Merida Ninety-Six

Frame

Ninety-Six

Specifications

Manufacturer
Merida
Name
Ninety-Six
Discipline
Mountain
Material
Carbon
Head Tube
Tapered
Lower S.H.I.S
IS52/40
Max Tyre Width (mm)
58
Max Fork Travel (mm)
150
Seatpost Diameter (mm)
30.9
Wheel Sizes
700c / 29"
Frame Size
S, M, L, XL
Rear Axle Standard
12 × 148 mm (Boost)
Rear Derailleur Mount
Standard Hanger
BB Standard
BSA THREADED
Disc Brake Mount
Post Mount
Di2 Compatible
Yes
Cable Routing
Internal

Included Components

  • fork
    Merida Ninety-Six Fork
  • headset
    Merida Ninety-Six Headset
  • seatpost
    Merida Ninety-Six Seatpost

Compatibility

Merida Ninety-Six is a Merida mtb frame. Everything listed below was matched on a specification we hold for both parts: the interface each pairing actually depends on, such as freehub body, speed count, actuation or mounting standard. Where we could not verify that interface, the part is left out rather than assumed to fit.

Bottom brackets for this frame shell20

878Mechanically compatible

Token

878

  • Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
BB29BSAMechanically compatible

Token

BB29BSA

  • Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
BB386 crank to BSA frame thread Ceramic bearingsMechanically compatible

FSA

BB386 crank to BSA frame thread Ceramic bearings

  • Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
BB392 crank to BSA frameMechanically compatible

FSA

BB392 crank to BSA frame

  • Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
BB392BSAMechanically compatible

Token

BB392BSA

  • Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
BSA Bottom Bracket (Shimano 24mm)Mechanically compatible

Cybrei

BSA Bottom Bracket (Shimano 24mm)

  • Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
BSA Bottom Bracket (SRAM DUB)Mechanically compatible

Cybrei

BSA Bottom Bracket (SRAM DUB)

  • Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
CARTRIDGE BOTTOM BRACKETMechanically compatible

Shimano

CARTRIDGE BOTTOM BRACKET

  • Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
DEORE XT THREADED BOTTOM BRACKET 68/73 MM SHELL WIDTH (BB-MT800)Mechanically compatible

Shimano

DEORE XT THREADED BOTTOM BRACKET 68/73 MM SHELL WIDTH (BB-MT800)

  • Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
DEORE XT THREADED BOTTOM BRACKET 68/73 MM SHELL WIDTH (BB-MT801)Mechanically compatible

Shimano

DEORE XT THREADED BOTTOM BRACKET 68/73 MM SHELL WIDTH (BB-MT801)

  • Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
DUB-BSAMechanically compatible

Praxis

DUB-BSA

  • Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
ISO Square Taper (BSA / ISO)Mechanically compatible

Token

ISO Square Taper (BSA / ISO)

  • Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
JIS Square Taper (BSA / JIS)Mechanically compatible

Token

JIS Square Taper (BSA / JIS)

  • Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
M24 – BSA THREADEDMechanically compatible

Praxis

M24 – BSA THREADED

  • Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
Mega Exo Comet crank to 68/73mm frameMechanically compatible

FSA

Mega Exo Comet crank to 68/73mm frame

  • Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
MegaExo Comet crank to BSA 100mmMechanically compatible

FSA

MegaExo Comet crank to BSA 100mm

  • Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
MegaExo crankMechanically compatible

FSA

MegaExo crank

  • Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
MegaExo Gamma Drive crank to BSA frameMechanically compatible

FSA

MegaExo Gamma Drive crank to BSA frame

  • Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
MegaExo GOSSAMER crank to BSA frame Di2 compatibleMechanically compatible

FSA

MegaExo GOSSAMER crank to BSA frame Di2 compatible

  • Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells
MegaExo K-Force crank to BSA 68/73mm frameMechanically compatible

