2024 Merida NINETY-SIX RC vs 2026 Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2
The ML is the Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2 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 Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2
Compared with the Merida NINETY-SIX RC in XL, the Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2 in ML places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and 43 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 40 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −14 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −43 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −40 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida NINETY-SIX RC is drawn. The Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2 numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX RC XL | Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2 ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 493 | 450 | −43 mm |
| Stack | 604 | 590 | −14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 67.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 643 | 605 | −38 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1193 | 1153 | −40 mm |
| BB drop | 45 | 46 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 738 | 772 | +34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 440 | −60 mm |
| Fork length | 503 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115 | 90 | −25 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 328 |
Differences are the Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2 minus the Merida NINETY-SIX RC. Full charts: 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX RC, 2026 Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIX RCTrek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2
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 | Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2SLR 9.9 XTR Di2 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX RC CF4 III | Trek Supercaliber |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | Fox 34 Factory |
| Rear shock | Rock SIDluxe Select+ | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ | Shimano XTR M9250 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano XTR M9200 |
| Chain | KMC X12 | Shimano XTR M9100 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M6100 | E*thirteen Helix Race Carbon |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB52 | E*thirteen BB20-92 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Maxxis Aspen |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Bontrager RSL |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | Bontrager RSL |
| Headset | Acros ICR INTEGRATED neck | FSA IS2 |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR LIGHT | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano XTR M9250 Di2 |
| Chainring | not listed | E*thirteen 34 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Kovee RSL |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano XTR M9200 |
| Dropper post | not listed | Fox Transfer SL Factory |
| Saddle | not listed | Aeolus RSL |
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