2024 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 M are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX XSHORT | Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 435 | not listed | |
| Stack | 596 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 67 | 66.7 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 79.5 | 74.7 | −4.8° |
| Effective top tube | not listed | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 432 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1149 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 47 | not listed | |
| Standover | 741 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 400 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 520 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | not listed |
Differences are the Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride minus the Merida NINETY-SIX. Full charts: 2024 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-SIX400 | Pivot Mach 4 SL RideRide |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX LITE V | Pivot Mach 4 SL |
| Fork | SR Suntour Raidon34 R-2CR | Fox 34 Stepcast Performance |
| Rear shock | SR Suntour Edge Plus 2CR | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano XT |
| Chain | KMC X12 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore MT512 | Race Face Æffect R |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT501 | Shimano XT MT800 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Maxxis Ardent Race |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC II | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano XT |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano XT Centerlock |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Phoenix Team Flat Carbon |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | Phoenix Team XC/Trail |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Phoenix Factory Lock-On |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | Pivot Precision Sealed Integrated |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR II | Fox Transfer |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Chainring | not listed | Race Face RIDE |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss M1700 |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Volt |
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