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There was a time when you had to choose between trail bike descending and cross-country climbing ability. Not any more, with the naturally speedy genes of the NINETY-SIX boosted by a 120 mm fork.
There was a time when you had to choose between trail bike descending and cross-country climbing ability. Not any more, with the naturally speedy genes of the NINETY-SIX boosted by a 120 mm fork.
Merida

Merida Ninety-Six XT Mountain Bike in Silk Grey/Purple

£5,250.00
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To be eligible for a refund or exchange, goods must be returned in a re-saleable condition. That means your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. The item must be in the original packaging and returned with any accessories, labels and “free gifts” or bonus items.

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Under the Consumer Rights Act of 2015 you have an early right to reject goods that are unsatisfactory quality, unfit for purpose or not as described, and get a full refund.

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If you wish to return an item, please
contact us first and we will generate a returns number (GRN).
If the item being returned is found to be faulty we will refund you the initial order carriage cost, and then offer you a full refund or replacement. We will also refund you the carriage cost to return it to us. If it is not faulty, we will offer you a refund or replacement, but not the initial order carriage cost or the cost to return it.

Refunds

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There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable):

  • Books or other paper products with obvious signs of use;
  • Any item not in its original condition, which is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error; and
  • Any item that is returned more than 30 days after
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Exchange

We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange an item for the same item, please send us an email at sales@townsendslb.co.uk and we will generate a GRN and email you details to ship your product back to us.

Gifts

If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.

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Shipping

To return your product, please send us an email at sales@townsendslb.co.uk and we will generate a GRN and email you details to ship your product back to us.

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item, unless the item is faulty. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund. Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary. If you are shipping an item over £50, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance as we cannot guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

Right to cancel

In addition to our Returns Policy, under the Consumer Contracts Regulations of 2013, you have the right to cancel your order up to 14 days from the day you receive your goods if you are an online, mail or telephone order customer. You then have a further 14 days from the date you notify the retailer of your cancellation to return the goods. The refund will include any standard delivery charges paid. You will be responsible for the cost of returning a cancelled order to us.

We will refund to you the price paid for the items and (unless you did not pay for delivery) the delivery charges that you paid up to a maximum amount of the cost of our standard delivery option. You will be refunded to your original method of payment within 14 calendar days of our receipt of the cancelled items or, if earlier, within 14 days from the day we receive proof of return from you. If we do not receive the cancelled items back, we may arrange to collect them from you at your cost.

To exercise your right to cancel please send us an email at sales@townsendslb.co.uk.


Your statutory rights are not affected by our Returns Policy. To the extent that any provision in our Returns Policy conflicts with your statutory rights, your statutory rights will prevail and the particular offending provision in our Returns Policy will be deemed inapplicable.

Merida Ninety-Six XT Mountain Bike in Silk Grey/Purple

Season:2026

Brand:Merida

Code:P-R062

There used to be a time when you had to choose between trail bike performance and cross-country race ready weight. Not any more. Say hello to the NINETY-SIX XT. It builds on the speedy genes of Merida's short travel race winner with a CF4 carbon frame and adds a whole new layer of capability thanks to a longer travel 120 mm Fox 34 SL Performance fork paired to 100 mm out back. Add in fast rolling tyres, a long travel dropper post and a super smooth Shimano XT Di2 wireless drivetrain and brakes and you're ready to rock.

The NINETY-SIX is the latest incarnation of their former World Cup proven XC and marathon machine. It inherits the forward-surging race genes of the old NINETY-SIX and combines it with a new readiness and ability to tackle today’s demanding XC and marathon courses. The carbon fibre frame platform and P-FLEX suspension is the perfect basis for a fun-packed, fast and trail loving short travel full suspension machine that helps define what a modern cross-country race bike should be. It's able to take on the rougher than ever world-class race tracks as well as the trail riders who want hyper-speed climbing with the ability to descend like never before.

Features:

  • Lightweight CF4 carbon frame with 100 mm travel and P-FLEX technology
  • Modern aggressive geometry with dropper seatpost
  • 120 mm travel Fox 34 SL fork for increased capability
  • Fast rolling Maxxis Rekon tyres on tubeless ready wheels
  • Powerful Shimano XT brakes
  • 12-speed Shimano XT Di2 wireless drivetrain
Technical Information
  • Frame
    NINETY-SIX CF4 III 100mm suspension travel material: carbon 29x2.35" max. wheelsize 148x12mm axle standard BSA bottom bracket standard
  • Frame size
    S, M, L, XL
  • Fork
    Fox 34 Float SL Performance Air 120mm suspension travel Tapered 3 Pos Remote lockout 44mm fork offset
  • Shock
    Fox Float SL Performance Elite Large Volume aircan 3 Pos PTL remote lockout 29x2.5" max. WHS
  • Brakes
    Shimano XT M8200 2 piston
  • Rotors
    Shimano CL700 180mm 160mm
  • Headset
    Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED neck Upper and lower IPS sealing
  • Handlebar
    FSA SIC CF 1-piece cockpit material: carbon 760mm width, -7° S/M/L:60 mm, XL: 80 mm
  • Grip
    MERIDA COMP TR
  • Derailleur (r)
    Shimano XT DI2 M8250 wireless SGS
  • Shifters
    Shimano XT DI2 M8250 wireless
  • Seat post
    MERIDA TEAM TR SL 30.9mm diameter 0mm setback 150mm travel seatpost
  • Seat clamp
    MERIDA EXPERT
  • Saddle
    Prologo Akero R PAS reycled V-mount incl. MERIDA minitool
  • Chain
    KMC X12
  • Crank
    Shimano XT M8200 34 teeth 170 mm for all sizes
  • Freewheel
    Shimano XT M8200 10-51 teeth 12 speed
  • Bottom bracket
    Shimano BB-MT-501 24mm
  • Hubs
    Shimano TC500-B / Shimano TC600-MS-B 110x15mm width front hub 32 spoke holes Centerlock 148x12mm width rear hub 32 spoke holes Centerlock
  • Rim
    MERIDA EXPERT CC II 25mm inner width material: aluminium Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
  • Tyre front
    Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4" WT tubeless ready 3C MaxxTerra EXO
  • Tyre rear
    Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.25" fold TR EXO 120 TPI
  • Axles
    MERIDA EXPERT TR including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key
  • Spokes
    Double Butted Black stainless w/black nipples
  • Approx. weight
    11.8 kg weighed at frame size M
Sizing Information
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