MERIDANINETY SIX RC 9000 ANTHRACITE (BLACK/TITAN)

The Merida Ninety Six RC 9000 Mountain Bike is back better than ever in 2021, ready to meet the needs of the modern XC racer who wants to ride at their best. Merida have made big changes to this model this year with a completely new CF5 III Carbon Frame which is sleeker than previous model, built for the ultimate combination of durability and speed. The updated geometry is designed with modern riding preferences in mind, built with a slacker head angle and steeper seat angle to pair with a longer wheelbase and reach.

The FOX Factory 32 Float Fork with 100mm travel is matched with a Fox Factory Float Rear Shock also with 100mm of travel. This is a more progressive suspension setup than previous models, featuring a cable lockout which is hidden from view through the top tube.

The RC 9000 model is equipped with a 1×12 speed Shimano XTR Drivetrain for clean shifting and reliable performance when it counts. The 2 piston Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc Brakes will give you capable control when you’re rolling on the carbon DT Swiss XR1501 wheels with 29X2.25” Maxxis Rekon Race Tyres, capable of fitting tyres up to 2.3”. It wouldn’t be ready for serious speed without a dropper post and the Fox Transfer Dropper Post ensures this bike comes with everything you need.

The Merida Ninety Six RC 9000 is a high-quality lightweight racing bike that packs a carbon frame 100mm of travel, two piston hydro disc brakes and fast rolling XC tyres for an efficient ride that is ready to tear it up.

P-FLEX PIVOT
To save weight and further improve the frame stiffness, we have removed the seat-/chainstay pivot point. Instead of a classic bearing, the material properties of the frame allow sufficient flex without having an impact on durability.

DOUBLE BOTTLE
Ability to fit two water bottles into the frame without making the bottles difficult to reach. Perfect for long marathon races and extended trail sessions.

WIRE PORT
All control cables like gear, brake and dropper post cable enter the frame through a specifically shaped headset cap, cleaning up the cockpit area while also keeping them out of harm’s way. Only the internally routed cable for the rear shock lockout enters the frame directly into the top tube for extra smooth lockout action.

TRAIL MOUNT
An additional fixing point behind the head tube offers the option to attach a spare tube, tool or small spare parts safely and securely.

NON-SLIP TIGHTENING
Selected bolts can be tightened via a TORX 30 key from just one side, without running the risk that the opposite side slips or turns, allowing faster and more straightforward tightening of important hardware components.

FRAME NINETY-SIX RC CF5 III
100mm suspension travel

material: carbon
29×2.3″ max. wheelsize
148x12mm axle standard
BSA bottom bracket standard

FRAME SIZE: S, M, L, XL

COLOR: ANTHRACITE (BLACK/TITAN)

FORK: Fox Factory 32 Float SC
Air
100mm suspension travel
Tapered
Remote lockout
44mm fork offset
29×2.3″ max. wheelsize

SHOCK: Fox Factory Float
remote lockout

BRAKES: Shimano XTR
2 piston
2 piston
flat mount

ROTORS: Shimano RT-MT900
180mm
160mm

HEADSET: MERIDA-8151 1-1/8″-1.5″ cartridge bearing set

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

HANDLEBAR: STEM MERIDA TEAM CC II
material: aluminium
31.8mm diameter
-8° stem angle
S-60 mm, M/L/XL-70 mm

GRIP: Rock Shox TwistLoc grip

DERAILLEUR: (R) Shimano XTR Shadow+
SGS

SHIFTERS: Shimano SL -MT800-IL / Shimano XTR

SEAT POST: Fox Transfer
30.9mm diameter
0mm setback
S: 125mm travel seatpost – M/L 150mm travel seatpost – XL 175mm travel seatpost

SEAT CLAMP: MERIDA EXPERT

SADDLE: SCRATCH M5 PAS

CHAIN: Shimano XTR

CHAINWHEEL: Race Face Next SL
34 teeth
175mm-M up

CRANK: 175mm-M up

FREEWHEEL: Shimano XTR
10-51 teeth
12 speed

BOTTOM BRAKET: BB, BSA 73mm– Ø30mm, Ext. Seal

WHEELSET: DT SWISS XRC 1501 SPLINE ONE
110x15mm width front hub
148x12mm width rear hub
30mm inner width
Centerlock
Shimano 12 Speed
material: carbon
Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included)

TYRE FRONT: Maxxis Rekon Race
29×2.25″
fold
TR EXO 120 TPI

TYRE REAR: Maxxis Rekon Race
29×2.25″
fold
TR EXO 120 TPI

AXLES: MERIDA EXPERT TR
including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key

WEIGHT: 10.29 kg
weighed with 29″ wheels and at frame size M, without pedals

MAX. WEIGHT: 110 kg
Because of DT Swiss wheelset.