2018 Trek Superfly vs 2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9.

What changes on the Merida NINETY-SIX 9.

Compared with the Trek Superfly in 24" kids', the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. in XL places the top of the head tube 137 mm higher and 95 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 188 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+137 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+95 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+188 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

±0.0°

About the same head angle

Chainstays

n/a

One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Superfly numbers we have for size 24" kids' are missing the seat angle and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Merida NINETY-SIX 9. minus the Trek Superfly. Full charts: 2018 Trek Superfly, 2020 Merida NINETY-SIX 9..

Where each sits in its class

Trek SuperflyMerida NINETY-SIX 9.

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.