Compare: 2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9. XT vs NINETY-SIX 9. 9000 vs NINETY-SIX 9. 400 vs NINETY-SIX 9. 3000

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	NINETY-SIX 9. XT2020 Merida	NINETY-SIX 9. 90002020 Merida	NINETY-SIX 9. 4002020 Merida	NINETY-SIX 9. 30002020 Merida

MSRP
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
Weight	25.1 lbs	21.7 lbs	29.3 lbs	26.8 lbs
	5.8	8.0	4.5	5.8
Frame	Carbon	Carbon	Aluminum	Carbon
Fork	Fox Rhythm Float 32	Fox Factory Float 32	Manitou Markhor	RockShox Reba
Shock	Fox	Fox	RockShox Monarch RL	RockShox Monarch RL
Wheels	Aluminum	Carbon	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	XT	XTR	SX Eagle, X1	SX Eagle, X1
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full	Full	Full
Front Travel	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm
Rear Travel	96mm	96mm	96mm	96mm
Brand Site	merida-bikes.com	merida-bikes.com	merida-bikes.com	merida-bikes.com

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

NINETY-SIX 9. XT

NINETY-SIX 9. 9000

NINETY-SIX 9. 400

NINETY-SIX 9. 3000

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Gear Range

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)

28 mph

NINETY-SIX 9. XT

29 mph

NINETY-SIX 9. 9000

25 mph

NINETY-SIX 9. 400

25 mph

NINETY-SIX 9. 3000

Highest gear

(descending)

Geometry

Specs

	NINETY-SIX 9. XT2020 Merida	NINETY-SIX 9. 90002020 Merida	NINETY-SIX 9. 4002020 Merida	NINETY-SIX 9. 30002020 Merida

Frame	NINETY-SIX CF4, 96mm suspension travel, material: carbon, 29 wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BB92 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	NINETY-SIX CF5, 96mm suspension travel, material: carbon, 29 wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BB92 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	NINETY-SIX LITE, 96mm suspension travel, material: aluminium, 29 wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BB92 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	NINETY-SIX CFA, 96mm suspension travel, material: carbon/aluminium, 29 wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BB92 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit
Fork	Fox Rhythm 32 Float, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout, 44mm fork offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Factory 32 Float SC, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout, 44mm fork offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	Manitou Markhor Comp, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout, 51mm fork offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	Rock Shox Reba RL, Air, 100mm suspension travel, Tapered, Remote lockout, 51mm fork offset Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	FOX Performance Elite Float, remote lockout Travel: 96mm Spring Type: Air	FOX Factory Float, remote lockout Travel: 96mm Spring Type: Air	Rock Shox Monarch RL, lockout Travel: 96mm Spring Type: Air	Rock Shox Monarch RL, lockout Travel: 96mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BB71-41A pressfit	Shimano BB94-41A Pressfit	SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92	SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92
Headset	FSA NO.55E	FSA NO.55E	FSA NO.55E	FSA NO.55E
Handlebar	MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 720mm width, flat	MERIDA TEAM CC, material: carbon, 720mm width, flat	MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 720mm width, flat	MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 720mm width, flat
Saddle	MERIDA EXPERT CC	Prologo Scratch 2	MERIDA COMP CC	MERIDA COMP CC
Seatpost	MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback	MERIDA TEAM CC, material: carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S-Flex	MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback	MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+	Shimano XTR Shadow+	SRAM SX Eagle	SRAM SX Eagle
Crank	Shimano XT, 32 teeth, 175mm-M up	Shimano XTR, 34 teeth, 175mm-M up	SRAM X1 1000 Eagle, 32 teeth, 175mm-M up	SRAM X1 1000 Eagle, 32 teeth, 175mm-M up
Shifters	Shimano XT	Shimano XTR	SRAM SX Eagle	SRAM SX Eagle
Cassette	Shimano M7100, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed	Shimano XTR, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed	SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50 teeth, 12 speed	SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50 teeth, 12 speed
Chain	Shimano SLX	Shimano M9100	SRAM SX Eagle	SRAM SX Eagle
Brakes	Shimano XT, 2 piston	Shimano XTR, 2 piston	Shimano MT-200, 2 piston	Shimano MT-500, 2 piston

Wheels

Rims	MERIDA EXPERT CC, 22.8mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)	Reynolds TR 249, 110x15mm width front hub, 148x12mm width rear hub, 24mm inner width, Centerlock, Shimano 12 Speed, material: carbon, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included)	MERIDA COMP CC, 20mm inner width, material: aluminium	MERIDA EXPERT CC, 22.8mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
Spokes	Double Butted Black stainless		Black stainless	Double Butted Black stainless
Front Hub	Shimano SLX, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock		Shimano MT400-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock	Shimano MT400-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock
Rear Hub	Shimano SLX, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock		Shimano MT400-B, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock	Shimano MT400-B, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock
Tires	Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2", fold	Continental Race King 2.2, 29x2.2", fold, RaceSport	Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2", fold	Maxxis Ikon, 29x2.2", fold

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