Merida Ninety-Six RC 5000

Fast and ready to race or ride all day, the NINETY-SIX RC 5000 blends our proven XC DNA with modern geometry to deliver a cross-country bike that can handle anything: a modern race course or a race epic with ease. The CF4 full carbon frame is exactly the same as some of the more expensive bikes in the range, but durable, high-quality kit such as the remote lockout-equipped RockShox Reba fork, SIDLuxe shock and 12-speed Shimano drivetrain offer a balance and performance at an achievable cost. The NINETY-SIX is the exciting new reincarnation of our World Cup-proven XC and marathon bike. It inherits the already high-performance genes of the previous NINETY-SIX version and combines them with a new readiness and ability to tackle today's demanding XC and marathon courses. The carbon fiber frame platform and P-FLEX suspension are the perfect foundation for a fun-filled, fast, trail-loving short-travel full suspension bike that helps define what a modern country race bike should be. It is capable of tackling the roughest circuits, the toughest climbs and the ability to descend like never before. For those who want a race-ready cross-country bike for high-speed trail fun, the RC models offer short travel with a 100mm fork up front, super-fast tires and a lighter front brake.