2020 Merida BIG.NINE 700 vs 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The L (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your XXL Merida BIG.NINE 700. 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 700 in XXL, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in L (29") places the top of the head tube 46 mm lower and 34 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 41 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −46 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −34 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −41 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 700, XXLCannondale F-Si Carbon, L (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE 700 XXL | Cannondale F-Si Carbon L (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 469 | 435 | −34 mm |
| Stack | 661 | 615 | −46 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.8 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 665 | 622 | −43 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 429 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1163 | 1122 | −41 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 62 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 859 | 806 | −53 mm |
| Seat tube length | 584 | 485 | −99 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 145 | 110 | −35 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 308 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Merida BIG.NINE 700. Full charts: 2020 Merida BIG.NINE 700, 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 700Cannondale 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 700700 | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE LITE | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | Manitou Markhor Comp | Lefty 2.0 |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT, Shimano XT M8120 Shadow+ | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX | SRAM Eagle 12 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB71-41A pressfit | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO Snakeskin |
| Hub | Shimano SLX | Lefty 60 |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | HollowGram 23 |
| Brake | Shimano XT | SRAM Level TLM, SRAM TLM |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Cannondale C1 |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Cannondale C1 |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Headset | Merida M2331 | Cannondale HeadShok Si |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Cannondale SAVE |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Fabric Scoop |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Stylo |
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