- Great Niner design details and finishes in an alloy hardtail
- Custom 7005 series tubeset
- Sloping toptube and s-bend chainstays
- Niner's proven hardtail 29er geometry
- Optimized for 80 to 100mm suspension forks
- Disc brake only
- Replaceable derailleur hanger
The E.M.D. 9 (Eat My Dust) is the least expensive frame in the Niner lineup, but this frame went through the same design process and had to meet the same design expectations that we require from every Niner frame. Even though we were using a less exotic material, it was our primary goal with the E.M.D. 9 to overcome the idea that all aluminum frames are harsh. Starting from scratch, we developed a 7005 series tube set that met these needs. In addition, the rear triangle receives the same s-bend curves as the Air 9, allowing for some vertical compliance of the rear wheel, meaning your body doesn’t have to take it all.
The E.M.D. 9 is finished off with the quality you have