Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox SID
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Groupset XX1 -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
NINETY-NINE CF4
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox SID XX-29 SA 15mm 100 Xlock taper
Rear Shock
Rock Shox Monarch XX X-lock MMX right
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM XX1 11s
Front Derailleur
no
Shift Levers
no / SRAM XX1 trigger
Cassette
SRAM XG-11s 10-42
Crank
SRAM XX1 32 GXP
Bottom Bracket
attached
Chain
KMC X11 11s
Wheels
Front Hub
attached
Rear Hub
attached
Rims
Fulcrum Red Power HP 29 F15-R12 disc
Tires
Maxxis Aspen 29er Exception 2.1
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM XX 180 disc / SRAM XX 160 disc
Brake Levers
attached
Cockpit
Handlebar
PRC Team carbon 720 Flat
Headset
Big Conoid A-bearing
Seat
Saddle
Prologo new Nago Evo X10 TiroX
Seatpost
PRC Double carbon superlite 31.6
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15.5" | 17" | 19" | 21" | 23" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.48 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.4 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 348 mm | 348 mm | 348 mm | 347 mm | 347 mm |
| Front Center | 668 mm | 682 mm | 702 mm | 717 mm | 727 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 96 mm | 93 mm | 93 mm | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Stack | 588 mm | 595 mm | 605 mm | 616 mm | 635 mm |
| Reach | 397 mm | 415 mm | 432 mm | 448 mm | 452 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 579 mm | 599 mm | 619 mm | 639 mm | 649 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 395 mm | 432 mm | 482 mm | 530 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1112 mm | 1126 mm | 1146 mm | 1161 mm | 1171 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 26 mm | 26 mm | 26 mm | 27 mm | 27 mm |
| Standover Height | 740 mm | 763 mm | 804 mm | 842 mm | 886 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
Ninety-Nine 9. Team completes the Merida Ninety Nine model. Merida launched 6 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Merida Ninety Nine bikes models from 2015, by clicking here.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Overview of components
Fork
Merida Ninety-Nine 9. Team 2015 bike is equipped with the RockShox SID fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
The Ninety-Nine 9. Team 2015 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Ninety-Nine 9. Team comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.