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2019 Merida BIG.NINE TEAM 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 TEAM in L, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in XL (29") places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 22 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 38 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+4 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+22 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

2019 Merida BIG.NINE TEAM (L) and 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon (XL (29")), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida BIG.NINE TEAM is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Cannondale F-Si Carbon is the colored outline on top.J 1121

Merida BIG.NINE TEAM, LCannondale F-Si Carbon, XL (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida BIG.NINE TEAM LCannondale F-Si Carbon XL (29")Difference
Reach438460+22 mm
Stack631635+4 mm
Head tube angle7069−1.0°
Seat tube angle73.573.1−0.4°
Effective top tube625653+28 mm
Chainstay length433427−6 mm
Wheelbase11211159+38 mm
BB drop6562−3 mm
Standover778863+85 mm
Seat tube length483530+47 mm
Fork length506not listed
Head tube length110126+16 mm
BB heightnot listed308

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

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartMerida BIG.NINE TEAMTEAMCannondale F-Si Carbon5
FrameMerida BIG.NINE CF5Cannondale F-Si
ForkRockShox SID World CupRockShox Reba RL
DerailleurSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM NX Eagle
CassetteSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM NX Eagle
ChainSRAM XX1 EagleSRAM NX Eagle
Bottom bracketSRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92Cannondale PressFit30
WheelsetFulcrum Red Passion 3not listed
TireMaxxis IkonSchwalbe Ray Performance 29, Schwalbe Racing Ralph
HubattachedFormula 15x110 front, Formula 12x148 rear, HG driver
BrakeSRAM Level UltimateShimano MT500 hydro
RotorSRAM Centerline Xnot listed
HandlebarMerida TEAM CCCannondale C3
StemMerida Team CCCannondale C3
GripsMerida TEAM CCCannondale Locking Grips
SeatpostMerida TEAM CCCannondale C3
SaddlePrologo Scratch 2Fabric Scoop
Shifternot listedSRAM NX Eagle
Cranksetnot listedTruVativ Stylo
Rimnot listedWTB STX i23 TCS
Headsetnot listedIntegrated

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