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NINETY-SIX XT
A 29″ full suspension enduro bike with high-end components and shimano xt mechanical disc brakes.
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| Weight | 27.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Mechanical Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Merida Ninety-Six is a versatile enduro bike that combines a light and stiff frame with well-sorted suspension, making it efficient on climbs and capable on descents. Its retro XC character is balanced by modern suspension kinematics, offering good depth of control and acceleration. However, some reviews note steep and twitchy steering, and a cluttered handlebar region due to lockout and shifter levers.
Light and stiff frame with sorted remote control suspension
Efficient climber with excellent body position for out of the saddle climbing
Balanced, effective suspension platform with good depth of control
Versatile cross country bike with comfortable geometry
Sleek new frame with internal cable routing and clean design
Steep and twitchy steering
Cluttered handlebar region with remote lockout and front shifter levers
Hard compound and non-tubeless tyres
Narrow rims and double chainring
Sluggish acceleration and high overall weight
The latest version is still XC in character but it’s a much stiffer and more fundamentally sorted bike, so climbing speed no longer means rough-terrain terror.
BikeRadarCross country racer delight, a carbon 29er with great suspension and fast character.
Flow Mountain BikeBilled as a top-flight XC bike the Ninety-Six delivers a ride quality that shouldn't let you down come race day.
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Sep 2017 · James Bracey
As it's name implies, the Merida Ninety-Six 9.XT produces a whopping 96mm of suspension movement, putting it firmly in the short travel race/trail category.
Suspension offers both comfort and efficiency
Shimano groupset performs flawlessly
Unresponsive wheels
Old school stem length
Apr 2017 · Guy Kesteven
Stiff, well controlled, sprint-friendly speedster with retro race handling. Buy if you want a pure race-bike and a choice of wheel sizing
Light and stiff frame with sorted remote control suspension
Wide range 2x11 gearing
29er and 650b versions
Steep and twitchy steering
Single bottle cage mount
Aug 2016
Our Ninety-Six XT test bike is the middle of three models in the range, the base Ninety-Six 800 version with an all aluminium frame is $3099 and the top-level Ninety-Six Team with a full carbon frame and ultra premium spec is $9999. The full range can be found here: Merida Ninety-Six range. For more on …
Sleek new frame.
Comfortable Geometry.
Versatile cross country bike.
Efficient climber.
Hard compound and non-tubeless tyres.
Narrow rims.
Double chainring.
| Frame | NINETY-SIX CFA BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | 32 FLOAT Performance SC 100 Remote Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FLOAT DPS Performance Elite |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | Big Conoid A-bearing |
| Handlebar | MERIDA Expert OS 720 flat |
| Saddle | Prologo Kappa 3 |
| Seatpost | MERIDA carbon Expert SB0 31.6 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | XC pro alloy |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT GS Shadow+ |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XT sideswing |
| Crank | Shimano: XT 36-26 boost |
| Shifters | Shimano XT / Shimano XT 11 |
| Cassette | Shimano XT 11 11-42 |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | Shimano XT 180 cen / Shimano XT 160 cen Type: Shimano XT Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT |
| Rims | MERIDA Expert CC |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Shimano Deore 15 cen boost / Shimano Deore-12 cen boost |
| Rear Hub | Shimano Deore 15 cen boost / Shimano Deore-12 cen boost |
| Tires | Continental X-King 2.2 fold |
First added October 11
Last updated October 11
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