2022 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K 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
- +6 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 10K 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 10K M | Santa Cruz Blur M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 453 | not listed | |
| Stack | 585 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 596 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1146 | 1152 | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 45 | not listed | |
| Standover | 731 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 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 10K. Full charts: 2022 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K, 2023 Santa Cruz Blur.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10KSanta 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 RC 10K10K | Santa Cruz BlurXT |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX RC CF5 III | Santa Cruz Blur |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float SC Factory | RockShox SID SL |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Factory | RockShox SIDLuxe |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS | Shimano XT M8100 SGS |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Bottom bracket | BB DUB BSA 73 MTB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Maxxis Aspen |
| Brake | Shimano XTR | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-MT900 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM CC II | not listed |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC II | not listed |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer SL | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite |
| Saddle | Scratch M5 PAS | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano XT M8120 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano XT M8120 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Race Face ARC Offset 27 |
Know what is on every bike.
Add your bike to Quiver. Keep its parts, setup, and service history together, then share your build.
Explore the app
