From Niner Bikes:

We’ve been working on our website for some time now, and many of you have been waiting patiently for us to fill in the blanks on a couple of models with only a hint of information. We would like to give those of you on our email list the exclusive first look at the E.M.D. 9, our newest member of the Niner family.

The E.M.D. 9 started life with a full set of custom drawn 7005 series aluminum tubes. All of the amazing attention to detail that you have come to expect from Niner Bikes has been put into this frame including the proven Niner geometry.

• Internally butted head tube and BB shell help reduce weight and take out unnecessary material
• S-bend chainstays and seatstays increase heel and mud clearance (with new bends to improve tire clearance at the chainstay yoke)
• Our new proprietary bent downtube is both stronger than a gusseted tube and offers the Reba clearance we feel is so important.
• The frame finish is second to none.
• Reamed and faced head tube and BB shell to insure easy installation of a headset and bottom bracket respectively and to insure that both sides of the head set and BB are square with each other.
• Chased BB threads for no fuss BB installation
• Factory machined disc brake tab to insure proper alignment of the disc brake.
• Reamed seat tube for smooth seatpost engagement.

So, we know a lot of you have been waiting for a “normal” alloy frame, and we wanted it to be right the first time out. But there is nothing “normal” about the E.M.D. 9. Here’s the best part: the frame weight, for a medium, is only 3.5 lbs and the price for all sizes will be $499. We will also be offering our partial build kit. We are taking deposits now. The E.M.D. 9 will be delivered in April 06. Color will be Licorice (black gloss) only.