Niner EMD – Matte Black

Update – 9/1/2016

SOLD – Too many bikes in the quiver, so said adios to this one.

I always liked what EMD stands for – “Eat My Dust”.  I decided it would be good to have one geared bike in the stable, but didn’t want to spend much on it, since I knew it would only be ridden minimally (to tow my daughter in the trailer or on the trail-a-bike or for specific interval training, etc).  The EMD is the cheapest frame in the Niner lineup, but I think it’s a steal.  It’s pretty light, has the tapered head tube, and is nice to look at.  I found this frame in “like new” condition with the Niner RDO fork, and some other nice goodies on eBay for a price I couldn’t pass up.  Throw on a set of Stans wheels and a 1×9 setup, and I’ve got a super fun bike that I’m using more and more as a “geared singlespeed” for training.  Of the nine gears, I rarely use more than 3 and tend to keep it in the harder range.  I keep it heavier than my other bikes, so when I jump on them, especially the A9C, it feels super light and gives me a boost psychologically.

• Frame: Niner EMD – Matte Black, Size Small, Aluminum
• Fork (Rigid): Niner RDO Carbon- Nude (tapered steerer, 15mm thru-axle)
• Crank: Truvativ Stylo OCT 1.1
• Headset: FSA (integrated)
• Stem: Rotor S3 – 70mm, 5 degree
• Bars: Niner RDO Carbon – 710mm, 9 degree sweep
• Brakes: Shimano XT
• Wheels Rear: Stan’s Arch 29er
• Wheel- Front: Stan’s Crest 29er
• Front Hub: Stans 3.3o – 15mm thru-axle
• Rear Hub: American Classic 135 QR
• Chainring: RaceFace 34T
• Cassette: Sram 11-34T PG990
• Chain: Sram 991 – 9 speed
• Shifter: Sram X9
• Rear Derailleur: Sram X9 (short cage)
• Tires: WTB Bronson 2.2 (tubeless with Stans sealant)
• Grips: Ergon GS2
• Saddle: WTB Valcon
• Seatpost: Niner RDO 31.6 x 400
• Seatpost Collar: Niner
• Skewer (Front): Rockshox 15mm thru-axle
• Skewer (Rear): Generic from my parts bin
• Pedals: Crank Brothers Eggbeater 3