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There was a time when you had to choose between trail bike descending and cross-country climbing ability. Not any more, with the naturally speedy genes of the NINETY-SIX boosted by a 120 mm fork.
There was a time when you had to choose between trail bike descending and cross-country climbing ability. Not any more, with the naturally speedy genes of the NINETY-SIX boosted by a 120 mm fork.
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Merida Ninety-Six XT Mountain Bike in Silk Grey/Purple

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Merida Ninety-Six XT Mountain Bike in Silk Grey/Purple

Season:2026

Brand:Merida

Code:P-R062

There used to be a time when you had to choose between trail bike performance and cross-country race ready weight. Not any more. Say hello to the NINETY-SIX XT. It builds on the speedy genes of Merida's short travel race winner with a CF4 carbon frame and adds a whole new layer of capability thanks to a longer travel 120 mm Fox 34 SL Performance fork paired to 100 mm out back. Add in fast rolling tyres, a long travel dropper post and a super smooth Shimano XT Di2 wireless drivetrain and brakes and you're ready to rock.

The NINETY-SIX is the latest incarnation of their former World Cup proven XC and marathon machine. It inherits the forward-surging race genes of the old NINETY-SIX and combines it with a new readiness and ability to tackle today’s demanding XC and marathon courses. The carbon fibre frame platform and P-FLEX suspension is the perfect basis for a fun-packed, fast and trail loving short travel full suspension machine that helps define what a modern cross-country race bike should be. It's able to take on the rougher than ever world-class race tracks as well as the trail riders who want hyper-speed climbing with the ability to descend like never before.

Features:

  • Lightweight CF4 carbon frame with 100 mm travel and P-FLEX technology
  • Modern aggressive geometry with dropper seatpost
  • 120 mm travel Fox 34 SL fork for increased capability
  • Fast rolling Maxxis Rekon tyres on tubeless ready wheels
  • Powerful Shimano XT brakes
  • 12-speed Shimano XT Di2 wireless drivetrain
Technical Information
  • Frame
    NINETY-SIX CF4 III 100mm suspension travel material: carbon 29x2.35" max. wheelsize 148x12mm axle standard BSA bottom bracket standard
  • Frame size
    S, M, L, XL
  • Fork
    Fox 34 Float SL Performance Air 120mm suspension travel Tapered 3 Pos Remote lockout 44mm fork offset
  • Shock
    Fox Float SL Performance Elite Large Volume aircan 3 Pos PTL remote lockout 29x2.5" max. WHS
  • Brakes
    Shimano XT M8200 2 piston
  • Rotors
    Shimano CL700 180mm 160mm
  • Headset
    Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED neck Upper and lower IPS sealing
  • Handlebar
    FSA SIC CF 1-piece cockpit material: carbon 760mm width, -7° S/M/L:60 mm, XL: 80 mm
  • Grip
    MERIDA COMP TR
  • Derailleur (r)
    Shimano XT DI2 M8250 wireless SGS
  • Shifters
    Shimano XT DI2 M8250 wireless
  • Seat post
    MERIDA TEAM TR SL 30.9mm diameter 0mm setback 150mm travel seatpost
  • Seat clamp
    MERIDA EXPERT
  • Saddle
    Prologo Akero R PAS reycled V-mount incl. MERIDA minitool
  • Chain
    KMC X12
  • Crank
    Shimano XT M8200 34 teeth 170 mm for all sizes
  • Freewheel
    Shimano XT M8200 10-51 teeth 12 speed
  • Bottom bracket
    Shimano BB-MT-501 24mm
  • Hubs
    Shimano TC500-B / Shimano TC600-MS-B 110x15mm width front hub 32 spoke holes Centerlock 148x12mm width rear hub 32 spoke holes Centerlock
  • Rim
    MERIDA EXPERT CC II 25mm inner width material: aluminium Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
  • Tyre front
    Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4" WT tubeless ready 3C MaxxTerra EXO
  • Tyre rear
    Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.25" fold TR EXO 120 TPI
  • Axles
    MERIDA EXPERT TR including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key
  • Spokes
    Double Butted Black stainless w/black nipples
  • Approx. weight
    11.8 kg weighed at frame size M
Sizing Information

MTB FULL SUSPENSION

FRAME SIZEBODY HEIGHT
S< 173 cm
M167 - 183 cm
L177 - 190 cm
XL> 187 cm
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