Canfield Bikes Introduces Frost Colourway of Nimble 9 Hardtail

Press Release: Canfield Bikes

Canfield Bikes, high-end boutique mountain bike manufacturer, today introduces an all-new Frost colorway of its iconic steel hardtail, the Nimble 9. The brand is also opening up pre-orders for the immensely popular N9 with an expected late October delivery (expedited air shipping available for a limited time). The last production run quickly sold out on pre-order, well ahead of delivery.

“Demand for the N9 has been through the roof and shows no signs of slowing,” says Lance Canfield, owner and designer.

Now in its 5th generation, the Canfield Nimble 9 was perhaps the first steel hardtail to make fun its top priority back in 2010. While things have gotten longer, lower and slacker, the spirit remains the same.


Built around aggressive all-mountain geometry and a 150mm fork, the N9 strikes the sweet spot between confident descending and zippy, playful handling, yet remains undeterred by steep climbs standing between it and gravity-fed redemption.

A 66-degree head-angle dares you to drop in and short chainstays (adjustable down to 16.33-inches/415mm via sliding dropouts) make sure the Nimble 9 lives up to its name.


“We love our full suspension bikes,” says Lance. “But there is something so simple and fun about a steel hardtail with dialed geo. The N9 just wants to jump and play and encourages you to take lines that you never thought you would on a hardtail.”

Combining the revered ride quality of 4130 chromoly steel with vertically compliant, radial-bent seat-stays, the N9 challenges preconceptions of mountain bikes with rigid rear-ends. The Nimble 9 will accommodate 29-inch or 27.5-plus wheels.


Available with Frost Powder Blue, Static Metallic Black, Cherry Cola Metallic Red and Chrome finishes in S, M, L and XL. Frame only options start at $899.99 and complete bikes start at $3,399.99. Frame and fork bundles are also available. The Nimble 9 is available for pre-order now at CanfieldBikes.com.

NIMBLE 9 FRAME FEATURES
• 29″ all-mountain hardtail
• 4130 chromoly steel
• Radial-bent seat-stays for vertical compliance
• 66° head angle (w/ 150mm fork)
• Recommended fork length: 140mm - 160mm
• Custom sliding Boost 148mm x 12mm rear dropouts, axle included
• 73mm BSA Threaded BB
• 30.9mm seat post
• 34.9 or 35mm clamp size
• Adjustable 16.33“ – 16.93” chainstays
• Brake mount: IS 160mm
• Singlespeed-able
• Stealth dropper cable routing
• Two water bottle bosses
• Includes dropouts/derailleur hanger, rear axle and hardware
• Max. seatpost insertion: 200mm(S), 235(M), 275(L), 320(XL)

NIMBLE 9 GEO

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