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- Lightweight CF4 full carbon frame with 100 mm of travel and P-FLEX suspension technology
- Shimano's proven 12-speed XT drivetrain
- Modern aggressive geometry with dropper seatpost
- Fox Performance 32SC fork and Float suspension
- Fast rolling Maxxis tyres
- Dual remote lockouts for maximum efficiency
This XC bike delivers top-level performance without blowing the budget, just like the privateer cross-country racers it's aimed at. The sweet spot between outright speed and excess spending? You got it. Delivering top-level performance but without top-level resources. That's where the Merida Ninety-Six RC XT Full Suspension XC Bike comes in with a race-ready package of a lightweight CF4 carbon frame married to components that hit that sweet spot between performance and cost. Shimano's benchmark 12-speed XT drivetrain needs no introduction, while Fox' proven 32SC fork and float shock with efficient dual remote-actuated lockout serve up their 100 mm of travel, providing comfort and control, lap after lap. The carbon fibre frame platform and P-FLEX suspension on the Merida Ninety-Six RC XT Full Suspension XC Bike are the perfect base for a fun-packed, fast, and trail-loving short-travel full suspension machine that helps define what a modern cross-country race bike should be. It's able to take on rougher than ever world-class race tracks as well as the trail riders who want hyper-speed climbing with the ability to descend like never before. For those that want a cross-country bike for race duties and high-performance training, the Ninety-Six RC XT delivers in spades.
Axles: | MERIDA EXPERT TR, including removable lever, 6/4mm allen key |
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Bottom bracket: | Shimano SM-BB52 |
Brakes: | F: Shimano XT, 2 piston | R: Shimano XT M8110, 2 piston, flat mount |
Cassette: | Shimano XT, 10-51T, 12-speed |
Chain: | Shimano SLX |
Colour (text): | Glossy Race Red/ Black |
Crankset: | Shimano XT 32 teeth. 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up |
Derailleur rear: | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ |
Fork: | Fox 32 Float SC Performance, Air, 100mm Travel, Tapered, Remote lockout, 44mm fork offset |
Frame: | NINETY-SIX RC CF4 III, 100mm, MAT Carbon, 29, 148x12, BSA Bottom Bracket |
Freewheel: | Shimano XT 10-51 teeth, 12-speed |
Grip: | Rock Shox TwistLoc grip |
Handlebar: | MERIDA EXPERT CC, Aluminium, 760mm Wide, flat |
Handlebar stem: | MERIDA TEAM CC II, Aluminium, 31.8, -8° Rise |
Headset: | MERIDA-8151 1-1/8"-1.5" cartridge bearing set |
Hubs: | F: Shimano SLX, 110x15, 32H, Centerlock | R: MERIDA-8151 1-1/8"-1.5" cartridge bearing set |
Rim: | MERIDA EXPERT CC, 22.8mm Inner Width, Aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
Rotor front: | Shimano RT54, 180mm |
Rotor rear: | Shimano RT54, 160mm |
Saddle: | MERIDA EXPERT CC, incl. MERIDA minitool |
Season: | 2022 |
Seat clamp: | MERIDA EXPERT |
Seat post: | Merida Expert TR LIght 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback,100mm travel |
Shock: | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite, remote lockout |
Spokes: | Double Butted Black stainless |
Tyres: | Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.25" folding TR EXO |
Wheel size: | 29" |
Frame Size | S | M | L | XL |
Tyre Sizes | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
ST seat tube [mm] | 400 | 440 | 470 | 500 |
TT top tube [mm] | 576 | 596 | 619 | 643 |
CS chain stay length [mm] | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
HTA head tube angle [°] | 68.5 | 68.5 | 68.5 | 68.5 |
STA seat tube angle [°] | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76 | 76 |
BD bottom bracked drop [mm] | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
HT head tube [mm] | 95 | 95 | 105 | 115 |
FL fork length [mm] | 503 | 503 | 503 | 503 |
R reach [mm] | 433 | 453 | 473 | 493 |
S stack [mm] | 585 | 585 | 595 | 604 |
WB wheel base [mm] | 1126 | 1146 | 1169 | 1193 |
SH stand over height [mm] | 730 | 731 | 736 | 738 |
Merida Dual Suspension Bike Sizing Chart
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Please note, due to challenges in the product supply chain, bike specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications listed below may not match exactly as shown in the photo.