beth |date=9 October 2012 |title=Building Sweet Bikes and a 'Business of the Future' |publisher=Wired |url=https://www.wired.com/2012/09/niner-bikes/ |access-date=5 October 2017}}</ref> |
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Originally headquartered in California, Niner moved its primary base of operations to a 39,000-square-foot building in Fort Collins, Colorado in 2016.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tracy|first1=Kate|title=Local Firm Takes Second Run at Gravel Bikes|url=http://www.businessden.com/2017/01/12/local-firm-takes-second-run-at-gravel-bikes/| |
Originally headquartered in California, Niner moved its primary base of operations to a 39,000-square-foot building in Fort Collins, Colorado in 2016.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tracy|first1=Kate|title=Local Firm Takes Second Run at Gravel Bikes|url=http://www.businessden.com/2017/01/12/local-firm-takes-second-run-at-gravel-bikes/|access-date=5 October 2017|publisher=Business Den|date=12 January 2017}}</ref> In November 2017, Niner Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection ahead of a planned acquisition by an investor group.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Frothingham|first1=Stephen|title=Niner files for bankruptcy ahead of planned sale|url=http://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2017/11/29/niner-files-bankruptcy-ahead-planned-sale#.WqbyXfkrJGq|access-date=12 March 2018|publisher=Bicycle Retailer|date=27 November 2017}}</ref> Several months later, in March 2018, Niner announced they had been acquired by UWHK Ltd., a Hong Kong-based investment firm known for owning Huffy Corp.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Wiebe|first1=Matt|last2=Frothingham|first2=Stephen|title=Niner sale closes; new owner also owns Huffy Corp.|url=http://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2018/03/09/niner-sold-now-has-same-owner-huffy-corporation#.Wqbz0fkrJGp|access-date=12 March 2018|publisher=Bicycle Retailer|date=12 March 2018}}</ref> |
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Niner is a supporter of the [[International_Mountain_Bicycling_Association|International Mountain Bike Association]] (IMBA).<ref>{{cite web|title=NINER & IMBA|url=https://s3.amazonaws.com/MarketingDept/Public+Newsletters/2014_8_IMBArosplus/NIN_IMBAStatement.pdf|publisher=Niner Bikes|format=PDF}}</ref> |
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==Design and Manufacturing== |
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As of 2012, Niner bikes are designed in [[SolidWorks]], and virtually tested and simulated using [[CATIA]], including virtual strength and stress analysis. Manufacturing of Niner bikes takes place in Asia. The brand has more than 300 dealers across the United States and Niner bikes are sold in 40 countries.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Carter|first1=Beth|title=Building Sweet Bikes and a ‘Business of the Future’|url=https://www.wired.com/2012/09/niner-bikes/|accessdate=5 October 2017|publisher=Wired|date=9 October 2012}}</ref> |
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===Carbon Compaction System=== |
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Several Niner models now feature a new proprietary manufacturing process called Carbon Compaction System, which utilizes rigid internal molds. According to the company, this creates a tighter, more consistent compaction of carbon layers, resulting in increased wall thickness precision, reduced resin pooling, and increased strength.<ref>{{cite web|title=Niner Carbon: Above and Beyond|url=http://www.ninerbikes.com/Niner-Carbon-Technology|website=Niner|accessdate=5 October 2017}}</ref> |
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===Industry Collaboration=== |
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Niner recently collaborated with Push Industries, a Northern Colorado company specializing in bike suspension parts, to develop a customized shock specifically for the RIP 9 RDO.<ref>{{cite news|title=Niner Bikes and Push Industries Collaborate on New Bike/Shock Design|url=http://www.bicycleretailer.com/product-tech/2017/04/19/niner-bikes-and-push-industries-collaborate-new-bike-shock-design#.WdZ1LciGOUk|accessdate=5 October 2017|publisher=Bicycle Retailer|date=21 April 2017}}</ref> |
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==Products== |
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As of 2017, the range of complete bikes available from Niner includes full-suspension mountain bikes, hardtail mountain bikes, cyclocross bikes, and adventure-touring bikes (also called "gravel bikes"). The company also offers a selection of bike components, including frame parts, forks, wheels, handlebars, and seat posts. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [https://ninerbikes.com/ Niner official site] |
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Latest revision as of 16:05, 22 March 2023
| Industry | Bicycles |
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| Founded | 2005 |
| Founder | Chris Sugai, Steve Domahidy |
| Headquarters | Fort Collins, Colorado, United States |
| Products | Mountain Bikes Cyclocross Bikes Touring Bikes |
| Website | www.ninerbikes.com |
Niner is an American bicycle manufacturer headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, that specializes in 29er mountain bikes. The company also offers several models of cyclocross and adventure-touring bikes. The firm filed for bankruptcy in November 2017.[1] In March 2018, the firm was acquired by United Wheels HK Ltd. (UWHK).[2]
History[edit]
Niner was founded in 2005 by Chris Sugai and Steve Domahidy. Morten Kristiansen currently serves as the company's General Manager. Since the company's inception, Niner has primarily focused on designing mountain bikes with 29” wheels (commonly referred to as "29ers" in the mountain biking community). Niner's first bike was a scandium single-speed 29er.[3]
As the popularity of 29er mountain bikes began to grow during the late-2000s and early-2010s, the Niner brand also began to grow.[4] In 2011, the Niner bike company was recognized by Forbes (“List of America’s Most Promising Companies”).[5] As of 2012, Niner bikes were designed in SolidWorks, and virtually tested and simulated using CATIA, including virtual strength and stress analysis. Manufacturing of Niner bikes takes place in Asia. The brand had more than 300 dealers across the United States and Niner bikes were sold in 40 countries.[6]
Originally headquartered in California, Niner moved its primary base of operations to a 39,000-square-foot building in Fort Collins, Colorado in 2016.[7] In November 2017, Niner Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection ahead of a planned acquisition by an investor group.[8] Several months later, in March 2018, Niner announced they had been acquired by UWHK Ltd., a Hong Kong-based investment firm known for owning Huffy Corp.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ Frothingham, Stephen (November 29, 2017). "Niner files for bankruptcy ahead of planned sale". Bicycle Retailer. Laguna Hills, California. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
- ^ "Niner Bikes Acquired by UWHK". mtb-mag.com. 2018-03-09. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
- ^ Kazimer, Mike (20 December 2016). "From the Top: Chris Sugai of Niner Bikes". Pinkbike. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ Felton, Vernon (4 March 2013). "Exclusive: War of the Wheel Sizes". Bikemag. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ "Most Promising Companies (2011)". Forbes. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ Carter, Beth (9 October 2012). "Building Sweet Bikes and a 'Business of the Future'". Wired. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ Tracy, Kate (12 January 2017). "Local Firm Takes Second Run at Gravel Bikes". Business Den. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ Frothingham, Stephen (27 November 2017). "Niner files for bankruptcy ahead of planned sale". Bicycle Retailer. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
- ^ Wiebe, Matt; Frothingham, Stephen (12 March 2018). "Niner sale closes; new owner also owns Huffy Corp". Bicycle Retailer. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
