2024 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K vs 2025 Giant Anthem Advanced
The M is the Giant Anthem Advanced size closest to your S 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
Compared with the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K 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 10K, SGiant Anthem Advanced, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K 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 10K. Full charts: 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K, 2025 Giant Anthem Advanced.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10KGiant 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 RC 10K10K | Giant Anthem Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX RC CF5 III | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float SC Factory | not listed |
| Rear shock | Fox Float SL Factory | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB Wide | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level Stealth Ultimate | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline X | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM CC II | not listed |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | not listed |
| Headset | Acros ICR INTEGRATED neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer SL | not listed |
| Saddle | SCRATCH M5 PAS NACK | not listed |
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