NINETY-SIX 9. XT
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Weight | 25.1 lbs |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Full, 96 / 100mm |
Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 32 |
Shock | Fox |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | XT |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" +
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Jul 2021
The down-country Merida Ninety-Six RC8000 delivers do-it-all, full-suspension competence with high-level spec and performance at a reasonable price. Merida Ninety-Six RC 9000 review All-new XC tyres and shoes from Specialized Santa Cruz's XC machine gets revamped for 2021 'Down-country' is the recently adopted term for an XC full-suspension bike that's been tweaked to offer more poise and ability when the terrain gets technical and gravity kicks in. In real terms, this means a slacker geometry, longer suspension travel and bigger profile tyres over its RC9000 brother.
May 2021
Standing out like a sore blue thumb, the new Merida Ninety-Six 8000 is a 100mm travel XC bike that's pumped up with a bigger fork, aggressive rubber and more powerful braking. What effect does that have on the trail? And what kind of rider is it best suited to? Read on for our Merida Ninety-Six review.
Supple, active and progressive suspension performance
Low weight and sprightly handling gives it a load of spunk
Massive confidence for a 100mm travel XC bike
The SID Ultimate fork is brilliant
Aggressive, idiot-proof rubber
Dual bottle capability
Wider bars please
TwistLoc remote struggles to stay in place
Front hub would benefit from Torque Caps
Headset cable routing adds servicing complexity
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 CF4, 96mm suspension travel, material: carbon, 29 wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BB92 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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Fork | Fox Rhythm 32 Float, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout, 44mm fork offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | FOX Performance Elite Float, remote lockout Travel: 96mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB71-41A pressfit |
Headset | FSA NO.55E |
Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 720mm width, flat |
Saddle | MERIDA EXPERT CC |
Seatpost | MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback Type: Rigid |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ |
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Crank | Shimano XT, 32 teeth, 175mm-M up |
Shifters | Shimano XT |
Cassette | Shimano M7100, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed |
Chain | Shimano SLX |
Brakes | Shimano XT, 2 piston Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | MERIDA EXPERT CC, 22.8mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
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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 Ikon, 29x2.2", fold |
Last updated July 31
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