2020 Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION vs 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The M (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your S Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION. 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 NX-EDITION in S, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in M (29") places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +17 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION, SCannondale F-Si Carbon, M (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION S | Cannondale F-Si Carbon M (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 403 | 414 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 614 | 603 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.7 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.2 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 585 | 596 | +11 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 429 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1080 | 1097 | +17 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 62 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 688 | 777 | +89 mm |
| Seat tube length | 382 | 435 | +53 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | 97 | +2 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 308 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION. Full charts: 2020 Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION, 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITIONCannondale 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 NX-EDITIONNX-EDITION | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE LITE | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | Manitou Markhor Comp | Lefty 2.0 |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM Eagle 12 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO Snakeskin |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | Lefty 60 |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | HollowGram 23 |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | 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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