Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K Review

Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K Review

Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K Review

Price: 12999 €
category: Racebike
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Travel Rear: 100 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • Super light carbon frame
  • benchmark bike in this price range
  • definately shredable in the downhill
  • strong climber
  • 25 years warranty
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Racefully above 8000 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 12999 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
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Stack
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-
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585
595
604
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Reach
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-
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453
473
493
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Top Tube Length
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-
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596
619
643
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Seat Tube Length
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-
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440
470
500
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Seat Tube Angle
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76,5
76
76
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Head Tube Length
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95
105
115
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Head Tube Angle
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68,5
68,5
68,5
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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45
45
45
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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329
329
329
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Chainstay Length
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435
435
435
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Wheelbase
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1146
1169
1193
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Standover Height
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731
736
738
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Specification
  • Frame NINETY-SIX RC CF5 III, 100mm suspension travel, material: carbon, 29 wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork FOX 34 Float SC Factory
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper FOX Float DPS Factory
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Sram AXS Rocker Paddle
  • Rear Derailleur Sram XX1 Eagle AXS
  • Crank Sram XX1 Eagle Power Meter Sram XX1 Eagle Power Meter
  • Cassette Sram XG-1299 Eagle 10-52
  • Chain Sram XX1 Eagle
  • Brake Set Shimano XTR
  • Brake Rotors 180/160
  • Wheel Set Reynolds BLACKLABEL 309/289 XC
  • Tires Front Maxxis Rekon Race
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Rekon Race
  • Saddle Scratch M5 PAS
  • Seat Post FOX Transfer SL
  • Stem MERIDA TEAM CC II
  • Handle Bar MERIDA TEAM CC II
  • Handle Bar Width 760
  • Head Set MERIDA 8151

Expirience with the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K

Ludwig Döhl The frame of the race bike was redesigned in 2021 and meets all modern requirements. You have no idea if you prefer high speed stability or playful handling? Then you can´t go wrong with the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K. It´s handling is pleasantly balanced. The sporty riding position allows for very effective pedaling. Considering that in the range above 8000 Euro, hardly any other manufacturer makes a better bike for the same specs of wheels. Nice! The guarantee of 25 years proves that Merida is behind its products. Pay attention when selecting your size: the Merida Fully sizing runs big.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.