2021
2021 Merida NINETY-SIX RC
The 2021 Merida NINETY-SIX RC sits at the aggressive end of the range for a XC bike, with a shorter rear center. Reach 433 to 493 mm, stack 585 to 604 mm. The NINETY-SIX RC 5000 build comes with Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ shifting and Maxxis Rekon Race tires.
Source: merida-bikes.com. Checked .
Key facts
- Brand
- Merida
- Model
- NINETY-SIX RC
- Model year
- 2021
- Type
- XC
- Geometry labels
- S, M, L, and XL
- Drivetrain
- Varies by build
- Fork
- Varies by build
- Rear shock
- Varies by build
- Geometry
- Complete for every size
- Source
- merida-bikes.com
- Checked
Geometry by size
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach(mm) | 433 | 453 | 473 | 493 |
| Stack(mm) | 585 | 585 | 595 | 604 |
| Head tube angle(°) | 68.5 | 68.5 | 68.5 | 68.5 |
| Seat tube angle(°) | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76 | 76 |
| Effective top tube(mm) | 576 | 596 | 619 | 643 |
| Chainstay length(mm) | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 1126 | 1146 | 1169 | 1193 |
| BB drop(mm) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Standover(mm) | 730 | 731 | 736 | 738 |
| Seat tube length(mm) | 400 | 440 | 470 | 500 |
| Fork length(mm) | 503 | 503 | 503 | 503 |
| Head tube length(mm) | 95 | 95 | 105 | 115 |
Stock build
NINETY-SIX RC 5000
Frame
Suspension
Drivetrain
Wheels & Tires
Brakes
Cockpit
Seatpost & Saddle
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NINETY-SIX RC 9000
Frame
Suspension
Drivetrain
Wheels & Tires
Brakes
Cockpit
Seatpost & Saddle
Keep your NINETY-SIX RC 9000 in Quiver
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NINETY-SIX RC XT
Frame
Suspension
Drivetrain
Wheels & Tires
Brakes
Cockpit
Seatpost & Saddle
Keep your NINETY-SIX RC XT in Quiver
Start from this build's stock parts, then record your upgrades. Review it before adding it to your garage.
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Quick answers
- Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2021 Merida NINETY-SIX RC?
- Geometry is listed for S, M, L, and XL.
- What are the reach and stack of the 2021 Merida NINETY-SIX RC in size L?
- In size L, reach is 473 mm and stack is 595 mm.
- What is the head tube angle of the 2021 Merida NINETY-SIX RC?
- The head tube angle is 68.5 degrees in every size.
- What does the 2021 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 5000 ship with?
- The stock build includes Merida NINETY-SIX RC CF4 III, RockShox Reba RL, Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+, and Maxxis Rekon Race.
- Which years of the Merida NINETY-SIX RC are on Quiver?
- Quiver has the Merida NINETY-SIX RC for 2021, 2024, and 2022.
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