FSA

MegaExo K-Force crank to BSA 68/73mm frame

  • Both are bsa threaded bottom bracket shells

Brake calipers this frame mounts20

2-PISTON BRAKE CALIPER (BR-MT200)Mechanically compatible

Shimano

2-PISTON BRAKE CALIPER (BR-MT200)

  • Both use a post mount disc brake
2-PISTON BRAKE CALIPER (BR-MT500)Mechanically compatible

Shimano

2-PISTON BRAKE CALIPER (BR-MT500)

  • Both use a post mount disc brake
4-PISTON BRAKE CALIPERMechanically compatible

Shimano

4-PISTON BRAKE CALIPER

  • Both use a post mount disc brake
4-PISTON BRAKE CALIPER (BR-MT420)Mechanically compatible

Shimano

4-PISTON BRAKE CALIPER (BR-MT420)

  • Both use a post mount disc brake
4-PISTON BRAKE CALIPER (BR-MT520)Mechanically compatible

Shimano

4-PISTON BRAKE CALIPER (BR-MT520)

  • Both use a post mount disc brake
AFTERBURNER MTBMechanically compatible

FSA

AFTERBURNER MTB

  • Both use a post mount disc brake
Brake Caliper (BR-M00B-160F)Mechanically compatible

LTWOO

Brake Caliper (BR-M00B-160F)

  • Both use a post mount disc brake
Brake Caliper (BR-M00B-160R)Mechanically compatible

LTWOO

Brake Caliper (BR-M00B-160R)

  • Both use a post mount disc brake
Brake Caliper (BR-M01B-160F)Mechanically compatible

LTWOO

Brake Caliper (BR-M01B-160F)

  • Both use a post mount disc brake
Brake Caliper (BR-M01B-160R)Mechanically compatible

LTWOO

Brake Caliper (BR-M01B-160R)

  • Both use a post mount disc brake
DEORE 2-PISTON BRAKE CALIPER (BR-MT410)Mechanically compatible

Shimano

DEORE 2-PISTON BRAKE CALIPER (BR-MT410)

  • Both use a post mount disc brake
EVO GR4Mechanically compatible

Hope

EVO GR4

  • Both use a post mount disc brake
EVO TR4Mechanically compatible

Hope

EVO TR4

  • Both use a post mount disc brake
Evo X2Mechanically compatible

Hope

Evo X2

  • Both use a post mount disc brake
MA3000 Hydraulic Brake Caliper Set (MTB)Mechanically compatible

WheelTop

MA3000 Hydraulic Brake Caliper Set (MTB)

