2025 Merida
NINETY-SIX XT
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
NZ$6,999($4,393)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 120mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float SL Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Sep 2023
Merida One-Twenty mountain bike revamped with simplified alloy design and, get this… 130mm of trail travel, plus more capable & affordable…
Jan 2022 · Tom Marvin
Does the Ninety-Six’s on-trail performance match its on-paper spec?
Smooth and effective seated climbing performance
Snappy handling between corners
Solid spec choices
Can feel a little unsupported on medium-sized undulations
Narrow bar
| 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 | Shimano BB-MT-501, 24mm |
| 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 |
| 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, 2 piston Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| 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 |
First added July 9
Last updated August 24