{"title":"Cross Country Mountain Bikes","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Explore the best cross country mountain bikes at 99 Bikes. Shop a wide selection of XC mountain bikes, cross country bikes, and hardtail mountain bikes specifically designed for speed an efficiency on long rides. Find top brands and latest models, including premium cross country mountain bikes for sale in New Zealand. Get your perfect cross country bike today!\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003eExplore the best cross country mountain bikes at 99 Bikes. Shop a wide selection of XC mountain bikes, cross country bikes, and hardtail mountain bikes specifically designed for speed an efficiency on long rides. Find top brands and latest models, including premium cross country mountain bikes for sale in New Zealand. Get your perfect cross country bike today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2021-norco-revolver-fs-1-100-black-silver-29","title":"Norco Revolver FS 1 100 Cross-Country Race Bike Black\/Silver","description":"The Revolver FS 1 100 is a crazy fast, no compromise XC race bike that makes the most of every pedal stroke and charges descents on all types of terrain. The Norco Factory XC Team redefined XC performance with the Revolver FS 1 100, the perfectly dialed hi-mod Carbon frame optimizes pedaling efficiency, while the Ride Aligned™ XC geometry maximizes grip and support with carefully tuned weight distribution, greatly reducing rider fatigue by minimizing the need for weight shifts through varying terrain. A 68.5-degree head angle and 60mm stem creates a low, forward riding position for powerful, efficient pedaling, maximum traction, and a front end that stays on the ground when the going gets steep. Norco’s Ride Aligned™ suspension pairs a RockShox SID SL Ultimate 100mm fork with a RockShox SIDLuxe Select+ RLR shock with remote lockout, ensuring that every precision-tuned millimeter of suspension travel is perfectly utilized on every part of today's technically demanding XC courses.","brand":"Norco","offers":[{"title":"LG","offer_id":42538090070255,"sku":"7QXD5MI9","price":7279.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/7556\/3651\/products\/Norco-Revolver-FS-1-100-Cross-Country-Race-Bike-BlackSilver.jpg?v=1755104988"},{"product_id":"2022-merida-ninety-six-rc-5000-dark-silver-black-silver","title":"Merida Ninety-Six RC 5000 Cross-Country Race Bike Dark Silver\/Black\/Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eFast, focussed and ready to race or ride all day, the Ninety-Six RC 5000 melds Merida’s proven cross-country racing DNA with modern geometry to provide a cross-country bike that can handle anything a modern racecourse or epic ride can throw at it with ease. The full carbon CF4 frame is exactly the same as seen on some of the more expensive bikes in the range, but high-value, hardwearing kit such as the remote lockout-equipped RockShox Reba EL 100mm fork and RockShox  SIDLuxe Select+ shock. Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes and a 12-speed Shimano drivetrain deliver poised performance at an accessible cost. The Ninety-Six RC 5000 is able to take on the rougher than ever world-class racetracks as well as the trail riders who want hyper-speed climbing with the ability to descent like never before, all at an attainable price. 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The Big Nine Limited is a lightweight aluminium hardtail that sits firmly in the Cross Country Race segment, but is equally ready for race action as it is for your next more leisurely off-road adventure. A versatile speed machine with the same marathon focused geometry as its carbon relatives, the limited could be the perfect bike for you if you start developing the racing bug. The race-proven single chainring Shimano Deore M5100 11-speed drivetrain offers a broad gear range while keeping things light and simple. The 100mm air suspended Manitou Markhor fork in combination with reliable hydraulic disc brakes keeps things comfortable and controlled. Fast rolling 29er wheels with Merida Comp rims and Shimano MT400-B hubs roll on Maxxis Ikon 2.2\" tyres chosen for their versatility that offers predictable handling in a broad range of trail conditions.","brand":"Merida","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":42538095968495,"sku":"UHWI27C2","price":1820.