The Merida Ninety-Six 9000 in the exclusive 'Gunmetal Grey/Gold' finish represents the pinnacle of modern cross-country and down-country engineering. Built around the featherlight CF5 carbon race chassis, this bike combines extreme stiffness around the bottom bracket with class-leading agility in technical sections. The high-end Fox 34 SC Factory fork and Fox Float Factory rear shock, featuring the distinctive gold Kashima coating, effortlessly smooth out bumps and provide unmatched grip and traction. With the razor-sharp Shimano XTR 1x12-speed groupset, you shift with maximum precision and minimal effort, even under the most demanding race conditions. Hydraulic Shimano XTR disc brakes with advanced cooling deliver sensational, finely controllable braking power on steep, fast descents. Thanks to its premium carbon wheels, the Ninety-Six 9000 accelerates explosively with every pedal stroke, making it an unbeatable weapon in races and challenging long-distance rides.

The frame is made from Merida’s most advanced CF5 carbon lay-up with Nano Matrix technology, providing minimal wall thickness and exceptionally high resistance to impacts and stone chips. The P-FLEX suspension system harnesses the flexibility of the carbon in the rear frame triangle, eliminating the need for a heavy pivot point and making the frame significantly lighter and torsionally stiffer. The Wire Port headset integration routes all brake and shift cables directly through the headset into the frame for an aerodynamic, clean look and optimal protection against mud. The proven Non-Slip Tightening design ensures that all pivot points and bearings remain firmly in place without the need for periodic retightening. Boost thru-axles at the front and rear, combined with the carbon rims, create an exceptionally stiff package and razor-sharp control through fast corners.