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Dear Friends of Industry Nine, On Thursday, September 26, 2024, our team was notified to prepare for heavy rains and the potential for work cancellations. It felt like we were gearing up for a snow day. However, what unfolded Friday morning was something Western North Carolina had never experienced. Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains and 300+ miles from the coast, Asheville, often called a "Climate Haven," had always been considered safe from natural disasters. But Hurricane Helene brought devastation that no one could have imagined—rains, winds, and destruction that changed our community forever. The storm left incomprehensible damage in its wake—homes, businesses, ecosystems, and lives were impacted in ways that will take years, if ever, to rebuild. For 48 hours, we experienced a total communication blackout with no power or cell service. When we were finally able to reconnect, the news got worse before it got better. The destruction across Western North Carolina was immense, and many communities and landscapes will never fully recover. Fortunately, all of our Industry Nine staff have been accounted for and are safe. Our immediate focus has been on ensuring that our employees and their families have access to the basic necessities: food, water, and shelter. After ten days, power is slowly being restored to some areas, though Asheville remains without water, and there is no clear timeline for its return. The damage to the city's water system has been described as catastrophic. On Monday, October 7, many of our employees returned to work. It was an emotional day, marked by uncertainty. How would we feel about returning to work after facing such devastation? With so many unanswered questions, the path forward seemed unclear. The response from our staff and community has been nothing short of extraordinary. Since the disaster hit, i9 staff have volunteered 1,000+ hours to support our WNC community. Neighbors bringing food and water to neighbors. Long hours with chainsaws clearing roads to reconnect isolated communities. Volunteer-led search and rescue missions in rural Appalachia. Staff members conducting wellness checks, delivering supplies, and carrying buckets of water up stairs for elderly residents to flush toilets. Driving across state lines to bring back essential food, water, and supplies. In times of heartbreak, it can be difficult to know the best way to help. We encourage you to donate to local grassroots organizations ingrained within the community. Find those who know the area’s needs intimately, and support their efforts—whether through donations, volunteer hours, or simply by acknowledging the hard work being done to recover and rebuild. Continued in comments...

Come visit us at Sea Otter Europe this weekend in Girona, Spain to see out latest releases and innovations.

We are pleased to announce that Industry Nine will be attending EuroBike in Frankfurt next week. Come say hello, see SOLiX and check out what else we're working on. See you in Hall 11.1 booth A12.

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Industry Nine is pleased to announce our Hydra Grade 300 v2 alloy wheelset. Our most capable alloy rim wheelset gets an up-GRADE. Get ready for the biggest hits, deepest sends and eMTB rips! The defining feature of this wheelset is an all-new Grade 300 alloy rim with our Hollow Bead Wall technology - a triple cavity design that reduces pinch flats and increases impact resistance. #myi9 #industrynine

Last stop on our “European Tour” we’re setting up in Willingnen now. Come see us this weekend at the Willingen Bike Festival.

Continuing our European tour, we’re at Dirt Masters in Winterberg, Germany this weekend. Come see us. #myi9

The sun is finally out in Riva del Garda. What a great day and place to talk bikes.

Join us May 2 to 5 at the Riva Del Garda Bike Festival to see our new SOLíX platform and more from our line of wheels and components. We look forward to your visit at stand C7. For registration, more show details and show hours, visit www.bikefestivalriva.com #industrynine #myi9 #i9europe #i9solix