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NINETY-SIX XT-EDITION
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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| Weight | 14.0 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 110 / 110mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Sept 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
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
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 LITE V, 110 mm suspension travel, material: aluminium, 29x2.5" max. wheelsize, 148x12 mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rock Shox SID SL, Air, 110 mm suspension travel, Tapered, 2 position remote lockout, 29x2.4" max. wheelsize, 44 mm fork offset Travel: 110mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rock Shox Deluxe Select+, lockout Travel: 110mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT-501, 24 mm |
| Headset | Acros ICR MERIDA EXTERNAL neck, Upper and lower IPS sealing |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 760 mm width, flat |
| Saddle | MERIDA EXPERT SL, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool |
| Seatpost | MERIDA EXPERT TR II, Diameter: 34.9 mm, Setback: 10 mm, Travel: 150 mm XSHORT/SHORT, 170 mm MID, 200 mm LONG/XLONG Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT, SGS |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano XT, 32 teeth, 170 mm XS and S, 175 mm-M up |
| Shifters | Shimano SL-MT500-IL / Shimano XT M8100, Multi Release |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | KMC X12 |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore M6100, 2 piston Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | MERIDA EXPERT CC II, 25 mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Double Butted Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Shimano TC500-B / Shimano TC600-MS-B, 110x15 mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 148x12 mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano TC500-B / Shimano TC600-MS-B, 110x15 mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 148x12 mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Tires | Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.35", tubeless ready, 3C EXO |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT54, 180 mm |
First added 30 September
Last updated 12 August
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