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Lapierre Xr 8.9 Deore XT Rd-m8250-gs vs Merida Ninety Six XT Di2 M8250

Lapierre Xr 8.9 Deore XT Rd-m8250-gs, side view

Lapierre

Xr 8.9 Deore XT Rd-m8250-gs

Merida Ninety Six XT Di2 M8250, side view

Merida

Ninety Six XT Di2 M8250

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2027
High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

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

Lapierre Xr 8.9 Deore XT Rd-m8250-gs, side viewLapierreLapierre Xr 8.9 Deore XT Rd-m8250-gs
Merida Ninety Six XT Di2 M8250, side viewMeridaMerida Ninety Six XT Di2 M8250

At a glance

  • Merida Ninety Six XT Di2 M8250 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano XT Di2, against Shimano Deore XT M8250 12 vitesses.
  • Lapierre Xr 8.9 Deore XT Rd-m8250-gs is the newer model (2027).
Key specs8 differences
Model year 2027 2026
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

Cadre : HIGH Carbon

 Carbon
As printed

NINETY-SIX CF4 III, carbon

Suspension Full suspension, 120 / 120 mm
As printed

Débattement arrière : 120 mm

 Full suspension, 120 / 100 mm
As printed

NINETY-SIX CF4 III, 100 mm, P-FLEX

Fork model Fox 34 FLOAT SL Factory series, Grip SL Higher range
As printed

Fourche : Fox 34 FLOAT SL Factory series, Grip SL, 120 mm+Remote

 Fox 34 Float SL Performance
Shock FOX Factory Float Factory Series, K, 185x50 mm, Trunnion+Remote Higher range
As printed

Amortisseur : FOX Factory Float Factory Series, K, 185x50 mm,Trunnion+Remote

 Fox Float SL Performance Elite
Wheelset 29" · DT Swiss XRC 1500 Spline, 30 mm, 15x110 mm, TR, CL
As printed

Roues : DT Swiss XRC 1500 Spline, 30 mm, 15x110 mm, TR, CL

 29" · FSA SCi30
Drivetrain 1×12 –Not given
Groupset Shimano Deore XT M8250 12 vitesses
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Shimano Deore XT RD-M8250-GS 12s

 Shimano XT Di2 Higher range
As printed

Shimano XT Di2 M8250

Brake model Shimano Hydraulic Disc brake Deore XT BR-M8220 °Value not published by the brand Shimano XT M8200 Higher range
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 · MERIDA TEAM TR SL
As printed

Merida Team TR SL, 150 mm

Prices

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

Lapierre Xr 8.9 Deore XT Rd-m8250-gs

Lapierre Xr 8.9 Deore XT Rd-m8250-gs

Merida Ninety Six XT Di2 M8250

Merida Ninety Six XT Di2 M8250

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 8.9 Deore XT Rd-m8250-gs · Mountain bike very demanding, rather high equipment.
  • Ninety Six XT Di2 M8250 · Mountain bike rather demanding, very stable, rather high equipment.
Terrain
Lapierre Xr 8.9 Deore XT Rd-m8250-gs 84%Merida Ninety Six XT Di2 M8250 72%3 bikes1 bike4 bikes2 bikes1 bike2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike1 bike1 bike1 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike2 bikes5 bikes1 bike · Merida Ninety Six XT Di2 M82502 bikes2 bikes1 bike5 bikes · Lapierre Xr 8.9 Deore XT Rd-m8250-gs2 bikes2 bikes1 bike1 bike
EasyDemanding
Lapierre Xr 8.9 Deore XT Rd-m8250-gsMerida Ninety Six XT Di2 M8250other 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

bike de cross-country/marathon, low-travel XC

Frame and fork1 difference
Axles–Not given Thru-axles
As printed

148x12 mm rear axle

Bottom bracket–Not given Shimano BB-MT-501, 24 mm
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 brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Shimano Deore XT RD-M8250-GS 12s

 Shimano
As printed

Shimano XT Di2 M8250

Shifting Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Deore XT RD-M8250-GS 12s Shimano Triggershift Deore XT SW-M8250-IR, I-SPEC EV

 Electronic, wireless
As printed

Shimano XT Di2 M8250, wireless

Chainrings 1 °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth Deore XT FC-M8200, HOLLOWTECH 2
As printed

Pédalier : Deore XT FC-M8200, HOLLOWTECH 2

 Shimano XT M8200 34T Higher range
Cassette Shimano Deore XT CS-M8200-12, MICRO SPLINE
As printed

Cassette : Shimano Deore XT CS-M8200-12, MICRO SPLINE

 Shimano XT M8200 10-51T Higher range
As printed

Shimano XT M8200, 12-speed, 10-51T

Rear derailleur Shimano Deore XT RD-M8250-GS 12s °Value not published by the brand Shimano XT DI2 M8250 Higher range
Shifters Shimano Triggershift Deore XT SW-M8250-IR, I-SPEC EV °Value not published by the brand Shimano XT DI2 M8250 Higher range
Crank length–Not given 170 mm
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano XT Disque hydraulique

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano XT M8200, 2-piston hydraulic

Front rotor–Not given 180 mm
Rear rotor–Not given 180 mm
Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Taile des roues 29

 700c / 29"
RimsSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon
As printed

FSA SCi30, carbon

Rim inner width–Not given 30 mm
Tubeless ready–Not given yes
Tyres Continental Trinotal Race Grip 60-622
As printed

Pneus : Continental Trinotal Race Grip 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 Truvativ Flat bar Descendant Flat Carbon, Dia. 31.8 mm, backsweep 7° °Value not published by the brand FSA SIC CF 1-piece cockpit
Seatpost model JD Dropperpost YSI36 Dia. 31.6 mm °Value not published by the brand MERIDA TEAM TR SL
Weight
Max total weight 120 kg –Not given
Geometry
Head angle–Not given 67 °
Seat angle–Not given 75 °
Chainstays–Not given 435 mm

° Value not published by the brand

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Lapierre Xr 8.9 Deore XT Rd-m8250-gs and Merida Ninety Six XT Di2 M8250 come with?

Lapierre Xr 8.9 Deore XT Rd-m8250-gs: Shimano Deore XT M8250 12 vitesses. Merida Ninety Six XT Di2 M8250: Shimano XT Di2.

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