2026 Merida Ninety Six XT

There was a time when you had to choose between trail bike descending and cross-country climbing ability. Not any more, with the naturally speedy genes of the NINETY-SIX boosted by a 120 mm fork.

Accessories: MERIDA Multitool with saddlebox
Axles: R: MERIDA EXPERT TR; including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-MT-501; 24mm
Brakes: F: Shimano XT M8200; 2 piston | R: Shimano XT M8200; 2 piston
Cassette: Shimano XT M8200; 10-51 ATC; 12 GER
Chain: KMC X12
Crankset: Shimano XT M8200; 34 ATC; 170 mm for all sizes
Derailleur Rear: Shimano XT DI2 M8250; wireless; SGS
Fork: Fox 34 Float SL Performance; Air; 120 STR; Tapered; 3 Pos Remote lockout; 44mm fork offset
Frame: NINETY-SIX CF4 III; 100 STR; MAT carbon; 29x2.35" max. WHS; 148x12 AST; BSA BBR
Grip: MERIDA COMP TR
Handlebar: FSA SIC CF 1-piece cockpit; MAT carbon; 760 WHB, -7°; S/M/L:60 mm, XL: 80 mm
Handlebar Stem: ; S/M/L:60 mm, XL: 80 mm
Headset: Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing
Hubs: F: Shimano TC500-B; 110x15 WHF; 32 SPH; Centerlock | R: Shimano TC600-MS-B; 148x12 WHR; 32 SPH; Centerlock
Rim: MERIDA EXPERT CC II; 25 IWR; MAT aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
Rotor Front: Shimano RT-CL700; 180mm
Rotor Rear: Shimano RT-CL700; 160mm
Saddle: Prologo Akero R PAS; reycled; V-mount; incl. MERIDA minitool
Seat Clamp: MERIDA EXPERT
Seat Post: MERIDA TEAM TR SL; 30.9 DSP; 0 SSB; 150 SPT
Shifters: R: Shimano XT DI2 M8250; wireless
Shock: Fox Float SL Performance Elite; Large Volume aircan; 3 Pos PTL remote lockout; 29x2.5" max. WHS
Spokes: Double Butted Black stainless w/black nipples
Tyres: F: Maxxis Rekon Race; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C MaxxTerra EXO | R: Maxxis Rekon Race; 29x2.25"; fold; TR EXO 120 TPI