2020 Merida
NINETY-SIX 9. 9000
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Weight | 21.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 96 / 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XTR |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" +
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May 2021
Merida has updated the Ninety-Six, its flagship cross-country and fast trail bike, for 2021. The range-topping RC 9000 delivers a fast but very capable design and suspension platform, with a build capable of tackling the more technical modern cross-country race courses.
May 2021
Totally revamped for this year, the all-new Merida Ninety-Six features progressive suspension performance, contemporary geometry, and a lightweight carbon frame that's bristling with neat details. So how does the value-packed RC 9000 stack up against the competition? Read on for our Merida Ninety-Six review.
New-school geometry delivers fantastic all-round handling
Active & progressive suspension performance
Dropper post on an XC bike? Yes please!
Superb DT Swiss wheels
Slick XTR shifting and braking
Dual bottle capability
TwistLoc remote is a total letdown
Headset cable routing adds servicing complexity
We'd like to see wider bars as stock
Jan 2021 · Guy Kesteven
Merida’s all-new Ninety-Six RC 9000 is great value for a fully loaded, full suspension XC race flagship. We went epic in full winter conditions to see whether it was fun as well as fast
Very light yet practical and stiff frame
Very well-sorted suspension
Impressive smoothness and traction
Stabilized race handling
Excellent DT Swiss wheels
Impressive value
Big chainring compatibility
Heavier than competitors.
Inconsistent, squealing brakes
TwistLoc lockout issues
Bar hits the top tube
Steering is still nervy
Nov 2020
Merida's World Cup full-suspension Ninety-Six cross-country race bike gets complete 2021 redesign, re-evolved for both technical XC & trail!
Nov 2020 · Ed Spratt
Merida has overhauled its Ninety-Six full suspension XC bike range to include both race and trail models.
Sep 2017 · James Bracey
As it's name implies, the Merida Ninety-Six 9.XT produces a whopping 96mm of suspension movement, putting it firmly in the short travel race/trail category.
Suspension offers both comfort and efficiency
Shimano groupset performs flawlessly
Unresponsive wheels
Old school stem length
Apr 2017 · Guy Kesteven
Stiff, well controlled, sprint-friendly speedster with retro race handling. Buy if you want a pure race-bike and a choice of wheel sizing
Light and stiff frame with sorted remote control suspension
Wide range 2x11 gearing
29er and 650b versions
Steep and twitchy steering
Single bottle cage mount
| Frame | NINETY-SIX CF5, 96mm suspension travel, material: carbon, 29 wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BB92 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Factory 32 Float SC, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout, 44mm fork offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Factory Float, remote lockout Travel: 96mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB94-41A Pressfit |
| Headset | FSA NO.55E |
| Handlebar | MERIDA TEAM CC, material: carbon, 720mm width, flat |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch 2 |
| Seatpost | MERIDA TEAM CC, material: carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S-Flex Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR Shadow+ |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano XTR, 34 teeth, 175mm-M up |
| Shifters | Shimano XTR |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano M9100 |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR, 2 piston Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Reynolds TR 249, 110x15mm width front hub, 148x12mm width rear hub, 24mm inner width, Centerlock, Shimano 12 Speed, material: carbon, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included) |
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| Tires | Continental Race King 2.2, 29x2.2", fold, RaceSport |
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