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

What changes on the Trek Procaliber 9.7

Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION in L, the Trek Procaliber 9.7 in S places the top of the head tube 65 mm lower and 57 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 68 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−65 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−57 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−68 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−0.7°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

−8 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

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

Geometry side by side

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

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.