2021 Merida NINETY-SIX vs 2023 Ibis Exie NGX
The M is the Ibis Exie NGX size closest to your M Merida NINETY-SIX. 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 Ibis Exie NGX
Compared with the Merida NINETY-SIX in M, the Ibis Exie NGX in M places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower 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
Merida NINETY-SIX, MIbis Exie NGX, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX M | Ibis Exie NGX M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440 | 439 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 595 | 592 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67 | 67.2 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 73.8 | −1.2° |
| Effective top tube | 601 | 613 | +12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1156 | 1158 | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | 28 | −8 mm |
| Standover | 741 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 406 | −34 mm |
| Fork length | 530 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | not listed |
Differences are the Ibis Exie NGX minus the Merida NINETY-SIX. Full charts: 2021 Merida NINETY-SIX, 2023 Ibis Exie NGX.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIXIbis Exie NGX
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 | Merida NINETY-SIX8000 | Ibis Exie NGXNGX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX CF4 III | Ibis Exie |
| Fork | RockShox SID Ultimate | Fox Float 34 Performance Elite |
| Rear shock | Rock SIDLuxe Ultimate | Fox Float DPS Factory |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | 175mm-M up | SRAM NX Eagle DUB |
| Bottom bracket | BB DUB BSA 73 MTB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Reynolds TR309 | Ibis 933 |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II | Maxxis Recon Race |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-MT900 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM CC | Ibis Aluminum |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC II | Ibis Alloy |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR | not listed |
| Saddle | Scratch M5 PAS | WTB Silverado |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM NX |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Grips | not listed | Lizard Skins Charger EVO |
| Headset | not listed | Ibis IS 41/28.6 |
| Dropper post | not listed | KS Rage-i Dropper |
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