2022 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K vs 2024 Giant Anthem Advanced 29
The L is the Giant Anthem Advanced 29 size closest to your L 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 Giant Anthem Advanced 29
Compared with the Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K 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 10K, LGiant Anthem Advanced 29, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K 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 10K. Full charts: 2022 Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10K, 2024 Giant Anthem Advanced 29.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIX RC 10KGiant 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 RC 10K10K | Giant Anthem Advanced 29Advanced 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX RC CF5 III | Giant Advanced-grade |
| Fork | Fox 34 Float SC Factory | SRAM TWISTLOC 2 |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPS Factory | Fox Float SL |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | BB DUB BSA 73 MTB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XTR | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-MT900 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM CC II | not listed |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC II | not listed |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer SL | not listed |
| Saddle | Scratch M5 PAS | not listed |
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