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2026 Merida

NINETY-SIX 9000

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

£7,750($10,427)
Weight24.3 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 100 / 120mm
ForkFox Factory Float 34
ShockFox Float SL Factory
Wheels29″ Carbon
DrivetrainElectronic
GroupsetDura-Ace Di2, XTR
BrakesShimano XTR Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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29 mph

NINETY-SIX 9000

27 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

NINETY-SIX CF5 III, 100mm suspension travel, material: carbon, 29x2.35" max. wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard

BB StandardBSA, Threaded

Fork

Fox 34 Float SL Factory Grip SL, Air, 120mm suspension travel, Tapered, 3Pos Remote lockout, 44mm fork offset, 29x2.4" max. wheelsize

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float SL Factory, Large Volume aircan, 3 Pos PTL remote lockout, 29x2.5" max. WHS

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano SM-BB93, BSA, 24mm axle

Headset

Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED neck, Upper and lower IPS sealing

Handlebar

FSA SC CF 1-piece cockpit, material: carbon, 760mm width, -7°, S/M/L:60 mm, XL: 80 mm

Saddle

Prologo Nago R4 PAS Tirox

Seatpost

Fox Transfer, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S/M/L/XL: 150mm travel seatpost

TypeDropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XTR DI2 M9250, wireless, GS

Crank

Shimano XTR M9200, 30 teeth, 170 mm for all sizes

Shifters

Shimano XTR DI2 M9250, wireless

Cassette

Shimano XTR M9200, 9-45t

Chain

Shimano XTR M9100

Brakes

Shimano XTR M9200 / Shimano XTR M9220, 2 piston

TypeShimano XTR Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Reynolds Expert TR 309 XC, 110x15mm width front hub, 148x12mm width rear hub, 30mm inner width, Centerlock, Shimano MS 12 Speed, material: carbon, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included), Lifetime warranty

Front Hub

MERIDA EXPERT TR, including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key

Rear Hub

MERIDA EXPERT TR, including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key

Tires

Front: Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.4" WT, tubeless ready, 3C MaxxTerra EXO, Rear: Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.25", fold, TR EXO 120 TPI

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT-CL900, 180mm

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Last updated May 30