2020 Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED-AL vs 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The L (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your XL Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED-AL. 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 LIMITED-AL in XL, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in L (29") places the top of the head tube 27 mm lower and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −27 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −20 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −20 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 LIMITED-AL, XLCannondale F-Si Carbon, L (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED-AL XL | Cannondale F-Si Carbon L (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 | 435 | −20 mm |
| Stack | 642 | 615 | −27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.8 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 645 | 622 | −23 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 429 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1142 | 1122 | −20 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 62 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 816 | 806 | −10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 532 | 485 | −47 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125 | 110 | −15 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 308 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED-AL. Full charts: 2020 Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED-AL, 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE LIMITED-ALCannondale 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 LIMITED-ALLIMITED-AL | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE LITE | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | Manitou Markhor Comp | Lefty 2.0 |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM Eagle 12 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO Snakeskin |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | 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 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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