2020 Merida BIG.NINE vs 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The L (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your XXL 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 XXL, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in L (29") places the top of the head tube 38 mm lower and 35 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 108 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −38 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −35 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −108 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +2.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −31 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE, XXLCannondale F-Si Carbon, L (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE XXL | Cannondale F-Si Carbon L (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470 | 435 | −35 mm |
| Stack | 653 | 615 | −38 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67 | 69.8 | +2.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 657 | 622 | −35 mm |
| Chainstay length | 460 | 429 | −31 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1230 | 1122 | −108 mm |
| BB drop | 53 | 62 | +9 mm |
| Standover | 852 | 806 | −46 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 485 | −75 mm |
| Fork length | 535 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140 | 110 | −30 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 308 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Merida BIG.NINE. Full charts: 2020 Merida BIG.NINE, 2018 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 CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TFS | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM-HLO | Lefty 2.0 |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M3000, Shimano Alivio | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC M99 | SRAM Eagle 12 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano UN100 BSA | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO Snakeskin |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Lefty 60 |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | HollowGram 23 |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | SRAM Level TLM, SRAM TLM |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Cannondale C1 |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Cannondale C1 |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Headset | Merida M2345 | Cannondale HeadShok Si |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Cannondale SAVE |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Fabric Scoop |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Stylo |
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