2022 Merida BIG.NINE 700 vs 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7
The XL is the Trek Procaliber 9.7 size closest to your XL Merida BIG.NINE 700. 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 700 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 700 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 700 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 700. Full charts: 2022 Merida BIG.NINE 700, 2020 Trek Procaliber 9.7.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 700Trek 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 700700 | Trek Procaliber 9.79.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE LITE | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | Manitou Markhor Comp | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT, Shimano XT M8120 Shadow+ | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | SRAM XG-1230 Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X12 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano XT | TruVativ Stylo |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit | Trek DUB PF92 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Bontrager XR2 Team Issue |
| Hub | Shimano SLX | not listed |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XT | Shimano MT500 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | 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 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Kovee Elite 23 |
| Saddle | not listed | Bontrager Montrose |
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