2025 Ibis DV9 vs 2026 Merida BIG.NINE TR 700
The XXL is the Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 size closest to your XL Ibis DV9. 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 TR 700
Compared with the Ibis DV9 in XL, the Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 in XXL places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Ibis DV9, XLMerida BIG.NINE TR 700, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Ibis DV9 XL | Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 511 | 500 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 658 | 643 | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 66.9 | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 74.2 | −1.8° |
| Effective top tube | 675 | 681 | +6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1237 | 1223 | −14 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 57 | −8 mm |
| BB height | 308 | not listed | |
| Standover | 776 | 758 | −18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 508 | 500 | −8 mm |
| Head tube length | 135 | 125 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 530 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 minus the Ibis DV9. Full charts: 2025 Ibis DV9, 2026 Merida BIG.NINE TR 700.
Where each sits in its class
Ibis DV9Merida BIG.NINE TR 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 | Ibis DV9Deore | Merida BIG.NINE TR 700700 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Ibis DV9 | Merida BIG.NINE TR LITE III |
| Fork | Fox 34 Performance | Manitou Machete Comp |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | KMC X12 | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M6120 | Shimano Deore MT512 |
| Chainring | Shimano Deore M6120 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB52 | Shimano MT501 |
| Wheelset | Ibis 933 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Rekon |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-66 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Stem | Ibis 31.8mm 40mm S/M 50mm L/XL | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Grips | Lizard Skins Charger EVO | Merida Comp TR |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck |
| Dropper post | KS Vantage | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Fusion | not listed |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP CC II |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP TR |
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