Ninety-Six XT
OverviewAbout the Merida Ninety-Six XT
The Merida Ninety-Six XT is a mountain bike, listed at $7,399. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
SizingWhat size Ninety-Six XT do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Merida recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| S | under 173 cm | under 5 ft 8 in |
| M | 167 to 183 cm | 5 ft 6 in to 6 ft 0 in |
| L | 177 to 190 cm | 5 ft 10 in to 6 ft 3 in |
| XL | 187 cm and over | 6 ft 2 in and over |
Rider heights from Merida's size chart (the brand chart for this model family). Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Merida
- Model year
- 2027
- Category
- Mountain
- Frame sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Price
- $7,399, RRP AUD (99 Bikes)
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M
- Stack
- 595 mm
- Reach
- 440 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.35
- Head angle
- 67 deg
- Seat angle
- 75 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1156 mm
- Chainstay
- 435 mm
- BB drop
- 36 mm
- Standover
- 741 mm
- Fork rake
- 44 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- Shimano XT Di2 M8250
- Shifting
- Electronic
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 12
- Crank
- Shimano XT M8200
- Chainrings
- 34
- Cassette
- Shimano XT M8200
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano XT Di2 M8250 SGS
- Brakes
- Shimano XT M8200 2-piston
- Rotors
- 180mm
- Wheelset
- FSA SCi30 carbon, tubeless ready
- Rim internal width
- 30 mm
- Stock tyre
- 29x2.4 Maxxis Rekon Race
- Max tyre clearance
- 59 mm
- Tubeless
- Yes
- Fork material
- Fox 34 Float SL Performance
- BB standard
- BSA
- Thru-axle
- 110x14mm front, 148x12mm rear
- Seatpost
- Merida Team TR SL dropper
- Cockpit
- FSA SIC CF 1-piece carbon cockpit
- Saddle
- Merida Expert SL
- UDH
- Yes
SuspensionMTB detail
- Front travel
- 120 mm
- Rear travel
- 100 mm
- Fork
- Fox 34 Float SL Performance
- Shock
- Fox Float SL Performance Elite
- Wheel config
- 29
- Dropper
- Merida Team TR SL
- Dropper travel
- 150 mm
- Discipline
- Downcountry
- Suspension
- P-FLEX flexstay
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Steering
- A 67 deg head angle points to balanced trail handling.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.67 is a very low climbing gear for steep or loaded climbs.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (merida-bikes.com + backfill 2026-09-27: merida-bikes.com), verified 2026-09-04. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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