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. 

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.