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NINETY-SIX XT
A 29″ full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components and shimano xt mechanical disc brakes.
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| Weight | 27.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 96 / 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Mechanical Disc |
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
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 | Fox Rhythm 32 Float, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Performance Elite Float, remote lockout Travel: 96mm |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | FSA NO.55E, 2191018117 |
| Stem | Merida Expert CC, 31.8mm diameter, -17° stem angle |
| Handlebar | MERIDA Expert CC, 720mm width, flat |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch |
| Seatpost | MERIDA Expert CC, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, Carbon Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | Merida Expert EC |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Shadow+ |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XT |
| Crank | Shimano XT, 34-24 teeth |
| Shifters | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | Shimano M7000, 11-42 teeth, 11 speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Type: Shimano XT Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT |
| Rims | MERIDA Expert CC, 22.8mm inner width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Double Butted Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Shimano Deore, 110x15mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock / Shimano Deore, 148x12mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano Deore, 110x15mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock / Shimano Deore, 148x12mm width, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Tires | Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2", fold |
First added October 11
Last updated March 17
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