Niner has one of the strongest brand images and swag ranges in the business, and a line-up of eye-wateringly expensive but drop dead gorgeous and achingly aspirational frames. The good news is that this complete bike offers trademark aesthetics and insatiably rapid charisma for a fraction of what those top-line rides will set you back.
Hey, good looking
Because opinions on how a bike should look differ dramatically between different people we hardly ever comment on aesthetics, but the EMD 9 definitely looks like a top-class chassis. The matt black anodised alloy frame gets red flash highlights and signature statement decals like the “Pedal dammit” slogan on the top tube, and all the fixtures and welds are particularly neat and tidy.
Niner is a bit cagey about butting and other aspects of the 7005 alloy tubeset but there’s plenty of external hydroforming going on to align strength and stiffness in the right places. The narrow chainstays are nipped in at the bottom bracket but there’s still plenty of room for bigger rubber than the 2.0in WTBs fitted.
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Well-matched kit choices make for a nimble and predictable ride
The cowled QR dropouts out back lack the security and stiffness of a thru-axle setup and the rear brake attaches to an IS mount rather than the more modern post mount standard but it’s all neatly executed nonetheless.
Co-ordinated kit
Need for speed
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