Fast, focussed and ready to race or ride all day, the NINETY-SIX RC 5000 melds our proven cross-country racing DNA with modern geometry to provide a cross-country bike that can handle anything a modern race course or epic ride can throw at it with ease. The full carbon CF4 frame is exactly the same as seen on some of the more expensive bikes in the range, but high-value, hardwearing kit such as the remote lockout-equipped RockShox Reba fork, SIDLuxe shock and 12-speed Shimano drivetrain deliver poised performance at an attainable cost. It's the definition of punching above your weight.
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.
Lightweight CF4 carbon frame with 100 mm travel and P-FLEX technology
Modern aggressive geometry with dropper seatpost
Fast rolling tubeless-ready Maxxis tyres
100 mm travel RockShox Reba SL fork
Shimano 12-speed SLX/XT drivetrain
Dual remote lockouts for maximum efficiency
| Frame | - | NINETY-SIX CF4 III; 100 STR; MAT carbon; 29 WHS; 148x12 AST; BSA BBR |
| Wheel size | - | 29" |
| Gears | - | 12 (1x12) |
| Suspension fork | - | Rock Shox Reba RL; Air; 100 STR; Tapered; Remote lockout; 51mm fork offset |
| Shock | - | Rock SIDLuxe Select+; remote lockout |
| Brake system | - | Shimano SLX M7100/M7110; 2 piston |
| Brake rotors | - | Shimano RT54; 180/160mm |
| Rear derailleur | - | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ |
| Shifters | - | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Bottom bracket | - | Shimano SM-BB52 |
| Crankset | - | Shimano Deore M6100; 32 ATC |
| Cassette | - | Shimano Deore M6100; 10-51 ATC; 12 GER |
| Chain | - | KMC X12 |
| 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; 740 WHB; flat |
| Grips | - | Rock Shox TwistLoc grip |
| Rims | - | MERIDA EXPERT CC; 22.8 IWR; MAT aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
| Front hub | - | Shimano MT400-B; 110x15 WHF; 32 SPH; Centerlock |
| Rear hub | - | Shimano MT410-B; 148x12 WHR; 32 SPH; Centerlock |
| Tyres | - | Väliskumm ees - Maxxis Rekon Race; 29x2.25"; fold; TR EXO 120 TPI |
| Saddle | - | MERIDA COMP CC |
| Seat post | - | MERIDA EXPERT TR LIGHT; 30.9 DSP; 0 SSB; S/M/L/XL: 100 SPT |
| Dropper post lever | - | Shimano SL -MT500-IL |
| Inner tubes | - | Ultralite 29 |
| Weight | - | 12,22 kg |
*Because of ongoing problems in the delivery chain, the bike can be delivered with modifications.
