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    NINETY-SIX 80002022 Merida
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($6,205)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		25.8 lbs
    8.2
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox SID Ultimate
    		RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate
    Wheels
    		Carbon
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
    		GX Eagle, XT
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		120mm
    Rear Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    		The Merida NINETY-SIX 8000 is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    29 mph

    NINETY-SIX 8000

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    NINETY-SIX 80002022 Merida
    Frame

    NINETY-SIX CF4 III, 100mm suspension travel, material: carbon, 29x2.3" max. wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard

    BB Standard: BSA, 100mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Rock Shox SID Ultimate, Air, 120mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout, 44mm fork offset, 29x2.8" max. wheelsize

    Travel: 120mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    Rock SIDLuxe Ultimate, remote lockout

    Travel: 100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 100mm, threaded

    Headset

    MERIDA-8151 1-1/8"-1.5" cartridge bearing set

    Handlebar

    MERIDA TEAM CC, material: carbon, 740mm width, flat

    Saddle

    SCRATCH M5 PAS

    Seatpost

    MERIDA EXPERT TR, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S: 125mm travel seatpost - M 150mm travel seatpost - L/XL 170mm travel seatpost

    Type: Dropper

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle

    Crank

    SRAM Carbon GX Eagle, 34 teeth, 175mm-M up

    Shifters

    Shimano SL -MT800-IL

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1299 Eagle, 10-52 teeth, 12 speed

    Chain

    SRAM XX1 Eagle

    Brakes

    Shimano XT / Shimano XT M8110, 4 piston, 2 piston, flat mount

    Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Reynolds TR 309, 110x15mm width front hub, 148x12mm width rear hub, 30mm inner width, Centerlock, Shimano 12 Speed, material: carbon, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included)

    Tires

    Maxxis Minion DHR II, 29x2.3", fold, TR EXO 3C MaxxTerra

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT-MT900, 180mm, 160mm

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