2022 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 XS are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida Ninety-Six M | Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride XS | 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 | 38 | +2 mm |
| 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: 2022 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-Six6000 | Pivot Mach 4 SL RideRide |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX CF4 III | Pivot Mach 4 SL |
| Fork | RockShox SID | Fox 34 Stepcast Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox DPS Performance Elite | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 Shadow+ | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano XT |
| Chain | KMC X12 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | Race Face Æffect R |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II | Maxxis Ardent Race |
| Hub | Shimano SLX | DT Swiss 370 |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT TR | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | Shimano XT Centerlock |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Phoenix Team Flat Carbon |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC II | Phoenix Team XC/Trail |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP TR | Fox Transfer |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Chainring | not listed | Race Face RIDE |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano XT MT800 |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss M1700 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Grips | not listed | Phoenix Factory Lock-On |
| Headset | not listed | Pivot Precision Sealed Integrated |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Volt |
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