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/7556\/3651\/products\/Merida-Big-Nine-Limited-Cross-Country-Race-Bike-Glossy-Race-RedMatt-Red.jpg?v=1755105073"},{"product_id":"2022-merida-big-nine-3000-glossy-pearl-silk-lime-teal-blue","title":"Merida Big Nine 3000 Cross-Country Bike Glossy Pearl Silk Lime\/Teal Blue","description":"Merida Big Nine 3000 combines Merida’s almost 50 years of bike making know-how with their proven cross-country racing DNA. Quality Shimano components and a tried and tested CF3 carbon frame result in Merida’s most affordable carbon hardtail with XC and marathon honed geometry, a perfect bike to get you racing. The compliant carbon frame features FLEX STAY technology that helps to absorb some of the trail shatter, thus keeping you fresh for longer. The Manitou Markhor Comp Air 100mm suspension fork is tuned for all day epics. The quality Shimano Deore \/ XT mixed drivetrain will provide a reliable start to your racing career. While Tektro M275 2 piston hydraulic disc brakes ensure all conditions stopping power. With Merida’s quintessential attention to detail and craftsmanship, the frame offers modern design technology as well as internal cable routing and smart entry cable housing, including routing for a dropper post upgrade, resulting in a beautiful bike with a sleek aesthetic.","brand":"Merida","offers":[{"title":"SM","offer_id":42538096034031,"sku":"HDAYTSAO","price":3299.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"MD","offer_id":42538096066799,"sku":"9MU1MKZT","price":3299.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"LG","offer_id":42538096099567,"sku":"0DRYXS41","price":3299.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/7556\/3651\/products\/Merida-Big-Nine-3000-Cross-Country-Bike-Glossy-Pearl-Silk-LimeTeal-Blue.jpg?v=1755105075"},{"product_id":"2022-merida-big-nine-5000-glossy-pearl-white-matt-black","title":"Merida Big Nine 5000 Cross Country Race Bike Glossy Pearl White\/Matt Black","description":"Made for racing but also with ambitious trail riding in mind, the Big Nine 5000 is a premium carbon hardtail offering an inspiring ride whatever you put in front of it. The CF3 frame with nano matrix carbon technology and racing geometry is ideal on XC and marathon racetracks, while the Flex Stay technology helps to absorb trail shatter. Merida’s enormous experience manufacturing hardtail mountain bikes translates into a symbiosis between modern frame technology, attention to detail and craftsmanship. Premium features like the Anti-Wrinkle System results in a lighter, stiffer and stronger frame. Internally routed cables with smart entry cable housings are di2 ready and clamped for a rattle free ride. With a RockShox Reba 100mm fork with remote lockout, Shimano XT\/SLX 12-speed drivetrain and hydraulic brakes, fast rolling tubeless ready 29er wheels, and a dropper post ready frame. 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The full C:68X carbon frame is manufactured using an Advanced Twin Mold monocoque manufacturing technique, resulting in one of the lightest cross-country hardtails around. Agile Ride Geometry puts you firmly in control, while the optimised carbon lay-up, tapered head tube and Boost rear axle translate into rapid acceleration, so you can power ahead of the competition. The Newmen Evolution SL tubeless-ready wheelset, lightweight yet aggressive Schwalbe XC race tyres and 100mm RockShox SID Ultimate fork, combined with Magura MT8 SL Hydraulic brakes and 1 x 12 Speed SRAM XX1 Eagle Drivetrain ensure a premium setup that combines rapid acceleration, complete control and exceptional comfort.","brand":"Cube","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":42802031558895,"sku":"I5Y7VB71","price":6399.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/7556\/3651\/products\/Cube-Elite-C68X-Race-Cross-Country-Race-Bike-Carbon-n-Blue.jpg?v=1755106711"},{"product_id":"2023-norco-revolver-ht-2-120-red-green","title":"Norco Revolver HT 2 120 Cross Country Race Bike Red\/Green","description":"The Revolver HT 2 120 is the ultimate lightweight cross country race bike. 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