2021
2021 Merida NINETY-SIX
The 2021 Merida NINETY-SIX sits at the aggressive end of the range for a XC bike, with a slacker head angle and a shorter rear center. Reach 420 to 480 mm, stack 595 to 614 mm. The NINETY-SIX 8000 build comes with SRAM GX Eagle shifting and Reynolds TR309 wheels.
Source: merida-bikes.com. Checked .
Key facts
- Brand
- Merida
- Model
- NINETY-SIX
- Model year
- 2021
- Type
- XC
- Geometry labels
- S, M, L, and XL
- Drivetrain
- SRAM GX Eagle
- Rear shock
- Rock SIDLuxe Ultimate
- Wheels
- Reynolds TR309
- Geometry
- Complete for every size
- Source
- merida-bikes.com
- Checked
Geometry by size
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach(mm) | 420 | 440 | 460 | 480 |
| Stack(mm) | 595 | 595 | 605 | 614 |
| Head tube angle(°) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Seat tube angle(°) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74.5 |
| Effective top tube(mm) | 581 | 601 | 624 | 648 |
| Chainstay length(mm) | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 1136 | 1156 | 1180 | 1203 |
| BB drop(mm) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Standover(mm) | 740 | 741 | 747 | 749 |
| Seat tube length(mm) | 400 | 440 | 470 | 500 |
| Fork length(mm) | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 |
| Head tube length(mm) | 95 | 95 | 105 | 115 |
Stock build
15 parts
Frame
Merida NINETY-SIX CF4 III
Suspension
RockShox SID Ultimate
Rock SIDLuxe Ultimate
Drivetrain
Wheels & Tires
Reynolds TR309
Maxxis Minion DHR II
Brakes
Shimano RT-MT900
Cockpit
Seatpost & Saddle
Scratch M5 PAS
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Quick answers
- Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2021 Merida NINETY-SIX?
- Geometry is listed for S, M, L, and XL.
- What are the reach and stack of the 2021 Merida NINETY-SIX in size L?
- In size L, reach is 460 mm and stack is 605 mm.
- What is the head tube angle of the 2021 Merida NINETY-SIX?
- The head tube angle is 67 degrees in every size.
- What does the 2021 Merida NINETY-SIX 8000 ship with?
- The stock build includes Merida NINETY-SIX CF4 III, RockShox SID Ultimate, SRAM GX Eagle, and Reynolds TR309.
- Which years of the Merida NINETY-SIX are on Quiver?
- Quiver has the Merida NINETY-SIX for 2021, 2026, 2025, 2024, 2022, 2020, and 2019.
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