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    NINETY-SIX XT2025 Merida
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($4,777)
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		26.5 lbs
    6.8
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Fox Performance Float 34
    		Fox Float SL Performance Elite
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
    		XT
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		120mm
    Rear Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    		The Merida NINETY-SIX XT is a 29″ carbon frame 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)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    NINETY-SIX XT2025 Merida
    Frame

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

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

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

    Travel: 120mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    Fox Float SL Performance Elite, Large Volume aircan, 3 Pos PTL remote lockout

    Travel: 100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 73mm, threaded

    Headset

    Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED neck, Upper and lower IPS sealing

    Handlebar

    MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 760mm width, flat

    Saddle

    MERIDA EXPERT SL, 6% recycled and 23% nature material, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool

    Seatpost

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

    Type: Dropper

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+, SGS

    Crank

    Shimano XT, 32 teeth, 170 mm (S), 175 mm-M up

    Shifters

    JD-FL lever

    Cassette

    Shimano XT, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed

    Chain

    KMC X12

    Brakes

    Shimano XT M8100 / Shimano XT M8110, 2 piston

    Type: Shimano 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

    Front Hub

    Shimano XT, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Rear Hub

    Shimano XT, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Tires

    Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.4" WT, tubeless ready, 3C MaxxTerra EXO

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT54, 180mm, 160mm

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