  • Both use a post mount disc brake
RX4+SL PMMechanically compatible

Hope

RX4+SL PM

  • Both use a post mount disc brake
Tech 3 DuoMechanically compatible

Hope

Tech 3 Duo

  • Both use a post mount disc brake
Tech 4 V4Mechanically compatible

Hope

Tech 4 V4

  • Both use a post mount disc brake
XCR Pro E4Mechanically compatible

Hope

XCR Pro E4

  • Both use a post mount disc brake
XCR Pro X2Mechanically compatible

Hope

XCR Pro X2

  • Both use a post mount disc brake

Headsets for this head tube20

IS52 Lower CupShares a standard

Acros

IS52 Lower Cup

  • The lower cup is a IS52 fit
IS52/30 Lower CupShares a standard

Acros

IS52/30 Lower Cup

  • The lower cup is a IS52 fit
IS52/40 Lower CupShares a standard

Acros

IS52/40 Lower Cup

  • The lower cup is a IS52 fit
110 Ceramic IS41/28.6 / IS52/40Shares a standard

Cane Creek

110 Ceramic IS41/28.6 / IS52/40

  • The lower cup is a IS52 fit
110 Ceramic IS42/28.6 / IS52/40Shares a standard

Cane Creek

110 Ceramic IS42/28.6 / IS52/40

  • The lower cup is a IS52 fit
110 IS41/28.6 / IS52/40Shares a standard

Cane Creek

110 IS41/28.6 / IS52/40

  • The lower cup is a IS52 fit
110 IS42/28.6 / IS52/40Shares a standard

Cane Creek

110 IS42/28.6 / IS52/40

  • The lower cup is a IS52 fit
Comp Integrated IS Lower HeadsetShares a standard

Ritchey

Comp Integrated IS Lower Headset

  • The lower cup is a IS52 fit
DropSet 2Shares a standard

Chris King

DropSet 2

  • The lower cup is a IS52 fit
DropSet 3Shares a standard

Chris King

DropSet 3

  • The lower cup is a IS52 fit
DropSet 5Shares a standard

Chris King

DropSet 5

  • The lower cup is a IS52 fit
Fifty IS41/28.6 / IS52/40Shares a standard

Cane Creek

Fifty IS41/28.6 / IS52/40

  • The lower cup is a IS52 fit
Fifty IS42/28.6 / IS52/40Shares a standard

Cane Creek

Fifty IS42/28.6 / IS52/40

  • The lower cup is a IS52 fit
Forty IS41/28.6 / IS52/40Shares a standard

Cane Creek

Forty IS41/28.6 / IS52/40

  • The lower cup is a IS52 fit
Forty IS42/28.6 / IS52/40Shares a standard

Cane Creek

Forty IS42/28.6 / IS52/40

  • The lower cup is a IS52 fit
HCR IS52/28.6 / IS52/40Shares a standard

Cane Creek

HCR IS52/28.6 / IS52/40

  • The lower cup is a IS52 fit
Hellbender 70 IS41/28.6 / IS52/40Shares a standard

Cane Creek

Hellbender 70 IS41/28.6 / IS52/40

  • The lower cup is a IS52 fit
Hellbender 70 IS42/28.6 / IS52/40Shares a standard

Cane Creek

Hellbender 70 IS42/28.6 / IS52/40

  • The lower cup is a IS52 fit
Hellbender 70 Lite IS41/28.6 / IS52/40Shares a standard

Cane Creek

Hellbender 70 Lite IS41/28.6 / IS52/40

  • The lower cup is a IS52 fit
Hellbender 70 Lite IS42/28.6 / IS52/40Shares a standard

Cane Creek

Hellbender 70 Lite IS42/28.6 / IS52/40

  • The lower cup is a IS52 fit

Seatposts for this seat tube20

Ascend Dropper SeatpostMechanically compatible

Brand-X

Ascend Dropper Seatpost

  • Both are 30.9mm
Ascend XL Dropper SeatpostMechanically compatible

Brand-X

Ascend XL Dropper Seatpost

  • Both are 30.9mm
Cascade Dropper PostMechanically compatible

PNW Components

Cascade Dropper Post

  • Both are 30.9mm
Coast Suspension Dropper PostMechanically compatible

PNW Components

Coast Suspension Dropper Post

  • Both are 30.9mm
Divine 2.0Mechanically compatible

BikeYoke

Divine 2.0

  • Both are 30.9mm
Divine SLMechanically compatible

BikeYoke

Divine SL

  • Both are 30.9mm
Divine SL RascalMechanically compatible

BikeYoke

Divine SL Rascal

  • Both are 30.9mm
EA50 SeatpostMechanically compatible

Easton

EA50 Seatpost

  • Both are 30.9mm
EA70 Seatpost (Zero Setback)Mechanically compatible

Easton

EA70 Seatpost (Zero Setback)

