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Lapierre Xr 10.9 XX SL Eagle AXS T-type vs Merida Ninety Six Xtr Di2 M9250

Lapierre Xr 10.9 XX SL Eagle AXS T-type, side view

Lapierre

Xr 10.9 XX SL Eagle AXS T-type

Merida Ninety Six Xtr Di2 M9250, side view

Merida

Ninety Six Xtr Di2 M9250

Top of the rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2027
Top of the rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2027

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 19 differences, line by line.

Lapierre Xr 10.9 XX SL Eagle AXS T-type, side viewLapierreLapierre Xr 10.9 XX SL Eagle AXS T-type
Merida Ninety Six Xtr Di2 M9250, side viewMeridaMerida Ninety Six Xtr Di2 M9250

At a glance

  • Merida Ninety Six Xtr Di2 M9250 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano XTR Di2, against SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS T-Type 12 vitesses.
Key specs7 differences
Model yearSame for all 2027 2027
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

Cadre : HIGH Carbon

 Carbon
As printed

NINETY-SIX CF5 III, carbon

Suspension Full suspension, 120 / 120 mm
As printed

Débattement arrière : 120 mm

 Full suspension, 120 / 100 mm
As printed

NINETY-SIX CF5 III, 100 mm, P-FLEX

Fork model Rockshox SID Ultimate 3P Race Day Remote, DebonAir+ Higher range
As printed

Fourche : Rockshox SID Ultimate 3P Race Day Remote, DebonAir+, 120 mm

 Fox 34 Float SL Factory Grip SL
Shock Rockshox SID Luxe Ultimate 3P, 185x50 mm, Trunnion Higher range
As printed

Amortisseur : Rockshox SID Luxe Ultimate 3P, 185x50 mm, Trunnion

 Fox Float SL Factory
Wheelset 29" · Fsa KFX i30 Team Edition, 15x110 mm, CL
As printed

Roues : Fsa KFX i30 Team Edition, 15x110 mm, CL

 29" · Reynolds Expert TR 309 XC
Drivetrain 1×12 –Not given
Groupset SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS T-Type 12 vitesses
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Sram XX SL Eagle AXS T-Type 12s, wireless

 Shimano XTR Di2 Higher range
As printed

Shimano XTR Di2 M9250

Brake model SRAM Hydraulic Disc brake DB Motive V2 Ultimate °Value not published by the brand Shimano XTR M9200 / M9220
Seatpost Dropper · JD Dropperpost YSI36 Dia. 31.6 mm
As printed

Tige de selle : JD Dropperpost YSI36 Dia. 31.6 mm, L: 390 mm, Travel: 100 mm 390 mm

 Dropper · Fox Transfer
As printed

Fox Transfer, 150 mm

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Lapierre Xr 10.9 XX SL Eagle AXS T-type

Lapierre Xr 10.9 XX SL Eagle AXS T-type

Merida Ninety Six Xtr Di2 M9250

Merida Ninety Six Xtr Di2 M9250

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.

  • Xr 10.9 XX SL Eagle AXS T-type · Mountain bike very demanding, very high equipment.
  • Ninety Six Xtr Di2 M9250 · Mountain bike very demanding, very high equipment.
Terrain
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EasyDemanding
Lapierre Xr 10.9 XX SL Eagle AXS T-typeMerida Ninety Six Xtr Di2 M9250other cross-country mountain bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
DisciplineSame for all Cross-country
As printed

CONÇU POUR LES COURSES XC, LES MARATHONS ET LES TRAILS RAPIDES / course XCO

 Cross-country
As printed

cross-country et marathon

Frame and fork1 difference
Seatpost diameter 31.6 mm °Value not published by the brand 30.9 mm −1 mm
Suspension1 difference
Fork travelSame for all 120 mm 120 mm
Rear travel 120 mm 100 mm −20 mm
Drivetrain5 differences
Groupset brand SRAM
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Sram XX SL Eagle AXS T-Type 12s, wireless

 Shimano
As printed

Shimano XTR Di2 M9250

ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wireless
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Sram XX SL Eagle AXS T-Type 12s, wireless

 Electronic, wireless
As printed

Shimano XTR Di2 M9250, wireless

Chainrings 1 °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth XX SL Eagle T-Type DUB Crankset, DM Higher range
As printed

Pédalier : XX SL Eagle T-Type DUB Crankset, DM

 Shimano XTR M9200 32T
Cassette Sram XS 1295 Eagle T-Type, XD
As printed

Cassette : Sram XS 1295 Eagle T-Type, XD

 Shimano XTR M9200 9-45T
Rear derailleur SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS T-Type 12s, wireless °Value not published by the brand Shimano XTR DI2 M9250 Higher range
Shifters SRAM Triggershift AXS Pod Controller °Value not published by the brand Shimano XTR DI2 M9250
Crank length–Not given 170 mm
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM Disque hydraulique

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano XTR M9200 / M9220, hydraulic

Front rotor–Not given 180 mm
Rear rotor–Not given 180 mm
Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Taile des roues 29

 700c / 29"
Rims Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Carbon
As printed

Reynolds Expert TR 309 XC, carbon

Tubeless ready–Not given yes
Tyres Michelin JET XC3 RL FB TLR 60-622
As printed

Pneus : Michelin JET XC3 RL FB TLR 60-622

 Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4"
Tyre width fitted 60 mm –Not given
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Dropper travel 100 mm 150 mm Best of the comparison+50 mm
Handlebar width–Not given 760 mm
Handlebar Fsa Flat bar NS SIC Integrated, Dia. 31.8 mm °Value not published by the brand FSA SC CF 1-piece cockpit
Seatpost model JD Dropperpost YSI36 Dia. 31.6 mm °Value not published by the brand Fox Transfer
Weight
Max total weight 120 kg –Not given

° Value not published by the brand

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Lapierre Xr 10.9 XX SL Eagle AXS T-type and Merida Ninety Six Xtr Di2 M9250 come with?

Lapierre Xr 10.9 XX SL Eagle AXS T-type: SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS T-Type 12 vitesses. Merida Ninety Six Xtr Di2 M9250: Shimano XTR Di2.

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