Merida Ninety-Six RC 10K Dual Suspension Mountain Bike Silver/Black/Ti-Flash
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The Merida Ninety-Six RC 10k Mountain Bike is the absolute top-of-the-range race-oriented XC dual suspension bike designed with absolute speed and performance in mind, the frame features a fast and aggressive geometry targeted at those wanting to save every second possible. With modern XC racecourses becoming more demanding, Merida has designed this bike with the speed and agility of an XC bike, but with the trail-ability of a trail bike, making it much more downhill-capable. Combining multiple top-of-the-line features such as a 120mm FOX 34 Float SC Factory fork and the FOX Float DPS Factory shock to take whatever you throw at it, Maxxis Rekon Race tyres for the perfect speed/grip combo, lightweight and strong Reynolds Blacklabel carbon wheelset for speed and reduced weight, and a powerful Shimano XTR hydraulic disc brake set so you can ride with confidence knowing you can stop no matter how fast you're flying. The Ninety-Six RC 10K has a progression leverage ratio that is higher at the beginning to increase sensitivity to small impacts while the progression gives awesome support in the mid-travel. The slacker head angle, longer reach, and a lower bottom bracket and standover height on the Ninety-Six RC 10K provide increased stability and maximum room to move for added control when descending, making this XC bike a force to be reckoned with on the downhill trails, giving you those precious extra seconds.
The Ninety-Six RC 10K features a frame made from lightweight CF4 carbon using Merida's Nano Matrix Carbon to improve strength and is combined with a leaf-spring-like frame design. Through this, Merida has eliminated the need for a seat/chainstay pivot point to reduce weight and increase stiffness, making the handling of this bike a dream. The included Fox Transfer SL dropper post allows you to get your seat out of the way with a push of a lever so you have maximum room to move while descending. Adding to the amazing features, the Merida Ninety-Six RC 10K offers a SRAM Eagle 1x12 groupset, featuring a SRAM XG-1299 Eagle 10-52t cassette at the rear to give you good climbing and descending with crisp, shifting you can always depend on, while the front offers the 34t SRAM XX1 Eagle chainwheel with an integrated power meter so you can get those important metrics to make sure you're at the top of your game.
Nano Matrix Carbon
To give you the strongest and best Carbon frames, Merida utilises Nano Matrix technology. The Carbon fibers are bonded together using an epoxy resin with added nano particles which increases the impact resistance by up to 40%!
FoX 34 Float SC Factory Suspension
The Fox 34 Float SC Factory is jam-packed with features and top-end technology, made to exceed the demands of FOX's factory-level riders. Featuring the buttery smooth, ultra-durable Genuine Kashima Coat, and the GRIP2 damper, these forks offer unparalleled ride quality and ultra-precise adjustability. These forks really are the best of the best!
P-Flex Technology
Merida's proprietary P-Flex technology, uses the inherent compliance of the carbon and a leaf-spring-like frame design, to allow the frame to flex near the seat and chainstay junction enough to make the pivot point obsolete, all without impacting durability. This gives you a lighter bike and increased stiffness for a better ride.
Questions Answered
What is the Merida Ninety-Six RC 10K used for?
The Ninety-Six RC 10K is a race machine, dialed to exceed all of the demands of modern XC racing.
Why choose the Merida Ninety-Six RC 10K?
You can't go past the Merida Ninety-Six RC 10K for a top-of-the-line XC race bike. With absolute top-end components, factory FOX forks, and dialed geometry this bike will help you shave off those precious seconds so you can slice through your competition to victory.
Who is the Merida Ninety-Six RC 10K designed for?
The Ninety-Six RC 10K is made for high-end XC racers who want a bike that can exceed their expectations and offers dialed performance.
SKU | 22MeridaNinety-SixRC10KDarkSilver/Black/Ti-Flash |
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Season | 2022 |
Sizing SKUs | SM: MEDX2271221, MD: MEDX2271232, LG: MEDX2271243, XL: MEDX2271254 |
Click & Collect | Yes |
Colour | Black |
Frame | NINETY-SIX RC CF5 III; 100 STR; MAT carbon; 29 WHS; 148x12 AST; BSA BBR |
Frame Material | Carbon |
Fork | Fox 34 Float SC Factory ; Air; 100 STR; Tapered; Remote lockout; 44mm fork offset; 29x2.4" max. WHS |
Fork Brand | Fox |
Front Travel | 100mm |
Rear Travel | 100mm |
Rear Shock | FOX Float DPS Factory with remote lockout |
Speeds | 1 x 12 |
Front Gears | Single |
Groupset Brand | Shimano |
Groupset | SRAM XX1 |
Rear Gears | 12 Speed |
Crankset | Sram Next Gen XX1 Flight Attendant; 32 ATC; Powermeter |
Chain | Next Gen Sram XX1 |
Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Brakes | Shimano XTR, 2-piston flat mount |
Shifters | FOX dropper post remote lever / Sram AXS Rocker Paddle |
Brake Levers | Shimano XTR |
Derailleur Rear | Next Gen Sram XX1 AXS |
Cassette | Sram Next gen XX1; 10-50 ATC; 12 GER |
Wheel Size | 29" |
Rims | Reynolds BLACKLABEL 309/289 XC; 110x15 WHF; 148x12 WHR; 30/28 IWR; Centerlock; Shimano 12 Speed; MAT carbon; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included); Lifetime warranty |
Hubs | F: 110x15mm width | R: 148x12mm width |
Bottom Bracket | Sram BB DUB PF MTB 92 |
Handlebar | MERIDA TEAM CC; MAT carbon; 760 WHB; flat |
Headset | MERIDA-8151 1-1/8"-1.5" cartridge bearing set |
Grips | Rock Shox TwistLoc grip |
Stem | MERIDA TEAM CC II; MAT aluminium; 31.8 DSH; -8 ASD |
Saddle | SCRATCH M5 PAS |
Seatpost | Fox Transfer SL; 30.9 DSP; 0 SSB; S/M/L/XL: 100 SPT |
Dropper Post | Yes |
Merida Ninety-six Sizing Chart
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