2022 Merida
NINETY-SIX RC 10K
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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£9,500($12,029)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | XX1 Eagle AXS, SRAM |
| Power Meter | Integrated |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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
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.
| Frame | NINETY-SIX RC CF5 III, 100mm suspension travel, material: carbon, 29 wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard, SRAM-UDH Hanger BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Float SC Factory, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout, 44mm fork offset, 29x2.4" max. wheelsize Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Factory, remote lockout Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | BB DUB BSA 73 MTB |
| Headset | MERIDA-8151 1-1/8"-1.5" cartridge bearing set |
| Stem | MERIDA TEAM CC II, material: aluminium, 31.8mm diameter, -8° stem angle, S-60 mm, M/L/XL-70 mm |
| Handlebar | MERIDA TEAM CC, material: carbon, 760mm width, flat |
| Saddle | SCRATCH M5 PAS |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer SL, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S/M/L/XL: 100mm travel seatpost Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM XX1 Eagle Power MeterSRAM XX1 Eagle Power Meter, 34 teeth, Powermeter, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up |
| Power Meter | SRAM XX1 Eagle Power MeterSRAM XX1 Eagle Power Meter, 34 teeth, Powermeter, 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up |
| Shifters | Shimano SL -MT800-IL / SRAM AXS Rocker Paddle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1299 Eagle, 10-52 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR, 2 piston, 2 piston, flat mount Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Reynolds BLACKLABEL 309/289 XC, 110x15mm width front hub, 148x12mm width rear hub, 30/28mm inner width, Centerlock, Shimano 12 Speed, material: carbon, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included), Lifetime warranty |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | MERIDA EXPERT TR, including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key |
| Rear Hub | MERIDA EXPERT TR, including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.35", fold, TR EXO 120 TPI, Rear: Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.25", fold, TR EXO 120 TPI |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT-MT900, 180mm, 160mm |
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