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2025 Merida Ninety-Six

XC

The 2025 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 515 mm, stack 595 to 614 mm. The Ninety-Six 400 build comes with Shimano Deore M6100 shifting and Shimano TC500-B/TC500-MS-B wheels.

Source: merida-bikes.com. Checked .

Key facts

Brand
Merida
Model year
2025
Type
XC
Drivetrain
Varies by build
Rear shock
Varies by build
Source
merida-bikes.com
Checked

Geometry by size

2025 Merida Ninety-Six geometry drawing, size XSHORTSide view of the 2025 Merida Ninety-Six frame in size XSHORT, drawn to scale from its published geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 1149A 435mmB 596mmJ 1149mmH 435mmK 47mmD 67.0°E 79.5°F 95mmG 400mmL 741mmM 520mm
Geometry drawing, size XSHORT, to scale.
2025 Merida Ninety-Six geometry by size
MeasurementSMLXLXSHORTSHORTMIDLONGXLONG
Reach(mm)420440460480435 (from the manufacturer)455 (from the manufacturer)475 (from the manufacturer)495 (from the manufacturer)515 (from the manufacturer)
Stack(mm)595595605614596 (from the manufacturer)601 (from the manufacturer)605 (from the manufacturer)610 (from the manufacturer)614 (from the manufacturer)
Head tube angle(°)6767676767 (from the manufacturer)67 (from the manufacturer)67 (from the manufacturer)67 (from the manufacturer)67 (from the manufacturer)
Seat tube angle(°)75757574.579.5 (from the manufacturer)79.5 (from the manufacturer)79.5 (from the manufacturer)79.5 (from the manufacturer)79.5 (from the manufacturer)
Effective top tube(mm)581601624648Not availableNot availableNot availableNot availableNot available
Chainstay length(mm)435435435435435 (from the manufacturer)435 (from the manufacturer)435 (from the manufacturer)435 (from the manufacturer)435 (from the manufacturer)
Wheelbase(mm)11361156118012031149 (from the manufacturer)1171 (from the manufacturer)1193 (from the manufacturer)1215 (from the manufacturer)1237 (from the manufacturer)
BB drop(mm)3636363647 (from the manufacturer)47 (from the manufacturer)47 (from the manufacturer)47 (from the manufacturer)47 (from the manufacturer)
Standover(mm)740741747749741 (from the manufacturer)743 (from the manufacturer)745 (from the manufacturer)747 (from the manufacturer)749 (from the manufacturer)
Seat tube length(mm)400440470500400 (from the manufacturer)410 (from the manufacturer)425 (from the manufacturer)445 (from the manufacturer)470 (from the manufacturer)
Fork length(mm)530 (from the manufacturer)530 (from the manufacturer)530 (from the manufacturer)530 (from the manufacturer)520 (from the manufacturer)520 (from the manufacturer)520 (from the manufacturer)520 (from the manufacturer)520 (from the manufacturer)
Head tube length(mm)959510511595 (from the manufacturer)100 (from the manufacturer)105 (from the manufacturer)110 (from the manufacturer)115 (from the manufacturer)
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Stock build

Ninety-Six 40022 parts

Frame

Merida NINETY-SIX LITE V
Frame

Suspension

ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 120mmFrom the manufacturer: Offset 46mm

Drivetrain

KMC X12
Chain
Shimano Deore MT512
CranksetFrom the manufacturer: Chainring interface Direct MountFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12
Shimano Deore MT512
ChainringFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12
Shimano MT501
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

Shimano TC500-B/TC500-MS-B
Wheelset
TireWheel size 27.5 / 29Width 2.25 / 2.35 / 2.4TPI 60 / 120 TPIBead FoldingTubeless readyWeight 687 g
Merida COMP CC II
Rim

Brakes

Shimano MT200
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Caliper mount Post Mount

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 760mm

Seatpost & Saddle

SaddleFrom the manufacturer: Base / shell recycled

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Ninety-Six 500023 parts

Frame

Merida NINETY-SIX CF4 III
Frame

Suspension

RockShox Judy Gold
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 120mmFrom the manufacturer: Offset 51mm
Rock SIDluxe Select+
Rear shock

Drivetrain

ShifterFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12From the manufacturer: Actuation type Mechanical
KMC X12
Chain
Shimano Deore MT512
CranksetFrom the manufacturer: Chainring interface Direct MountFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12
Shimano Deore MT512
ChainringFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12
Shimano SM-BB52
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

WheelsetFrom the manufacturer: Internal rim width 23mmFrom the manufacturer: Rim material SteelFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready yes
TireWheel size 27.5 / 29Width 2.25 / 2.35 / 2.4TPI 60 / 120 TPIBead FoldingTubeless readyWeight 687 g
TireWheel size 27.5 / 29Width 2.25 / 2.35 / 2.4TPI 60 / 120 TPIBead FoldingTubeless readyWeight 687 g
Merida COMP CC II
Rim

Brakes

Shimano SLX M7100/M7110
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Piston count 2
Shimano SM-RT54
Rotor
Shimano SM-RT54
Rotor

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 760mm

Seatpost & Saddle

Merida TEAM TR SL
Dropper post
SaddleFrom the manufacturer: Base / shell recycled

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Ninety-Six 600021 parts

Frame

FrameFrom the manufacturer: Frame type HardtailFrom the manufacturer: Category Cross CountryFrom the manufacturer: Rear travel 100mm

Suspension

RockShox SID Ultimate SL
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29
Fox Float Performance
Rear shockFrom the manufacturer: Weight 280 g

