2021 Merida NINETY-SIX vs 2022 Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Merida NINETY-SIX is drawn. The Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride numbers we have for size XL are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX M | Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440 | not listed | |
| Stack | 595 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 67 | 66.7 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 74.7 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 601 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 432 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1156 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 36 | not listed | |
| Standover | 741 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 440 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 530 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | not listed |
Differences are the Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride minus the Merida NINETY-SIX. Full charts: 2021 Merida NINETY-SIX, 2022 Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIXPivot Mach 4 SL Ride
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.
| Part | Merida NINETY-SIX8000 | Pivot Mach 4 SL RideRide |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX CF4 III | Pivot Mach 4 SL |
| Fork | RockShox SID Ultimate | Fox 34 Stepcast Performance |
| Rear shock | Rock SIDLuxe Ultimate | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Crankset | 175mm-M up | Race Face Æffect R |
| Bottom bracket | BB DUB BSA 73 MTB | Shimano XT MT800 |
| Wheelset | Reynolds TR309 | DT Swiss M1700 |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II | Maxxis Ardent Race |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-MT900 | Shimano XT Centerlock |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM CC | Phoenix Team Flat Carbon |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC II | Phoenix Team XC/Trail |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR | Fox Transfer |
| Saddle | Scratch M5 PAS | WTB Volt |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Chainring | not listed | Race Face RIDE |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Grips | not listed | Phoenix Factory Lock-On |
| Headset | not listed | Pivot Precision Sealed Integrated |
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