  • Both are 30.9mm
Elite Seatpost 30.8mm x 367mmMechanically compatible

Thomson

Elite Seatpost 30.8mm x 367mm

  • Both are 30.8mm
Elite Seatpost 30.8mm x 410mmMechanically compatible

Thomson

Elite Seatpost 30.8mm x 410mm

  • Both are 30.8mm
Elite Seatpost 30.9mm x 287mmMechanically compatible

Thomson

Elite Seatpost 30.9mm x 287mm

  • Both are 30.9mm
Elite Seatpost 30.9mm x 367mmMechanically compatible

Thomson

Elite Seatpost 30.9mm x 367mm

  • Both are 30.9mm
Elite Seatpost 30.9mm x 410mmMechanically compatible

Thomson

Elite Seatpost 30.9mm x 410mm

  • Both are 30.9mm
Elite Setback Seatpost 30.9mm x 287mmMechanically compatible

Thomson

Elite Setback Seatpost 30.9mm x 287mm

  • Both are 30.9mm
Elite Setback Seatpost 30.9mm x 367mmMechanically compatible

Thomson

Elite Setback Seatpost 30.9mm x 367mm

  • Both are 30.9mm
Elite Setback Seatpost 30.9mm x 410mmMechanically compatible

Thomson

Elite Setback Seatpost 30.9mm x 410mm

  • Both are 30.9mm
eTENMechanically compatible

KS

eTEN

  • Both are 30.9mm
Highline 11 Dropper PostMechanically compatible

Crankbrothers

Highline 11 Dropper Post

  • Both are 30.9mm
Highline 3 Dropper PostMechanically compatible

Crankbrothers

Highline 3 Dropper Post

  • Both are 30.9mm

Forks with a matching steerer and wheel size20

29er Full Carbon Rigid Mtb Plus ForkMechanically compatible

LightCarbon

29er Full Carbon Rigid Mtb Plus Fork

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
700C Disc Brake CX Fork Gravel Carbon ForkMechanically compatible

LightCarbon

700C Disc Brake CX Fork Gravel Carbon Fork

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
700C Disc Brake Gravel Carbon Fork Aero Gravel Bike ForkMechanically compatible

LightCarbon

700C Disc Brake Gravel Carbon Fork Aero Gravel Bike Fork

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
700C Disc Brake Gravel Carbon Fork Racing Gravel ForkMechanically compatible

LightCarbon

700C Disc Brake Gravel Carbon Fork Racing Gravel Fork

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
Allroad ForkMechanically compatible

Deda Elementi

Allroad Fork

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
Bomber Z2Mechanically compatible

Marzocchi

Bomber Z2

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
Bomber Z2 E-OptimizedMechanically compatible

Marzocchi

Bomber Z2 E-Optimized

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
Cutthroat Carbon ForkMechanically compatible

Salsa

Cutthroat Carbon Fork

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
Firestarter Carbon ForkMechanically compatible

Salsa

Firestarter Carbon Fork

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
🚲Mechanically compatible

Lauf

Grit

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
🚲Mechanically compatible

Lauf

Grit SL

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
Pista LeggeraMechanically compatible

Columbus

Pista Leggera

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
RC32 29Mechanically compatible

X-Fusion

RC32 29

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
Road In-Route Fork 43mmMechanically compatible

ENVE

Road In-Route Fork 43mm

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
Road In-Route Fork 50mmMechanically compatible

ENVE

Road In-Route Fork 50mm

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
SLIDE Boost HLRMechanically compatible

X-Fusion

SLIDE Boost HLR

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
SLIDE Boost RCMechanically compatible

X-Fusion

SLIDE Boost RC

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
SLIDE Boost RCPMechanically compatible

X-Fusion

SLIDE Boost RCP

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
🚲Mechanically compatible

Lauf

TR Boost 29

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels
Waxwing Carbon ForkMechanically compatible

Salsa

Waxwing Carbon Fork

  • Both use a tapered 1-1/8" to 1.5" steerer
  • Both are built for 700c wheels

Frequently Asked Questions

What fits Merida Ninety-Six?

On this page we list bottom brackets for this frame shell, brake calipers this frame mounts, headsets for this head tube, seatposts for this seat tube, forks with a matching steerer and wheel size. Each listing was matched on a specification we hold for both parts; anything we could not verify is omitted rather than assumed to fit.

Can I mix Merida Ninety-Six with road components?

Merida Ninety-Six is recorded as a mtb component. Some standards do carry across (cassette spacing at a given speed count, for instance), but cable pull ratio and chainline frequently differ between mtb and road groups, so check the specific pairing rather than assuming it carries over.