2021 Merida NINETY-SIX RC vs 2023 Giant Anthem Advanced Pro
The L is the Giant Anthem Advanced Pro size closest to your XL Merida NINETY-SIX RC. 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 Giant Anthem Advanced Pro
Compared with the Merida NINETY-SIX RC in XL, the Giant Anthem Advanced Pro in L places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 16 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −16 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida NINETY-SIX RC, XLGiant Anthem Advanced Pro, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX RC XL | Giant Anthem Advanced Pro L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 493 | 477 | −16 mm |
| Stack | 604 | 610 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 67.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 75.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 643 | 633 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 442 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1193 | 1190 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 45 | 42 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 738 | 784 | +46 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 465 | −35 mm |
| Fork length | 503 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115 | 105 | −10 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 332 | |
| Stack-to-reach | not listed | 1.28 |
Differences are the Giant Anthem Advanced Pro minus the Merida NINETY-SIX RC. Full charts: 2021 Merida NINETY-SIX RC, 2023 Giant Anthem Advanced Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIX RCGiant Anthem Advanced Pro
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 RC5000 | Giant Anthem Advanced ProAdvanced Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX RC CF4 III | Giant Anthem Advanced Pro |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | Fox 34 Performance |
| Rear shock | Rock SIDluxe Select+ | Fox Elite Performance |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ | Shimano Deore SLX |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano SLX |
| Chain | KMC X12 | Shimano SLX |
| Crankset | 175mm-M up | Shimano Deore XT |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB52 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | Shimano RT-26 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Giant Contact SLR XC |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC II | Giant Contact SL XC |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR LIGHT | Giant Contact Switch |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | fizik Antares R5 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore SLX |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano 32T |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant XCR 2 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano XT |
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