2023 Giant Anthem Advanced Pro vs 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K
The Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K
Compared with the Giant Anthem Advanced Pro in M, the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K in S places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 24 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 40 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −24 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −40 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Giant Anthem Advanced Pro, MMerida NINETY-SIX RC 10K, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Anthem Advanced Pro M | Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 457 | 433 | −24 mm |
| Stack | 600 | 585 | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 68.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 76.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 611 | 576 | −35 mm |
| Chainstay length | 442 | 435 | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1166 | 1126 | −40 mm |
| BB drop | 42 | 45 | +3 mm |
| BB height | 332 | not listed | |
| Standover | 757 | 730 | −27 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 400 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 95 | ±0 mm |
| Stack-to-reach | 1.31 | not listed | |
| Fork length | not listed | 503 |
Differences are the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K minus the Giant Anthem Advanced Pro. Full charts: 2023 Giant Anthem Advanced Pro, 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Anthem Advanced ProMerida NINETY-SIX RC 10K
Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Giant Anthem Advanced ProAdvanced Pro | Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K10K |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Anthem Advanced Pro | Merida NINETY-SIX RC CF5 III |
| Fork | Fox 34 Performance | Fox 34 Float SC Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Elite Performance | Fox Float SL Factory |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore SLX | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore SLX | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission |
| Chain | Shimano SLX | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Chainring | Shimano 32T | not listed |
| Wheelset | Giant XCR 2 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | Shimano XT | SRAM Level Stealth Ultimate |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-26 | SRAM Centerline X |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR XC | Merida TEAM CC II |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL XC | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch | Fox Transfer SL |
| Saddle | fizik Antares R5 | SCRATCH M5 PAS NACK |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB Wide |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR INTEGRATED neck |
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