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    NINETY-SIX XT2018 Merida
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    MSRP
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		27.3 lbs
    Frame
    		Fox Performance Float 32
    		Fox
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
    		XT
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 11
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Rear Travel
    		-
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    		The Merida NINETY-SIX XT is a 29″ full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    NINETY-SIX XT
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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 XT

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    NINETY-SIX XT2018 Merida
    Frame

    NINETY-SIX CFA

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Fox 32 Float Performance 100mm travel air fork with tapered steerer, 15mm bolt through axle and 2 stage remote lockout

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    Fox Performance Float Elite Remote

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 73mm, threaded

    Headset

    FSA NO.55E

    Handlebar

    MERIDA Expert CC 720mm wide flat

    Saddle

    Prologo Scratch

    Seatpost

    MERIDA carbon Expert in line 30.9mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Not included

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT Shadow+

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano XT

    Crank

    Shimano XT 36-26(27.5“) / 34-24(29“) teeth

    Shifters

    Shimano XT 22 speed rapid fire shifters

    Cassette

    Shimano M7000, 11 speed, 11-42

    Chain

    KMC X11-1

    Brakes

    Shimano XT hydraulic disc, 180 / 160mm rotor

    Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano XT

    Wheels
    Rims

    MERIDA Expert CC, 22.5mm inner width, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    Double Butted Black stainless

    Front Hub

    Shimano Deore, Boost standard, centerlock with 15mm front and 12mm rear bolt through axles

    Rear Hub

    Shimano Deore, Boost standard, centerlock with 15mm front and 12mm rear bolt through axles

    Tires

    Continental X-King 2.2" folding

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