2019 Merida BIG.NINE TEAM vs 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The XL (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your XXL 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 XXL, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in XL (29") places the top of the head tube 29 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −29 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE TEAM, XXLCannondale F-Si Carbon, XL (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE TEAM XXL | Cannondale F-Si Carbon XL (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 468 | 460 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 664 | 635 | −29 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 665 | 653 | −12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 427 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1163 | 1159 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 62 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 842 | 863 | +21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 584 | 530 | −54 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 145 | 126 | −19 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, 2019 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 Carbon5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE CF5 | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | RockShox SID World Cup | RockShox Reba RL |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Red Passion 3 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Schwalbe Ray Performance 29, Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Hub | attached | Formula 15x110 front, Formula 12x148 rear, HG driver |
| Brake | SRAM Level Ultimate | Shimano MT500 hydro |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline X | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM CC | Cannondale C3 |
| Stem | Merida Team CC | Cannondale C3 |
| Grips | Merida TEAM CC | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM CC | Cannondale C3 |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch 2 | Fabric Scoop |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Stylo |
| Rim | not listed | WTB STX i23 TCS |
| Headset | not listed | Integrated |
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