2026
2026 Merida NINETY-SIX
The 2026 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 Maxxis Rekon Race tires.
Source: merida-bikes.com. Checked .
Key facts
- Brand
- Merida
- Model
- NINETY-SIX
- Model year
- 2026
- Type
- XC
- Geometry labels
- S, M, L, XL, XSHORT, SHORT, MID, LONG, and XLONG
- Drivetrain
- Varies by build
- Fork
- Varies by build
- Rear shock
- Varies by build
- Geometry
- Some measurements unavailable
- Source
- merida-bikes.com
- Checked
Geometry by size
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | XSHORT | SHORT | MID | LONG | XLONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach(mm) | 420 | 440 | 460 | 480 | 435 | 455 | 475 | 495 | 515 |
| Stack(mm) | 595 | 595 | 605 | 614 | 596 | 601 | 605 | 610 | 614 |
| Head tube angle(°) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Seat tube angle(°) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74.5 | 79.5 | 79.5 | 79.5 | 79.5 | 79.5 |
| Effective top tube(mm) | 581 | 601 | 624 | 648 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Chainstay length(mm) | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 1136 | 1156 | 1180 | 1203 | 1149 | 1171 | 1193 | 1215 | 1237 |
| BB drop(mm) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Standover(mm) | 740 | 741 | 747 | 749 | 741 | 743 | 745 | 747 | 749 |
| Seat tube length(mm) | 400 | 440 | 470 | 500 | 400 | 410 | 425 | 445 | 470 |
| Fork length(mm) | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 520 | 520 | 520 | 520 | 520 |
| Head tube length(mm) | 95 | 95 | 105 | 115 | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 |
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Stock build
NINETY-SIX 400
Frame
Suspension
Drivetrain
Wheels & Tires
Brakes
Cockpit
Seatpost & Saddle
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NINETY-SIX 6000
Frame
Suspension
Drivetrain
Wheels & Tires
Brakes
Cockpit
Seatpost & Saddle
Keep your NINETY-SIX 6000 in Quiver
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NINETY-SIX 9000
Frame
Suspension
Drivetrain
Wheels & Tires
Brakes
Cockpit
Seatpost & Saddle
Keep your NINETY-SIX 9000 in Quiver
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NINETY-SIX XT
Frame
Suspension
Drivetrain
Wheels & Tires
Brakes
Cockpit
Seatpost & Saddle
Keep your NINETY-SIX XT in Quiver
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Quick answers
- Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2026 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 2026 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 2026 Merida NINETY-SIX?
- The head tube angle is 67 degrees in every size.
- What does the 2026 Merida NINETY-SIX 400 ship with?
- The stock build includes Merida NINETY-SIX LITE V, SR Suntour Raidon34 R-2CR, Shimano Deore M6100, and Maxxis Rekon Race.
- Which years of the Merida NINETY-SIX are on Quiver?
- Quiver has the Merida NINETY-SIX for 2026, 2025, 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019.
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