2021 Merida NINETY-SIX RC vs 2023 Santa Cruz Blur
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Blur
- 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
- +26 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Merida NINETY-SIX RC is drawn. The Santa Cruz Blur numbers we have for size M are missing the reach, stack, head angle, seat angle and chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX RC S | Santa Cruz Blur M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 433 | not listed | |
| Stack | 585 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 576 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1126 | 1152 | +26 mm |
| BB drop | 45 | not listed | |
| Standover | 730 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 400 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 503 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Blur minus the Merida NINETY-SIX RC. Full charts: 2021 Merida NINETY-SIX RC, 2023 Santa Cruz Blur.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIX RCSanta Cruz Blur
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-SIX RC5000 | Santa Cruz BlurXT |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX RC CF4 III | Santa Cruz Blur |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | RockShox SID SL |
| Rear shock | Rock SIDluxe Select+ | RockShox SIDLuxe |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ | Shimano XT M8100 SGS |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Chain | KMC X12 | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | 175mm-M up | Shimano XT M8120 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB52 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Maxxis Aspen |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC II | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR LIGHT | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano XT M8120 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Race Face ARC Offset 27 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano XT M8100 |
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