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Merida Ninety-six Deore

Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon
Merida Ninety-six Deore, side view

Merida Ninety-six Deore

cross-country full suspension mountain bike, carbon frame, 29" wheels, 1×12 drivetrain, mid-range equipment

Key specs

Frame
Carbon
Suspension
Full suspension, 120 / 100 mm
Fork model
RockShox Judy Gold, air, blocage à distance
Shock
RockShox SIDluxe Select+, blocage à distance
Wheelset
29"
Drivetrain
1×12
Groupset
Shimano Deore
Brake model
Shimano SLX M7100 / M7110 2 pistons
Seatpost
Dropper · MERIDA TEAM TR SL

Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

« Mountain bike rather demanding, rather stable, average equipment. »

Terrain
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EasyDemanding

Built for rougher ground than most other cross-country mountain bikes.

Handling
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NimbleStable

Steadier at speed than most other cross-country mountain bikes.

Gearing

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Equipment level

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Equipment: mid-range for its category.

Equipment score: 55/100 (frame, groupset, wheels, suspension).

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Spec sheet

Every value is read on the brand’s page; hover it to see its source and date.

Ride type

Discipline
Cross-country
Suspension
Full suspension

Frame and fork

Frame
Carbon
Max tyre clearance
60 mm
Bottom bracket
BSA
Seatpost diameter
30.9 mm

Suspension

Fork travel
120 mm
Rear travel
100 mm
Fork model
RockShox Judy Gold, air, blocage à distance
Shock
RockShox SIDluxe Select+, blocage à distance

Drivetrain

Groupset brand
Shimano
Groupset
Shimano Deore
Chainrings
1
Gears at the back
12
Chainring teeth
Shimano Deore MT512 32T
Cassette
Shimano Deore M6100 10-51T
Rear derailleur
Shimano Deore M6100
Shifters
JD-FL lever / Shimano Deore M6100

Brakes

Brakes
Hydraulic disc
Brake model
Shimano SLX M7100 / M7110 2 pistons

Wheels and tyres

Wheel size
700c / 29"
Rims
Aluminium
Rim inner width
25 mm
Tubeless ready
yes
Tyres
Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4" (avant) / 29x2.25" (arrière)

Cockpit and seatpost

Seatpost
Dropper
Dropper travel
150 mm
Handlebar width
760 mm
Handlebar
MERIDA EXPERT CC
Stem
MERIDA TEAM CC III
Seatpost model
MERIDA TEAM TR SL

Weight

Weight
Being updated
Max total weight
135 kg

Geometry

Geometry size
M
Stack
595 mm
Reach
440 mm
Head angle
67 °
Seat angle
75 °
Chainstays
435 mm
Wheelbase
1,156 mm
Bottom bracket drop
36 mm

Spec sheets read at: merida-bikes.com

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Who is it for?

The sports the brand announces, and the features that go with them.

  • Cycling

    • Discipline: Cross-country
    • Suspension: Full suspension
    • Fork travel: 120 mm
    • Wheel size: 700c / 29"

Frequently asked questions

Is the Merida Ninety-six Deore a hardtail or a full suspension?

Full suspension, according to the brand.

How much travel does the Merida Ninety-six Deore fork have?

120 mm, according to the brand.

Does the Merida Ninety-six Deore come with a dropper post?

Seatpost: Dropper, according to the brand.