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NINETY-SIX TEAM
A 29″ full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Weight | 22.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 96 / 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XX1 Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Level Ultimate Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'6"
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Summary
The Merida Ninety-Six is a versatile cross-country bike praised for its efficient climbing, balanced suspension, and retro race handling. It offers a stiff, well-controlled ride with terrific acceleration punch, though some find its steering steep and twitchy. The bike's design and performance place it among the top choices for XC racing, despite some criticisms regarding component choices and handling quirks.
Efficient climber with excellent body position for out of the saddle climbing
Balanced, effective suspension platform with good depth of control
Stiff, well-controlled frame offering terrific acceleration punch
Versatile cross-country bike suitable for racing and marathon events
Light and clean frame design with internal cable routing
Steep and twitchy steering may not suit all riders
Cluttered handlebar region due to remote lockout and front shifter levers
Hard compound and non-tubeless tires as stock options
Long stem and unresponsive wheels affect handling in tight, technical singletrack
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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Nov 2020 · Ed Spratt
Merida has overhauled its Ninety-Six full suspension XC bike range to include both race and trail models.
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
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.
Apr 2016 · Rob Weaver
Distinctively smooth super-light full-sus racer with premium performance kit and price to match. Buy if you're after a razor-sharp yet distinctively refined race rig
Eager for speed but also roomy and comfortable, classy spec
RS-1 fork continues to be a love/hate affair, only the wealthy need apply
| Frame | NINETY-SIX CF5 BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Factory 32 Float SC, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Factory Float, remote lockout Travel: 96mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM BB DUB press-fit MTB 92 |
| Headset | FSA NO.55E, 2191018117 |
| Stem | Merida Team CC, 31.8mm diameter, -17° stem angle |
| Handlebar | MERIDA Team CC, 720mm width, flat |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch 2 |
| Seatpost | KS ZETA, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, 50mm travel seatpost Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Merida Team CC |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM XX1 Eagle, 34 teeth |
| Shifters | no / SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1299 Eagle, 10-50 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | SRAM Level Ultimate Type: SRAM Level Ultimate Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Level Ultimate |
| Rims | Fulcrum Red Passion 3, 110x15mm width front hub, 148x12mm width rear hub,mm inner width 21, 6 bolt, SRAM XD |
|---|---|
| Spokes | attached |
| Front Hub | attached |
| Rear Hub | attached |
| Tires | Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2", fold, 3C |
First added October 11
Last updated March 17
Not listed for 2,630 days