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2020 Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION vs 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7

The M is the Trek Procaliber 9.7 size closest to your S Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION. 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 NX-EDITION in S, the Trek Procaliber 9.7 in M places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−19 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+9 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+18 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2020 Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION (S)The Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION frame drawn to scale.J 1080

Only the Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION is drawn. The Trek Procaliber 9.7 numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION STrek Procaliber 9.7 MDifference
Reach403412+9 mm
Stack614595−19 mm
Head tube angle7069.5°−0.5°
Seat tube angle73.5not listed
Effective top tube585599+14 mm
Chainstay length433435+2 mm
Wheelbase10801098+18 mm
BB drop6558−7 mm
Standover688750+62 mm
Seat tube length382419+37 mm
Fork length506not listed
Head tube length95not listed
BB heightnot listed311

Differences are the Trek Procaliber 9.7 minus the Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION. Full charts: 2020 Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION, 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7.

Where each sits in its class

Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITIONTrek Procaliber 9.7

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartMerida BIG.NINE NX-EDITIONNX-EDITIONTrek Procaliber 9.79.7
FrameMerida BIG.NINE LITETrek OCLV
ForkManitou Markhor CompRockShox Reba RL
ShifterSRAM NX EagleSRAM NX Eagle
DerailleurSRAM NX EagleSRAM NX Eagle
CassetteSRAM NX EagleSRAM XG-1230 Eagle
ChainSRAM NX EagleSRAM NX Eagle
Bottom bracketSRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92Trek DUB PF92
TireMaxxis IkonBontrager XR2 Team Issue
HubShimano Deorenot listed
RimMerida EXPERT CCnot listed
BrakeShimano MT500Shimano MT500
RotorShimano SM-RT54not listed
HandlebarMerida EXPERT CCnot listed
StemMerida EXPERT CCnot listed
GripsMerida COMP ECnot listed
HeadsetMerida M2331FSA IS2
SeatpostMerida COMP CCnot listed
SaddleMerida COMP CCBontrager Montrose
Cranksetnot listedTruVativ Stylo
Wheelsetnot listedBontrager Kovee Elite 23

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