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WFO 9 Park Sled 14

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JMHV
12/12/2012 9:20am
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Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Niner
WFO 9
Medium
Frame: Niner WFO 9. Misc: Medium
Rear Shock
Fox Racing Shox
DHX 5.0 Air
Factory Kashima
Rear Shock: Fox Racing Shox DHX 5.0 Air. Misc: Factory Kashima
Fork
Fox Racing Shox
34 Float 29 140 RLC Fit Fork
Mod. to 150mm
Fork: Fox Racing Shox 34 Float 29 140 RLC Fit Fork. Misc: Mod. to 150mm
Headset
FSA
ZS Tapered
Headset: FSA ZS Tapered
Handlebar
Race Face
SIXC DH Handlebar
780mm
Handlebar: Race Face SIXC DH Handlebar. Misc: 780mm
Stem
Race Face
Atlas
50mm
Stem: Race Face Atlas. Misc: 50mm
Grips
ESI
Chunky
Grips: ESI Chunky
Brakes
Shimano
XTR Trail
180mmF/160mmR
Brakes: Shimano XTR Trail. Misc: 180mmF/160mmR
Brake Levers
Shimano
XTR Trail
Brake Levers: Shimano XTR Trail
Shifters
Shimano
XTR
10sp Rear
Shifters: Shimano XTR. Misc: 10sp Rear
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
XTR
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR
Chainguide
Gamut
P20 Chainguide
Chainguide: Gamut P20 Chainguide
Cranks
Race Face
SIXC
Cranks: Race Face SIXC
Chainrings / Sprocket
Other
Niner Single Speedring
32T
Chainrings / Sprocket: Other Niner Single Speedring. Misc: 32T
Bottom Bracket
Race Face
Team XC External BB
73mm
Bottom Bracket: Race Face Team XC External BB. Misc: 73mm
Chain
Shimano
XTR
Chain: Shimano XTR
Cassette / Rear Cog
Shimano
XTR
11-36T
Cassette / Rear Cog: Shimano XTR. Misc: 11-36T
Pedals
Twenty6
Prerunner
Ti Spindles
Pedals: Twenty6 Prerunner. Misc: Ti Spindles
Front Rim
Other
Cheap Chinese Carbon
36h
Front Rim: Other Cheap Chinese Carbon. Misc: 36h
Rear Rim
Other
Cheap Chinese Carbon
36h
Rear Rim: Other Cheap Chinese Carbon. Misc: 36h
Hubs
Hope
Pro II
15mmF/142mmR
Hubs: Hope Pro II. Misc: 15mmF/142mmR
Spokes
DT Swiss
Competition
14/15ga
Spokes: DT Swiss Competition. Misc: 14/15ga
Front Tire
Schwalbe
Hans Dampf
2.35 Trail Star
Front Tire: Schwalbe Hans Dampf. Misc: 2.35 Trail Star
Rear Tire
Schwalbe
Hans Dampf
2.35 Pace Star
Rear Tire: Schwalbe Hans Dampf. Misc: 2.35 Pace Star
Saddle
Other
Race Face Atlas
I-Beam
Saddle: Other Race Face Atlas. Misc: I-Beam
Seatpost
Race Face
Atlas
30.9mm
Seatpost: Race Face Atlas. Misc: 30.9mm
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Niner
Seatpost Clamp: Other Niner
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2011
Model Year:
2011
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
31 lb 0 oz (14061 g)
Weight: 31 lb 0 oz (14061 g)
Additional Info

Has become my default park bike and worked great at the CFF Enduro at Winter Park. Rode it back-to-back with my TR250 for 8 days at Whistler this summer. Both bikes killed it everywhere with no clear advantages on either rig. I have to give the edge to the WFO 9 because it's 6lbs lighter and that was a big deal when I was tired.

Additional Info:

Has become my default park bike and worked great at the CFF Enduro at Winter Park. Rode it back-to-back with my TR250 for 8 days at Whistler this summer. Both bikes killed it everywhere with no clear advantages on either rig. I have to give the edge to the WFO 9 because it's 6lbs lighter and that was a big deal when I was tired.
JMHV
12/12/2012 9:20am
16868 of 17533
14 comments

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Tracer29er
12 years ago
How did you modify your FOX?? I was also at the CFF, on the Orange Intense Tracer 29er...and that seems like a interesting thing to do. I work at a shop and am very familiar with the insides of my 34. Also I would like to get a DHX air for WP and Moab..how do you like that shock. Thanks Ben
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JMHV
12 years ago
There is a thread on MTBR about the mod to the Float, check your air shaft and see if there's another hole drilled 10mm beneath the roll pin holding the air piston on. There is a chance that the extra extension will mess with your damper. You will know if it's an issue because you will lose rebound damping. If it doesn't happen during a parking lot "bounce up and down" ride, you're likely golden. If not, just open up, throw a 3-5-7mm spacer above the thing you moved and you will still be around 145mm and it will be fine again.

The DHX Air works well on this bike, but I have ridden other bikes with the same shock that felt bad. I would see if you can internet-sleuth some info from other owners who've tried it. I really like the massive range of adjustability. The DHX Air has a bad reputation but I bet that most folks just gave up on getting it set up correctly for their bikes.
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Triber66
12 years ago
I demoed one of these this summer I'm a 26er aficionado, but this is one sick fun bike regardless of wheel size!
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Pip3r
12 years ago
Where yo you get those trick little cable clips?! That sure beats electrical taping them together
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JMHV
12 years ago
You get two or three of them with a Reverb. Check your local shop, they might have a few.
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mp
12 years ago
I want to see more of that back yard please... the little bit I see there looks very cool!
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mojojojoaf
12 years ago
This guy had some more pics somewhere- he is up in SLC or Park City Utah. Yup I just checked his profile same guy. Built a nice flow track in and around his garden. Now back to the bike- very nice ride, not a 29r fan but that looks sweet.
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JMHV
12 years ago
They're awesome. They survived all kinds of abuse until I finally nailed the bead hook during the WP enduro. Cracked the bead hook and part way through the rim. Still riding it but I have another on the way. Even with hitting the rim hard enough to crack it, it never lost air (tubeless) and I have never had to true them in 8 months. So they're not indestructible, but they aren't super expensive either for all the benefits they provide (super stiff, light, wide, easy tubeless)
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pau668
12 years ago
compliments for the bike, with an adjustable seatpost it's perfect!

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