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Merida Ninety Six 400 Deore M6200 vs Merida Ninety Six XT Di2 M8250

Merida Ninety Six 400 Deore M6200, side view

Merida

Ninety Six 400 Deore M6200

Merida Ninety Six XT Di2 M8250, side view

Merida

Ninety Six XT Di2 M8250

Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionAluminium2027
High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Two builds of the Merida Ninety line: 21 differences, mostly in the components.

Merida Ninety Six 400 Deore M6200, side viewMeridaMerida Ninety Six 400 Deore M6200
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.
  • Merida Ninety Six 400 Deore M6200 is the newer model (2027).
Key specs9 differences
Model year 2027 2026
Frame Aluminium
As printed

cadre NINETY-SIX LITE V material: aluminium

 Carbon
As printed

NINETY-SIX CF4 III, carbon

Suspension Full suspension, 120 / 110 mm
As printed

cross-country tout suspendu

 Full suspension, 120 / 100 mm
As printed

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

Fork model SR Suntour Raidon34 R-2CR, air, blocage à distance
As printed

fourche SR Suntour Raidon34 R-2CR Air 120mm suspension travel Remote lockout

 Fox 34 Float SL Performance
Shock SR Suntour Edge LOR, blocage
As printed

amortisseur SR Suntour Edge LOR lockout

 Fox Float SL Performance Elite
Wheelset 29" 29" · FSA SCi30
Drivetrain 1×12 –Not given
Groupset Shimano Deore
As printed

derailleur (ar) Shimano Deore M6200 / manettes Shimano Deore M6200

 Shimano XT Di2 Higher range
As printed

Shimano XT Di2 M8250

Brake model Shimano MT200 2 pistons
As printed

freins Shimano MT200 2 piston hydraulic

 Shimano XT M8200
Seatpost Dropper · MERIDA EXPERT TR II
As printed

XSHORT/SHORT: 150mm travel seatpost - MID: 170mm travel seatpost - LONG, XLONG: 200mm travel seatpost

 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.

Merida Ninety Six 400 Deore M6200

Merida Ninety Six 400 Deore M6200

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.

  • Ninety Six 400 Deore M6200 · Mountain bike rather demanding, rather nimble, average equipment.
  • Ninety Six XT Di2 M8250 · Mountain bike rather demanding, very stable, rather high equipment.
Terrain
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EasyDemanding
Handling
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NimbleStable
Merida Ninety Six 400 Deore M6200Merida 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

aventures en cross-country tout suspendu

 Cross-country
As printed

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

Frame and fork2 differences
Max tyre clearance 64 mm –Not given
Axles–Not given Thru-axles
As printed

148x12 mm rear axle

Bottom bracket BSA
As printed

BSA bottom bracket standard

 Shimano BB-MT-501, 24 mm
Seatpost diameter 34.9 mm 30.9 mm −4 mm
Suspension1 difference
Fork travelSame for all 120 mm 120 mm
Rear travel 110 mm 100 mm −10 mm
Drivetrain4 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Shimano Deore M6200

 Shimano
As printed

Shimano XT Di2 M8250

Shifting–Not given Electronic, wireless
As printed

Shimano XT Di2 M8250, wireless

Chainrings 1 –Not given
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth Shimano Deore MT520 32T
As printed

taille manivelle Shimano Deore MT520 32 teeth

 Shimano XT M8200 34T Higher range
Cassette Shimano Deore M6200 10-51T
As printed

cassette Shimano Deore M6200 10-51 teeth

 Shimano XT M8200 10-51T Higher range
As printed

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

Rear derailleur Shimano Deore M6200 Shimano XT DI2 M8250 Higher range
Shifters Shimano Deore M6200 Shimano XT DI2 M8250 Higher range
Crank lengthSame for all 170 mm 170 mm
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

freins Shimano MT200 2 piston hydraulic

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano XT M8200, 2-piston hydraulic

Front rotorSame for all 180 mm 180 mm
Rear rotorSame for all 180 mm 180 mm
Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

pneus Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4"

 700c / 29"
Rims Aluminium
As printed

jante MERIDA COMP CC II material: aluminium

 Carbon
As printed

FSA SCi30, carbon

Rim inner width 25 mm 30 mm +5 mm
Tubeless readySame for all yes yes
TyresSame for all Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4"
As printed

pneus Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4" wire

 Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4"
Cockpit and seatpost2 differences
Dropper travel–Not given 150 mm
Handlebar widthSame for all 760 mm 760 mm
Handlebar MERIDA EXPERT CC FSA SIC CF 1-piece cockpit
Stem MERIDA TEAM CC III –Not given
Seatpost model MERIDA EXPERT TR II MERIDA TEAM TR SL
Geometry1 difference
Geometry size Mid
As printed

Taille du cadre Mid

–Not given
Stack 605 mm –Not given
Reach 475 mm –Not given
Head angleSame for all 67 ° 67 °
Seat angle 79.5 ° 75 ° −4.5°
ChainstaysSame for all 435 mm 435 mm
Wheelbase 1,193 mm –Not given
Bottom bracket drop 47 mm –Not given

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Merida Ninety Six 400 Deore M6200 and Merida Ninety Six XT Di2 M8250 come with?

Merida Ninety Six 400 Deore M6200: Shimano Deore. Merida Ninety Six XT Di2 M8250: Shimano XT Di2.

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