The life of the privateer cross-country racer is the hardest one on the grid; delivering top-level performance but without top-level resources. That's where the NINETY-SIX XT RC comes in with a race-ready package of a lightweight CF4 carbon frame married to components that hit that sweet spot between performance and cost. Shimano's benchmark 12-speed XT drivetrain needs no introduction, while Fox' proven 32 SC fork and float shock serve up their 100 mm of travel, lap after lap. Your rivals will get bored of seeing the back of you.
The NINETY-SIX is the latest incarnation 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 descend 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.
| Frame | - | NINETY-SIX RC CF4 III; 100 STR; MAT carbon; 29 WHS; 148x12 AST; BSA BBR |
| Wheel size | - | 29" |
| Gears | - | 12 (1x12) |
| Suspension fork | - | Fox 32 Float SC Performance; Air; 100 STR; Tapered; Remote lockout; 44mm fork offset |
| Shock | - | Fox Float SL Performance Elite; remote lockout |
| Brake system | - | Shimano XT M8110; 2 piston |
| Brake rotors | - | himano RT54; 180mm front, 160mm rear |
| Rear derailleur | - | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ |
| Shifters | - | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Bottom bracket | - | Shimano BB-MT-501; 24mm |
| Crankset | - | Shimano XT; 32 ATC |
| Cassette | - | Shimano XT; 10-51 ATC; 12 GER |
| Chain | - | KMC X12 |
| Headset | - | Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing |
| Stem | - | MERIDA TEAM CC III; MAT aluminium; 31.8 DSH; -6 ASD incl. MERIDA SMART MOUNT |
| Handlebar | - | MERIDA EXPERT CC; MAT aluminium; 760 WHB; flat |
| Grips | - | Rock Shox TwistLoc |
| Rims | - | MERIDA EXPERT CC; 22.8 IWR; MAT aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
| Front hub | - | Shimano XT; 110x15 WHF; 32 SPH; Centerlock |
| Rear hub | - | Shimano XT; 148x12 WHR, 32 SPH; Centerlock |
| Tyres | - | Maxxis Rekon Race; 29x2.25"; fold; TR EXO 120 TPI |
| Saddle | - | MERIDA EXPERT SL; V-mount; incl. MERIDA minitool |
| Seat post | - | MERIDA EXPERT TR LIGHT; 30.9 DSP; 0 SSB; S/M/L/XL: 100 SPT |
| Dropper post lever | - | JD-FL lever |
| Inner tubes | - | Ultralite 29 |
*Because of ongoing problems in the delivery chain, the bike can be delivered with modifications.
