2019 Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED vs 2019 Trek X-Caliber Frameset

What changes on the Trek X-Caliber Frameset

Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED in L, the Trek X-Caliber Frameset in S places the top of the head tube 53 mm lower and 55 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 67 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−53 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−55 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−67 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−0.8°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

−8 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

Only the Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED is drawn. The Trek X-Caliber Frameset numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Trek X-Caliber Frameset minus the Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED, 2019 Trek X-Caliber Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Merida BIG.NINE LIMITEDTrek X-Caliber Frameset

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.