2019 Merida BIG.NINE vs 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The S (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your S Merida BIG.NINE. 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 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE in S, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in S (29") places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE, SCannondale F-Si Carbon, S (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE S | Cannondale F-Si Carbon S (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402 | 400 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 617 | 602 | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 585 | 583 | −2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 427 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1080 | 1086 | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 62 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 681 | 755 | +74 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 330 | −50 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | 90 | −5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 308 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Merida BIG.NINE. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.NINE, 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINECannondale F-Si Carbon
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 BIG.NINE100 | Cannondale F-Si Carbon5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TFS | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM-HLO | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M3000, Shimano Alivio | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC M99 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano UN100 BSA | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Schwalbe Ray Performance 29, Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Formula 15x110 front, Formula 12x148 rear, HG driver |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | WTB STX i23 TCS |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT500 hydro |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Cannondale C3 |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Cannondale C3 |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Headset | Merida M2345 | Integrated |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Cannondale C3 |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Fabric Scoop |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Stylo |
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