The Merida Ninety-Six XT in the refined Warm Slate Grey color combines the featherlight weight of a pure cross-country racer with the playful capabilities of a modern trail bike. The advanced CF carbon frame delivers unrivaled stiffness around the bottom bracket for direct, explosive power transfer with every pedal stroke. The smooth Fox Performance fork and rear shock effortlessly smooth out rough terrain while providing grip and stability in fast, rugged sections. Equipped with the legendary Shimano XT 1x12-speed groupset, you can shift smoothly, quietly, and precisely under heavy loads. The powerful Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes provide unrivaled stopping power and precise modulation on technical descents. The combination of an integrated dropper post and fast, high-grip Maxxis tires makes the Ninety-Six XT the ultimate machine for demanding marathons and challenging singletrack.

The frame is constructed from Merida’s leading Nano Matrix Carbon, in which special nanoparticles reinforce the resin matrix for impact resistance that is up to 40% higher against flying debris. Thanks to P-FLEX technology, the flexible rear frame triangle acts as a spring element, making a traditional bearing system at the rear axle unnecessary and saving considerable weight. All steering and brake cables run directly through the head tube and frame via the sleek Wire Port integration system, for a clean look and maximum protection against mud. Non-Slip Tightening technology ensures that all pivot points and hinge bolts remain perfectly tensioned without play or risk of vibration. The Boost axle spacing provides a wider spoke base and a noticeably stiffer wheelset, resulting in extremely precise steering corrections at high speed.