[ThePriceSeliger]

Any thoughts? I really like them and it might happen! Pro's? Con's? recalls? Which rear shock? Pics of avaialbe from someone... I dont wanna buy a used one so dont offer, but please tell me all about em

 

[ThePriceSeliger]

no replys? bump

 

[Incubus]

Go to bustedspoke.com, there is a decent number of R9 riders there.

 

[ThePriceSeliger]

anyone else? bump

 

[MMcG]

I think auntesther has one for sale in the buy and sell forum. Why not go to the Sinister web site for details - I bet if you called em they'd give you the skinny on the frame as well.

 

[ThePriceSeliger]

I have been to the website and i am only interested in the frame but i want to know peoples personal experiences with this particualar bike

 

[auntesther]

I have one. Its really really stiff. feels very precise and just bombs throught stuff. It feels pretty progessive...I have been running a pretty light spring and have yet to bottom it ( even running around 40% sag). chainstays are a touch long but I acclimated to them pretty quickly. I am running mine with a Dorado and I think that the shorer axle to crown on that fork makes it a bit quicker handling which seems to balance out out overall size of the bike. I have a few friends with them who run 888's and they feel a shade too slack for my liking ( they rip on them though). stiffens a touch when really getting on the rear brake but nothing too dramatic, just slightly noticeable after running and FSR bike for a few years prior. I like the longer TT length...I am shorter but have a longer torso. Chainline is excellent...my previous bike had a horrid chainline and it was something I took for granted before getting the R9. made it super easy to set-up the drivetrain.
I am selling mine just because I fancy something new but if I dont sell mine for what I am asking, I am certainly not going to be upset. Bike is really really well made and I suspect will last a good while.