2024 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K vs 2026 Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2
The ML is the Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2 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 Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2
Compared with the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K in S, the Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2 in ML places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +17 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +27 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K 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 10K S | Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2 ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 433 | 450 | +17 mm |
| Stack | 585 | 590 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 67.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 576 | 605 | +29 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1126 | 1153 | +27 mm |
| BB drop | 45 | 46 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 730 | 772 | +42 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 440 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 503 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | 90 | −5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 328 |
Differences are the Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2 minus the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K. Full charts: 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K, 2026 Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10KTrek 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 RC 10K10K | Trek Supercaliber SLR 9.9 Gen 2SLR 9.9 XTR Di2 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX RC CF5 III | Trek Supercaliber |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float SC Factory | Fox 34 Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Float SL Factory | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | Shimano XTR M9250 Di2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission | Shimano XTR M9250 Di2 |
| Cassette | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission | Shimano XTR M9200 |
| Chain | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission | Shimano XTR M9100 |
| Crankset | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission | E*thirteen Helix Race Carbon |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB Wide | E*thirteen BB20-92 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Maxxis Aspen |
| Brake | SRAM Level Stealth Ultimate | Shimano XTR M9200 |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline X | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM CC II | Bontrager RSL |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | Bontrager RSL |
| Headset | Acros ICR INTEGRATED neck | FSA IS2 |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer SL | not listed |
| Saddle | SCRATCH M5 PAS NACK | Aeolus RSL |
| Chainring | not listed | E*thirteen 34 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Kovee RSL |
| Dropper post | not listed | Fox Transfer SL Factory |
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