2021 Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED vs 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7
The XL is the Trek Procaliber 9.7 size closest to your XL Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED. 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 LIMITED in XL, the Trek Procaliber 9.7 in XL places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −14 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 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 LIMITED is drawn. The Trek Procaliber 9.7 numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED XL | Trek Procaliber 9.7 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 | 457 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 642 | 628 | −14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 645 | 659 | +14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 435 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1142 | 1154 | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 58 | −7 mm |
| Standover | 816 | 816 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 532 | 521 | −11 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125 | 120 | −5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 311 |
Differences are the Trek Procaliber 9.7 minus the Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED. Full charts: 2021 Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED, 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE LIMITEDTrek 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 LIMITEDLIMITED | Trek Procaliber 9.79.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE LITE | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | Manitou Markhor Comp | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M5100 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M5100 Shadow+ | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M5100 | SRAM XG-1230 Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X12 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit | Trek DUB PF92 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro M275 | Shimano MT500 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2331 | FSA IS2 |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Bontrager Montrose |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Stylo |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Kovee Elite 23 |
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