The range-topping NINETY-SIX RC 10K leaves no stone unturned in the pursuit of performance and nowhere for the competition to hide. Our super lightweight CF5 carbon fibre frame is paired to the very best components to deliver a cross-country race weapon that's so sharp it'll slice the competition like sushi. SRAM's ground breaking wireless Eagle AXS 12-speed drivetrain is matched to Fox Factory level suspension serving up 100 mm of taut yet supple Kashima-coated travel, while carbon fibre Reynolds wheels and fast-rolling Maxxis tyres mean the top step of the podium is just the starting point.
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. For those that want a cross-country bike for race duties rather than high-speed trail fun, the RC models deliver a short travel punch with a 100 mm fork in the front, super fast rolling tyres and a lighter front brake.
Super lightweight CF5 carbon frame with 100 mm travel and P-FLEX technology
Modern aggressive geometry with dropper seatpost
Reynolds carbon wheels and fast Maxxis tyres
Wireless high-end SRAM Eagle drivetrain
100 mm Fox 34 SC fork with low friction Kashima coating with remote lockout
Dual remote lockouts for maximum efficiency
| Frame | - | NINETY-SIX RC CF5 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 Factory ; Air; 100 STR; Tapered; Remote lockout, Twistloc; 44mm fork offset; 29x2.4" max. WHS |
| Shock | - | Fox Float DPS Factory; remote lockout |
| Brake system | - | Shimano XTR; 2 piston |
| Brake rotors | - | Shimano RT-MT900; 180/160mm |
| Rear derailleur | - | Next Gen Sram XX1 AXS |
| Shifters | - | Sram AXS Rocker Paddle |
| Bottom bracket | - | Sram BB DUB PF MTB 92 |
| Crankset | - | Sram Next Gen XX1 Flight Attendant; 32 ATC; Powermeter |
| Cassette | - | Sram Next gen XX1; 10-50 ATC; 12 GER |
| Chain | - | Next Gen Sram XX1 |
| Headset | - | MERIDA-8151 1-1/8"-1.5" cartridge bearing set |
| Stem | - | MERIDA TEAM CC II; MAT aluminium; 31.8 DSH; -8 ASD |
| Handlebar | - | MERIDA TEAM CC; MAT carbon; 760 WHB; flat |
| Grips | - | Rock Shox TwistLoc grip |
| Wheelset | - | Reynolds BLACKLABEL 309/289 XC;MAT carbon |
| Front tyre | - | Maxxis Rekon Race; 29x2.4"; fold; TR EXO 120 TPI |
| Rear tyre | - | Maxxis Rekon Race; 29x2.25"; fold; TR EXO 120 TPI |
| Saddle | - | SCRATCH M5 PAS |
| Seat post | - | Fox Transfer SL; 30.9 DSP; 0 SSB; S/M/L/XL: 100 SPT |
| Dropper post lever | - | Shimano SL -MT800-IL |
| Inner tubes | - | Superlite 29 |
| Weight | - | 10,7 kg |
| Max Weight (bike + rider) | - | 135 kg |
*Because of ongoing problems in the delivery chain, the bike can be delivered with modifications.
