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Niner EMD 9 3-Star XT (2014)
General
| Product Category | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Niner |
| Model | EMD 9 3-Star XT |
| Size | Xs, S, M, L, Xl |
| Color | Arctic White, Matte Black Licorice |
| Bottom bracket | SHIMANO XT BB-70 |
|---|---|
| Brake levers | SHIMANO XT M785 |
| Brake rotor | SHIMANO XT M785 180/160MM |
| Brakes | Shimano XT BR-M785 Hydraulic Disc |
| Cassette | SHIMANO XT M771 11-36 10SP |
| Chain | SHIMANO XT HG-94 10SP |
| Crankset | SHIMANO XT M785 38/26 175MM |
| Features | TAPERED HEADTUBE: The EMD 9 features a tapered headtube. The benefits of a tapered headtube aren't just for riders of long travel bikes. The increased surface area of a tapered headtube allows for a larger downtube, increasing strength and rigidity at this critical intersection. Tapered fork steerer tubes measurably reduce fork deflection, which means your Niner tracks straight and true. The full spectrum of riders from XC racers to All Mountain shredders benefit from these features which is why we incorporate the technology in all our new frames. The EMD 9 lets you take full advantage of increased steering precision as you carve a corner and descend toward the finish. HYDROFORMED DOWNTUBE AND TOPTUBE: 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 EMD 9 model. NINER HARDTAIL GEOMETRY: As verified over and over again in independent reviews, Niner has hardtail 29er geometry dialled. Climbing or descending, the geometry of the EMD 9 is tuned to for great handling and rider positioning. The EMD 9 is intended for 80 to 100mm forks, allowing you to fine tune your ride. ATTENTION TO DETAIL: The EMD 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. |
| Fork type | FOX 32 FLOAT CTD O/C EVOLUTION, 100MM, 15MM |
| Frame type | NINER EMD 9 Aluminum |
| Front derailleur | SHIMANO XT M786 10SP 34.9 |
| Hub front | American Classic, 15mm |
| Hub rear | American Classic, 135x 5 QR |
| Rear derailleur | SHIMANO XT M786 GS SHADOW PLUS 10SP |
| Recommended for | XC Race, XC Mountain |
| Rims type | AMERICAN CLASSIC TERRAIN |
| Saddle | WTB VOLT RACE |
| Shifter | SHIMANO XT M780 I-SPEC 10SP |
| Spokes | American Classic |
| Stem | NINER ALLOY |
| Tires | SCHWALBE RAPID ROB EVO 2.4/ RACING RALPH EVO 2.25 |
