Merida Ninety-Six 7.6000 (2017)

The 2017 Merida Ninety-Six 7.6000 is a mid-range full-suspension cross-country mountain bike. Built on a fast, light carbon main frame, with suspension capably provided by RockShox' Monarch rear shock and ace Reba fork, it flies down the roughest trail, soaking up the bigger hits and gliding over the little ones. Kit is substantially from SRAM, including its reliable 1x11 GX drivetrain and powerful Level T brakes, the latter equipped with the convenient Stealth-a-majig. Wheels are light, tough alloy, clad in all-round Maxxis Ikons.
A good cross-country bike.