Merida NINETY-SIX 7000

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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Description

SRP5600 £
CategoryCross-Country
Travel Front120 mm
Travel Rear100 mm
Wheels29 Carbon
Frame MaterialCarbon
GroupsetShimano XT
ForkFox 34
ShockFox
BrakesShimano XT

Reviews

BikeRadar

Tom Marvin

A classic-feeling cross-country race bike with modern specs.

Pros
  1. Smooth and effective seated climbing performance
  2. snappy handling between corners
  3. solid spec choices
Cons
  1. Can feel a little unsupported on medium-sized undulations
  2. narrow bar

ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine

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...

Pros
  1. consistent colour and design concept
  2. 2 bottle cages and a tool mount on the frame
Cons
  1. the overall concept doesn't work due to the poor uphill performance
  2. demanding uphill and downhill
  3. two-piston rear calliper overheats quickly and gets overwhelmed

MBR

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.

Pros
  1. Killer spec for the money
Cons
  1. Geometry is old skool

Bikerumor

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...

Pinkbike

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

Frame

Frame
NINETY-SIX CF4 III (100mm suspension travel material: carbon 29x2.3" max. wheelsize 148x12mm axle standard BSA bottom bracket standard)
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
METALLIC MERIDA GREEN (BLACK)DARK SILVER (BLACK/SILVER)

Suspension

Fork
FOX 34 Float SC Performance Elite (Air 120mm suspension travel Tapered Remote lockout 44mm fork offset 29x2.4" max. wheelsize)
Rear Shock
FOX DPS Performance Elite (remote lockout)

Cockpit

Stem
Handlebars
MERIDA EXPERT CC (material: aluminium 760mm width flat)
Tape/Grips
Rock Shox TwistLoc grip
Saddle
MERIDA EXPERT SL (V-mount incl. MERIDA minitool)

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
Shift Levers
JD-FL lever / Shimano XT (Multi Release)
Cassette
Shimano XT (10-51 teeth 12 speed)
Chain
Shimano XT
Crankset
Race Face Next R (32 teeth 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up)
Chainrings
Bottom Bracket
BB, BSA 73mm– Ø30mm, Ext. Seal

Brakes

Front Brake
Shimano XT / Shimano XT M8110 (4 piston 2 piston flat mount)
Shift Levers

Wheels

Front Rim
Reynolds TR 309/289 XC (110x15mm width front hub 148x12mm width rear hub 30/28mm inner width Centerlock Shimano 12 Speed material: carbon Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included) Lifetime warranty)
Rear Rim
Front Tyre
Reynolds TR 309/289 XC (110x15mm width front hub 148x12mm width rear hub 30/28mm inner width Centerlock Shimano 12 Speed material: carbon Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included) Lifetime warranty)
Thru Axle
MERIDA EXPERT TR (including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key)

Geometry Merida NINETY-SIX 7000

SizeSMLXL
Seat Tube Angle75757574.5
Head Tube Angle67676767
Top Tube Length (mm)581601624648
Chainstay Length (mm)435435435435
Wheelbase (mm)1136115611801203
Standover (mm)740741747749
Stack (mm)595595605614
Reach (mm)420440460480
BB Offset (mm)36363636

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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