2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon vs 2020 Merida BIG.NINE 700
The S is the Merida BIG.NINE 700 size closest to your M (29") Cannondale F-Si Carbon. 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 Cannondale F-Si Carbon in M (29"), the Merida BIG.NINE 700 in S places the top of the head tube 11 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
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale F-Si Carbon, M (29")Merida BIG.NINE 700, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale F-Si Carbon M (29") | Merida BIG.NINE 700 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 414 | 403 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 614 | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.7 | 70 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.2 | 73.5 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 596 | 585 | −11 mm |
| Chainstay length | 429 | 433 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1097 | 1080 | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 62 | 65 | +3 mm |
| BB height | 308 | not listed | |
| Standover | 777 | 688 | −89 mm |
| Seat tube length | 435 | 382 | −53 mm |
| Head tube length | 97 | 95 | −2 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 506 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE 700 minus the Cannondale F-Si Carbon. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon, 2020 Merida BIG.NINE 700.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale F-Si CarbonMerida 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 | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 | Merida BIG.NINE 700700 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale F-Si | Merida BIG.NINE LITE |
| Fork | Lefty 2.0 | Manitou Markhor Comp |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | Shimano XT, Shimano XT M8120 Shadow+ |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 12 | Shimano SLX |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | Shimano BB71-41A pressfit |
| Tire | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO Snakeskin | Maxxis Ikon |
| Hub | Lefty 60 | Shimano SLX |
| Rim | HollowGram 23 | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Brake | SRAM Level TLM, SRAM TLM | Shimano XT |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C1 | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | Cannondale Locking Grips | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | Cannondale HeadShok Si | Merida M2331 |
| Seatpost | Cannondale SAVE | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Merida COMP CC |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT54 |
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