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NIMBLE 9 - Frameset
NIMBLE 9 - Frameset
NIMBLE 9 - Frameset
NIMBLE 9 - Frameset
NIMBLE 9 - Frameset
NIMBLE 9 - Frameset

NIMBLE 9 - Frameset

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29" WHEELS // HARDTAIL // 150MM FRONT 

The original hardcore hardtail. Handcrafted in small batches, the Canfield Bikes Nimble 9 is a steel hardtail built to get rowdy. Combining the revered ride quality of 4130 chromoly steel with aggressive all-mountain geometry, the Nimble 9 challenges preconceptions of mountain bikes with both big wheels and rigid rear-ends.

FRAME FEATURES

  • 29″ All Mountain
  • 4130 chromoly steel
  • Radial-bent seat stays for vertical compliance
  • Increased reach and shorter seat tube
  • 66° head angle (w/ 150mm fork)
  • Headset: Straight 44mm upper/44mm lower
  • 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 cable routing
  • Two water bottle bosses
  • Includes dropouts/derailleur hanger, rear axle and hardware
  • Max. chainring size: 34t round / 32t oval
  • Max. seatpost insertion: 200mm(S), 235(M), 275(L), 320(XL)

Full assembly is required on complete bikes.

Canfield Nimble 9 Geo
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Based on 150mm fork, 563mm Axle to Crown)

Size S M L XL

Top Tube Length (Effective)*

570mm

597mm

625mm

652mm

Reach

425mm

450mm

475mm

500mm

Stack*

634mm

638mm

648mm

656mm

Standover Height*

745mm

780mm

800mm

830mm

Seat Tube Length

370mm

405mm

445mm

490mm

Wheel Base*

1156mm

1183mm

1212mm

1241mm

Head Tube Angle

66°

66°

66°

66°

Seat Tube Angle (Effective)

77°

77°

77°

77°

Chainstay Length

415-430mm

415-430mm

415-430mm 

415-430mm

Bottom Bracket Height 325mm 325mm 325mm 325mm

Bottom Bracket Drop

50mm

50mm

50mm

50mm

Head Tube length

100mm

105mm

115mm

125mm

*Geo based on 150mm travel fork. Static measurement (not sagged).  

SIZING
SIZE
S
M
L
XL
RIDER HEIGHT
5'2"-5'7" 
5'5"-5'11"
5'9"-6'3"
6'1"-6'6"
*This size chart is only a suggestion. Every riding style and body is different. 

*Photos are for illustration purposes. Final production details may vary.

Customer Reviews

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Tony McGee

The Nimble 9 is the only bike that I’ve ever had that people walk up to and ask if it’s a Nimble 9. The ride is just as iconic. A great steel frame.

Hi Tony,

We’re stoked to know that you’re having a great experience with your Nimble 9 and thank you very much for taking the time to share this with us. Keep rolling & wishing you more iconic rides!

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Shawn Peed
Nimble 9 frameset

Got the nimble 9 frame in sweet purple! Built this up as a mullet bike. Man do I love this frame!! So much fun, fast ,nimble and great!a fan of steel is real!!! Thank you guys!!

D
Darin White
Singlespeed build

I watched a lot of videos and reviews and could not be happier with my purchase. Very light for a steel frame, and extremely responsive.

R
Ronald Murray
Rolls fast, corners faster

Best cornering bike I have ever ridden. Excellent climbing characteristics and carries speed well. Superb design aesthetics too. All in all a perfect mountain bike.

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Lela's Dad
Awesome Bike!

This bike has been my favorite, I prefer it over my ripmo and spearfish bikes for all my local riding. It's set up 140 mm up front, and singlespeed. With the chainstay slammed, it fits a 2.30 Maxxis Aggressor easily. The sliding dropouts were a little tricky for me to center, but I figured them out and they have been solid for the past 1000 miles. It climbs Norcal single and double track nicely, and goes down anything I can ride on my big bike-though not as fast of course. A great bike.

J
Justin Piskura
Nimble 9er

Love my nimble niner, I have it set at the shortest chainstay and it rips! Can go down anything and climb back up to do it all over again!

R
Robert Smeltzer

Great very happy

M
Matt

Beautiful frame! The galaxy black looks amazing in the sun. Rides nice and smooth. I love how capable it is without having overly gnarly geo. Did a quick build with parts I already had, but I can’t wait to try it out fully built up as. I want it!