2020 Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION vs 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The M (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your M 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 M, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in M (29") places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida BIG.NINE NX-EDITION, MCannondale 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 M | Cannondale F-Si Carbon M (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 422 | 420 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 619 | 612 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.1 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 606 | +1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 427 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1100 | 1110 | +10 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 62 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 740 | 793 | +53 mm |
| Seat tube length | 444 | 430 | −14 mm |
| Fork length | 506 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 101 | +1 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, 2019 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 Carbon5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE LITE | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | Manitou Markhor Comp | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB DUB PF MTB 92 | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Schwalbe Ray Performance 29, Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | Formula 15x110 front, Formula 12x148 rear, HG driver |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | WTB STX i23 TCS |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | 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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