2022 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K vs 2023 Giant Anthem Advanced Pro
The L is the Giant Anthem Advanced Pro size closest to your XL Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K. 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 10K 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 10K, XLGiant Anthem Advanced Pro, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K 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 10K. Full charts: 2022 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K, 2023 Giant Anthem Advanced Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10KGiant 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 RC 10K10K | Giant Anthem Advanced ProAdvanced Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX RC CF5 III | Giant Anthem Advanced Pro |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float SC Factory | Fox 34 Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Factory | Fox Elite Performance |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS | Shimano Deore SLX |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | Shimano SLX |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | Shimano SLX |
| Bottom bracket | BB DUB BSA 73 MTB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | Shimano XTR | Shimano XT |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-MT900 | Shimano RT-26 |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM CC II | Giant Contact SLR XC |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC II | Giant Contact SL XC |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer SL | Giant Contact Switch |
| Saddle | Scratch M5 PAS | fizik Antares R5 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore SLX |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Deore XT |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano 32T |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant XCR 2 |
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