2024 Merida NINETY-SIX RC vs 2025 Giant Anthem Advanced
The M is the Giant Anthem Advanced size closest to your S 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
Compared with the Merida NINETY-SIX RC in S, the Giant Anthem Advanced in M places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +17 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +33 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida NINETY-SIX RC, SGiant Anthem Advanced, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX RC S | Giant Anthem Advanced M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 433 | 450 | +17 mm |
| Stack | 585 | 593 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 67.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | 75.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 576 | 604 | +28 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1126 | 1159 | +33 mm |
| BB drop | 45 | 42 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 730 | 750 | +20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 420 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 503 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | 95 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Giant Anthem Advanced minus the Merida NINETY-SIX RC. Full charts: 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX RC, 2025 Giant Anthem Advanced.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIX RCGiant Anthem Advanced
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX RC CF4 III | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | not listed |
| Rear shock | Rock SIDluxe Select+ | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X12 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB52 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | not listed |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | not listed |
| Headset | Acros ICR INTEGRATED neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR LIGHT | not listed |
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