There used to be a time when you had to choose between trail bike performance and cross-country race ready weight. Not any more. Say hello to the NINETY-SIX 7000. It builds on the speedy genes of our short travel race winner with a CF4 carbon frame and adds a whole new layer of capability thanks to a longer travel 120 mm Fox 34 Float SC Performance Elite fork paired to 100 mm out back. Add in more aggressive tyres and larger four piston front brake and you're ready to rock.
The NINETY-SIX is the new and exciting reincarnation of our former World Cup proven XC and marathon machine. It inherits the forward-surging race genes of the old NINETY-SIX and combines it with a new readiness and ability to tackle today’s demanding XC and marathon courses. The carbon fibre frame platform and P-FLEX suspension is the perfect basis for a fun-packed, fast and trail loving short travel full suspension machine that helps define what a modern cross country race bike should be. It's able to take on the rougher than ever world-class race tracks as well as the trail riders who want hyper-speed climbing with the ability to descent like never before. If you're after lightning quick climbing with downhill 'downcountry' capability, this model comes with a longer 120 mm travel fork more aggressive tyres and a more powerful front brake compared to our race-focussed 'RC' models.
Lightweight CF4 carbon frame with 100 mm travel and P-FLEX technology
120 mm travel Fox 34 Float SC Performance Elite fork for increased capability
Powerful Shimano XT 4-piston front brake
Modern aggressive geometry with dropper seatpost
Carbon fibre Reynolds TR 309 wheels and aggressive Maxxis tyres
12-speed Shimano/Race Face single chainring drivetrain
| Frame | - | NINETY-SIX CF4 III; 100 STR; MAT carbon; 29x2.3" max. WHS; 148x12 AST; BSA BBR |
| Wheel size | - | 29" |
| Gears | - | 12 (1x12) |
| Suspension fork | - | Fox 34 Float SC Performance Elite; Air; 120 STR; Tapered; Remote lockout - Twistloc; 44mm fork offset; 29x2.4" max. WHS |
| Shock | - | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite; remote lockout |
| Brake system | - | Shimano XT; 4 piston |
| Brake rotors | - | Shimano RT-MT800; 180/160mm |
| Rear derailleur | - | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ |
| Shifters | - | Shimano XT; Multi Release |
| Bottom bracket | - | BB, BSA 73mm– Ø30mm, Ext. Seal |
| Crankset | - | Race Face Next R; 34 ATC |
| Cassette | - | Shimano XT; 10-51 ATC; 12 GER |
| Chain | - | Shimano XT |
| Headset | - | MERIDA-8151 1-1/8"-1.5" cartridge bearing set |
| Stem | - | MERIDA TEAM CC II; MAT aluminium; 31.8 DSH; -20 ASD |
| Handlebar | - | MERIDA EXPERT CC; MAT aluminium; 760 WHB; flat |
| Grips | - | Rock Shox TwistLoc grip |
| Wheelset | - | Reynolds TR 309/289 XC; 110x15 WHF; 148x12 WHR; 30/28 IWR; Centerlock; Shimano 12 Speed; MAT carbon; |
| Tyres | - | Maxxis Minion DHR II; 29x2.3"; fold; TR EXO 3C MaxxTerra |
| Saddle | - | MERIDA EXPERT SL; V-mount; incl. MERIDA minitool |
| Seat post | - | MERIDA EXPERT TR; 30.9 DSP; 0 SSB; S: 125 SPT - M 150 SPT - L/XL 170 SPT |
| Dropper post lever | - | Shimano SL -MT800-IL |
| Inner tubes | - | Ultralite 29 |
| Weight | - | 11,8 kg |
| Max Weight (bike + rider) | - | 135 kg |
*Because of ongoing problems in the delivery chain, the bike can be delivered with modifications.
