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2026 Merida Ninety-Six XT Bike

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Specifications

Product
Merida Ninety-Six XT Bike
Model Year
2026
Intended Use
Cross Country
Trail
Rider
Unisex
Sizes and Geometry
SM
MD
LG
XL
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Sizes Additional Info
All specifications listed are with 120mm travel fork with 530mm axle-to-crown length
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Wheel Size
29"
Frame Material
Carbon Fiber
Frame Material Details
CF4 III Nano Matrix Carbon front and rear triangles, molded chainstay and lower down tube protection
Rear Travel
100mm
Rear Shock
FOX FLOAT SL Performance Elite, LV, 3-position remote platform/lockout lever
Fork
FOX FLOAT 34 SL Performance, 3-position remote platform/lockout lever, 44mm offset
Fork Travel
120mm
Head Tube Diameter
Straight, 1.5"
Headset
ACROS ICR, internal cable routing, upper and lower IPS sealing
Handlebar
FSA SIC carbon integrated bar/stem, 760mm width
Stem
FSA SIC carbon integrated bar/stem, 7° drop
Virtual length: 60mm (SM-LG), 80mm (XL)
Grips
Merida Comp TR
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT M8200, 2-piston
Rotors: Shimano CL700, CENTER LOCK, 180mm front, 160mm rear
Brake Levers
Shimano Deore XT
Drivetrain
1x
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT M8250 Di2, 12-speed, electronic wireless
Front Derailleur
None
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT M8250 Di2, 12-speed, electronic wireless, SGS cage
ISCG Tabs
None
Chainguide
Merida upper slider
Cranks
Shimano Deore XT M8200 Alloy, 24mm spindle, 170mm length
Chainrings
Shimano Deore XT, 34 tooth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano MT501, 73mm English/BSA threaded
Pedals
None
Chain
KMC X12, 12-speed
Cassette
Shimano Deore XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth
Rims
Merida Expert CC II Alloy, 25mm inner width, 32 hole, tubeless ready
Hubs
Shimano, TC500 15mm x 110mm (Boost) front, TC600 12mm x 148mm (Boost) rear with MICRO SPLINE driver
Spokes
Stainless steel, double-butted
Tires
Maxxis Rekon Race, EXO casing, TR, 29" x 2.4" front and 2.25" rear
Saddle
Prologo Akero R PAS, V-mount
Seatpost
Merida Team TR SL dropper, zero setback head, 150mm drop
Seatpost Diameter
30.9mm
Seatpost Clamp
Merida Expert, single bolt
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions
12mm x 148mm (Boost)
Max. Tire Size
29" x 2.35"
Bottle Cage Mounts
Two inside front triangle, plus accessory mounts under top tube
Colors
Silk Grey, Warm Slate Grey
Warranty
 
Weight
26 lb 0.2 oz (11800 g)
Miscellaneous
• P-FLEX single pivot flex-stay rear suspension design
• Wire Port internal cable routing through headset
• SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)
• Weight given for size MD
• Includes Merida multitool with saddlebox attachment
Price
N/A
More Info

Merida website

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