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NINETY-SIX RC XT
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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A$6,699($4,777)| Weight | 25.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Sep 2023 · Cory Benson
Merida One-Twenty mountain bike revamped with simplified alloy design and, get this… 130mm of trail travel, plus more capable & affordable…
Jan 2022 · Tom Marvin
Does the Ninety-Six’s on-trail performance match its on-paper spec?
Smooth and effective seated climbing performance
Snappy handling between corners
Solid spec choices
Can feel a little unsupported on medium-sized undulations
Narrow bar
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
Mar 2021 · Alan Muldoon
Merida Ninety-Six XC full-suspension range gets a fresh look and a down-country makeover. Available in two versions: 100mm RC and a 120mm down-country bike.
Killer spec for the money
Geometry is old skool
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
| Frame | NINETY-SIX RC CF4 III, 100mm suspension travel, material: carbon, 29x2.3" max. wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | FOX 32 Float SC Performance, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout, 44mm fork offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Float DPS Performance Elite, remote lockout Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | MERIDA 8151 |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 760mm width, flat |
| Saddle | MERIDA EXPERT CC, incl. MERIDA minitool |
| Seatpost | MERIDA EXPERT TR LIGHT, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S/M/L/XL: 100mm travel seatpost Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+, SGS |
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| Crank | Shimano XT, 32 teeth, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up |
| Shifters | JD-FL lever |
| Cassette | Shimano XT, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano XT / Shimano XT M8110, 2 piston, 2 piston, flat mount Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | MERIDA EXPERT CC, 22.8mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Double Butted Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Shimano SLX, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano SLX, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Tires | Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.25", fold, TR EXO |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT54, 180 mm, 160 mm |
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Last updated February 8
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