JET 9 RECALL: LETTER TO NINER RIDERS

We would like to apologize to Niner owners who have been patiently waiting for us to address the problems you have been experiencing with the Jet 9. Please understand it has nothing to do with Niner ignoring or not caring about our customers.

The fact is we have been very hard at work analyzing the issues with the Jet 9 so that we could fully understand the warranty cases we received and provide a definitive solution. This analysis included destructive testing, metallurgical study and FEA computer modeling. Using these methods we examined the quality of the base metal, filler material, heat affected zone of the weld, structural design and finish quality of the frames. We built over 20 new prototypes and tested them in every way imaginable.

In light of test results and after many hours of discussion on how best to serve our loyal customers, we decided to voluntarily recall Jet 9 frames with serial numbers from P8071682 to P8400454. These frames risk welding defects in the front and rear triangles that may lead to a premature failure of the frame. Unfortunately, there is no way to visually check for these weld defects. We must require that you stop riding the frame immediately because a failure could occur at any time.

We cannot overstate our concern in regards to these issues, and are investing significant portion of company resources into correcting the issue in the most expedited manner. Niner puts a lot of care into producing bikes that we are proud to put our name on. Our goal is to provide excellent customer service and we realize that ths recall is a huge inconvenience. The amount of time we have put into this testing process has caused production delays, leaving orders unfilled. We know that customers spent hard earned money on a Niner and now we are asking that you to send the frame back for replacement. For some people this is a second time. We cannot begin to explain how sorry we feel about this, but we promise we will make things right and thank you for your purchase, understanding and support.

More information can be found here

Tour de Poway - October 4th 2009

The 24th Annual Tour de Poway Fun Bike Ride has grown to be one of the largest fun ride cycling events in southern California drawing over 2,000 participants. All the rides start and finish in Poway the "City in the country" and travel through scenic north county San Diego. The 100, 62 and 50 mile courses begin with a climb up the Poway road grade (8% for 3 miles) followed by a fantastic 7 mile downhill. The century route includes a ride down the coast before heading back to Poway. The 26 and 18 mile courses provide both a fun and enjoyable experience for the weekend cyclists. After cyclists return to Old Poway park, they will have the option to relax, listen music and visit the booths at the health & fitness expo. The Tour de Poway is hosted by the Kiwanis club of Poway and portions of the proceeds are donated to several north San Diego county Kiwanis clubs. More information can be found here.

SRAM Issues Voluntary Recall for 10-Speed Chain Power Locks

SRAM, in conjunction with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a voluntary recall of the SRAM 10-Speed Chain Powerlock connector links. They discovered the Powerlock connector plate could crack during installation or early use, causing loss of bicycle control and possible injury. For this reason, SRAM is recalling and replacing all affected SRAM 10-Speed Chain Powerlock connector links.

To learn more about the recall and obtain a return authorization number and replacement Power Lock connector links, please visit the link below. If you have further questions regarding this recall, please call the SRAM Dealer Service line at 1-800-2928.

SRAM Voluntary Recall Notice (PDF)

Fixed in Paris

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Great bike for the money!

The Element 10 provides the best attributes in aggressive XC riding; light weight aluminum frame with carbon seatstays, 100mm of plush suspension travel and smooth shifting Shimano components.

The rear suspension features the 3DLink™ which is a triangular geometry ideally suited for aggressive cross-country riding. Since the 3DLink™ design does not rely on the shock as a structural member of the frame, it is incredibly stiff laterally, creating a bike that tracks straight and loses nothing to flex. Carbon fiber seat stays keep the rear of the bike nimble and light.

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