2023 Santa Cruz Blur vs 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K
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 RC 10K
- 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
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Santa Cruz Blur numbers we have for size M are missing the reach, stack, head angle, seat angle and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Blur M | Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 1152 | 1146 | −6 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 453 | |
| Stack | not listed | 585 | |
| Head tube angle | not listed | 68.5 | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 76.5 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 596 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 435 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 45 | |
| Standover | not listed | 731 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 440 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 503 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 95 |
Differences are the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K minus the Santa Cruz Blur. Full charts: 2023 Santa Cruz Blur, 2024 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz BlurMerida NINETY-SIX RC 10K
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 | Santa Cruz BlurXT | Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K10K |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Blur | Merida NINETY-SIX RC CF5 III |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL | Fox 34 Float SC Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe | Fox Float SL Factory |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 SGS | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission |
| Chain | Shimano XT | SRAM XX Eagle SL Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano XT M8120 | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Chainring | Shimano XT M8120 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Race Face ARC Offset 27 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Aspen | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM Level Stealth Ultimate |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite | Fox Transfer SL |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB Wide |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Centerline X |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida TEAM CC II |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR INTEGRATED neck |
| Saddle | not listed | SCRATCH M5 PAS NACK |
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