2019 Merida BIG.NINE TEAM vs 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7
The L is the Trek Procaliber 9.7 size closest to your M Merida BIG.NINE TEAM. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Trek Procaliber 9.7
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE TEAM in M, the Trek Procaliber 9.7 in L places the top of the head tube 18 mm lower and 21 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 31 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −18 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +21 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +31 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida BIG.NINE TEAM is drawn. The Trek Procaliber 9.7 numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE TEAM M | Trek Procaliber 9.7 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 421 | 442 | +21 mm |
| Stack | 622 | 604 | −18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 638 | +33 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 435 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1101 | 1132 | +31 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 58 | −7 mm |
| Standover | 744 | 778 | +34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 444 | 470 | +26 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 100 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 311 |
Differences are the Trek Procaliber 9.7 minus the Merida BIG.NINE TEAM. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.NINE TEAM, 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE TEAMTrek Procaliber 9.7
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 | Merida BIG.NINE TEAMTEAM | Trek Procaliber 9.79.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE CF5 | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | RockShox SID World Cup | RockShox Reba RL |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM XG-1230 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 | Trek DUB PF92 |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Red Passion 3 | Bontrager Kovee Elite 23 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue |
| Hub | attached | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level Ultimate | Shimano MT500 |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline X | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida Team CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida TEAM CC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch 2 | Bontrager Montrose |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Stylo |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
Know what is on every bike.
Add your bike to Quiver. Keep its parts, setup, and service history together, then share your build.
Explore the app
