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2026 Merida

NINETY-SIX XT

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

£5,250($7,041)
Weight26.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 100 / 120mm
ForkFox Performance Float 34
ShockFox Float SL Performance Elite
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetXT Di2
BrakesShimano XT 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

(climbing)

29 mph

NINETY-SIX XT

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 CF4 III, 100mm suspension travel, material: carbon, 29x2.35" max. wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Fox 34 Float SL Performance, Air, 120mm suspension travel, Tapered, 3 Pos Remote lockout, 44mm fork offset

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

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

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-MT-501, 24mm

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

Saddle

Prologo Akero R PAS, reycled, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool

Seatpost

MERIDA TEAM TR SL, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, 150mm travel seatpost

TypeDropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT DI2 M8250, wireless, SGS

Crank

Shimano XT M8200, 34 teeth, 170 mm for all sizes

Shifters

Shimano XT DI2 M8250, wireless

Cassette

Shimano XT M8200, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed

Chain

KMC X12

Brakes

Shimano XT M8200, 2 piston

TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

MERIDA EXPERT CC II, 25mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)

Spokes

Double Butted Black stainless w/black nipples

Front Hub

Shimano TC500-B / Shimano TC600-MS-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

Rear Hub

Shimano TC500-B / Shimano TC600-MS-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

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 CL700, 180mm, 160mm

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Last updated May 30