2024 Ibis Exie vs 2026 Merida NINETY-SIX
The XLONG is the Merida NINETY-SIX size closest to your XL Ibis Exie. 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 in XL, the Merida NINETY-SIX in XLONG places the top of the head tube 16 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −16 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Ibis Exie, XLMerida NINETY-SIX, XLONGDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Ibis Exie XL | Merida NINETY-SIX XLONG | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 519 | 515 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 630 | 614 | −16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.2 | 67 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.9 | 79.5 | +3.6° |
| Effective top tube | 675 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1253 | 1237 | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 28 | 47 | +19 mm |
| Standover | 754 | 749 | −5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 508 | 470 | −38 mm |
| Head tube length | 135 | 115 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 520 |
Differences are the Merida NINETY-SIX minus the Ibis Exie. Full charts: 2024 Ibis Exie, 2026 Merida NINETY-SIX.
Where each sits in its class
Ibis ExieMerida 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 ExieDeore | 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 Performance | SR Suntour Edge LOR |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore SLX | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT Di2 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | Shimano Deore XT | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano Deore MT512 |
| Chainring | Shimano Deore XT | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM BB52 | Shimano MT501 |
| Wheelset | Ibis 933 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Ibis Aluminum | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Ibis Alloy | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Grips | Lizard Skins Charger | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck |
| Dropper post | KS Rage-i Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Sport | not listed |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP CC II |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida Expert TR II |
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