Drivetrain

Shifter
DerailleurSpeeds 12Maximum cog 50 tFrom the manufacturer: Mount type direct mountWeight 339 g
ChainringFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12
SRAM BB DUB BSA 73mm
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

Novatec SL-TEAM
Wheelset
Maxxis Minion DHR II DD
TireFrom the manufacturer: TPI 60 TPIFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready Yes

Brakes

BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Piston count 4
RotorDiameter 200mmWeight 192 g
RotorDiameter 200mmWeight 192 g

Cockpit

HandlebarClamp diameter 31.8mmWidth 740mmRise 10mmBacksweep 9°Upsweep 4°Weight 300 g
StemFrom the manufacturer: Bar clamp diameter 31.8mmRise -6°From the manufacturer: Material Aluminum
Merida EXPERT EC
Grips
Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED
Headset

Seatpost & Saddle

SaddleFrom the manufacturer: Base / shell recycled

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Ninety-Six 700021 parts

Frame

FrameFrom the manufacturer: Frame type HardtailFrom the manufacturer: Category Cross CountryFrom the manufacturer: Rear travel 100mm

Suspension

Fox 34 Float SC Performance Elite
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29From the manufacturer: Front axle / spacing 15x110 (Boost)From the manufacturer: Spring type AirFrom the manufacturer: External adjustments Performance Elite
Fox Float Performance Elite
Rear shock

Drivetrain

ShifterActuation type Mechanical
DerailleurSpeeds 12Maximum cog 51 tFrom the manufacturer: Actuation type MechanicalFrom the manufacturer: Clutch yesWeight 284 gFrom the manufacturer: Total capacity 41 t
CassetteFrom the manufacturer: Freehub body Shimano Micro Spline
ChainFrom the manufacturer: Compatibility 12-speed
CranksetFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12
Race Face Era
ChainringFrom the manufacturer: Teeth 32 tFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12
Race Face BSA BB 73mm
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

Reynolds TR 309/289 XC
WheelsetFrom the manufacturer: Rim material Carbon
Maxxis Minion DHR II DD
TireFrom the manufacturer: TPI 60 TPIFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready Yes

Brakes

BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Piston count 4From the manufacturer: Fluid type Mineral
Shimano MT800
RotorDiameter 140 / 160 / 180 / 203mm
Shimano MT800
RotorDiameter 140 / 160 / 180 / 203mm

Cockpit

HandlebarClamp diameter 31.8mmWidth 740mmRise 10mmBacksweep 9°Upsweep 4°Weight 300 g
StemFrom the manufacturer: Bar clamp diameter 31.8mmRise -6°From the manufacturer: Material Aluminum
Merida EXPERT EC
Grips
Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED
Headset

Seatpost & Saddle

SeatpostDiameter 30.9mm
Merida EXPERT SL
Saddle

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Ninety-Six 900021 parts

Frame

Merida NINETY-SIX CF5 III
Frame

Suspension

Fox 34 Float SC Grip SL Factory
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 120mmFrom the manufacturer: Offset 44mm
Fox Float SL Factory
Rear shock

Drivetrain

ChainringFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

TireWheel size 27.5 / 29Width 2.25 / 2.35 / 2.4TPI 60 / 120 TPIBead FoldingTubeless readyWeight 687 g

Brakes

Shimano RT-CL900
Rotor
RotorDiameter 200mmWeight 192 g

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 760mm
Merida EXPERT EC
Grips

Seatpost & Saddle

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Ninety-Six XT24 parts

Frame

Merida NINETY-SIX CF4 III
Frame

Suspension

Fox 34 Float SC Performance
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Travel 120mmFrom the manufacturer: Offset 44mm
Fox Float SL Performance Elite
Rear shockFrom the manufacturer: Spring type AirFrom the manufacturer: External adjustments Performance EliteFrom the manufacturer: Tune 165/45

Drivetrain

JD-FL
Shifter
CassetteFrom the manufacturer: Freehub body Shimano Micro Spline
KMC X12
Chain
CranksetFrom the manufacturer: Chainring interface DUBFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12
ChainringFrom the manufacturer: Mount standard Direct MountFrom the manufacturer: Material Aluminum
Shimano MT501
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

Shimano XT
Wheelset
TireWheel size 27.5 / 29Width 2.25 / 2.35 / 2.4TPI 60 / 120 TPIBead FoldingTubeless readyWeight 687 g
TireWheel size 27.5 / 29Width 2.25 / 2.35 / 2.4TPI 60 / 120 TPIBead FoldingTubeless readyWeight 687 g
Shimano XT
Hub

Brakes

BrakePiston count 2
Shimano SM-RT54
Rotor
Shimano SM-RT54
Rotor

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Width 760mm

Seatpost & Saddle

Merida TEAM TR SL
Dropper post
Merida EXPERT SL
Saddle

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2025 Merida Ninety-Six?
Geometry is listed for S, M, L, XL, XSHORT, SHORT, MID, LONG, and XLONG.
What are the reach and stack of the 2025 Merida Ninety-Six in size XSHORT?
In size XSHORT, reach is 435 mm and stack is 596 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2025 Merida Ninety-Six?
The head tube angle is 67 degrees in every size.
What does the 2025 Merida Ninety-Six 400 ship with?
The stock build includes Merida NINETY-SIX LITE V, SR Suntour Raidon34 R-2CR, Shimano Deore M6100, and Shimano TC500-B/TC500-MS-B.
Which years of the Merida Ninety-Six are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Merida Ninety-Six for 2025, 2026, 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019.

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