2019 Merida BIG.NINE TEAM vs 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The L (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your XL Merida BIG.NINE TEAM. 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 TEAM in XL, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in L (29") places the top of the head tube 30 mm lower and 19 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −30 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −19 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −20 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE TEAM, XLCannondale F-Si Carbon, L (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE TEAM XL | Cannondale F-Si Carbon L (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 454 | 435 | −19 mm |
| Stack | 645 | 615 | −30 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.8 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 645 | 622 | −23 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 429 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1142 | 1122 | −20 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 62 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 819 | 806 | −13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 532 | 485 | −47 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125 | 110 | −15 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 308 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Merida BIG.NINE TEAM. Full charts: 2019 Merida BIG.NINE TEAM, 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE TEAMCannondale 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.NINE TEAMTEAM | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE CF5 | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | RockShox SID World Cup | Lefty 2.0 |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM Eagle 12 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Red Passion 3 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO Snakeskin |
| Hub | attached | Lefty 60 |
| Brake | SRAM Level Ultimate | SRAM Level TLM, SRAM TLM |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline X | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM CC | Cannondale C1 |
| Stem | Merida Team CC | Cannondale C1 |
| Grips | Merida TEAM CC | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM CC | Cannondale SAVE |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch 2 | Fabric Scoop |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Stylo |
| Rim | not listed | HollowGram 23 |
| Headset | not listed | Cannondale HeadShok Si |
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