2022 Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride vs 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Merida NINETY-SIX
- 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
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride numbers we have for size M are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride M | Merida NINETY-SIX L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 66.7 | 67 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.7 | 75 | +0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 435 | +3 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 36 | |
| Reach | not listed | 460 | |
| Stack | not listed | 605 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 624 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1180 | |
| Standover | not listed | 747 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 470 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 530 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 105 |
Differences are the Merida NINETY-SIX minus the Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride. Full charts: 2022 Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride, 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX.
Where each sits in its class
Pivot Mach 4 SL RideMerida NINETY-SIX
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 | Pivot Mach 4 SL RideRide | Merida NINETY-SIX400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Pivot Mach 4 SL | Merida NINETY-SIX LITE V |
| Fork | Fox 34 Stepcast Performance | SR Suntour Raidon34 R-2CR |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Performance | SR Suntour Edge Plus 2CR |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100 | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | Race Face Æffect R | Shimano Deore MT512 |
| Chainring | Race Face RIDE | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano XT MT800 | Shimano MT501 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss M1700 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ardent Race | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XT | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano XT Centerlock | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Phoenix Team Flat Carbon | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Phoenix Team XC/Trail | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Grips | Phoenix Factory Lock-On | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | Pivot Precision Sealed Integrated | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer | Merida Expert TR II |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | not listed |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP CC II |
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