2020 Merida BIG.NINE 700 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 700 in L, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in S (29") places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 39 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −26 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −39 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −35 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE 700, LCannondale F-Si Carbon, S (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE 700 L | Cannondale F-Si Carbon S (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 439 | 400 | −39 mm |
| Stack | 628 | 602 | −26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 625 | 583 | −42 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 427 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1121 | 1086 | −35 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 62 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 771 | 755 | −16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 483 | 330 | −153 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | 90 | −20 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, 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE 700Cannondale F-Si Carbon
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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 Carbon5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE LITE | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | Manitou Markhor Comp | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT, Shimano XT M8120 Shadow+ | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano SLX | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB71-41A pressfit | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Schwalbe Ray Performance 29, Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Hub | Shimano SLX | Formula 15x110 front, Formula 12x148 rear, HG driver |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | WTB STX i23 TCS |
| Brake | Shimano XT | Shimano MT500 hydro |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Cannondale C3 |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Cannondale C3 |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Headset | Merida M2331 | Integrated |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Cannondale C3 |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Fabric Scoop |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Stylo |
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