Niner EMD9 Frame 2013: The E.M.D. 9 may be the least expensive frame in the Niner lineup but it benefits from the same design process and expectations that we require from every Niner frame. Newly redesigned to integrate custom hydroformed tubing and a tapered headtube, the E.M.D. 9 is a worthy little brother to the Air 9.

Because of the larger welding area created by the new tapered headtube we are able to include a new, massive hydroformed downtube as well as a significantly larger diameter toptube, contributing to a much stronger frame.

By allowing for the use of the newest generation of 1.5” tapered steerer suspension forks and integrated headset, we create the stiffest front end possible – with the same stack height as our original E.M.D. 9 model. The E.M.D. 9 is finished off with the quality you have come to expect from Niner, with all of the attention to detail that every Niner frame gets, including the stainless steel Niner head badge, reamed and faced headtube and bottom bracket, chased BB threads and faced disc brake mount tabs.

It’s important to us that everything bearing the Niner logo has been thought through from top to bottom and the E.M.D. 9 is no exception. We’ve poured our heart and soul into this frame, as much as any other, and we’ve created a fun, fast, comfortable ride that still embodies what it means to be a Niner.

The E.M.D. 9 started life as a custom butted 7005 series aluminum tubeset built to Niner's specifications. From there, Niner poured their knowledge and passion into every ounce of this frame (and there aren't very many of those ounces to pour over). Chainstays and seatstays received new proprietary bends to increase tire clearance while maintaining heal clearance. Every tube is size specific to insure proper ride quality throughout the size range. The attention to detail that has become synonymous with Niner is present on every bit of this frame. Even though this is a less expensive frame, we did not cut any corners with our quality. The E.M.D. 9 features an internally butted head tube and BB shell to shave weight and a reamed and faced head tube and BB to insure proper alignment of headset and bottom bracket cups. The threads on the BB shell have been chased post welding to insure easy BB installation and the disc brake tab has been machined post weld to insure proper disc brake alignment. The E.M.D. 9 is the first frame in our line that will receive our proprietary bent downtube which tested much stronger than using a gusset while still maintaining the clearance necessary for some fork crowns. In addition, the E.M.D. 9 uses our race tested and confidence inspiring Niner geometry which works flawlessly with either an 80mm or 100mm suspension fork, or our truly suspension corrected rigid fork.

And at 3.5 lbs. for a medium frame, the E.M.D. 9 is super light and race worthy. The s-bend rear stays make for a comfy and compliant ride giving the E.M.D. 9 an advantage on all day epics or 24 hour races as well. So if you're looking for a geared only, do everything frame, look to the E.M.D. 9 to exceed your expectations.