2024 Merida NINETY-SIX XT-EDITION vs 2026 Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2
The ML is the Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2 size closest to your MID Merida NINETY-SIX XT-EDITION. 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 Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2
Compared with the Merida NINETY-SIX XT-EDITION in MID, the Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2 in ML places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 25 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 40 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −25 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −40 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida NINETY-SIX XT-EDITION is drawn. The Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2 numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX XT-EDITION MID | Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2 ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 475 | 450 | −25 mm |
| Stack | 605 | 590 | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67 | 67.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 79.5 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1193 | 1153 | −40 mm |
| BB drop | 47 | 46 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 745 | 772 | +27 mm |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 440 | +15 mm |
| Fork length | 520 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105 | 90 | −15 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 605 | |
| BB height | not listed | 328 |
Differences are the Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2 minus the Merida NINETY-SIX XT-EDITION. Full charts: 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX XT-EDITION, 2026 Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIX XT-EDITIONTrek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2
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 XT-EDITION | Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2SLR 9.9 XTR Di2 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Trek Supercaliber |
| Fork | not listed | Fox 34 Factory |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano XTR M9250 Di2 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano XTR M9250 Di2 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano XTR M9200 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano XTR M9100 |
| Crankset | not listed | E*thirteen Helix Race Carbon |
| Chainring | not listed | E*thirteen 34 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | E*thirteen BB20-92 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Kovee RSL |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Aspen |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano XTR M9200 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Bontrager RSL |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager RSL |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
| Dropper post | not listed | Fox Transfer SL Factory |
| Saddle | not listed | Aeolus RSL |
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