The Merida Ninety-Six RC 5000 in the striking Dark Strawberry colorway is built for riders chasing fast lap times and top performance. The high-quality CF carbon frame delivers exceptional stiffness around the bottom bracket, ensuring every watt is translated directly into pure forward acceleration. The RC geometry is specifically tuned for modern cross-country tracks: an aggressive seat angle for maximum traction on steep climbs, combined with a stable head angle for fast, technical descents. With the lockout lever on the handlebars, you can instantly firm up the front and rear suspension for maximum rolling efficiency on paved sections and sprints. The reliable Shimano 1x12-speed groupset offers a wide gear range and flawless shifting precision under heavy loads. Thanks to the hydraulic disc brakes and tubeless-ready wheelset, you have complete control and grip on the trails in all conditions.

The frame is made from Merida’s advanced Nano Matrix Carbon, in which special nanoparticles reinforce the resin matrix for significantly greater impact resistance against flying debris. With the innovative P-FLEX suspension system, the rear seat stay acts as a flexible spring arm, eliminating the need for a heavy pivot point and making the frame both lighter and lower-maintenance. The well-designed Wire Port integration system routes all cables and hydraulic lines directly through the headset cover, creating an aerodynamic cockpit and protecting against mud. Non-Slip Tightening technology ensures that the suspension system bolts remain securely and firmly fastened without vibrating loose during demanding rides. In addition, the Boost axle standard optimizes the spoke angle of the wheels, providing noticeably greater stiffness and direct steering precision in technical corners.