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    NINETY-SIX RC XT2022 Merida
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($4,701)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    6.8
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Fox Performance Float 32
    		Fox Float DPS Performance Elite
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
    		XT
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Rear Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    		The Merida NINETY-SIX RC XT 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
    NINETY-SIX RC XT
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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)

    28 mph

    NINETY-SIX RC XT

    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 RC XT2022 Merida
    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

    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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+, SGS

    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

    Wheels
    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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