2023 Ibis Exie NGX vs 2025 Merida Ninety-Six
The S is the Merida Ninety-Six size closest to your S 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 S, the Merida Ninety-Six in S places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Ibis Exie NGX, SMerida Ninety-Six, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Ibis Exie NGX S | Merida Ninety-Six S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 413 | 420 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 582 | 595 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.2 | 67 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.8 | 75 | +1.2° |
| Effective top tube | 584 | 581 | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1128 | 1136 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 28 | 36 | +8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 356 | 400 | +44 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 740 | |
| 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-Six400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Ibis Exie | Merida NINETY-SIX LITE V |
| Fork | Fox Float 34 Performance Elite | SR Suntour Raidon34 R-2CR |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Factory | SR Suntour Edge LOR |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle DUB | Shimano Deore MT512 |
| Chainring | SRAM NX | Shimano Deore MT512 |
| Wheelset | Ibis 933 | Shimano TC500-B/TC500-MS-B |
| Tire | Maxxis Recon Race | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Ibis Aluminum | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Ibis Alloy | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Grips | Lizard Skins Charger EVO | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | Ibis IS 41/28.6 | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck |
| Dropper post | KS Rage-i Dropper | Merida Expert TR II |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | Merida Comp SL |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano MT501 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP CC II |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
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