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    MSRP
    ($7,064)
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Weight
    26.0 lbs
    8.0
    Frame
    Carbon
    Fox Performance Float 34
    Fox Float SL Performance Elite
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
    XT Di2
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12 Electronic
    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
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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)

    29 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
    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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