Ninety-Six XT 2026

The Ninety-Six by Merida blends XC race efficiency with trail versatility, the perfect combo for rapid trail runs.

Building on the speedy genes of Merida's 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 Di2 wireless drivetrain and brakes and you're ready to rock.

Key Features - 

• Lightweight CF4 carbon frame with 100 mm travel and P-FLEX technology
• Modern aggressive geometry with dropper seatpost
• 120 mm travel Fox 34 SL fork for increased capability
• Fast rolling Maxxis Rekon tyres on tubeless ready wheels
• Powerful Shimano XT brakes
• 12-speed Shimano XT Di2 wireless drivetrain

Specifications::Ninety-Six XT

• Discipline: XC/Trail

• Material: Carbon

• Front Travel: 120mm

• Rear Travel: 100mm

• Wheel Size: 29"

• Warranty: Lifetime

Frame - Ninety-Six CF4 III; material: carbon; 29x2.35" max. tyre size; 148x12mm axle standard; BSA bottom bracket
Rear Shock - Fox Float SL Performance Elite; Large Volume aircan; 3 Pos PTL remote lockout
Fork - Fox 34 Float SL Performance; Air; 120 mm travel; Tapered; 3 Pos Remote lockout; 44mm fork offset
Headset - Acros ICR Merida Integrated neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing
Stem - Length: (S-L) - 60mm, XL - 80mm
Handlebar - FSA SIC CF 1-piece cockpit; material: carbon; 760mm wide, -7°; (S-L) - 60mm rise, XL - 80mm rise
Grip - Merida Comp TR
Brake Type - Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake - Shimano XT M8200; 2 piston with Shimano RT-CL700; 180mm
Rear Brake - Shimano XT M8200; 2 piston with Shimano RT-CL700; 160mm
Front Tyre - Maxxis Rekon Race; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C MaxxTerra EXO
Rear Tyre - Maxxis Rekon Race; 29x2.25"; kevlar bead; TR EXO 120 threads per inch
Wheel Size - 29"
Rim - Merida Expert CC II; 25mm inner rim width; material: aluminium; Tubeless ready (Stans 30mm tubeless tape installed and valves not included)
Spokes - Double Butted Black stainless w/black nipples
Front Hub - Shimano TC500-B; 110x15mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock
Rear Hub - Shimano TC600-MS-B; 148x12mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock
Speeds - 12
Rear Derailleur - Shimano XT DI2 M8250; wireless; SGS
Shift Levers - Rear: Shimano XT DI2 M8250; wireless
Chain - KMC X12
Cassette - Shimano XT M8200; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed
Chainset - Shimano XT M8200; 34 tooth chainset; Crank length: 170mm
Bottom Bracket - Shimano BB-MT-501; 24mm
Pedals - Not included
Saddle - Prologo Akero R PAS; reycled; V-mount; incl. Merida minitool
Seat Post - Merida Team TR SL; 30.9mm diameter; in-line; 150mm seat post travel