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Merida NINETY-SIX RC 5000
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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 RC 5000
| size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| seat_tube_angle | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76 | 76 |
| head_tube_angle | 68.5 | 68.5 | 68.5 | 68.5 |
| top_tube_length (mm) | 576 | 596 | 619 | 643 |
| chainstay_length (mm) | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| wheel_base (mm) | 1126 | 1146 | 1169 | 1193 |
| standover (mm) | 730 | 731 | 736 | 738 |
| stack (mm) | 585 | 585 | 595 | 604 |
| reach (mm) | 433 | 453 | 473 | 493 |
| bb_offset (mm) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
Customer questions & answers
FAQ Merida NINETY-SIX RC 5000
What material is the frame of the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 5000?
The Merida NINETY-SIX RC 5000 ist crafted with Carbon
What is the recommended price given by the manufacturer Merida?
The SRP Price is our information at 5899 AUD