2023 Ibis Exie NGX vs 2025 Merida Ninety-Six
The M is the Merida Ninety-Six size closest to your M Ibis Exie NGX. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Merida Ninety-Six
Compared with the Ibis Exie NGX in M, the Merida Ninety-Six in M places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Ibis Exie NGX, MMerida Ninety-Six, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Ibis Exie NGX M | Merida Ninety-Six M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 439 | 440 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 592 | 595 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.2 | 67 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.8 | 75 | +1.2° |
| Effective top tube | 613 | 601 | −12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1158 | 1156 | −2 mm |
| BB drop | 28 | 36 | +8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 406 | 440 | +34 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 741 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 530 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 95 |
Differences are the Merida Ninety-Six minus the Ibis Exie NGX. Full charts: 2023 Ibis Exie NGX, 2025 Merida Ninety-Six.
Where each sits in its class
Ibis Exie NGXMerida Ninety-Six
Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Ibis Exie NGXNGX | Merida Ninety-Six |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Ibis Exie | not listed |
| Fork | Fox Float 34 Performance Elite | not listed |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Factory | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle DUB | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM NX | not listed |
| Wheelset | Ibis 933 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Recon Race | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Ibis Aluminum | not listed |
| Stem | Ibis Alloy | not listed |
| Grips | Lizard Skins Charger EVO | not listed |
| Headset | Ibis IS 41/28.6 | not listed |
| Dropper post | KS Rage-i Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | not listed |
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