
Merida NINETY-SIX 7000
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Check out the Merida NINETY-SIX 7000, a versatile bike that blurs the lines between trail performance and cross-country speed. Crafted with a lightweight CF4 carbon frame, this bike takes the best features of a short-travel race winner and elevates them with enhanced capability. The 120mm Fox 34 Float SC Performance Elite fork combined with 100mm of rear travel sets the stage for a thrilling ride. Equipped with more aggressive tires and larger four-piston front brakes, the NINETY-SIX 7000 is primed for action. This bike is a modern take on Merida's former World Cup XC and marathon machines, blending race-proven genetics with contemporary adaptability for today's challenging courses. The NINETY-SIX's carbon fiber frame and P-FLEX suspension system offer a nimble and responsive ride quality, perfect for tackling demanding XC and marathon terrains. With top-tier components like the FOX DPS Performance Elite shock, Shimano XT brakes and drivetrain, as well as Reynolds TR 309/289 XC wheels, this bike is built to perform. Whether you're charging through technical trails or pushing the pace in a race, the Merida NINETY-SIX 7000 is a reliable companion that will elevate your riding experience.
Highlights
- Premium Carbon Frame
- Premium Carbon Wheels
- Good Groupset components
- Top brakes
- Top suspension components
- Top reviews from the bike magazines
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Reviews
Tom Marvin
A classic-feeling cross-country race bike with modern specs.
- Smooth and effective seated climbing performance
- snappy handling between corners
- solid spec choices
- Can feel a little unsupported on medium-sized undulations
- narrow bar
Peter Walker
The overall concept of the MERIDA NINETY-SIX 8000 wants to boost the trail capabilities of an XC racer with a pimped-up spec. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work. Surprisingly enough, the limiting factor is its uphill performance. The suspension bobs heavily and...
- consistent colour and design concept
- 2 bottle cages and a tool mount on the frame
- the overall concept doesn't work due to the poor uphill performance
- demanding uphill and downhill
- two-piston rear calliper overheats quickly and gets overwhelmed
Alan Muldoon
Merida Ninety-Six XC full-suspension range gets a fresh look and a down-country makeover. Available in two versions: 100mm RC and a 120mm down-country bike.
- Killer spec for the money
- Geometry is old skool
Cory Benson
Merida’s full-suspension Ninety-Six World Cup cross-country race mountain bike gets a complete refresh for 2021, evolved to transition to both more technical XC racing and more capable than ever as a singletrack shredding trail bike – yet more sleekly...
Ed Spratt
Merida has overhauled its Ninety-Six full suspension XC bike range to include both race and trail models.
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Specifications
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Geometry Merida NINETY-SIX 7000
Size | S | M | L | XL |
---|---|---|---|---|
Seat Tube Angle | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74.5 |
Head Tube Angle | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
Top Tube Length (mm) | 581 | 601 | 624 | 648 |
Chainstay Length (mm) | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1136 | 1156 | 1180 | 1203 |
Standover (mm) | 740 | 741 | 747 | 749 |
Stack (mm) | 595 | 595 | 605 | 614 |
Reach (mm) | 420 | 440 | 460 | 480 |
BB Offset (mm) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
Customer questions & answers
FAQ Merida NINETY-SIX 7000
What material is the frame of the Merida NINETY-SIX 7000?
The Merida NINETY-SIX 7000 ist crafted with Carbon. The wheels of this bike are made of carbon!
What is the recommended price given by the manufacturer Merida?
The SRP Price is our information at 5600 GBP
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