2022
2022 Merida NINETY-SIX RC
The 2022 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
- 2022
- Type
- XC
- Geometry labels
- S, M, L, and XL
- Drivetrain
- Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+
- 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
Merida NINETY-SIX RC CF4 III
Suspension
Rock SIDluxe Select+
Drivetrain
Wheels & Tires
Brakes
Shimano SM-RT54
Cockpit
Seatpost & Saddle
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NINETY-SIX RC XT
Frame
Merida NINETY-SIX RC CF4 III
Suspension
Fox 32 Float SC Performance
Fox Float DPS Performance Elite
Drivetrain
Wheels & Tires
Brakes
Shimano SM-RT54
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.
Free on App StoreFree on Google PlayFree for your first bike, on iPhone and Android.Already have Quiver? Open this build
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Quick answers
- Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2022 Merida NINETY-SIX RC?
- Geometry is listed for S, M, L, and XL.
- What are the reach and stack of the 2022 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 2022 Merida NINETY-SIX RC?
- The head tube angle is 68.5 degrees in every size.
- What does the 2022 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 2022, 2024, and 2021.
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