2023 Trek Marlin Gen 2 vs 2022 Merida BIG.NINE 700
The XL is the Merida BIG.NINE 700 size closest to your XL Trek Marlin Gen 2. 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 Merida BIG.NINE 700
Compared with the Trek Marlin Gen 2 in XL, the Merida BIG.NINE 700 in XL places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Trek Marlin Gen 2, XLMerida BIG.NINE 700, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Marlin Gen 2 XL | Merida BIG.NINE 700 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 466 | 455 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 630 | 642 | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0° | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 659 | 645 | −14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 433 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1159 | 1142 | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 65 | +7 mm |
| BB height | 310 | not listed | |
| Standover | 769 | 816 | +47 mm |
| Seat tube length | 521 | 532 | +11 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 125 | +5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 506 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE 700 minus the Trek Marlin Gen 2. Full charts: 2023 Trek Marlin Gen 2, 2022 Merida BIG.NINE 700.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Marlin Gen 2Merida BIG.NINE 700
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 | Trek Marlin Gen 24 Gen 2 | Merida BIG.NINE 700700 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha | Merida BIG.NINE LITE |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCE 28 | Manitou Markhor Comp |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus EF500 | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY300 | Shimano XT, Shimano XT M8120 Shadow+ |
| Cassette | Shimano TZ500 | Shimano SLX |
| Chain | KMC Z7 | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | Shimano Tourney TY301 | Shimano XT |
| Bottom bracket | VP BC73 | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit |
| Pedals | VP 536 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Connection | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR2 Comp | Maxxis Ikon |
| Hub | Formula DC20, Formula DC-31 | Shimano SLX |
| Rim | Bontrager Connection | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Brake | Tektro MD-M280 | Shimano XT |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Alloy | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Bontrager Comp | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Endurance Comp | Merida COMP EC |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Alloy | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada | not listed |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2331 |
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