{"product_id":"merida-ninety-six-rc-xt-mountain-bike-glossy-race-red-black-2021","title":"Merida Ninety Six RC XT Mountain Bike Glossy Race Red\/Black (2021)","description":"\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-row\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003c!-- Features --\u003e\r\n\t\u003cdiv class=\"w-col w-col-6\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"callout-wrapper no-border\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cdiv class=\"top-features\" style=\"color: #fff; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 15px;\"\u003eMerida Ninety Six RC XT\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003cul class=\"features unordered-list\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli class=\"list-item\"\u003e Brand new Merida CF4 III Carbon Frame\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli class=\"list-item\"\u003e1x12 Speed Shimano XT Drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli class=\"list-item\"\u003eShimano XT Hydraulic Disc Brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cli class=\"list-item\"\u003eFox Performance 32 Float Fork - 100mm Travel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli class=\"list-item\"\u003eFox Performance Elite Float Rear Shock\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\t\u003cdiv class=\"w-col w-col-6\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eReview\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cblockquote class=\"block-quote\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003e\"Completely overhauled for 2021, the new Merida Ninety-Six replaces the outgoing model, which arrived back in 2015, and went on to become one of the most popular options for Aussie XCO and marathon racers of the past few years thanks to its low weight and excellent value for money\" \r\n\t\t\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/flowmountainbike.com\/post-all\/2021-merida-ninety-six-rc-first-look\/\/\"\u003eFlow Mountain Bike\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Merida Ninety Six RC XT Mountain Bike is back better than ever in 2021, ready to meet the needs of the modern XC racer who wants to ride at their best. Merida have made big changes to this model this year with a completely new CF4 III Carbon Frame which is sleeker than previous model, built for the ultimate combination of durability and speed. The updated geometry is designed with modern riding preferences in mind, built with a slacker head angle and steeper seat angle to pair with a longer wheelbase and reach.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe FOX Performance 32 Float Fork with 100mm travel is matched with a Fox Performance Elite Float Rear Shock also with 100mm of travel. This is a more progressive suspension setup than previous models, featuring a cable lockout which is hidden from view through the top tube. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e The RC XT model is equipped with a 1x12 speed Shimano XT Drivetrain for clean shifting and reliable performance when it counts. The 2 piston Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc Brakes will give you capable control when you’re rolling on the Alloy Merida Expert CC Wheels with 29X2.25” Maxxis Rekon Race Tyres, capable of fitting tyres up to 2.3”. It wouldn’t be ready for serious speed without a dropper post and the Merida Expert TR Light Dropper Post ensures this bike comes with everything you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Merida Ninety Six RC XT is a high-quality lightweight racing bike that packs a carbon frame 100mm of travel, two piston hydro disc brakes and fast rolling XC tyres for an efficient ride that is ready to tear it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ciframe width=\"1799\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h44NIB2_pOk\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\r\n\u003c!-- Three Features Silos --\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"row w-row\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-col w-col-12\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-parent\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"service-block\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"service-text-wrapper\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch4 class=\"half-margin-top\" style=\"text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eP-Flex Pivot\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph small\"\u003eTo save weight and further improve the frame stiffness, we have removed the seat-\/chainstay pivot point. Instead of a classic bearing, the material properties of the frame allow sufficient flex without having an impact on durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"service-block\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"service-text-wrapper\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch4 class=\"half-margin-top\" style=\"text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eWire Port\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph small\"\u003eAll control cables like gear, brake and dropper post cable enter the frame through a specifically shaped headset cap, cleaning up the cockpit area while also keeping them out of harm's way. Only the internally routed cable for the rear shock lockout enters the frame directly into the top tube for extra smooth lockout action.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"end service-block\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"service-text-wrapper\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch4 class=\"half-margin-top\" style=\"text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eModern Down-Country Geo\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph small\"\u003eIn line with today’s more demanding and aggressive XC course as well as the rising interest in light yet capable short-travel bikes of the ‚down country‘ segment, we have slackened the head angle by 1.5° (trail version even 3°), increased the reach, lowered the bottom bracket and standover height and steepened the seat angle by 1.5 - 2°. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" async src=\"\/\/orbitvu.co\/share\/abk7X3yYfhLoF4tJGoV2V4\/3969840\/360\/script?width=auto\u0026amp;height=auto\u0026amp;content2=yes\u0026amp;partial_load=yes\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"orbitvu-viewer\" style=\"width: 95%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv id=\"ovContent-abk7X3yYfhLoF4tJGoV2V4\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Merida","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40626774310984,"sku":"21MeridaNinetySixRCXTGlossyRaceRedBlack","price":6639.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9477\/8696\/files\/medx2186156.tag.0.jpg?v=1752488405","url":"https:\/\/centrecom.click\/products\/merida-ninety-six-rc-xt-mountain-bike-glossy-race-red-black-2021","provider":"99 Bikes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}