2018
Merida Ninety-Six 9000
Merida's full-suspension XC bike used a CF3 carbon monocoque with 100 mm FSR-style rear travel. Its light build, efficient suspension linkage, and top-end XTR specification made it competitive at UCI XCO events. Cross Country World Cup rider José Antonio Hermida rode the Ninety-Six to multiple podium finishes.
XC Mountain Bike
Shared Parts
SRAM GX Eagle 12-Speed Drivetrain
SRAM LLC
Shimano XTR M9100 12-Speed XC Groupset
Shimano Inc.
Magura MT5 / MT7 4-Piston Hydraulic Brake
Magura GmbH
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Evolution XC Tyre
Schwalbe (Wilhelm Schwalbe GmbH)
Maxxis Aspen XC Race Tyre
Maxxis International
Continental Mountain King 3 MTB Tyre
Continental AG
Technical Specifications
| Weight | 10.1 kg |
| Suspension | 100 mm front / 100 mm rear |
| Wheel Size | 29-inch |
| Fork | Fox 34 SC 100 mm |