2022 Merida NINETY-SIX RC vs 2024 Giant Anthem Advanced 29
The L is the Giant Anthem Advanced 29 size closest to your L Merida NINETY-SIX RC. 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 29
Compared with the Merida NINETY-SIX RC in L, the Giant Anthem Advanced 29 in L places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +14 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, LGiant Anthem Advanced 29, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX RC L | Giant Anthem Advanced 29 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 473 | 470 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 595 | 603 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 67.5° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 75.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 619 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1169 | 1183 | +14 mm |
| BB drop | 45 | 42 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 736 | 777 | +41 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 465 | −5 mm |
| Fork length | 503 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105 | 105 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Giant Anthem Advanced 29 minus the Merida NINETY-SIX RC. Full charts: 2022 Merida NINETY-SIX RC, 2024 Giant Anthem Advanced 29.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIX RCGiant Anthem Advanced 29
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 RC5000 | Giant Anthem Advanced 29Advanced 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX RC CF4 III | Giant Advanced-grade |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL | SRAM TWISTLOC 2 |
| Rear shock | Rock SIDluxe Select+ | Fox Float SL |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X12 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB52 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | not listed |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC II | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT TR LIGHT | not listed |
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