2021 Merida Bikes Ninety-Six RC 5000 XL
Build
700C/29 in × 2.25 in
Insights
Somewhat aggressive stack and reach vs trend of full-suspension cross-country mtb bikes
Suspension sag unknown
Geometry may mis-represent actual riding geometry
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 604mm |
| Reach | 493mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.23:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-T | 500mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal HT Top | 643mm |
| Top Tube Slope | 11deg |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.5deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76deg |
| Head Tube Length | 115mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 45mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 323.2mm |
| Chainstay Length | 435mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 432.7mm |
| Front-Center | 761.7mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 760.3mm |
| Wheelbase | 1193mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 51mm |
| Fork Length (Axle-To-Crown) | 503mm |
| Trail | 90.2mm very high |
| Mechanical Trail | 83.9mm |
| Wheel Flop | 30.8mm |
| Standover Height | 738mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 223.5mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 170 mm cranks | 153.2mm |
RC 5000 Build
| Wheel Size | 700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 2.25in |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 736.3mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1929.3mm |
| Suspension Type | Full suspension |
| Bar Type | Flat Bar |
| Fork Travel | 100mm |
| Rear Travel | Unknown |
| Suspension Sag | Unknown |
| Frame Material | Carbon/Composite |
| Fork Material | N/A |
| Brake Type | Disc |
Source:https://www.merida-bikes.com/en/bike/1986/ninety-six-rc-5000