2019 Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED vs 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your L is the L (29"). Compare the L (29") instead
What changes on the Cannondale F-Si Carbon
Compared with the Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED in L, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in XL (29") places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 21 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 38 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +21 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +38 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED, LCannondale F-Si Carbon, XL (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED L | Cannondale F-Si Carbon XL (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 439 | 460 | +21 mm |
| Stack | 628 | 635 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 625 | 653 | +28 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 427 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1121 | 1159 | +38 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 62 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 771 | 863 | +92 mm |
| Seat tube length | 483 | 530 | +47 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | 126 | +16 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 308 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED, 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE LIMITEDCannondale F-Si Carbon
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What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Merida BIG.NINE LIMITEDLIMITED | Cannondale F-Si Carbon5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE LITE | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | Manitou Markhor Comp | RockShox Reba RL |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX Shadow+ | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMX8 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X11 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | FSA BB-92 pressfit | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Schwalbe Ray Performance 29, Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | 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 EXPERT CC | Cannondale C3 |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Headset | Merida M2331 | Integrated |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Cannondale C3 |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Fabric Scoop |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Stylo |
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