Niner’s WFO e9 is a solid contender for an aggressive self-shuttle bruiser in the long travel category. We couldn’t do this review without talking about that unfortunate hump in the top tube and how much better the bike would look without it, which is a bummer because we like the colors, paint and graphics otherwise. Not to mention it’s a liability when you crash as it’ll surely get scratched to hell by the levers when the bars spin ‘round, as you can see in our RIP e9 review which has some battle scars.
At 57-pounds, the Niner WFO e9 is a tank and there is no getting around that. Even though it is the heaviest ebike in this year’s shootout, it was also one of the bikes I had the most fun riding. When it came to descents, the WFO e9 ate up everything thrown in its path and it particularly liked fast, chunked out sections of trail. The super plush suspension absorbed every blow and transferred little energy to the rider, the WFO e9’s suspension is comparable to that of a trophy truck, where you can watch the suspension dance while the body stays in roughly the same position throughout the trail. Our WFO may have seen the most huck-to-flats out of any of the bikes out there but was no worse for the wear.
Beyond the top tube hump, a couple spec choices and the weight, the Niner WFO e9 has a lot of great characteristics that’ll make it worth a look for riders in the enduro eMTB market. If you are looking for a replacement for your beat old shuttle truck that can handle nearly anything you ride, take a test ride on the WFO e9. The Bosch Gen 4 system helps make this 180mm sled capable of more than just shredding downhill laps. It’s a comfortable bike, with a supple and sensitive suspension platform that allows you to push hard and charge the straight lines just as easily as you could explore the backcountry or cruise fire roads in the saddle. It is maneuverable once you get the technique and is a lot of fun on the ground. If you live in an area with lots of big rocks, we’re thinking SoCal, Arizona, New Mexico and naturally, Colorado, you’ll like the traction and smoothness aboard this machine. If you live for flicks, hops and pops, well, chances are you’re not looking at a 180mm eMTB anyways.
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