2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9. vs 2018 Trek Superfly
The 24" kids' is the Trek Superfly size closest to your XL Merida NINETY-SIX 9.. 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 Superfly
Compared with the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. in XL, the Trek Superfly in 24" kids' places the top of the head tube 137 mm lower and 95 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 188 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −137 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −95 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −188 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. is drawn. The Trek Superfly numbers we have for size 24" kids' are missing the seat angle and chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX 9. XL | Trek Superfly 24" kids' | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 468 | 373 | −95 mm |
| Stack | 617 | 480 | −137 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70.0° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 640 | 529 | −111 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1168 | 980 | −188 mm |
| BB drop | 40 | 38 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 776 | 606 | −170 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 290 | −270 mm |
| Fork length | 503 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130 | 105 | −25 mm |
Differences are the Trek Superfly minus the Merida NINETY-SIX 9.. Full charts: 2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9., 2018 Trek Superfly.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIX 9.Trek Superfly
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 NINETY-SIX 9.9. 3000 | Trek Superfly20 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX CFA | Trek Dialed |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | Trek Dialed 20 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch RL | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano Tourney RS35 |
| Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle | Shimano Tourney TY300 |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | Trek SunRun |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | KMC Z-50 |
| Crankset | 175mm-M up | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Bontrager XR1 |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | Formula FM21, Formula FM31 |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | not listed |
| Headset | FSA NO.55E | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Trek Dialed 20 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Formula F21 |
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