There used to be a time when you had to choose between trail bike performance and cross-country race ready weight. Not any more. Say hello to the NINETY-SIX XT. It builds on the speedy genes of our short travel race winner with a CF4 carbon frame and adds a whole new layer of capability thanks to a longer travel 120 mm Fox 34 SL Performance fork paired to 100 mm out back. Add in fast rolling tyres, a long travel dropper post and a super smooth Shimano XT drivetrain and brakes and you're ready to rock.
The NINETY-SIX is the latest incarnation of our former World Cup proven XC and marathon machine. It inherits the forward-surging race genes of the old NINETY-SIX and combines it with a new readiness and ability to tackle today’s demanding XC and marathon courses. The carbon fibre frame platform and P-FLEX suspension is the perfect basis for a fun-packed, fast and trail loving short travel full suspension machine that helps define what a modern cross-country race bike should be. It's able to take on the rougher than ever world-class race tracks as well as the trail riders who want hyper-speed climbing with the ability to descend like never before.
Lightweight CF4 carbon frame with 100 mm travel and P-FLEX technology
120 mm travel Fox 34 SL fork for increased capability
Powerful Shimano XT brakes
Modern aggressive geometry with dropper seatpost
Fast rolling Maxxis Rekon tyres on tubeless ready wheels
| Frame | - | NINETY-SIX CF4 III, carbon, 100mm suspension travel, 29x2.35" max. wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard |
| Wheel size | - | 29" |
| Gears | - | 12 (1x12) |
| Suspension fork | - | Fox 34 Float SC Performance, Air, 120mm suspension travel, Tapered, 3 Pos Remote lockout, 44mm fork offset |
| Shock | - | Fox Float SL Performance Elite, Large Volume aircan, 3 Pos PTL remote lockout |
| Brake system | - | Shimano XT M8100 / 8110, 2 piston |
| Brake rotors | - | Shimano RT54, 180/160mm |
| Rear derailleur | - | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+, SGS, 12-speed |
| Shifters | - | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Bottom bracket | - | Shimano BB-MT-501, 24mm |
| Crankset | - | Shimano XT, 32T, 170 mm (S), 175 mm-M up |
| Cassette | - | Shimano XT M8100, 10-51 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | - | KMC X12 |
| Headset | - | Acros ICR Merida Integrated neck, Upper and lower IPS sealing |
| Stem | - | MERIDA TEAM CC III, material: aluminium, 31.8mm diameter, 6° stem angle, incl. MERIDA SMART MOUNT, S:60 mm, M/L/XL:70 mm |
| Handlebar | - | MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 760mm width, flat |
| Grips | - | Rock Shox TwistLoc grip |
| Rims | - | MERIDA EXPERT CC II, 25mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
| Front hub | - | Shimano XT, 110x15mm, Centerlock |
| Rear hub | - | Shimano XT, 148x12mm, Centerlock |
| Front tyre | - | Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.4" WT, tubeless ready, 3C MaxxTerra EXO |
| Rear tyre | - | Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.25", tubeless ready, EXO 120 TPI |
| Saddle | - | MERIDA EXPERT SL, 6% recycled and 23% nature material, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool |
| Seat post | - | MERIDA TEAM TR SL, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, 150mm travel seatpost |
| Dropper post lever | - | JD-FL lever |
| Weight approx | - | 12 kg |
| Max Weight (bike + rider) | - | 135 kg |
*Because of ongoing problems in the delivery chain, the bike can be delivered with modifications.
