NINETY-SIX RC 9000

NINETY-SIX RC 9000

 

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  • 100mm suspension travel
  • material: carbon
  • 29x2.3" max. wheelsize
  • 148x12mm axle standard
  • BSA bottom bracket standard
frame size S, M, L, XL
color METALLIC TEAL (BLACK/GOLD)
  • Air
  • 100mm suspension travel
  • Tapered
  • Remote lockout
  • 44mm fork offset
  • 29x2.3" max. wheelsize
  • 2 piston
  • flat mount
headset MERIDA-8151 1-1/8"-1.5" cartridge bearing set
  • material: carbon
  • 740mm width
  • flat
  • material: aluminium
  • 31.8mm diameter
  • -8° stem angle
  • S-60 mm, M/L/XL-70 mm
grip Rock Shox TwistLoc grip
  • 30.9mm diameter
  • 0mm setback
  • S: 125mm travel seatpost - M/L 150mm travel seatpost - XL 175mm travel seatpost
saddle SCRATCH M5 PAS
  • 34 teeth
  • 175mm-M up
bottom bracket BB, BSA 73mm– Ø30mm, Ext. Seal
chain Shimano XTR
crank 175mm-M up
  • 10-51 teeth
  • 12 speed
  • 110x15mm width front hub
  • 148x12mm width rear hub
  • 30mm inner width
  • Centerlock
  • Shimano 12 Speed
  • material: carbon
  • Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included)
  • 29x2.25"
  • fold
  • TR EXO 120 TPI
  • 29x2.25"
  • fold
  • TR EXO 120 TPI
  • including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key

weighed with 29" wheels and at frame size M, without pedals

Bike Frame Geometry Image
Frame Size S M L XL
Tire Sizes 29" 29" 29" 29"
St Seat Tubes Mm 400 440 470 500
Tt Top Tubes Mm 576 596 619 643
Cs Chain Stays Mm 435 435 435 435
Hta Head Tube Angles Deg 68.5 68.5 68.5 68.5
Sta Seat Tube Angle Deg 76.5 76.5 76 76
Bd Bottom Bracket Drops Mm 45 45 45 45
Ht Head Tube Lengths Mm 95 95 105 115
Fl Fork Lengths Mm 503 503 503 503
R Reachs Mm 433 453 473 493
S Stacks Mm 585 585 595 604
Wb Wheel Base Mm 1126 1146 1169 1193
Sh Stand Over Height Mm 730 731 736 738

Category Highlights

Ability to fit two water bottles into the frame without making the bottles difficult to reach. Perfect for long marathon races and extended trail sessions.

To 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.

All 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.

An additional fixing point behind the head tube offers the option to attach a spare tube, tool or small spare parts safely and securely.

Selected bolts can be tightened via a TORX 30 key from just one side, without running the risk that the opposite side slips or turns, allowing faster and more straightforward tightening of important hardware components.

Technologies

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X-TAPER HEADTUBE

Steering precision is vital to safe and confident handling, and the X-TAPER HEADTUBE allows us to significantly boost this precision. A larger headset diameter at the bottom paired with a smaller one at the top helps to deal with the strains modern riding and equipment can put on the headtube, all without adding unnecessary weight. It allows tapered forks to be fitted with ease and delivers precise and confidence-inspiring steering.

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INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING

On the majority of our frames, we run the gear and brake cables and hoses through the frame. The cables enter and exit the frame through smooth sockets, or we use one of our other systems like SMART ENTRY or WIRE PORT to be routed through. Running the cables inside the frame protects them from the elements, gives a clean and neat look and can offer aerodynamic advantages.

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NANO MATRIX CARBON

NANO MATRIX CARBON is a special kind of carbon fibre where we add extremely tiny, nano-scale particles to the resin that binds the individual carbon fibres together. These then work on a molecular level to protect them from damage. It’s so effective that it can actually increase the finished carbon fibre’s impact resistance by up to 40%, allowing us to build stronger and lighter composite frames that result in a faster and tougher bike.

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AWS ANTI WRINKLE SYSTEM

This is a method we use to manufacture our carbon fibre frames. First, the carbon fibre that makes up the frame is laid around special formers. We then use a bladder to compress the layers against the outside of the frame mould, giving a smooth and wrinkle-free internal finish, removing any voids in between the layers of carbon that can cause potential weak points, resulting in a stronger, lighter frame.

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NON-SLIP TIGHTENING

This system means you only need a single tool to tighten important bolts, making it easy to secure them while out on the trail and also making routine maintenance faster and simpler. The bolts have a specially shaped head on one end that fits into a matching recess in the frame, preventing rotation. That means there is no hardware bonded into the frame itself, so damaged threads or bolts can be easily replaced.

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P-FLEX

A suspension design where the traditional pivot point on the seat stay is eliminated in favour of a flexstay design. This uses the compliance of the material and specific shaping of the tubes to allow for the seat and chain stays to move apart as the suspension moves through the travel. By removing this pivot point at the seat and chain stay junction, we save weight, reduce maintenance needs and add stiffness to the frame structure.

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WIRE PORT

MERIDA designed headsets that enable all control cables from the handlebar to enter the frame through the headset cover, creating a clean and uncluttered look, allowing for a lighter, stronger and more aerodynamic frame structure than with conventional cable ports. Depending on the model, the cables are run completely internally (including the bar and stem) or semi-integrated, where the cables enter the frame underneath the stem.

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