Canfield Bikes, high-end boutique mountain bike manufacturer, today unveils the 5th generation of its iconic steel hardtail, the Nimble 9. The brand also announces special Black Friday pre-order pricing on the N9, as well as the lowest prices of the year on all components including 50-percent off cranks and chainrings and up to $50 off pedals.
2020 NIMBLE 9
For 2020, the Nimble 9 sees refreshed geometry across all sizes as well as all-new two-tone, pinstriped paint in five retro-inspired color combinations.
Handcrafted in small batches, the Nimble 9 is a steel all-mountain hardtail built to get rowdy and designed to accommodate 29-inch, 29-plus or 27.5-plus wheels with up to 2.8-inch tires. Combining the revered ride quality of 4130 chromoly steel with vertically compliant, radial-bent chainstays and updated aggressive all-mountain geometry, the Nimble 9 challenges preconceptions of mountain bikes with both big wheels and rigid rear-ends.
Canfield Bikes has been redefining the way 29ers ride since the revolutionary Yelli Screamy (the first production 29er with sub-17-inch chainstays) was introduced in 2011, and the latest N9 is no exception. A slack 66-degree head-angle keeps things confident when you venture where no hardtail should, and short chainstays (adjustable down to 16.4-inches via sliding dropouts) make sure the Nimble 9 lives up to its name.
“Whether you’re building it as a single-speed, a bikepacking rig or just a playful, all-mountain hardtail, this bike brings the party to the trail.
-Lance Canfield
Combined with updated sizing that adds more than an inch of reach to each size from the previous generation, the N9 might just be the most fun and capable hardtail on the market.
In addition, all sizes see a shorter seat tube to better fit today’s longer dropper posts and and provide more maneuverability when you drop the saddle and let gravity take over. Chainstay yolks have also been redesigned for added stiffness and durability.
“The Nimble 9 is such a fun, versatile bike,” said Lance Canfield, owner and designer. “Whether you’re building it as a single-speed, a bikepacking rig or just a playful, all-mountain hardtail, this bike brings the party to the trail.”
Available in Mantis Green, Night Sky Blue, Mud Puddle Brown, Race Car Red and RAD Pink in S, M, L and XL, the 2020 Nimble 9 will retail for $799.99 and is available now on pre-order for Black Friday Pricing of only $599.99 at CanfieldBikes.com. Frame includes headset and seat clamp. Frame and fork bundles are also available.
Canfield Nimble 9 Features
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29″ All Mountain
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4130 chromoly steel
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Radial-bent chainstays tuned for a compliant ride
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Increased reach and shorter seat tube
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66° head angle (w/ 150mm fork)
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Custom sliding Boost 148mm x 12mm rear dropouts, axle included
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Adjustable 417mm to 433mm chainstays
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Clearance for up to 2.8 tires
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Singlespeed-able
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Stealth cable routing
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ISCG 05 chain guide mount
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Custom two-tone paint
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Frame weight: 6 lbs
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ED Black treated for superior corrosion resistance
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Removable direct mount front derailleur block
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Two water bottle bosses
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Includes Headset + Seat Clamp
Canfield 2020 Nimble 9 Geo ( Based on 150mm fork, 563mm Axle to Crown)
Size |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
Reach |
425mm |
450mm |
475mm |
500mm |
Seat Tube Length |
370mm |
405mm |
445mm |
490mm |
Head Tube Angle |
66° |
66° |
66° |
66° |
Seat Tube Angle (Effective) |
77° |
77° |
77° |
77° |
Chainstay Length |
417mm – 433mm |
417mm – 433mm |
417mm – 433mm |
417mm – 433mm |
Bottom Bracket Drop |
50mm |
50mm |
50mm |
50mm |
Head Tube length |
100mm |
105mm |
115mm |
125mm |
CANFIELD BIKES BLACK FRIDAY + CYBER MONDAY PRICING
Canfield Bikes is offering limited-time pre-order pricing on the new Nimble 9 frames and frame and fork packages, as well as killer deals on all components including cranks, chainrings and pedals.
NIMBLE 9
N9 FRAME + HEADSET + SEAT CLAMP (pre-order)
• MSRP: $799.99
• BLACK FRIDAY: $599.99 (SAVE $200)
• CYBER MONDAY PRICING: $649.99 (SAVE $150)
N9 FRAME + FORK (DVO DIAMOND BOOST 150MM) + HEADSET + SEAT CLAMP (pre-order)
• MSRP: $1,899.99
• BLACK FRIDAY: $1,299.99 (SAVE $600)
• CYBER MONDAY PRICING: $1,399.99 (SAVE $500)
COMPONENTS
CRAMPON ULTIMATE PEDALS
• MSRP: $149.99
• BLACK FRIDAY: $99.99 Pre-Orders Only (pedals will ship at the end of January) (SAVE $50)
• BLACK FRIDAY: $124.99 In-Stock Pedals (Limited quantities in stock. Order NOW!) (SAVE $25)
• CYBER MONDAY: $109.99 Pre-Orders Only (Pre-order pricing, pedals will ship at the end of January) (SAVE $40)
• CYBER MONDAY: $129.99 In-Stock Pedals (Limited quantities in stock. Order NOW!) (Save $20)
CRAMPON MOUNTAIN PEDALS
• MSRP: $149.99
• BLACK FRIDAY: $99.99 Pre-Orders Only (pedals will ship at the end of January) (SAVE $50)
• BLACK FRIDAY: $134.99 In-Stock Pedals (Limited quantities in stock. Order NOW!) (SAVE $15)
• CYBER MONDAY: $109.99 Pre-Orders Only (Pre-order pricing, pedals will ship at the end of January) (SAVE $40)
• CYBER MONDAY: $139.99 In-Stock Pedals (Limited quantities in stock. Order NOW!) (Save $10)
CRAMPON ULTIMATE MAGNESIUM PEDALS
• MSRP: $199.99
• BLACK FRIDAY: $144.99 In-Stock Pedals (Limited quantities in stock. Order NOW!) (SAVE $55)
• CYBER MONDAY: $149.99 In-Stock Pedals (Limited quantities in stock. Order NOW!) (Save $50)
CANFIELD C2 AM/DH CRANKS
• MSRP: $199.99
• BLACK FRIDAY: $99.99 (Limited quantities in stock. Order NOW!) (SAVE $100)
• CYBER MONDAY: $109.99 (Limited quantities in stock. Order NOW!) (Save $90)
CANFIELD C2 REGULAR CHAINRINGS
• MSRP: $19.99
• BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY: $9.99 (Limited quantities in stock. Order NOW!) (SAVE $10)
CANFIELD C2 NARROW-WIDE CHAINRINGS
• MSRP: $49.99
• BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY: $24.99 (Limited quantities in stock. Order NOW!) (SAVE $25)
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