2022 Merida Ninety Six 7000

Introduction

There was a time when you had to choose between trail bike descending and cross-country climbing ability. Not any more, with naturally speedy genes boosted by a 120 mm fork and aggressive rubber.

Frame: NINETY-SIX CF4 III; 100 STR; MAT carbon; 29×2.3″ max. WHS; 148×12 AST; BSA BBR
Sizes: S-M-L-XL
Fork: Fox 34 Float SC Performance Elite; Air; 120 STR; Tapered; Remote lockout; 44mm fork offset; 29×2.4″ max. WHS
Shock: Fox DPS Performance Elite; remote lockout
Gears: 1 x 12
Crankset: Race Face Next R; 32 ATC
Crank Length: 170 mm-S, 175 mm-M up
Bottom Bracket: BB, BSA 73mm- 30mm, Ext. Seal
Cassette: Shimano XT; 10-51 ATC; 12 GER
Chain: Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+
Shifter – Front: n/a
Shifter – Rear: Shimano XT; Multi Release
Dropper Lever: Shimano SL -MT800-IL
Brake – Front: Shimano XT; 4 piston
Brake – Rear: Shimano XT M8110; 2 piston; flat mount
Rotor – Front: Shimano RT-MT800; 180mm
Rotor – Rear: Shimano RT-MT800; 160mm
Handlebar: MERIDA EXPERT CC; MAT aluminium; 760 WHB; flat
Stem: MERIDA TEAM CC II; MAT aluminium; 31.8 DSH; -8 ASD
Stem Size: 60 mm all sizes
Head Set: MERIDA-8151 1-1/8″-1.5″ cartridge bearing set
Seat Post: MERIDA EXPERT TR; 30.9 DSP; 0 SSB; S: 125 SPT – M 150 SPT – L/XL 170 SPT
Saddle: MERIDA EXPERT SL; V-mount; incl. MERIDA minitool
Spokes: Double Butted Black stainless
Hub – Front: attached
Hub – Rear: attached
Axle – Rear: MERIDA EXPERT TR; including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key
Rims: Reynolds TR 309/289 XC; 110×15 WHF; 148×12 WHR; 30/28 IWR; Centerlock; Shimano 12 Speed; MAT carbon; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included); Lifetime warranty
Tyre – Front: Maxxis Minion DHR II; 29×2.3″; fold; TR EXO 3C MaxxTerra
Tyre – Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II; 29×2.3″; fold; TR EXO 3C MaxxTerra
Other: MERIDA Multitool with saddlebox
Max Rider Weight: 135kg