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

What changes on the Trek X-Caliber Frameset

Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE TEAM in L, the Trek X-Caliber Frameset in XS places the top of the head tube 65 mm lower and 63 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 85 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−65 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−63 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−85 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 TEAM is drawn. The Trek X-Caliber Frameset numbers we have for size XS are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

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

Where each sits in its class

Merida BIG.NINE TEAMTrek 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.