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Merida Ninety-Six RC XT Dual Suspension Mountain Bike Silver/Black/Silver

$6,699.00 $5,999.00   ? You automatically get Club Price when buying online. But there are extra benefits if you join Club 99.
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Please note that, in order to reduce production and delivery times, bike specifications are subject to change by the manufacturer without notice. Please be aware that these changes might not be reflected on product pages and images.

The Merida Ninety-Six RC XT Mountain Bike is a high-end 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 high-end features such as a 100mm Fox 32 Float SC Performance Elite fork and the FOX Float DPS shock to take whatever you throw at it, Maxxis Rekon Race tyres for the perfect speed/grip combo, and a powerful Shimano XT 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 XT 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 XT 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 XT 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 Merida Expert TR 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 XT offers Shimano Deore 32t chainwheel at the front, and a Shimano Deore 10-51t cassette at the rear to give you good climbing and descending with crisp, shifting you can always depend on.

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 32 Float SC Performance Elite Suspension

The Fox 32 Float SC Performance Elite features the same adjustments, features, damper, weight, and 7000 series aluminium upper tubes as the top of the line Factory Series forks, but instead have black anodized stanchions instead of the Kashima Coat. This gives you forks with the best of the best all at a lower price point! With the FIT4 closed cartridge system offering 3 on-the-fly compression damping positions, the Fox 32 Float will be right there with you, no matter the terrain. 

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 XT used for?

The Ninety-Six RC XT is a race machine, dialed to meet all of the demands of modern XC racing. 

Why choose the Merida Ninety-Six RC XT?

You can't go past the Merida Ninety-Six RC XT for a high-end XC race bike. With top-end components, FOX Float 32 SC Performance Elite 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 XT designed for?

The Ninety-Six RC XT is made for XC racers who want a bike that can meet their expectations and offers dialed performance to help them shave those precious seconds off.

More Information
SKU 22MeridaNinety-SixRCXTDarkSilver/Black/Silver
Season 2022
Sizing SKUs SM: MEDX2232206, MD: MEDX2232217, LG: MEDX2232228, XL: MEDX2232239
Click & Collect Yes
Colour Black
Frame Carbon
Frame Material Carbon
Fork Fox 32 Float SC Performance; Air; 100 STR; Tapered; Remote lockout; 44mm fork offset
Fork Brand Fox
Front Travel 100mm
Rear Travel 100mm
Rear Shock FOX Float DPS Performance Elite
Speeds 1 x 12
Front Gears Single
Groupset Brand Shimano
Groupset Shimano XT
Rear Gears 12 Speed
Crankset Shimano XT; 32 ATC
Chain Shimano SLX
Brake Type Hydraulic Disc Brake
Brakes Shimano XT, 2 piston
Shifters Shimano XT
Derailleur Rear Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+
Cassette Shimano XT; 10-51 ATC; 12 GER
Wheel Size 29"
Tyres Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.25", fold, TR EXO
Rims MERIDA EXPERT CC; 22.8 IWR; MAT aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
Hubs F: Shimano SLX, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock | R: Shimano SLX, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock
Spokes Double Butted Black stainless
Bottom Bracket Shimano SM-BB52
Handlebar MERIDA EXPERT CC; MAT aluminium; 760 WHB; flat
Headset MERIDA-8151 1-1/8"-1.5" cartridge bearing set
Stem MERIDA TEAM CC II; MAT aluminium; 31.8 DSH; -8 ASD
Saddle MERIDA EXPERT CC; incl. MERIDA minitool
Seatpost MERIDA EXPERT TR LIGHT; 30.9 DSP; 0 SSB; S/M/L/XL: 100 SPT

Merida Ninety-six Sizing Chart

Rider's Height (cm)
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205
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This is an accurate estimate, and every new bike comes with a free professional bike fit when you click & collect in store, plus all bikes have a 30 day Perfect Ride Guarantee.

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